Homeland Park Primary School is helping all students develop the world-class skills and life and career characteristics of the South Carolina graduate by providing a nurturing and challenging problem-based learning environment focused on the advancement of science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, and literacy.   

Since opening its doors in 1954, Homeland Park School has built a tradition of excellence in the Anderson community.  At our school, children are held accountable to high standards of achievement, parents and other visitors are always welcome, teachers and staff truly care about our children, and the students help others by always doing “the right thing.” 

Today, our school continues to carry on its tradition of academic excellence and innovative programs.  Homeland Park Primary in Anderson School District Five is dedicated to developing the whole child.  At Homeland Park, we are working to build a solid foundation of students who will have the opportunity to be well-developed in every aspect of academics and the arts.   

In addition, “Morning STEAM” sessions focus on literacy-based engineering activities and team students with their parents and community partners in problem-solving situations.  Project Lead the Way engineering practices and standards are incorporated throughout the year to teach students the skills necessary to compete in the 21st Century.  Furthermore, all students in grades K-2 receive instruction from a PLTW “Project Launch” certified instructor.  In addition to exposing our students to the engineering design process, this opportunity ignites interest and confidence, fosters collaboration, and builds critical thinking skills.  

This past school year, several new and continuing initiatives were implemented to improve instruction, student recognition, and family networking:

• All teachers were trained and provided materials for the two-year LETRS training. 
• Teachers worked with an i-Ready consultant as we introduced the curriculum, and they provided support throughout the year.
• Our first year incorporating PBIS to help focus on positive behavior in the building.
• This year, we revamped our first and second-grade schedules to introduce "4th Quarter." This initiative allowed students to transition to different classrooms to receive targeted reading intervention tailored specifically to their i-Ready scores.
• We are partnering with Solution Tree in hopes of revamping our grade-level planning into a true PLC workshop.
• Students received intervention assistance through pull-out and “in-class” reading groups, math groups, resource, speech, and a summer enrichment program.   
• All students received copies of 8 Class Pets + 1 Squirrel / 1 Dog = Chaos. We, along with Varennes Elementary, participated this year in our “Family Book Club” and allowed families to read the book at home with their child and siblings. At the end of the book, students were rewarded for their efforts. 
• Family engagement activities were weekly one-class “Morning STEAM” sessions to build stronger relationships with families. 
• Second year of implementing “Ram Fam,” where parents meet monthly to learn about reading and math strategies to incorporate at home and use everyday household items.  We also included the district translator to help our Hispanic families during our monthly meetings.
• Everyone had fun networking at our “Homeland Park Spooktacular.”  The teachers and other staff members wore costumes as students went “trick-or-treating” around the building.  This provided a safe, enjoyable way for the children to enjoy the season! 
• Partnerships with United Way, the Rotary Club of Anderson, NewSpring, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Upstate Church Anderson, Target, Plastic Omnium, Food Lion, Tri-County Tech, Clemson University, and Anderson University provided classroom resources, as well as tutoring/mentoring opportunities, to enhance student instruction.

Finally, we believe the school, family, and community must share the responsibility of educating our youth.  Thank you for all of your support in helping the development of our future South Carolina graduates and world leaders!