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An international baccalaureate middle years programme

B ECK. A CADEMY. Learners Today… Leaders Tomorrow. An international baccalaureate middle years programme. SC-SIC Annual Meeting – Riley Award Finalist. Palmetto Gold & Silver Awards Excellent Report Card Ratings Federal Accountability Grade “A” Red Carpet School

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An international baccalaureate middle years programme

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  1. BECK ACADEMY Learners Today… Leaders Tomorrow An international baccalaureate middle years programme SC-SIC Annual Meeting – Riley Award Finalist

  2. Palmetto Gold & Silver Awards • Excellent Report Card Ratings • Federal Accountability Grade “A” • Red Carpet School • National PTA School of Excellence • Multiple PTA Membership Awards • State PTA Teacher of the Year • State Student Volunteer of the Year • State SIC Honor Roll • Riley Award for SIC Finalist • State Beta Club Winners • Youth in Government Awards • All-State, Region and County Orchestra & Band • District Championships • Girls/Boys Soccer • Girls/Boys Basketball • Volleyball • Region/State Robotics Awards • Forensic Team Awards AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  3. Located in Greenville Suburban Community 2nd Largest Middle School in District in 2012 Satellite School for students with Orthopedic, Hearing and Visual Disabilities Magnet School for International Studies Majority of students zoned by residence Uniform Dress Code for students About our school

  4. In response to the massive budget cuts felt across the state and overall economic downturn, our SIC became increasingly interested in the economy’s effect on class size and elective opportunities in our school Greater concern was expressed by the willingness of legislators to support issues such as private school vouchers and increased State Charter School funding despite the tight budget School improvement council

  5. To assist in providing a way for our community to have the opportunity to question the direction of funding for public schools and to express their concerns to those in office, two partnerships were created with other School Improvement Councils in our district. Sic ACTIVITIES FOR 2011-2012

  6. Town Hall-type meeting at Beck Academy • Two House members to speak • Parent moderator • Two main elementary feeders and primary high school invited to participate in and promote event • Organized a political debate for Republican Primary Senate race held at Mauldin Middle • Partnered with numerous SICs throughout district Partnerships

  7. Representative Henderson publicly supported fully funding EFA soon after the town hall meeting Incumbent Senator was defeated with a pro-public education candidate winning primary and election Our SIC now partners with other SICs on a regular basis Results…

  8. Thank you for the time and recognition I encourage you to seek out partnerships with other schools and districts. We must reach out and unite to seek the best opportunities for our children of not just our school, but of our state. Thank you and encouragement

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