Focus: Annual Report

Celebrating a Terrific Year in District One Schools!

Students from across Spartanburg County were honored in May at a luncheon held

by the Kiwanis Club of Spartanburg. Each Terrific Kid was presented with a Terrific

Kids plaque, a certificate signed by SC Governor Nikki Haley, a T-shirt, and a free

coupon to Zaxby’s. The keynote speaker was Mike Ayers, Head Football Coach at

Wofford College.

Terrific Kids is a student recognition program, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of

Spartanburg that promotes character development, self-esteem, and perseverance.

“Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful,

Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable.

District One Schools was proud to have the following students as representatives

from their schools:Destiny Leonard-Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary; Tristan

Price-O.P. Earle Elementary; Faustino Gomez-Navarrete-Inman Elementary; Katie

Henderson-New Prospect Elementary; Paula Jorgenson-Inman Intermediate

School; and Lily Wright-Campobello-Gramling School.

The students are pictured with District One Schools Superintendent Dr. Ron Garner.

“I was honored to join our Terrific Kids of the Year from District One Schools at the

luncheon this year. It was a wonderful time of fellowship with students, their

parents, and school administrators. We are so fortunate in District One Schools to

have so many outstanding students.” said Dr. Ron Garner. Fo

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A Message from the Superintendent

As I look back at the 2014-2015 school year, I reflect in admiration and respect on the work that was done by our students, teachers, administrators, staff, parents, and community in making our mission of "a quality student-centered education” a reality. Because of our combined efforts, the commitment to excellence and our sense of dedication, our students continued to achieve success. I applaud you for making selfless contributions throughout the school year. Together, we have prepared our students with a strong foundation of skills and knowledge to succeed in their educational pursuits. It is at times such as this that we take the opportunity to pause and reflect on the wonderful efforts and achievements of our students over the past year. The rich fabric of opportunities for students in our schools and the collective efforts of everyone involved to help students access these opportunities are truly commendable. Service projects, performance events, field trips, college visits, athletic events, art festivals, academic awards, summer camps, celebrations, and the list of other events, too long to mention, are what makes our district so unique and exceptional. I would like to address all of the outstanding groups who have made this school year so extraordinary. Congratulations to our Class of 2015! You have lived in a community that cares deeply about you. Here you have learned and demonstrated our core values of compassion, integrity, respect, responsibility, and service with generations past. I wish you the best in all future endeavors and I hope that you will stay in touch to share your journeys. I also thank our parents for entrusting us with your children and allowing us to spend nine months together with them in our classrooms. Together, we have lived, loved, laughed, played, studied, learned, and enriched our lives this year. Our children's level of thinking and their growing ability to understand sophisticated concepts have amazed us. Our hope is that we give them back months wiser, more responsible, and more mature than when we encountered them. It was a joy and an honor to be a part of their learning and progress. To our teachers, you are an outstanding team of educators who – not only are highly qualified and prepared in your subject areas – but also sincerely care and are dedicated to all students. As we strive to promote healthy developments in all aspects of each student’s life, we also strive to develop our schools with character where students make good choices and decisions resulting in successful and healthy outcomes. You encourage students to demonstrate the best of themselves every moment of everyday and to make positive contributions to groups, team sports and organizations to which they belong. As we began preparing for the 2015-2016 school year, my commitment to our children and you was to expand our opportunities for our students to be college and career ready, with a theme of "One Bridge to the World: Our Pathway to a Global Community.” This focus is intended to help us improve our efforts to provide effective instruction and promote increased performance of all students in Spartanburg District One. Simply stated, our vision is to have a system full of today’s learners who will be tomorrow’s leaders. In closing, Spartanburg County School District One is only as strong as the people it serves. That is you, the students, faculty, staff, parents, community, and board members. We will continue to count on your support as we work hard to provide the best learning environment and to meet the needs of every student entrusted to our daily care. Thank you for your continued support of our efforts. Ronald W. Garner, Ed. D.

Student Involvement

F OCUS: A NNU A L R E POR T

In October the Upstate Stand Down Project hosted its annual event to benefit and serve all veterans in need, homeless veterans, veterans at risk for homelessness and their families. Among the services offered were Medical Screenings, Employment Opportunities, Clothing, VA Benefits, Housing Opportunities, Comfort Kits, Phone Room, Hot Meals, Haircuts, and Showers.

Each year, District One Schools encourages student involvement with projects that build bridges between schools and the community. We believe these opportunities work to develop young minds with a love of service and giving and helps fulfill our mission of providing a quality, student-centered education. Spartanburg District One offered support Upstate Stand Down event. The JROTC programs at both Landrum and Chapman High Schools facilitated this service event for our district.

The Upstate Stand Down event was held at Restoration Church Expo Center on Pottery Road in Spartanburg. The climate at this event was one of giving, encouragement, hope and acts of kindness. During this event, veterans in need and their families were presented with many benefits, both tangible and intangible, throughout the entire day. The goal is to provide many services, activities and goods, which we know are significantly needed, to launch our veterans to better and brighter days ahead.

District One Schools’ JROTC, AmeriCorps, and Swofford Career Center students provided hands-on assistance during the week with services such as personal veterans’ escorts, Presentation of Colors, station set-ups, etc. Students throughout the district committed to making 500 comfort kits for our veterans in need and their family members. In an effort to simplify, each school was assigned one item to collect over the course of the next few weeks.

Our goal was to collect the following items from each school. Listed below are the items collected:

AmeriCorps/District Office- Various Items

Campobello-Gramling School- 250 Body Lotions

Chapman High School- 250 Shampoos

Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary- 250 Soap Bars

Inman Elementary - 250 Toothpastes

Inman Intermediate School- 250 Toothbrushes

Landrum High School- 250 Shampoos

Landrum Middle School- 250 Toothbrushes

Mabry Middle School- 250- Body Lotions

New Prospect Elementary- 250 Soap Bars

OP Earle Elementary- 250 Toothpastes

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Student Achievement

Spartanburg District One is helping all students develop world class skills and life and career characteristics as identified in the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate through a plan of focused and aligned initiatives which work together to produce a World Class Graduate. Spartanburg One is one of the founding members of the TransformSC initiative and through that collaboration has gained information and access to many of the innovative practices occurring throughout the state. Central to learning is the need for students to have foundational literacy skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Spartanburg District One continues to focus on early literacy skills and interventions that provide all students with the opportunities needed to perform successfully in the primary grades and beyond.

State and federal laws require public schools to release report cards to the public each year. This year, the report card has been updated to reflect changes in reporting directed by the SC Education Oversight Committee. Schools will not be rated for state accountability purposes until Fall 2017 when the state will transition to a single accountability system. The following reports student performance in school year 2014-15. Click here to view test scores and other achievement data for Spartanburg District One School District and our individual schools.

http://ed.sc.gov/assets/reportCards/2015/district/c/D4201999.pdf


Campobello-Gramling School 250 Fagan Avenue, Campobello, SC 29322

Phone (864) 472-9110; Fax (864) 468-4210, www.spart1.org/cgs

John M. Hodge, Principal

Campobello Gramling School provides an opportunity for every student to be challenged, embraced and given the

tools to be college and career ready. We have created a culture that provides a student-centered education and

believe it is our responsibility to nurture individual learning styles as we prepare our future South Carolina graduates

to lead our state and nation as global leaders. Campobello Gramling School completed the 2014- 2015 school year

with many accomplishments.

Academically, seven eighth grade students were recognized as South Carolina Junior Scholars. Two students were

selected to attend the Scholars Academy program at the University of South Carolina Upstate for the 2015- 2016

school year. In addition, one hundred percent of the eighth grade Algebra I class passed the End of Course test. Our

academic arts classes continue to offer award-winning programs. The seventh and eighth grade band participated in

the solo and ensemble festival, receiving 8 superior and 4 excellent ratings. The 8th grade band also participated in

the SC Band Director's Association Concert Festival receiving a good rating. The CGS middle school and Honors

chorus (4th - 6th grade) participated in the Carowinds Choral Festival and both received a Superior rating. For the

second year and a row the CGS orchestra scored a superior rating in The South Carolina Music Educators

Association Orchestra Division Solo and Ensemble Festival. The Orchestra also received 12 individual superior and

6 excellent ratings. Our art program continues to earn awards in all grades on national, state, and local levels.

The faculty and staff of Campobello Gramling

School seek to support charitable causes and

encourage our students to do the same. This year,

CGS raised money for March of Dimes ($1,100)

and Relay for Life ($7,900), and delivered over

7,400 Christmas cards to wounded veterans. In

total, the faculty, staff and students of CGS raised

over $9,000 for charities. This could not have been

possible without the generous support of our

community. Throughout the year, teachers

participated in a variety of staff development

opportunities including study groups, literacy

training, vertical articulation and the

implementation of the college and career readiness

standards.

While we celebrate our many accomplishments in

the 2014-15 school year, we are already planning

for success in the year to come.

-John M. Hodge, Principal and

Greg Cogdell, SIC Chair

Campobello Gramling fourth and fifth grade students are bringing some visual therapy to lift the spirits of patients, visitors, and hospital employees to Spartanburg Regional. The artwork is displayed on the main floor of the hospital in 18 large frames that adorn the corridor between the main hospital and the emergency center.

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On behalf of our Holly Springs-Motlow family, I would like to extend my appreciation for a wonderful 2014-2015 school year. Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary School continues to thrive and grow as a community of learners respecting, loving, and growing together while seeking excellence. Our school is helping all students develop the world class skills and life and career characteristics of the Profile of the Graduate by seeking to provide the best opportunities to our students that support the whole child.

During the 2014-2015 school year, we were awarded the Distinguished Arts Program Grant which allowed us to renovate our old cafeteria space into a performance venue with new technology. Students and teachers use this space for various arts activities where students can show their creativity. The DAP Grant also allowed us to have artists in residence, such as Bailie Players of Inman and Ballet Spartanburg, to provide direct arts instruction. After receiving our Healthy Schools grant in the amount of $2000, we were able to purchase volleyball equipment which allowed us to implement a weekly volleyball club after school. We also implemented Fitness Fridays and student leaders performed a “Jammin’ Minute” with students weekly to encourage them to be active. We believe technology is important as we prepare our students for success. We have continued to add to our collections of classroom and Media Center iPads available for checkout for teachers. Teachers are equipped with projectors and televisions in order to make learning experiences interactive. Our teachers incorporate technology daily into lessons. We continue to explore best practices and resources in order to prepare our students for further education and life. Our faculty and staff works hard every day to provide a quality, student-centered education.

As we close this school year, I am eager and excited to see what the 2015-2016 school year holds. I would like to extend a special thank you to teachers, parents, our PTO, and our community members as we continue to work collaboratively in providing each child with a student-centered education and for always putting what is in the best interest of our children first. It is because of this collaborative effort that Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary School has been and continues to be successful. I am honored to be a part of such a wonderful place and look forward to another successful and exciting school year. -Erika Center, Principal Kayla Coppleston and SIC

Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary School 325 Motlow School Road, Campobello, SC 29322

Phone (864) 895-2453 or (864) 472-8120; Fax (864) 895-0620, www.spart1.org/hsm

Erika W. Center, Principal

The First Tee of Spartanburg & Cherokee Counties announces National School Program partnerships with two District One elementary schools, Holly Springs-Motlow and O. P. Earle. The generous sponsorships by Linda and Gary McHam in memory of former teacher Lorene McHam, provide the opportunity for nearly 900 students annually to learn The First Tee golf and life skills as part of their physical education instruction during school hours. The curriculum promotes character and wellness education through the game of golf to over 6,000 schools nationwide, including 52 area schools, who have earned The First Tee certification.


Inman Elementary School is helping all students reach for their potential through the intentional practices to develop life and career characteristics that mirror the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. Providing a safe, caring and academically challenging environment that supports our Vision of "Being the Best K-3 School in the State of South Carolina". We rely on Best Practice instruction blended with re-defining use of technology to challenge our students and a commitment to continuous improvement by our teachers. Our teachers strive to continually improve by putting their stamp on Best Practices instruction and the use of effective strategies in the classroom such as: Cafe', Daily Five, use of Math and Science kits, whole and small group instruction, Reading Recovery, Accelerated Reader, STEM to STEAM, and our ongoing Response to Intervention through the analyzing of our Data. We are extremely proud of our history of academic success and the promise of our students future success. At Inman Elementary, our staff has completed multiple studies on effective instruction, through various book studies including, Cafe. the Daily Five, Five Steps to a Balanced Math Program, just to name a few. At IES all of our teachers in grades K-2nd grade have been trained in Reading Recovery. We have implemented the Olweus anti-bullying program and worked very hard to build community and a culture of accountability. Our Guidance Counselor uses the 7 Habits of Effective Leaders for children for character development. We partner with a local church through the "Backpacks for Hope" to provide food for the weekend, and other specific needs of children as they arise. We provide breakfast for all children in their classroom everyday to make sure they are ready to start their day.

At Inman Elementary it as a privilege to serve our community and we believe that when we work collaboratively to do what is best for children, especially in their formative years, that the best is yet to come. As we continue to raise the bar of expectation and look through the lens of potential and readiness, with the support of our community, we will develop not only South Carolina Graduates but World Class leaders.

-Brian M. Batson, Principal and Travis Smith, SIC Chair

Inman Elementary School 10 Oakland Avenue, Inman, SC 29349

Phone (864)472-8403 or (864)472-2837, Fax (864)472-7839, www.spart1.org/ies

Brian M. Batson, Principal

Students show off the posters they made during an anti-bullying program, Olweus activity.

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At Inman Intermediate School our students continue to achieve. A rigorous curriculum and an individualized approach to instruction helps our students see measurable academic gains. Because of these accomplishments, we received the SC Department of Education Palmetto Gold Award for academic performance. Our school also earned an Excellent absolute rating on our school report card, as well as an “A” grade on the Federal Accountability System. Additionally, we received an Arts in the Basic Curriculum Grant and Distinguished Arts Program Grant to infuse the arts into our curriculum. This year we are also excited to be named a First Tee School, and we celebrate receiving the Project Fit America Grant. IIS also celebrates the success of our teachers and students. Teachers are recognized for their successes at faculty meetings, and we celebrate student successes each nine weeks as a grade level. In addition, our student body continues to participate in numerous service projects including March of Dimes, Relay for Life, United Way, Children’s Security Blanket, and Upstate Stand Down. The faculty and staff at IIS are committed to high levels of student achievement. We pride ourselves in identifying each child’s individual strengths and weaknesses in order to provide exemplary academic experiences. Our faculty provides differentiated instruction on a daily basis as a result of analyzing student assessment data, as well as student classroom performance. We continue to focus on 21st Century learning skills encouraging our students to display critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. The STEAM concept permeates our school. We believe that kids “learn by doing,” and we work hard to nurture their ability to be lifelong learners. IIS is committed to providing opportunities for our students to make good choices to become productive citizens. Students have the opportunity to be involved in numerous clubs such as the Jr. Beta Club, FCA, Student Council, Yearbook, Recycling Club, etc. In addition, IIS continues to implement its character education and school wide expectations initiative. Mustang P.R.I.D.E. encourages students, teachers, and the school community to display their Productivity, Respect, Initiative, Determination, and Excellence. Our school also continues to implement the Olweus Bully Prevention Program. Through the collaborative efforts of our students, faculty, parents, and community, we will continue to provide every child at Inman Intermediate School with a quality, student centered education. -Karen Bush, Principal and Julie McIntyre, SIC Chair

Inman Intermediate School 10 West Miller Street, Inman, SC 29349

Phone (864)472-1510; Fax (864)472-1511; www.spart1.org/iis

Karen N. Bush, Principal

Inman Intermediate School received a $25,000 dollar grant from the LIDS Foundation and Project Fit America to enhance the health and fitness of students with new equipment and training opportunities.


At NPE, providing a quality, student-centered education is the focus of our efforts. We were named the South Carolina Exemplary Reading School for 2014-2015 and our principal was named the South Carolina Reading Administrator of the Year for 2014-2015. Our school is helping all students develop the world class life and career characteristics of the Profile of a Graduate by integrating the arts, exploring technology in our media center and classrooms, and allowing students to explore in mathematics and science. This past year, we have formed a Studio Art program and Google Club where students have opportunities to be creative, collaborate, and use critical thinking, communication, collaboration and technology. We also promote world class knowledge and skills through literacy. In August, the annual Summer Reading Celebration took place with students logging in 38,014 minutes of reading. NPE partnered with Chapman High School to promote reading. Over one hundred students met the reading requirements and were recognized at a CHS football game. During the school year, every grade level creates reading goals. Throughout the year many reading celebrations take place. Several teachers participated in our annual Reading Patrol. This is an evening when teachers drop by homes of students to catch them reading. Students are presented with books and other reading supplies. Also, in the summer our principal and other teachers make a home visit to four year old kindergarten students. They read a book with the child and leave them with books and tips for an upcoming successful year. NPE provided many opportunities for students to get healthy and be active while developing self-direction, integrity, work ethic, interpersonal skills, and perseverance. The anti-bullying program, Olweus, was implemented this year. NPE received a grant from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. A school action plan was developed that promotes school nutrition, physical activity, and wellness. Through this plan and partnership, students have an opportunity to walk in the gym in the mornings after breakfast, students participate in Jammin’ Minutes, teachers include nutritional tips on their newsletters, and healthy lunch choices are announced on the morning news. We appreciate the support of our families, community partners,

PTO, and SIC. We look forward to the continuous improvement of our school and service to students.

-Jodi Wright, Principal and Shawn Foxworth, SIC Chair

New Prospect Elementary School 9251 Highway 9, Inman, SC 29349

(864)592-1970, Fax (864)592-2010, www.spart1.org/npe

Jodi S. Wright, Principal

Principal Jodi Wright is named the Spartanburg County Reading Administrator of the Year by the SC Chapter of the International Reading Association. She is shown at left with District One Schools Superintendent Dr. Ron Garner and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Ann Greene.

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O.P. Earle Elementary School 100 Redland Road, Landrum, SC 29356

Phone (864)457-3416 or (864)457-3483; Fax (864)457-3913; www.spart1.org/lms

Brian E. Murray, Principal

O.P. Earle Elementary School is equipping our students to be career and college ready. As identified in the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate; through rigorous state standards in language arts and mathematics and in conjunction with learning experiences for science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM), students will apply “world class skills” and “life and career characteristics.” Students will develop their world class knowledge through innovation in a welcoming, collaborative learning environment using technology to think creatively and critically. Using research based instructional best practices, we will prepare our children to meet the profile as we believe it is our mission to inspire and educate young minds. This inspiration begins with a firm foundation in basic literacy and communication skills provided by our highly qualified teachers that are trained in Reading Recovery strategies. Classrooms and hallways are rich with student work and display evidence of learning. Infusion of the arts is also a significant educational component at O.P. Earle, and is considered to be an integral part of the development of the world class learner. Math, Science and basic problem solving skills are taught and practiced using technology and inquiry through engineering, research and art integration. In order to ready our children for the 21st century, we believe a student should be versatile in many areas. Through community partnerships, grants and dedicated teachers, OPE offers a wide variety of opportunities for children to explore. Running Club, Boys and Girls Club, Honors Chorus, Studio Art, Click Cub, African and steel drum music, sweet grass basket weaving, ballet, quilting, Kinetic Works, Muse Machine, piano performers, OLWEUS (bully prevention program), Good News Club, tennis, Student Council and our news program, WOPE are some of the selections available to OPE students. Life and career characteristics are developed through our Guidance Department and “Joe”, our very own puppet personality, who recognizes and celebrates integrity, perseverance, and positive interpersonal skills. As our children develop the world class skills necessary to compete in this global economy, we applaud the commitment of our outstanding teachers and cherish this wonderful community. Thank you for your continued support and ongoing commitment to partner with us in order to develop not only future Landrum High School graduates, but future world class leaders.

-Brian E. Murray, Principal and Brannon Poore, Chair SIC

O.P. Earle’s Faculty and students join together and walk for a cure at the annual North Spartanburg Relay for Life. “I think it is important for our students to see the importance of being a part of the community and supporting worthy causes that effect their fellow citizens.” -Principal Brian Murray


Landrum Middle School 104 Redland Road, Landrum, SC 29356

Phone (864)457-2629; Fax (864)457-5372; www.spart1.org/lms

Crystal P. McSwain, Ph.D., Principal

Landrum Middle School is helping all students develop the world class skills and life and career characteristics of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by firmly believing that high expectations continue through the alignment of the curriculum to the SC College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS). Using a “backward by design” approach, teachers place emphasis on higher level depths of knowledge and Bloom’s questions. The Google drive and other web-based resources have enhanced collaboration within our established Professional Learning Community. Calendars, activities, lesson plans, and documents are shared with the entire school community. The accessibility of lesson plans has strengthened unit planning and cross curricular connections among academic arts, special services and content area teachers. Google docs provides a vehicle to respond to professional literature and to reflect upon instructional practices. Observations conducted by the leadership team have allowed for immediate feedback on instruction and students. Landrum Middle firmly believes that hard work, dedication and perseverance are keys to success, and that success is its own reward. At Landrum Middle, we recognize students who demonstrate good character. Our “Got Red?” program features a student of the month, nominated by the teachers. This student is one who exemplifies the qualities of a good student and citizen with an emphasis on Respect, Excellence, and Determination. We acknowledge each student “caught” being a defender with a “Power of One” bracelet, as an extension of OLWEUS, an anti-bullying program. Achievement in the fine arts is recognized through a number of programs. Student artwork is displayed in school, in our Principal’s Art Gallery, and in the community through the Milliken Art Gallery and Chapman Cultural Arts Center. Our chorus competes for ratings among other groups in the upstate. Band and orchestra students are recognized for their selection in all region and all-state performance groups. A favorite incentive is our annual reading celebration. Our PTO, with the sponsorship of local businesses, hosts a carnival for all students who read and record their pages throughout the year. Landrum Middle School is a school for the heart and mind. We are on a student centered journey that is devoted to the whole child and academic excellence. -Crystal McSwain, Principal and Mary Lou McInerney, SIC Chairperson

Landrum Middle School is named a National School to Watch making

District One Schools becomes the first district in SC to have all middle

schools recognized by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades

Reform and the National Middle School Association.


T. E. Mabry Middle School is helping all students develop the world class skills and life and career characteris-tics of the Profile of a South Carolina Graduate by continuing to provide a quality, student-centered education. As a South Carolina School to Watch, named in 2011 and re-designated in 2014, we continue to host visitors from other schools throughout the state. As the 2011 Exemplary Reading Award School and as a School to Watch, we continue to participate in the SC Middle School Association and SC International Reading Association by serving as presenters at the annual conferences in Myrtle Beach, SC. Mabry had nine students named Junior Scholars and four students that have been accepted into the Scholars Academy. We had three students invited to participate in the Spartanburg County Early College High School Program. We again had a 100% passage rate on the Algebra I EOC with 74% of our students earning a perfect score. We continue to have a successful Junior Beta Club with over 150 students actively involved. Our dynamic

guidance program implemented class-room guidance and workshops with a focus on the Profile of a South Carolina Graduate that culminated in all eighth graders making a post-graduation decla-ration at our closing Awards Day pro-gram. Our athletic teams had a great year, with record numbers of students participating. Our Performing Arts pro-grams continued to excel receiving all “Superior” and “Excellent” ratings in all concerts and competitions. Our Drama class performed at the end of each se-mester. We are very grateful to the Ath-letic Booster Club and SIC for the sup-port each group provided throughout the year.

Our goals continue to be the academic success of all students and to ensure they are college and career ready. We look forward to the challenges that each year will bring.

-Marsha Clark, Principal and Jeanne Alverson, SIC Chair

Mabry Middle School

35 Oakland Avenue, Inman, SC 29349

Phone (864)472-8402 or (864)472-4170; Fax (864)472-7438

Marsha B. Clark, Principal

Mabry Middle School Resource Officer Beth Stuart was named Spartanburg County School Resource Officer of the Year.

““Not only does she work countless hours insuring the safety and well being of our school, she also serves as a

problem-solver, an innovator, and a dynamic member of our school.” -Principal Marsha Clark

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Chapman High School

1420 Compton Bridge Road, Inman, SC 29349

Phone (864)472-2836 or (864)472-3456; Fax (864)472-0914; www.spart1.org/chs

Ty Dawkins, Principal

Chapman High School is helping all students develop the world class skills and life and career characteristics of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by empowering students ability to learn and to explore beyond the academic classroom walls. During the 2014-2015 school year, the faculty and administration continued to focus on assisting all students develop world class skills and life and career characteristics of the profile of the South Carolina Graduate by improving literacy, peer coaching, interim assessments and transition. We fully implemented our (P.E.D) Personal Electronic Device policy to enhance student achievement and

teacher instruction. The Olweus Anti-Bullying program was successfully implemented as well. The Guidance Department continued its focus on academic advisement by developing Individual Graduation Plans to assist students with researching and organizing future college and career opportunities. Guidance concentrated on meeting individually with every student and hosting informational meetings for parents and students. Chapman High School continues to excel in the classroom. Through a concentrated effort to raise awareness and expectations for all

areas of assessment and the development of interim assessments, students and

teachers worked hard in preparation for these tests. Our EOC scores continue to rank as some of the best in the state. The Class of 2015 earned approximately $3 million in scholarships to help further their education. The Academic Arts Program and Athletic Programs at CHS continued its trend upward with increases in participation and success. Our Theater Department finished first in Readers Theater. Our Band, Chorus and Orchestra received superior ratings. We had 10 students sign to play collegiate sports. Most notable is that approximately sixty percent of our student body participated in extracurricular activities. The AFJROTC won the Distinguished Unit Award and continued its participation in community service oriented projects. The 2014-2015 school year was unique in many ways. Our strong tradition of excellence remains in tact. Moving forward in pursuit of even higher expectations and challenges is a top priority and we are confident in the future of the students that attend Chapman High School. -Ty Dawkins, Principal and Angie Bailey, SIC Chair

Chapman High School Band marches in the Inman Veterans Day Parade.


Landrum High School 18818 Asheville Highway, Campobello, SC 29322

Phone (864)457-2606 or (864)457-4415; Fax (864)468-4004; www.spart1.org/lhs

Jason W. McCraw, Principal

Our school is helping all students develop the world class skills and life and career characteristics of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by building strong relationships with students, parents, staff members, and community partners. At Landrum, students, parents, and staff have opportunities to direct their efforts in the academics, arts, and athletics. The Class of 2015 was awarded more than 6.5 million dollars in scholarships, and more than 25 post-secondary institutions will receive our students this fall. A group of LHS seniors won the Junior Achievement Titan Challenge for Upstate South Carolina. Our Model UN competed at the University of Georgia and Lenoir-Rhyne University. We had several students receive recognition with JROTC, Teaching Fellows, and Palmetto Fellow awards. In our academic arts department, we have added a full-time band and full-time drama teacher. We had several students' art work place in multiple shows including the Milliken Art Gallery and the Chapman Cultural Center.

Several of our orchestra students made All-Region Orchestra, and one student was All-State. Landrum High School athletes also garnered recognition for their efforts. Several student athletes signed to play at the collegiate level at more than 5 different colleges and universities. Leading tomorrow includes putting our students into community life. This year, more than 4,000 hours were provided to our area through student volunteers. Our students took an active role in several area projects including Operation Stand Down, March of Dimes, Palmetto Pride, Miracle League, Relay for Life, and District One’s 2nd Annual Color Run. Our SIC created a peer-tutoring program in which we provided qualified student tutors, monitored and assisted by teachers, who were willing to tutor students after school. College and career readiness awareness continued as we hosted a career fair featuring local businesses, our career center, and several nearby colleges. Multiple ongoing professional development sessions, presentations, and classes were taken by teachers and staff during the year. Several teachers were asked to present at state and national conferences. Instructional initiatives included cross-district academic team meetings and collaboration. Landrum High School will continue to challenge all students to prepare themselves for the future. We look forward to the 2015-2016 school year. -Jason W. McCraw , Principal and Chris Hood, SIC President

The LHS JROTC Raider team won the South Carolina Raiders Cup for the fourth time in five years.

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H.B. Swofford Career Center 5620 Highway 11, Inman, SC 29349

Phone (864)592-2790; www.swoffordcareercenter.org

Scott Simpkins, Director

H.B. Swofford Career Center serves 10-12th grade students from Spartanburg County School Districts One and Two. H.B. Swofford Career Center believes it is our job to prepare students for college, careers, and life by providing curriculum that meets the profile of the South Carolina graduate and meets the needs of the surrounding communities. Swofford offers a wide variety of programs which enable students to be successful in today’s workforce: Auto Collision, Auto Mechanics, Carpentry, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electricity, Engineering Drifting & Design, Graphic Communications, Health Science, Horticulture, Machine Tool Technology, Media Technology, Networking, Protective Services, and Welding.

Swofford Students completed

7,331 hours of community

service in the 2014-2015 school

year. The largest project was the

Hurst House, where students

helped build a home for a Boiling

Springs custodian whose house

burned down.

In the 2014-2015 School Year Swofford provided 122 students from four programs the opportunity to earn dual credit/college credit by partnering with Spartanburg Community College. Swofford students earned a total of 700 dual credit hours, as well as 21 Technical Advanced Placement (TAP) Credit Hours.

105 students participated in Work Based Learning programs, enabling students to combine classroom instruction with practical work experience through local businesses.

Six Swofford Programs provided 115 students the opportunity to earn a certification or licensure upon successful completion.

*Automotive Technology (ASE Student and National Meter Certification)

*Cosmetology (SC State Cosmetology license)

*Culinary Arts (ServSafe and ProStart Certification)

*Health Science (Certified Nursing Assistant License & CPR and First Aid Certification)

Spartanburg County District One Schools Profile


District Office Information Hours of Operation

Post Office Box 218, 121 Wheeler Street Elementary Schools 7:45 am - 2:30 pm

Campobello, South Carolina 29322 Middle Schools 7:55 am - 3:05 pm

Phone (864) 472-2846 High Schools 8:15 am - 3:15 pm

Web Address: www.spart1.org District One Office 7:30 pm 4:30 pm

Ronald W. Garner, Ed.D., Superintendent

District Administrative Staff

Ronald W. Garner, Ed.D., Superintendent

Ann Greene, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum/Instruction and Staff Development

Mike Blackwell, Coordinator of Administrative Services/Operations

Cathy McMillan, Coordinator of Personnel/ ADEPT/ Public Information

Trish Beason, Ph.D., Coordinator of Special Services /Preschool Education/ Middle School Cur-riculum Danny McDowell, Coordinator of Assessment/Instructional Support Services/Accreditation/Truancy Prevention

Stephanie Mathis, Coordinator of Secondary Curriculum

Cindy Riddle, Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts/Gifted and Talented

Jimmy Pryor, Ed.D., Coordinator of Accountability, Data Base Management, and Technology

Laura McCraw, Coordinator of Business

Professional Staff Enrollment (Fall 2014)

Teachers with Advanced Degrees 79% Total 5135

Highly Qualified Teachers (NCLB) 100% Pre-Kindergarten 249

Teacher Attendance Rate 95.5% Grades K-2 1091

National Board Certified Teachers 26 Grades 3-5 1100

Full-time Employees 627 Grades 6-8 1148

Certified Personnel 449 Grades 9-12 1547


Financial Data

2014-2015 Expenditures Revenues

Instruction $24,266,847 Local $10,692,787

Support $14,644,051 State $27,362,472

Community Support $182,748 Federal $4,008,424

Intergovernmental $53,214

Debt Service $7,477,647

Total $46,624,507

Average Teacher Salary $49,141

Per Pupil Expenditure $9,492

Support Services

Per Day Per Year

Number of Bus Routes

101 18180

Miles Driven Yearly

2651 477,180

Students Riding Buses

2678 482,040


Statement of Equal Opportunity

It shall be the policy of Spartanburg District One Schools to maintain employment practices that are free of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, immigrant status and national origin. The employment practices of the district shall be in conformity with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and all other applicable Civil Rights Laws. Harassment/discriminatory behavior that denies civil rights or access to equal educational opportunities includes comments, name-calling, physical conduct or other expressive behavior directed at an individual or group that intentionally demeans the race, color, religion, national origin, immigrant status or English-speaking status, sex or disability of the individual or individuals or creates an intimidating, hostile or demeaning environment.

The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (referred to as “civil rights grievances”).

District One…

Is located in the northwest section of Spartanburg County approximately 10 miles from Spartanburg.

Comprised of approximately 120 square miles and has an estimated population of 30,000.

Has five elementary schools, one intermediate school, two middle schools, two high schools and a shared career center with an enrollment of approximately 5,100 students.

Is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees who are elected by the qualified electors in the school district.

All schools are fully accredited by the South Carolina Department of Education and Advanc-Ed (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools).

Is surrounded by Greenville County on the south and east; on the north by Polk County, NC; on the east by Spartanburg School District Two; on the south and west by Spartanburg

School Districts Five and Six. A small portion (less than 10%) is located in Greenville County.

Is one of seven school districts in Spartanburg County.

Municipalities include: Inman, Campobello and Landrum and the communities of New Prospect, Gowensville, Holly Springs-Motlow and Gramling.


Focus: Annual Report

Documents

Transcript of Focus: Annual Report