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District Five Schools of Spartanburg County

Learn about the mission, vision, beliefs, and values of District Five Schools of Spartanburg County and their commitment to providing quality education in a safe, nurturing environment. Explore the demographic profile, highlights, and budget snapshot of the district.

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District Five Schools of Spartanburg County

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  1. District Five Schools ofSpartanburg County SACS-CASI Accreditation Visit April 27-30, 2008

  2. Mission, Vision, Beliefs & Values Mission The mission of District Five Schools of Spartanburg County is to ensure that all students succeed in life choices and function as productive citizens by providing quality educational experiences in a safe, caring, and nurturing environment.

  3. Mission, Vision, Beliefs & Values Vision In order to improve the quality of life for the students and community in our school district, we will provide superior educational opportunities by maintaining a multidimensional curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities.

  4. Mission, Vision, Beliefs & Values Beliefs/Values We believe that… • Children are our most important resource. • Public education is necessary for democracy. • Integrity is taught by example. • Excellence is achievable. • Respect is mutually beneficial. • Knowledge empowers. • Diversity strengthens. • Family is the foundation of society. • Attitude makes the difference. • Compassion is the key to wisdom. • Learning is a lifelong process. • Everyone is responsible for the greater good.

  5. Demographic Profile • District Five Schools currently serves 7176 students. • 68.5% white • 22.2% black • 9.3% other (includes 22 ethnicities, 17 languages within ESOL population) • There are ten schools currently operating in District Five. • Four elementary schools (K-3) • Two intermediate schools (4-6) • Two middle schools (7-8) • One freshman academy (9) • One high school (10-12)

  6. District Five Schools has a staff of 812 certified and classified employees. • 533 certified teachers • 6 hold a Doctorate • 167 have a Masters plus 30 hours • 177 have a Masters • 75 have a Bachelors plus 18 hours • 108 have a Bachelors • Average teacher salary is $45,087 • 54 teachers hold National Board Certification

  7. In 2007, 42% of our students qualified for free or reduced lunch. • 29% of our students (county) come from single parent homes. • 14% of the families in District Five with children under 17 live below the poverty line. • Median income in District Five is $41,811, ranked 10th of 85 districts in SC. • 33 buses transport 4350 riders each day, traveling a total of 2628 miles on 124 routes.

  8. District Five Highlights • Two schools, D. R. Hill Middle and Reidville Elementary, have won the National Blue Ribbon from the US Department of Education. • Three schools, D. R. Hill Middle, Reidville Elementary, and Wellford Elementary, have been named as Carolina First Palmetto’s Finest Schools. • Three schools have received the Palmetto Gold Award for outstanding academic achievement in recent years, while four other schools have received the Palmetto Silver Award.

  9. All eligible schools have received the Red Carpet Award for customer service and a family friendly environment. • All elementary and intermediate schools have been recognized by the SC Education Oversight Committee for closing the achievement gap between different groups of students. • Byrnes High School has had a 110 point increase in SAT scores since 1997. (1009) • Increase in ACT scores and participation (20.5) • Over 68% of Byrnes High School graduates enter a two-year or four-year post secondary program. • The last six graduating classes have combined to receive over $20,000,000 in scholarships.

  10. Extra-curricular Awards ………… • The Byrnes High School Air Force Junior ROTC Program has been named a Distinguished Unit with Merit by the United States Air Force. • The Byrnes Rebels have won eight South Carolina Football Championships and are defending champions in Class AAAA-Div. I. • The Byrnes Rebel Regiment has won the South Carolina Marching Band Championship ten times. • The 2005 Byrnes Lady Rebels won the South Carolina AAAA Softball State Championship.

  11. Budget Snapshot The total approved budget for 2007-2008 is $54,677,128. Of that amount, approximately 43% is generated through local sources while the remaining 57% is derived from state sources. In District Five, the General fund expenditures budgeted for 07-08 are allocated as follows: • Instruction – 60% • Debt Service – 11% • Support Services – 11% • Operations – 9% • Administration – 8% • Transportation and Food Services – 1% In addition to the support of District Five Schools, our tax revenue provides support for several countywide initiatives. Those include the Spartanburg County Minimum Foundation, R. D. Anderson Applied Technology Center, The McCarthy/Teszler School, and the Spartanburg County Alternative School.

  12. Growth in District Five Schools • With the exception of two years, we have seen increases each year since 1984. Here are the statistics for the last 18 years.

  13. Strategies for Student Improvement • Professional development on the proper use of MAP data • Curriculum/content mapping • Emphasis on balanced literacy in K-3 • Early intervention classes • Reduction in percentage of students identified as special needs • Professional development on current research and methodologies

  14. Increase parental involvement • Team teaching in grades 3 – 9 • Flexible scheduling by RIT groups or text levels • Allow teachers to supplement curriculum • Freshman Academy • Nova Net / Classworks– Credit Recovery • Mid-year promotion • Saturday attendance recapture

  15. Increase enrollment at R. D. Anderson Career Center • Increase End-of-Course test scores • Content mapping at the high school level • HSTW implementation • EEDA implementation • Increase HSAP passage rate – 1st attempt and longitudinal

  16. Strategies for School Climate Improvement • Continue character education programs • Professional development on behavior management • Update discipline codes • Increase security measures • Partner with Middle Tyger Community Center • Implementation of EEDA • Utilize community/business partnerships

  17. Where is District Five excelling? • Improvement of SAT scores • ACT performance is above state average • HSAP results are improving • District Five meets or exceeds the state average on 22 of the 24 PACT areas of measurement • Increased participation and passage rates in AdvancedPlacement courses • Participation in DualEnrollment courses has increased

  18. Where is District Five excelling? • Increased participation in the programs at R. D. Anderson Applied Technology Center • 99.6% of our teaching force meets the standard for Highly Qualified • The programs and efforts of the Byrnes Freshman Academy have resulted in fewer student suspensions and expulsions

  19. Our challenges • Conflict between EAA and NCLB • Improve our graduation rate • Decrease the number of dropouts • Meet our potential on PACT • Receive adequate and timely feedback on state tests • Implementation of “Best Practices” in all grade levels and subject areas • Acquire adequate funding • Manage our student growth

  20. Plans for Continuous Improvement • Target areas of Adequate Yearly Progress • Early identification of at-risk students • Enhanced early intervention efforts • Differentiated instruction plan for all under-performing subgroups of students • Continue efforts to train all teachers in Learning-Focused and literacy • Completion of curriculum maps for K-8 and EOC

  21. Plans for Continuous Improvement • Continue administration of MAP • Continue to train teachers in the analysis of test results • Enhanced staff development for vertical and horizontal articulation among teachers and administrators • Enhanced communication efforts involving all stakeholders

  22. The Schools of District Five Snapshot of each individual school, including: Construction/renovation timelines Size and location Capacity Students and staff

  23. Duncan Elementary SchoolSusan Hill, principal • Built in 1969 • Renovations in 1992, 1997, and 2001 • 105,347 square feet • Campus occupies approximately 19 acres • Currently serves 597 students in pre K-grade 3. Of those, 58% are white, 29% are African-American, and 13% are other ethnicities. Duncan is a Title I School with slightly more than 50% of their students receiving free meals.

  24. Reidville Elementary SchoolElizabeth Sima, principal • Built in 1949 • Renovations in 1997 • 55,472 square feet • Campus occupies approximately 11 acres • Serves 449 students in pre K-grade 3. Of those, 85% are white, 8% are African-American, and 7% are other ethnicities.

  25. River Ridge Elementary SchoolTim Henson, principal • Built in 1997 • No major renovations • 89,770 square feet • Campus occupies approximately 22 acres • Serves 654 students in pre K-grade 3. Of those, 68% are white, 21% are African-American, and 11% are other ethnicities.

  26. Wellford Elementary SchoolAngie Showalter, principal • Built in 1961 • Renovations in 1980, 1985, 1992, 1997, and 2001 • 69,758 square feet • Campus occupies approximately 13 acres • Serves 664 students in pre K-grade 3. Of those, 74% are white, 16% are African-American, and 10% are other ethnicities. Wellford is a Title I School with slightly more than 50% of their students receiving free meals.

  27. Beech Springs Intermediate SchoolKim Ashby, principal • Built in 1996 • No major renovations • 98,169 square feet • Campus occupies approximately 65 acres • Serves 863 students in grades 4-6. Of those, 67% are white, 22% are African-American, and 11% are other ethnicities.

  28. Berry Shoals Intermediate SchoolMichael Powell, principal • Built in 2001 • No major renovations • 117,187 square feet • Campus shares approximately 135 acres with Florence Chapel Middle School • Serves 816 students in grades 4-6. Of those, 72% are white, 18% are African-American, and 10% are other ethnicities.

  29. D. R. HillMiddle SchoolTerry Glasgow, principal • Built in 2007 • No major renovations • 135,000 square feet • Campus shares approximately 120 acres with Lyman Elementary School (opening 2008) • Serves 530 students in grades 7-8. Of those, 60% are white, 33% are African-American, and 7% are other ethnicities.

  30. Florence Chapel Middle SchoolSteve Gambrell, principal • Built in 2004 • No major renovations • 136,000 square feet • Campus shares approximately 135 acres with Berry Shoals Intermediate School • Serves 585 students in grades 7-8. Of those, 69% are white, 20% are African-American, and 11% are other ethnicities.

  31. James F. Byrnes Freshman AcademyTodd Hardy, principal • Built in 1974 • Renovations in 1990, 1998, and 2006 • 135,015 square feet • Campus occupies approximately 33 acres • Serves 564 students in grade 9. Of those, 66% are white, 26% are African-American, and 8% are other ethnicities.

  32. James F. Byrnes High SchoolJeff Rogers, principal • Built in 1953 • Renovations and/or additions in 1962, 1972, 1979, 1990, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2007, and 2008 • Campus occupies approximately 44 acres • Serves 1454 students in grades 10-12. Of those, 68% are white, 24% are African-American, and 8% are other ethnicities.

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