Tanglewood Middle School is helping all students develop world class skills as well as the life and career characteristics of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by collaboratively fostering an engaging and challenging environment built upon the principles and tenets of Making Middle Grades Work.
As we work diligently to improve achievement, we are focusing on building positive relationships and a climate of trust. We want all of our students to reach their maximum potential while preparing for high school, college and career.
Our teachers worked persistently to create a student-centered culture infused with technology in our one-to-one Chrome Book initiative. Google classroom, along with many computer applications, opened the door for collaboration among our students. The 21st Century setting provided enhanced opportunities for learning in all content and related arts classes. Undoubtedly, we are also committed to and practice ensuring our students are engaged in Greenville County Schools’ Graduation Plus model!
We completed our fourth year of the middle grades success initiative, On Track Greenville, with a partnership with The United Way of Greenville. Tanglewood Middle School received extended support with a sixth grade summer bridging program provided by Building Education Leaders for Life (BELL). Public Education Partners (PEP) provided professional development for teachers on balanced literacy. Greenville Hospital System (GHS) had a clinic on site twice weekly to offer healthcare directly to our students. Communities in Schools (CIS) provided a total of three Site Managers (one per grade level) to work directly with children identified by the Early Warning and Response System. And Greenville County Schools (GCS) provided an additional Mental Health Counselor to work with our youth as well as a Teen Leadership class designed to increase the effectiveness of Capturing Kids Hearts. This initiative is an innovative approach to enhancing academic achievement and could not have occurred without the support of the Greenville Partnership for Philanthropy and a growing list of funders.
Teachers and students embark on weekly exploratory clubs, which has resulted in building a greenhouse for the school; as well as gardening opportunities that allow students to explore plants and animals first hand in conjunction with science standards. Creation of school-wide club offerings for students allow them to choose from over 40 different clubs ranging from science club to running club. Over 100 students participated in the district reading competition, the most in recent Tanglewood history; students won district and regional writing competitions; performed through dance at local area venues; and student artwork has been featured throughout several venues in Greenville.
At Tanglewood Middle School…
Our mission is to keep middle school students engaged in school and on track to post-secondary success.
Our school is committed to the students, families, and communities we serve. It takes the combined efforts of these stakeholders to make Tanglewood Middle a great school. Together we will achieve excellence.
Dr. Edward Anderson, Principal