Rafting Creek Elementary School is progressing rapidly toward achieving our school-wide goals and objectives of helping all students develop the world-class skills and life and career characteristics of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by providing them with a quality education in an environment where they feel safe and enjoy learning. We are constantly evolving in order to meet the needs of our students and welcome any changes that will support student success. Rafting Creek’s highly qualified staff delivers an engaging, rigorous curriculum utilizing best practices in ELA, math, science, and social studies based on SC College and Career Readiness Standards. Our students are provided with daily equitable learning experiences that help them to think critically, master learning, and develop problem-solving, as well as, life skills that will enhance their college and career readiness. Some effective strategies that were used this year include Next Steps Guided Reading, Whoo’s Reading, Compass Learning, ABCya, Brain Pop, Khan Academy, and Starfall. Other valuable resources that were utilized this year were math and reading coaches, and Leveled Literacy Instruction (LLI) teachers.
Title One funds were used to enhance our resources by funding educational, and enrichment opportunities for both students and staff; such as the After-school tutoring and Challenge Programs, professional conferences, and workshops. In addition, Rafting Creek is equipped with One-to-one Global technology. Students in grades K-5 each have a Chromebook. Students explore, solve problems, collaborate and produce products demonstrating their understanding and readiness for a 21st-century global society using the technology provided.
Character Education is integrated in order for students to practice good character traits throughout the school, as well as in the community. It is designed to motivate and empower our students to have integrity, strong work ethics, good interpersonal skills, and to be self-motivated. Our music and art enrichment classes focus on nurturing our students’ creativity and innovation.
Parental and community involvement is a vital part of our school in preparing future graduates and world leaders. The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) was a vital part of the school this year. We will continue to partner with all stakeholders to strengthen our services and achieve the mission of Rafting Creek Elementary School which is to provide a quality education for all students.
Colleen McHugh- SIC Chairperson Brandon Wells - Principal
