Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School is a Title I school located in North Charleston that serves approximately 710 students in grades 4K-5. Most of our students qualify for a free or reduced lunch rate, but that is not what defines the school. Our school is well known for the array of fine arts opportunities offered. We have continued to qualify as an Arts in the Basic Curriculum School. Our arts teachers work very closely with core grade-level teachers using the arts to teach reading, math, science, and social studies, making learning relevant, exciting, and fun. All children in kindergarten through 3rd grade experience instrumental music, vocal music, 2D visual arts, 3D visual arts, theater arts, dance, and physical education classes. Students in fourth and fifth grade choose two semester-long arts classes and participate in physical education. We will continue to add more arts-infused experiences in teaching the reading, math, science, and social studies curriculum. Students also participate in Engaging Creative Minds experiences.
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary is helping all students to develop the world class skills of the profile of the South Carolina graduate by differentiating learning to meet the needs of all students and by providing a nurturing environment where our kids are encouraged to do their very best.
Universal Screeners are administered to assess students’ current levels in literacy and math. Interventions are developed based on that information to help all students reach their maximum potential in math and reading. We have four intervention faculty members to supports students in reading, and we have a math coach to help faculty members support students in math. Our district math and literacy models devote time to differentiated instruction through small group and individualized lessons. Analysis of Fall to Spring Reading and Math Inventory data for Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary show our students achieve very high rates of growth. During the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years our level of growth helped our school earn a good school rating.
Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School is continuing to improve technology. We have wireless access in 100% of our building. New interactive flat panels have been installed, and all students have access to a technology device.
Our school is a PBIS Banner School. Students learn to SOAR on the Hill by meeting expectations in the areas of Safety, Organization, Achievement, and Respect. Scripted lessons, classroom guidance, and character education support students as they strive each day to do their very best. During the 2021-2022 school year we were designated as a Capturing Kids Hearts Showcase School, and our school climate is continuing to be even better than before.
Through work with the PTA board, the School Improvement Council, community members, parents, and our school faculty, Windsor Hill focuses on student achievement and success. Parents are involved in key decisions regarding the Title I plan.
We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment that will inspire students to become life-long learners. Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School has a strong vision, and we continue to work toward success for all students.
