In science and health classes, students describe the process and results of experiments. Students must give answers in complete sentences when being assessed. Journals are used when appropriate. Writing is linked to the character education program at Congaree. Students respond in writing to a word from the Principal's Word Wall list.
Selected students read their writings during the morning announcements.
Students observed doing random acts of kindess write about their good deeds on seasonal shapes that are placed on the Character Tree in the front of the hall. Thank you notes are written to speakers, guests, and volunteers. In Special Area Classes, students respond in writing to concerts, artwork, and other appropriate topics. Fifth graders participate in writing for real purposes and audiences in a variety of ways. The Lieutenant Governor's Writing Award Program is entered by all students.