R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy is helping all students develop the World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by focusing on the four Cs- critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Our school’s mission is to allow students to become responsible, successful, and productive citizens and leaders in a global society. We are accomplishing our mission by creating a school environment that focuses on learning, providing teachers with professional development, and monitoring and celebrating the academic growth of our students.
During the 2022-2023 school year, R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy emphasized educating the whole child through Social Emotional Learning (SEL), character development, foreign language, STEM education program, and integrated research-based best teaching practices to meet the individual needs of our students. We have “highly qualified” instructional staff who participate in the Read to Succeed Initiative and a Professional Learning Community (PLC), which engage in faculty-led sessions catered to address areas of need according to the school’s demographics. Teachers challenge students through content-based critical thinking skills, problem-solving activities, virtual educational field trips, guest speakers, and hands-on math and science activities. It was a privilege to continue participating in the South Carolina Department of Education cohort two Collective Leadership Initiative.
Through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), staff members have begun to receive additional training on maximizing and consolidating existing support services with a defined framework of support and professional development.
For another year, we offered our parents the options of two afterschool programs for students in grades Preschool through eighth. The HYPE program is designed to meet the needs of students after school five days a week by providing a safe, secure, and loving environment for study, character development, and team building. In addition, HYPE offers academic enrichment, homework assistance, food, and nutrition. The Scholar afterschool program help students in reading and math two days a week.
Students were afforded the opportunity to participate in field trips that enriched the curriculum, promoted socio-emotional development, and afforded sensory activities. These experiences served to increase students’ knowledge in a particular subject, and expand children's awareness of themselves and their own community, in addition to promoting the continued collaboration between local and nonlocal stakeholders.
All students in grades Preschool - 8th used Chromebooks in the classroom and at home.
Parents are kept informed of events through mailed letters, social media, and telephone notifications through the Blackboard system.
We continue to enjoy the Ben Carson Reading Room; this room allows students to enjoy independent reading in a comfortable and educational space. R.E. Davis has been supported by the Eastern High School Alumni and local churches. Political leaders, faith-based community members, parents, and other stakeholders participate in the school renewal, accreditation process, the Title I planning and evaluation meeting, and School Improvement Council.
This combination of school, stakeholders, and community ensures a perpetual focus on developing the whole child for career and college readiness. R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy’s motto is “Armed with our S.W.O.R.D.” Students are reminded daily to use their S.W.O.R.D. (Seek Excellence, Work Hard, Observe Rules and Procedures, Respect Self and Others and Do the Right Thing).
Ms. Keiona Davis, Chair of the School Improvement Council
Ms. Anita L. Hunter, Principal
