They are encouraged to use many voices and write foe different audiences and purposes. Books are published, writing contests are entered, and students share stories orally in the classroom. Writing folders are kept for each student, and the writing process is employed for all major writing assignments. Our math curriculum requires students utilize basic skills to solve problems and think critically. Manipulatives are used to take the student from the concrete to the abstract.
Problem solving is stressed so that students can see the relevance of math in their everyday lives.
Science and social studies encompass a wide range of topics. Because we live in an area that provides support for our curriculum, students are able to have first hand experiences that enhance their learning. Fort Sumter, the site of the beginning of the Civil War, is located in Charleston Harbor. We also have many plantations and gardens in the area that were developed during colonial times. Our beaches and waterways are used to enrich our study of the ocean and ecosystems.