Cherrydale Elementary School is helping all students develop World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by providing a quality instructional foundation that encourages academic excellence for all students, while developing skills of life and career characteristics that will prepare students for graduation and reach far beyond the classroom. It is our goal to create a learning environment where all children are empowered to THINK, DREAM, BELIEVE, and ACHIEVE their absolute best as they prepare for their future.
We are focused on improving English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social studies, while providing quality experiences in the arts. Throughout the school year, our faculty and staff participate in various professional development opportunities in all content areas. Our professional development activities provide teachers with the knowledge and skills required to successfully implement the best instructional practices, inquiry-based learning, practical hands-on opportunities, and to incorporate technology designed to enhance student achievement. Cherrydale Elementary School continues to improve student achievement by implementing innovative instructional programs delivered by quality personnel. All of the students at Cherrydale Elementary School are continuously challenged through daily direct classroom instruction and various research opportunities. Throughout the year, students’ learning experiences are enhanced through the use of various technological tools and programs such as iPads, Chromebooks, Google Classroom, Promethean Boards, iReady, Accelerated Reader, Study Island, iXL, and Prodigy Math. We provide one-to-one devices for students in all grades.
Mentoring and academic tutorial assistance for students has been established through partnerships with Furman University, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Brookwood Church, San Souci Baptist Church, and retired volunteers. Additional extended learning opportunities to meet the academic needs of our students are provided through our Panther Academy afterschool program and Camp Cherrydale Summer Enrichment Program, Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) and Response to Intervention (RTI). The school continues to nurture the whole student by providing extracurricular activities and clubs such as Boys of Character, Pearls, Chorus, Panthers Runners, TASK (Technology, Arts, Science for Kids), Basketball, and Art.. Several students have been recognized at the state, district, and local levels for their visual arts achievements. Students are expected to exhibit their Panther Pride at all times. Faculty and staff celebrate and recognize students’ positive choices daily, weekly, and monthly through our PANTHER PAWS positive behavior program. Terrific Kids, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, recognizes students quarterly for exhibiting exceptional character traits.
Cherrydale Elementary School will continue to be a place where every day brings a new success and all students are to encouraged THINK, DREAM, BELIEVE, AND ACHIEVE. Thank you for your support in helping in the development of our future South Carolina graduates and world leaders.