Camden Elementary School is committed to helping all students develop the World Class Skills of the Profile of the SC Graduate by focusing on the whole child. Our mission is to educate all students for success by providing challenging learning opportunities and leadership experiences. Our theme this year was “Lights, Camera, LEARN”, and it was the focal point of our school culture.
We continued our personalized learning initiative by implementing Reflex Math and using Edmentum software products to target specific skills. All students participated in a school wide trophy challenge and tracked their growth in the classroom and in other areas in the school. The Exact Path Trophy Challenge was instrumental in maintaining student growth in ELA and in Math. Our students who consistently used Exact Path, met and sometimes exceeded their growth projections on the winter and spring MAP assessment.
We use parallel block scheduling to create time for teachers to provide differentiated instruction specifically for student needs. Our enrichment block of time is titled WINN (What I Need Now). Students receive small group instruction, may participate in pull-outs and receive enrichment and intervention services during the WINN block. Title One funds are also allocated to provide math and reading intervention. Interventionists worked with students during their WINN time by either pulling students out into a small group setting or by pushing into the classroom to assist with facilitating small group instruction.
Camden Elementary School was named an official “Leader In Me” School and we began the implementation process with our faculty and staff this year. Our Colts will begin having access to increased school wide leadership opportunities. Our students and staff are also learning the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Dr. Steven Covey. We are excited about our “Leader In Me” journey.
Our CES COLTS also continued with our One Book/One School program and everyone read The Nocturnals by Tracey Hecht. After students read and discussed the book, they were able to participate in a culminating activity that featured a virtual discussion with the author.
We ended the year with the introduction of our new school’s vision: Camden Elementary School is Empowering Everyone Everyday. We are ready to kick off the 2023 - 2024 school year by Empowering our students, families, faculty, staff and community members. We will cultivate collaboration and student leadership by working together with our school community.
Matia Goodwin, Principal
Jac Carrington, SIC Chairperson
