Broad River Elementary continues to prepare our students to "Learn Locally to Lead Globally" in accordance with the SC Graduate Profile through the following initiatives:
- World Class Knowledge: Rigorous instruction for our students are aligned with the SC State Standards. Students in grades K-5 can participate in our language programs with the target languages of Mandarin or Spanish. Our STEM lab provides students in Pre-K thru 5 the opportunity for additional instruction in science and engineering weekly. Students receive intervention and enrichment opportunities in reading and math. We have certified math and reading tutors. We continued our implementation Scholastic Literacy school-wide and Ready Math to provide a guaranteed and viable reading and math curriculum.
- World Class Skills: Students in grades K-5 have a scheduled time weekly in our Media Center where they learn to research questions and apply their knowledge through computer generated presentations. In each classroom, cooperative learning is a staple. Students are assigned jobs in their groups and must work together in accordance to the norms set by them and their teachers. Our arts programs tap into student creativity through many awesome projects!
- Life and Career Characteristics: Our school has developed a PBIS System that encompasses these characteristics and makes them a school-wide expectation. Students are recognized for exhibiting these characteristics individually and as a class through student and class dollars which can be cashed in for rewards. Each classroom has a Student of the Month who exemplifies the character trait of the month. From the class Student of the Month, a school-wide Student of the Month is selected. As an extension of PBIS, we have a House System. Students (3rd-5th) and staff are assigned to one of six Reefs. Students in K-2 are “Reefs in Training.” The students and staff meet monthly and have quarterly celebrations. The Reef meetings emphasize character, collaboration and work ethic. Students and staff earn points for their Reefs by meeting specific expectations and exhibiting the expected behaviors. In addition, we are now a Leader in Me school as a part of a grant from the SC Department of Education.
Constance Goodwine-Lewis, Principal
Shanika Milledge-Montera, SIC Chair
