Northwood Middle School is helping all students develop the World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by providing a safe, caring, and academically challenging learning environment. We provide such an environment through the implementation of our school vision: a school that is "A Community of Learners." We demonstrate this vision by challenging our students to reach their full potential by using best teaching practices in a collaborative learning environment. Continuous professional development of our teachers is also at the core of our foundation.
At Northwood Middle School, we also have various opportunities outside the academic world to focus on the development of the whole child. We believe that developing academic and interpersonal skills are essential for lifelong success. Therefore, we take a student-centered approach to everything we do to create a unique middle school experience. We believe it is imperative that our students learn what it means to be a leader and a helper, as well as a learner.
Our school has enjoyed three successful years of partnership with Discovery Education, which supports our Personalized Learning digital initiative. This partnership provides ongoing professional development that builds the capacity of teachers to facilitate twenty-first-century skills. The skills and expertise gained by our teachers and students provide the necessary components for personalized learning. Every student is equipped with a Chromebook, enabling them to fully engage in Northwood’s collaborative curriculum. Personalized learning is an integral part of how our students engage with the curriculum at Northwood, and at home during eLearning.
Our students lead their peers as Service Learners, and as members and officers in the Student Council, Junior Beta Club, National Junior Honor Society, National Junior Art Honor Society, and as peer tutors. These opportunities empower our students to serve others and enhance their community-focused environment. We are also continuing our partnership with the United Way's Mentor Greenville program. This mentoring program allows students to gain self-esteem, confidence, and increased achievement. Our school counseling department is instrumental in student development by teaching executive functioning, peer-mediation, character education, and career readiness lessons in monthly classroom guidance sessions. At Northwood Middle, we believe the school, family, and community share the responsibility of educating our young people. We appreciate your support in the development of our future South Carolina graduates and world leaders! Mrs. Tieraney Rice, Chair of the School Improvement Council, Mr. Treva Lee, Principal
