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Principal |
Robbie Watkins email the principal |
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Awards |
Excellent rating on school report card (2003) |
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Special features |
special education program, independent study, state run, gifted and talented |
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Scheduling features |
block scheduling, extended day |
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Dress code |
No dress code |
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| Curriculum |
- Foreign language(s) taught: French and Spanish.
- Special education programs designed specifically for students with serious emotional disturbance, hearing impairments, language or speech impairment, specific learning disabilities, limited intellectual functioning, orthopedic impairments, visual impairments, multiple disabilities and other health impairments.
- Physical education is required for the following grades: 6, 7, 8
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| Activities and Sports |
- Girls sports: basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and volleyball.
- Boys sports: basketball, baseball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track and wrestling.
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Mock Trial, 6th-8th grade, no cost; Gospel choir, 6t-8th grade, no cost; Wright Flight, 7th grade, no cost; Step Team, 6th-8th grade, no cost; Character class, 6th-8th grade, no cost and Art class, 6th-8th grade, no cost.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: orchestra, band, theater/drama, chorus, photography, drawing/painting and video/film production.
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Parent and Community Support
- Parents and community are involved through PTO, School Improvement Council, Superintendent's Council, Open House, Conferences, and performances (band, chorus, and sports).
Other news or notes
- Parents receive emails from the principal and most teachers on a weekly basis. Our school and staff members have current and active web pages for additional information.
| Technology and Facilities |
- 3 students per computer.
- 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- This school was established between 1970-1979.
- District provides transportation to this school.
- This school was built between 1960-1969.
- Recent or upcoming renovations: New gymnasium and auditorium- November 2007
New Science labs and computer labs- August 2007
- Gymnasium and physical education facilities: The gymasium is a full size gym with brand new equipment and bleachers to seat 800 people.
- Library facilities: The library is in need of renovation, and the school is in the process of getting upgraded furniture and accessories.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Entering students typically come from: South Conway Elementary; Homewood Elementary and Pee Dee Elementary.
- Graduates typically go to: Conway High.
- Students at this school enroll primarily because they live within the school's attendance boundary.
- Less than half of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Safety, Discipline and Support |
- Safety and discipline-related resources include: Security guard(s) (full or part-time); Metal detector; Peer mediation or conflict resolution program; After school or lunchtime detentions; In-school suspension; closed campus;
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- 86-90% of students remained enrolled at the school between last school year and this school year.
- Regular classroom hours: 8;30am to 3:30pm.
- Principal has been at this school for 2 years.
- Principal has 2 years of experience.
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Volunteer requests
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Category: fundraisers/special events
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Description:
Family school facilitator
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- Contact name: Stephanie Long
- Contact phone: 843-488-0669
- Contact email: slong@horrycountyschools.net
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Description:
We need adult males especially to serve as mentors.
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- Contact name: Rebecca Wallace
- Contact phone: 843-488-0669
- Contact email: rwallace@horrycountyschools.net
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Donation requests
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Category: arts/other enrichment
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Description: Music equipment is a big need for our students.
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- Contact name: Martha Gasque
- Contact phone: 843-488-0669
- Contact email: mgasque@horrycountyschools.net
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Category: athletics
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Description: Project Adventure ropes course and equipment.
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- Contact name: John Wright
- Contact phone: 843-488-0669
- Contact email: jwright@horrycountyschools.net
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 10/07/2007. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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