Our school is helping all students develop the “World-Class Skills” outlined in the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by continuously focusing on academic excellence and career development through the implementation of our student-centered, school-wide goals. At Eau Claire High School, our team of talented teachers and administrators works diligently to create an educational environment dedicated to building positive relationships through collaboration, increasing academic rigor with a focus on critical thinking, and encouraging extracurricular involvement while promoting student creativity. We are a Title I school that works closely with key stakeholders to develop and implement a Title I plan that includes strategic activities designed to support and enhance academic achievement.
Students entering Eau Claire High School learn the importance of collaboration beginning in their first year as they become part of our Freshman Academy and participate in the Bridge to Shamrock Nation 8.5 Summer Rising Ninth Grader Program, which prepares them for the challenges of being high school students. Additional school-wide programs, including advisory meetings, student mentoring groups, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Success Saturdays, and the After-School Homework Center, are in place to provide all students with the support and attention needed to achieve academic success. By using data to guide our efforts, we have consistently focused on the needs of individual students to ensure their achievement. As a result of these student-centered initiatives, we have seen an overall increase in our on-time graduation rate.
Our intensive professional development program has provided teachers with a variety of opportunities to learn and implement best instructional practices that promote critical thinking. Professional learning in areas such as literacy across content areas, student advocacy development, technology-infused instruction, trauma-informed care practices, and strategies for increasing student engagement has helped teachers create lessons that emphasize problem-solving and reasoning. Additionally, the implementation of the AVID and Visible Learning systems promotes a culture of college readiness and career awareness, with an increased focus on closing the achievement gap. Our students have opportunities to explore careers and postsecondary educational options through visits to college campuses and career tours, as well as through Alumni Career Fairs and our National Honor Society’s College and Career Fair. We continue to see evidence of academic growth in our End-of-Course test scores, along with improvements in school climate and culture throughout the school year.
At Eau Claire High School, we are committed to developing future business leaders by encouraging students to cultivate essential skills, including creativity, collaboration, communication, and strategic thinking. Through active participation in our expanding business course offerings, including Real Estate I and Real Estate II, our young leaders not only express their creativity but also gain experience in project execution, team coordination, and public presentation. By engaging in the diverse opportunities available at Eau Claire, our students graduate with the leadership qualities and global competencies necessary to thrive in the dynamic 21st-century workforce.
Ekemam A. Montgomery
Principal
Roger Brasley
School Improvement Council Chairperson
