Sangaree Intermediate School is creating students that fit the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. Our students develop world class skills, life and career characteristics because we provide innovative programs based on current research. Our goal is to provide a well-rounded education for each one of our students.
We are proud of our strong history of academic success. Teachers continue to learn new and effective strategies to help their students learn to their full potential. The goal of continued growth applies to both our students and teachers.
With the increased emphasis in technology, our school provided each student with a Chromebook to use at school. Our students really enjoyed completing assignments using Google Classroom and using their computers for a plethora of learning activities.
Our teachers continued to participate in technology training in Google Classroom and attended various training throughout the year focusing on integrating technology into their instruction. Our students completed STEAM units, problem solved and created 3-D structures in our Maker Space. A Google Club was also offered during school hours. Through Title 1 funding, we continued to have a Technology Coach who assisted teachers in implementing technology into their daily lessons.
Our students and staff were awarded $500 as the MUSC’s Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness Competition. Many of these healthy practices continued outside of the school day for students and staff. We continued the Sangaree Intermediate Family Fitness Night. Additionally, we have added more eco-friendly water fountains, where students fill up their water bottles throughout the day. Our students enjoyed going to the Action Based Learning Lab each week to exercise, reinforce learning and hear helpful tips about nutrition. Even the cafeteria staff got involved! Taste tests of various fruits and vegetables were implemented during lunch in an effort to expose the children to less popular fruits and vegetables! Water was also given as a choice to all of our students at lunch.
The ‘3 R’ Character Education Program highlighted students being respectful, responsible and ready to learn. A student from each classroom was recognized each month as a Patriot Pick. A student from each grade level was selected as the grade level Student of the Month. A yard sign was placed in the front yard of their homes and their pictures were displayed on our Facebook page. The Chick-Fil-A Core Essentials program was taught through our guidance department with a character word highlighted each month. Students also interviewed and were chosen to be "Student Ambassadors" for their individual classrooms. Their main role was to welcome visitors to their classrooms with a firm handshake and eye contact. After greeting the visitor they would introduce themselves and offer a brief explanation of what standard the class was working on.
We continued to provide a strong emphasis in the arts with our Performing Arts Club, Art Club, Chorus and Family Art Night. Other highlights this year included: Career Day, Girls Running Club, and National Honor Society.
We offered a family night each semester. In the fall, we had Bilo Math Night at our local Bilo grocery store. Families worked real-world math problems together, then were treated to an Italian dinner and a math board game to take home. In the spring, all of our students researched a historical character and we had “Bring History Back to Life”. Each student dressed up as the historical figure they had researched and they gave a short presentation on their character when a penny was dropped into their cup. All money raised at this event was donated to Relay for Life.
We fostered student leadership through Patriot Pals, Student Ambassadors, and National Elementary Honor Society. The Watch D.O.G.s (Dads of Great Students) Program provided over 15 male role models in our school this year. We were elated to have these fathers in our building to partner with students and staff at SRI. Journey Church and the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office also provided monthly mentors for our students in the Lunch Buddies Program.
Sangaree Intermediate School continues to be an exciting place to learn as we build a legacy of success!
Margaret Ward
School Improvement Council Chairperson
Angel Siegling, Principal
