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The Mission of Briggs Elementary School is to prepare all students to become responsible citizens and life-long learners. |
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STUDENT SERVICES Occupational Therapy Resource REACH Horizons Guidance Reading Recovery English as a Second Language Instruction Speech
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INSTRUCTIONAL ORGANIZATION K-3 Self-contained Grade 4-6 Departmentalized Special Needs Self-contained LD, CD Special Needs Mainstreaming |
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RELATED ARTS Physical Education Media Classes Art Education Music Education Computer Lab Writing Lab
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Chorus Band (grades 4,5 & 6) Strings Fitness Club Photography Club Extended Day Program Webkins Club
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OUR STUDENTS Average Class Size
Student Characteristics African-American 45% Caucasian 52% Asian/Other 3%
Total Enrollment 668
Free/Reduced Lunch 55%
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Our Staff
Principal 1
Curriculum Coordinator 1
Guidance Counselor 1
Teachers 33
Assistants 12
Clerical Staff 3
Nurse 1
Custodial/Service Staff 10 |
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SCHOOL SAFETY
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SCHOOL/HOME
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TECHNOLOGY
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Outstanding
Features/Programs: Technology Based
Instruction including Brainpop, United Streaming,
Wireless Internet Connection, Starboards, Mobile Laptop Computer Lab, Marco
Polo, Reading Coach – Accelerated Math and Reader – Arts Integrated
Curriculum with visiting artists funded by a Distinguished Arts Grant –
Briggs Broadcasting System – Extended Day Classes – New Student Orientation -
Science Fair – Student Interns from Francis Marion University and Coker
College – Teacher Cadets from local high schools– Reading is FUNdamental – Parent Volunteer Program – Presidential
Academic Fitness Award –– Full Day Kindergarten – LEAP Lab for First Grade
students- ImPACT program. Briggs is
fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a
member of the Partnership of Schools for
Faculty
Information: All teachers
are fully certified and experienced. Three teachers are National Board
Certified. State recognized Communication Disorders Instructors, Fine
Arts teachers have completed state department approved institutes including
Curriculum Leadership in the Arts, Arts Assessment and Arts Technology.
Community
Involvement: We support
many community organizations through contributions and participation in
special events. Briggs has an actively involved APT and 27 business
partners. Community involvement includes APT Family Night Seminars –
Evening Grade Level Parent Meetings – School Improvement Council – Science
Fair judged by local science professionals – Rotary Club Dictionary Project –
Kiwanis Club Terrific Kids Program – Participation in School Foundation and
United Way – Service Learning Projects including St. Jude’s Math Project,
Pennies for Patients, Jump Rope for Heart, Christmas Caring Tree, and other
relief efforts for those in need locally and nationally.
Other
Information: The primary
purpose of our school and its curriculum is the education of the total
child. We seek to provide an organized continuous experience suited to
the individual needs of all children. Within the educational
environment, optimal academic experiences as well as emotional, social,
cultural, and physical development are emphasized. Due to
the uniqueness of each individual, various approaches to effective teaching
are implemented to facilitate learning. Innovative techniques are
utilized to insure a feeling of self identity and the satisfaction of
achievement. Our
school promotes a desire to continue learning, helps students build a general
background of knowledge, and encourages them to exercise their initiative in
making decisions. Through individual as well as cooperative efforts,
they learn to carry tasks to completion, and to evaluate the outcomes of their
efforts. When they become adults they will be expected to accept change
and adapt to new situations. The purpose of the school and its
curriculum is to help them to achieve these goals.
Zoning
Information: For attendance
zone information, please use the School Zone look-up feature on our website,
http://www.fsd1.org/zonelookup.asp, or call the
Attendance and Zoning Office at 843-673-1164. |
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The Legend Of Buster The story is when Briggs was a brand new school, students arriving for the very first day were greeted at the front door by a most friendly bulldog who wore a green collar. No one knows from where he came, but he seemed to adopt this school as his very own; even though he had many from which to choose. He guarded both the school and its students. He recognized each of the students with a friendly wag of the tail and sometimes even a lick on the hand. When the school was named "Briggs", its guardian got a name too- "Buster". Students entering the school began to pet Buster for reassurance, and good luck, on that test they were about to take! Before long, whenever anyone drew Buster, they used the color green like his collar. Even though Buster has moved along, you can still see him on the shirts of many Briggs students every Friday. Thus, his spirit and tenacity live on in each student who attends and graduates from Briggs. You can still pet his green statue at the entrance of the school each day before you go in, just like in the old days. We are lucky that Buster chose us, and became our mascot. We now call him our very own! |
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BRIGGS ALMA MATER
Words by: Mrs. Mary Lynn van Witzenburg
O Briggs we sing to honor you
BRIGGS SPIRIT SONG
Words by: Mrs. Lynn Perkins
Briggs we love you forever,
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