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Whitesville Elementary School
324 Gaillard Rd., Moncks Corner, SC 29461
843-899-8880
Julia Denning
ABOUT US
To challenge and empower our students to be
successful in a highly competitive world.
Building upon our rich, Lowcountry traditions, we will
ignite in every student a passion for life-long learning. Through dynamic instruction,
creative partnerships and exceptional support, we will foster opportunities for each student to build a legacy of
success.
• Student and Learning Emphasis Quality Faculty and Staff
• Teamwork and Partnerships
• Continuous Improvement • Management by Fact and
Focus on Results • Social Responsibility
Brenda Howell
LEADERSHIP
Principal
Rusty BostonJulia Denning
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
Phillip Obie III
LEADERSHIP
SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES
Frank Wright
Sally Wofford
Jim Hayes
Wilhelmina Moore
Bell Schedule
START BELL TIME 7:20 am
DISMISSIAL BELL TIME 1:55 pm
EARLY DISMISSIAL TIME 10:50 am
DEMOGRAPHIC BREAKDOWN
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Whitesville Elementary Demographics
Males Females Total
ACADEMICS
K-2 GRADING SCALEThe report card is aligned to the adopted Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Math. It also reflects updates in our curriculum and instruction.
• On the report card, you will find:
Category titles and descriptors reflecting the Common Core State Standards.
Performance Scales (4-1) reflecting student progress toward Common Core State Standards and district units of instruction.
Personal and social development behaviors reflecting student skills necessary to be a productive learner and citizen in the classroom.
ACADEMICS
3rd – 5th GRADING SCALEStudent progress in Grades 3 -5 for related arts and work habits are reported by letter grades as follows:
S+ ExcellentS GoodS- SatisfactoryN Needs ImprovementU Unsatisfactory
For the core academic subjects, numerical averages are reported as follows:
Numerical Average Letter Grade93 - 100 A85 – 92 B77 – 84 C70 – 76 DBelow 70 F
ACADEMICS
INSTRUCTIONAL SCHEDULE First Bell rings…………………………………7:10 am
Tardy Bell Rings………………………………7:20 am
Special Areas…………………………………..7:25 pm – 1:55 pm
Lunch…………………………………………….9:55 am - 12:30 pm
Dismissal………………………………………….1:55 pm
PERFORMANCE
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Writing Math Reading and Research Social Studies Science
Pass Results 2012-2013
3rd grade 4th grade 5th grade
% of students scoring met or exemplary
PERFORMANCE
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Writing Math Reading and Research Social Studies Science
Pass Results 2013-2014
3rd grade 4th grade 5th grade
% of students scoring met or exemplary
EXTRA CURRICULARS
Meet an author, be an author Math Fit NightMath Night
Occur 4 times a year to expose families to the exciting topics being learned by students at school. Fun activities, door prizes, and dinner are all provided.
EXTRA CURRICULARS
Before and After School CareBefore care is available at 6:30 am. After school care provides care and homework help. There are also
opportunities for outdoor and indoor play, along with crafts and technology time. This is available every school day until 6:00.
EXTRA CURRICULARS
Roscoe ReadingSecond and Fourth Graders will participated in the Roscoe Reading Program. This program rewards students
for reaching specified reading point levels during each quarter. Students who meet the Roscoe goal earn a ticket to an amazing ice cream party and reading celebration, Roscoe Trading Cards, other prizes and BOOKS -
lots of books!
EXTRA CURRICULARS
Day of Caring Navy AssistanceSantee Cooper volunteered their time for Day of Caring. They put up fences, painted, assisted in the library, and
much more.
The Navy helped monitor testing!
EXTRA CURRICULARS
Field DayJump Rome for Heart
We raised $11,079.58 for Jump Rope for Heart so Ms. Butka had to spend the night on the roof!
EXTRA CURRICULARS
Chorus
Students who show exemplary skills are asked to join chorus to practice afterschool every Tuesday. The school’s chorus also performs at a variety of venues throughout the school year.
EXTRA CURRICULARS
Art ClubStudents who show exemplary skills are asked to join art club to enhance their skills on Tuesdays afterschool. Students submit pieces of their work to various shows throughout the year.
EXTRA CURRICULARS
Running ClubMeets each Monday until 3:00. This school year, the running club participated in numerous 5K events, and
even hosted one.
EXTRA CURRICULARS
TrebuchetStudents collaborate to design and build a medieval siege machine called a trebuchet. Using concepts from both math and physics the students will attempt to hit various targets at practice in order to calibrate the machine. In the spring the students take the machine and their skills to The Citadel to compete against other teams from local schools.
EXTRA CURRICULARS
Zumba and Yogaoffered on a regular basis to those who show an interest in improving their health.
Montessori Program
Whitesville has the only Montessori program in the district. We currently have 2 classes, 3-6 year olds and 6-9 year olds.