At H.E. Corley Elementary School, a proud Leadership Magnet and Montessori Magnet, we are committed to developing the World Class Skills outlined in the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. Our mission is to create an engaging, dynamic educational environment that empowers every student to succeed—not only in school, but throughout life.
We believe that the knowledge, skills, and competencies our students gain today lay the foundation for lifelong learning and achievement. That’s why we are dedicated to recruiting and retaining exceptional educators and implementing a rigorous, relevant curriculum that supports and challenges all learners.
Our instructional practices are grounded in research and driven by data. Teachers use individualized assessments to meet students where they are academically and move them forward with purpose. Engaging, hands-on learning activities are integrated across all subjects, and strategies like cooperative learning foster meaningful collaboration and critical thinking.
We also prioritize continuous professional growth. Teachers participate in targeted professional development at both the district and school level—ensuring they are equipped to meet the evolving needs of our students and school community.
At H.E. Corley, our purpose is clear: to cultivate creators, leaders, communicators, collaborators, and critical thinkers. Our commitment to leadership development has earned us Leader in Me Lighthouse recertification and the Academic Honor Roll for Leadership Excellence from the Stephen Covey Foundation.
Our Montessori philosophy complements this focus by nurturing independence, creativity, and discovery-based learning. Through individualized instruction and practical life experiences, our students grow into confident, self-motivated learners.
Leadership and enrichment opportunities abound. Students lead tours for guests and new families, produce and host a live daily news show, and connect classroom learning to real-world applications—all while building strong character and a sense of civic responsibility.
At H.E. Corley, we are proud to be a school that fosters the development of the whole child. Our caring teachers, administrators, families, and business partners work together to cultivate a hopeful, inclusive, and nurturing environment that recognizes the leader in every child.
As our district motto says: “We Love and Grow Our Students.” At H.E. Corley, we live that mission every day—preparing students not just for academic success, but for a lifetime of leadership, learning, and contribution.
