Cainhoy Elementary School is nestled in the heart of Huger, South Carolina. The school is historically rooted in the fibers of the community and receives support from stakeholders near and far. Our goal is to develop world-class skills, life, and career characteristics as listed in the Profile of the South Carolina graduate.
Our school is helping all students this year develop the World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by focusing on their Social-Emotional Learning. Students learned how to manage their emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. We felt that these skills were necessary/essential in order to build our students’ confidence in their academic skills. Students in grades K-6 were required to take this class weekly. In addition, during morning meetings, teachers focused on these skills by utilizing the Sanford Harmony social-emotional learning program.
Cainhoy Elementary School uses researched-based strategies during daily instruction. As a Guided Reading and Guided Math school, students receive small group instruction daily in order to maintain, grow, and challenge their current reading and math skills.
Through partnerships and grants with The Men’s Coalition, Daniel Island POA, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Nucor, BP, Engaging Creative Minds, S2TEM of South Carolina, and various community groups, the students were engaged in purposeful learning during the school day and beyond the classroom. Field experiences to places such as Charleston Symphony, Charleston Ballet, and a visit to South Carolina State University, allowed the students to make connections to the real world and classroom task. Throughout the school year, Family Engagement Nights are held to showcase and involve families in academic sessions that encourage a symbiotic relationship between home and school. An effective mentor program and Reading Partners gave students additional support academically and socially in order to continue to strengthen their real-world skills. In addition, career speakers were invited quarterly to speak to students about their profession.
Cainhoy is a PBIS school with a focus on developing quality character traits to build a solid foundation. Students are recognized for demonstrating positive behavior choices and exemplifying actions described in the monthly character trait. During the morning announcements, words of wisdom are shared that present information about friendship, citizenship, and other themes that are designed to inspire us to make positive choices.
Our vision is to empower all students for success. At Cainhoy Elementary, we honor the historic legacy of our school by ensuring that our students are prepared for future learning and working collaboratively with stakeholders to provide our students with a well-rounded experience.
