Kinard is an integral part of the community it serves and is committed to educational excellence. The staff is sensitive and responsive to the needs of all children, accepting them as individuals capable of becoming productive citizens in our society. Kinard strives to provide a curriculum that meets the needs of all children. The instructional program consists of the teaching of the basic skills through discovery, exploration, creativity and problem solving. Students are exposed to technology through the use of computers in all classrooms and a well-equipped computer lab.
All students receive instruction in the areas of arts, music and physical education.
Other activities complementing the instructional program include cultural events, parent volunteers, business partnerships and field trips. Kinard has been selected as one of the six partnership schools associated with Winthrop University to collaborate as a part of the national John Goodlad School Renewal Project. Kinard has completed a five year school renewal plan.