Rudolph Gordon School is a unique K-8 STEAM School that offers a world-class, student-centered education program for all students. The 2023-2024 school year focused on strengthening our Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and improving outcomes for all students. Serving approximately 1,650 students, Rudolph Gordon School is a fully accredited school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Our school is dedicated to helping all students develop the World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate through our emphasis on STEAM educational experiences, with an emphasis on Project-Based Learning for all students. Our mission, in cooperation with home and community, is to prepare all children to become lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens by creating meaningful learning experiences in a safe, nurturing environment. This commitment ensures that our students are developing the world-class knowledge, skills, and life and career characteristics that will make them college and career ready.
Students at Rudolph Gordon School develop world-class knowledge and skills through guaranteed opportunities to engage with rigorous standards and activities designed to enhance their abilities to problem-solve, research, collaborate, and utilize technology in meaningful ways. Our state-of-the-art facility promotes a collaborative platform for inquiry-based learning through the application of engineering principles. Additionally, our school offers a STEAM lab and Makerspace designed for student exploration, design, and learning.
Hands-on reading and math strategies are incorporated into lessons, and writing is emphasized across all subject areas. Our middle school program offers exploration in diverse fields such as fine arts, communication, Gateway to Technology, and Medical Detective classes. Professional Learning Communities increase dialogue among faculty members to enhance student learning through vertical alignment. Our instruction is data-driven, student-centered, engaging, and differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. We believe all students can learn and should be given opportunities to reach their full potential.
Our school counseling program, designed on the ASCA Model, includes six school counselors who lead whole group instruction, facilitate small groups, and provide individual services based on student needs. Additionally, our counselors offer “lunch and learn” opportunities for students to explore careers and opportunities beyond high school. Our counseling program is data-driven to meet the needs of the whole child. We are a proud partner with Greenville County Mental Health and house a full-time certified Mental Health Counselor for students based on family referrals. Classroom teachers build relationships and provide a safe space for the support and implementation of social-emotional learning.
Rudolph Gordon School is a proud member of the Fountain Inn community. We believe community partnerships serve our students and our school, in turn, serves our community. Our PTA works with the faculty and staff to enhance the home-school relationship to positively affect the education of all students. The School Improvement Council, an advisory committee, assists in the preparation of the school’s strategic plan and the annual report to the community.
Our students exceeded state and district averages on SCReady this year. Rudolph Gordon School offers a wide array of extracurricular experiences from a thriving middle school sports program, intramural sports, fine arts, robotics, and an array of clubs.
Our commitment is to continue to engage students in classroom activities that encourage problem solving, utilize cooperative learning, and enhance teamwork as we prepare them to become world-class leaders. We continue to strive to reach out fullest potential. Come see our gator greatness!
Dr. Meredith Welch, Principal
Tricia Surles, SIC Chair
