Barnwell Primary School is helping all students develop the world class skills and life and career characteristics of the Profile of the Graduate. We do this by empowering children to achieve their fullest potential through challenging and diverse educational opportunities in a safe, student-centered environment that prepares them to be lifelong learners and active, productive members of our community.  

We utilize the data from our school’s state testing results, running records, classroom assessments and quarterly benchmark data.  We are able to effectively examine our instructional strategies, assessments, and programs.  In analyzing this data, it enables us to provide individual instruction in the classroom and differentiate instruction for each student.

Barnwell Primary School implements several programs to meet the educational needs of our students.

• The Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) program continues to meet the needs of students who need additional support that are not performing on grade-level.  
• The Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Reading Assessment System, analysis of benchmark testing data, iStation reports, and STAR growth assessments are used to monitor and provide interventions to ensure students’ growth. 
•  An additional program that is provided to our students is through Save the Children (STC). This grant allows us to provide additional reading support for 100 students during the school day. Students receive support through small-group and direct instruction.
• The D.I.G. After School program held at our school, offers students the opportunity to receive additional academic support. This program provides activities that will enrich the student academically, focusing on STEM activities.

Following each benchmark testing session, the administrative team, teachers and reading coach conduct grade level data meetings.  During this collaboration, individual student data such as benchmark scores, classroom common assessment scores, behavior, and attendance are analyzed.  The team develops and/or adjusts student intervention plans to meet the needs of each student academically, socially and behaviorally. Any student that is in need of intensive reading intervention participates in a Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) group. This program provides daily intensive small-group instruction within the classroom using systematically designed lessons. LLI is offered in addition to regular classroom reading instruction.

Mrs. Deanna Grubbs, a 3K-5K Montessori teacher, was selected as Barnwell Primary School’s Teacher of the Year. She is an excellent example of the wonderful teaching staff we are fortunate to have at our school.  Our teachers continuously participate in professional development courses, college courses and/or individual research projects to increase their educational knowledge base.

At Barnwell Primary School, we strive to provide all students with a high-quality education in a positive learning environment that embraces academics, the arts, and physical development to enrich the whole child.  Thanks to our parents and community for partnering with us to provide a positive school experience for each child.

Donna Selvey, Principal

Melanie Dobson, School Improvement Council Chair