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programs for elementary, middle, and high school students in Richland School District Two.
STEAMM is funded by a Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant through the U. S. Department of Education.
MED (Medical, Engineering and Discovery through the Arts) at Bridge Creek Elementary Rice Creek Elementary SAiL (School of Academics, Innovation, and Leadership) Magnet Kelly Mill Med Pro Middle Magnet School Ridge View High School AiMS (Arts Innovation for Medical Sciences) Magnet
Foci include exposure to jobs and employment opportunities related to the STEAMM theme. Students In addition to the implementation of the STEAMM theme will collect knowledge and awareness aligned with the medical and health sciences career pathways. at each school, the emphasis on preparing all students Additionally, students will increase their awareness for the 21st Century remains paramount. In our district and application of healthy lifestyle practices to support and across the state, all school superintendents, have their learning journey. The delivery of content through adopted the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. standards based curriculum will be enhanced through The framework that supports the Profile of the South STEAMM integration across all content areas. The Carolina Graduate is vital to helping our state remain STEAMM Med Pro 21 schools are rebranding their competitive in today’s global economy as it addresses campuses with an emphasis on preparing students to the need and solution for a sustainable, educated, and be READY: Ready for college, careers, and life after qualified workforce. This framework is embedded into each school’s magnet curriculum through culturally high school. relevant teaching practices and the use of Advancement Transformed by this new magnet opportunity, the Med Via Individual Determination (AVID) instructional Pro 21 continuum schools created school names to strategies in all classrooms. reflect their wall-to-wall magnet themes:
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ridge Creek Elementary, Rice Creek Elementary, Kelly Mill Middle, and Ridge View High began implementing a Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant in 2017. The Med Pro 21: Healthcare for a Caring Community project incorporates a STEAMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, and Medical) Magnet theme into their curriculum. Forming a continuum of learning, the four STEAMM, Med Pro 21 schools provide unique theme based learning opportunities for all students.
With the collaborative efforts of the Magnet Curriculum Specialists (site based Magnet Lead Professionals), the STEAMM Med Pro 21’s Student Recruitment Coordinator, MSAP Administrative Assistant, Richland Two district level experts, and the MSAP Project Director, these four schools are evolving into compelling magnet schools where students are engaged in innovative, personalized, and rigorous learning that is rooted in the STEAMM theme.
academic core content standards and academic achievement standards. Objective 3. To develop connections between students, parents, teachers, and their community. Objective 4. To build the capacity, including professional development, to continue operating magnet schools at a high performance level after the Federal funding has ended.
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The STEAMM Med Pro 21 schools have specific goals The district’s mission statement is clear in our identified through the Magnet Schools Assistance commitment, “In partnership with our community, we Program grant through the United States Department develop global citizens of tomorrow — citizens who are of Education. The four objectives support inclusion prepared to lead and excel in their chosen pathways.” and diversity, increasing student achievement, fostering The STEAMM Med Pro 21 project in Richland Two connections between all partners to include students, will celebrate every success and grow through each parents, teachers, and the community, and build the challenge as we build new opportunities for students capacity and sustainability of the STEAMM magnet to develop into global citizens of tomorrow. theme through powerful professional learning for all teachers and administrators. Objective 1. To promote diversity by reducing and preventing minority group isolation and increasing socioeconomic diversity. Objective 2. To increase student academic achievement by implementing systemic reforms to provide all students the opportunity to meet challenging State
MED students have the opportunity to experience hands on learning experiences in medical engineering and STEM. We have the resources to do unique and innovative things at Ridge View that will benefit faculty and students.
At RCE, SAiL allows students to think beyond the box. They are given an opportunity to explore and enhance their knowledge and skills.
The MED Pro Magnet enables students to become actively engaged in a curriculum that is similar to the curriculum that will be presented in high school and college!
My brain is always challenged!
The real world connectivity has shown evidence of enlightening my students about their education’s importance and relevance.
I like how we’re exposed to a lot of information that can be applied in the real world. Such as information about requirements for college, future careers, and what it takes to achieve your goals.
I love it! I’m glad we have the MED program at BCE. I like everything about it. Some schools do not have these programs. I’m glad we do.
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WHAT TEACHERS AND STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT
Medical, Engineering, and Discovery through Arts (MED) at Bridge Creek Elementary School Program Vision Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day — Partnering with our community to invest in every child by providing diverse opportunities to succeed through Medical, Engineering, and Arts immersion. Kristen Eubanks, Principal Keighley Wingard, Magnet Curriculum Specialist 121 Bombing Range Road, Elgin, SC 29045 803-462-3900 “Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day”
edical, Engineering, and Discovery through Arts at Bridge • Students from across the district can apply via magnet Creek Elementary is a full school magnet funded by a choice to attend this school. Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant through the United • ALL students attending this school get to participate in States Department of Education. With this grant funding, the wonderful STEAMM curriculum and activities. Bridge Creek Elementary has continually transformed into a wall to wall magnet school where students are immersed in What type of student would most benefit from the STEAMM theme through all instructional areas. MED @ participating in MED at BCE? BCE is in its second year of magnet implementation with the At MED at BCE, we believe that all students will benefit from the start of the 2019-2020 school year. exposure and opportunities Project Based Learning is used at MED at BCE to teach key steeped in curriculum that is academic content, practice 21st Century Skills (including enhanced with the infusion collaboration, communication and critical thinking), and to and integration of STEAMM. create high-quality, authentic products and presentations. We Students with expressed also utilize AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) interests in science, medicine, strategies, including organization and WICOR, to prepare health, engineering, the students for college. MED at BCE offers students hands- arts, and technology will on exploration, using case-studies in a fully functioning benefit from enrolling in Medical Lab and utilize the Engineering Design Process in the STEAMM Med PRo 21 the Engineering Lab. Additionally, the Arts program has been magnet at MED at BCE. We expanded to include new instruments, dance, and art media. offer a rigorous and unique program focused on building Eligibility Requirements academic knowledge and • Students zoned to this school continue to attend as always. professional skills aligned • Students currently choicing to this school do not have with that of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. to reapply.
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: At MED at BCE, we have a classroom that has been transformed into a Medical Lab where students will begin their journey into the health sciences and medical field of studies. Human skeletal systems and anatomical models are used to make the connection for students to their own bodies. The Medical Lab also features an authentic medical simulator that is used with a case-study based curriculum that is aligned to the South Carolina Health and Wellness and Science Standards.
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mindset leading to mastery of skills and academic growth, improving cognition, building self confidence, and deepen their cultural and self-understanding. Through the arts at MED at BCE, students are able to be creative in their approach to problem solving and to visualize concepts in new ways. All students have access to steel pans, ukuleles, boomwhackers, dance, movement, and various art mediums. Through the arts, MED at BCE students will develop a diverse and transferable set of learning skills. How will participation in MED at BCE help students successfully matriculate to the next level of study?
: MED at BCE boasts a fully operating Engineering Lab. All MED at BCE students will experience the Engineering STEAMM Med Pro 21 is a K-12 continuum of rigorous Design Process through the Engineering is Elementary (EiE) instruction and learning which integrates innovative Science, Curriculum developed by the Boston Museum of Science. We Technology, Engineering, Arts, also offer Lego robotics and a fully Math and Medical activities stocked Makerspace where students aligning to state standards and have an opportunity to explore their core content. When students own interests; learn to use tools and enroll in a STEAMM Med Pro 21 materials, both physical and virtual; school they enter into a path of and develop creative projects. excellence which includes: hands on curriculum, 21st century : Through arts (fine arts, drama, skills, community partnerships, music, and movement) immersion exposure to medical based in the school setting, studies have careers and a clear pathway to shown that benefits can include college and careers. helping students develop a growth
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Rice Creek Elementary School of Academics, Innovation & Leadership Program Mission In partnership with your community, Rice Creek will develop the global citizens of tomorrow – citizens who are prepared to lead and excel in their chosen pathway. Stacey Gadson, Principal Nikki Gilmore, Magnet Curriculum Specialist 4751 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia, SC 29229 803-699-2900 “Learn Today, Lead Today”
ice Creek Elementary School of Academics, Innovation, and Leadership is a full school magnet funded by a Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant through the United States Department of Education. With this grant funding, RCE SAiL has continually transformed into a wall to wall magnet school where students are immersed in the STEAMM theme through all instructional areas. RCE SAiL is in its second year of magnet implementation with the start of the 2019-2020 school year. At RCE SAiL we use the Engineering Design Process and infuse and integrate STEAMM to teach standards based academic content at all levels.
Students practice 21st Century Skills including collaboration, creativity, communication and critical thinking, all of which align with the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. Students collaborate and synthesize to create high-quality, authentic products and presentations through student learning showcases. Additionally, RCE SAiL implements AVIDschoolwide (Advancement Via Individual Determination) a researchbased instructional program that focuses on closing the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and career success. Rice Creek Elementary School of Academics, Innovation, and Leadership believes that all students will benefit through enrollment in our magnet school. Students have
access to all elements of science, technology, engineering, the Arts, math and medicine/health sciences.. We offer a rigorous and unique program focused on building academic knowledge and professional skills aligned with that of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. Eligibility Requirements • • • •
Students zoned for Rice Creek Elementary School continue to attend as usual. Students who currently choice to Rice Creek Elementary School do not have to reapply. Students from across the district may apply during the Richland Two Magnet Choice dates. ALL students attending Rice Creek Elementary participate in the STEAMM curriculum and activities.
What type of student would most benefit from participating in SAiL? Rice Creek Elementary School of Academics, Innovation, and Leadership believes that all students will benefit through enrollment in our magnet school. Students have access to all elements of science, technology, engineering, the Arts, math and medicine/health sciences.. We offer a rigorous and unique program focused on building academic knowledge and professional skills aligned with that of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate.
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Rice Creek Elementary School of Academics, Innovation and Leadership has a ECHO (Educating Children on Health and Occupations) Lab where students learn about the medical field through the lenses of sports medicine, concentrating on orthopedics, physical therapy and wellness. Students will explore the bones, muscles and overall health of people.
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At Rice Creek Elementary School of Academics, Innovation and Leadership, we have a Maker Lab where students are engaged in studentcentered inquiry where they are able to explore their own interests as well as authentic projects. They also learn how to use to a variety of tools and materials effectively. The students are also engaged in technology, coding and robotics.
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Rice Creek Elementary School of Academics, Innovation and Leadership is a Leader In Me school. Leader In Me is a character education program that focuses on 21st Century leadership and life skills to empower students to become leaders through principles of personal and interpersonal effectiveness.
How will participation in SAiL help students successfully matriculate to the next level of study? STEAMM Med Pro 21 is a K-12 continuum of rigorous instruction and learning which integrates innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math and Medical activities aligning to state standards and core content. When students enroll in a STEAMM Med Pro 21 school they enter into a path of excellence which includes: hands on curriculum, 1st century skills, community partnerships, exposure to medical based careers and a clear pathway to college and careers.
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Kelly Mill Med Pro Middle School Program Mission Kelly Mill Med Pro Magnet will be the premier middle school of excellence in academics and character development by preparing all students for college and career readiness by providing relevant 21st century learning experiences that incorporate AVID and STEAMM concepts. Mark Sims, Principal Dr. Ezetta Myers, Magnet Curriculum Specialist 1141 Kelly Mill Road, Blythewood, SC 29016 803-691-7210 emyers@richland2.org “Focus-Believe-Excel-Achieve�
ed Pro at Kelly Mill Middle School is a full school magnet funded by a Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant through the United States Department of Education. With this grant funding, Kelly Mill Med Pro (KMMP) has transformed into a wall to wall magnet school where students are immersed in the STEAMM theme through all instructional areas. Kelly Mill Med Pro is in its second year of magnet implementation with the start of the 2019-2020 school year. Kelly Mill is the only middle school in the STEAMM Med Pro 21 school continuum. All students will learn through inquiry based learning where STEAMM is infused and integrated into all content area and academic standards.
Notes. Our school has hosted visitors from all over the country coming to see AVID implemented schoolwide.
Med Pro students practice 21st Century Skills including collaboration, creativity, communication and critical thinking, all of which align with the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. KMMP students dive into learning with confidence thanks to the school’s college and career going culture.
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In addition to the school’s STEAMM magnet, Kelly Mill Med Pro Middle School is AVID Schoolwide and an AVID National Demonstration Site. This means that teachers in all content areas use research-based AVID strategies to teach their classes. All students are expected to maintain an AVID binder and take Focused
Kelly Mill Med Pro Middle School believes that all students will benefit through enrollment in our school. Students have access to all elements of science, technology, engineering, the Arts, math and medicine/ health sciences. We offer a rigorous and unique program focused on building academic knowledge and professional skills aligned with that of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. Eligibility Requirements Students zoned to this school continue to attend as always. Students currently choicing to this school do not have to reapply. Students from across the district can apply via magnet choice to attend this school. ALL students attending this school get to participate in the wonderful STEAMM curriculum and activities.
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How will participation in Med Pro help students successfully matriculate to the next level of study?
Kelly Mill Med Pro Middle School believes that all students will benefit through enrollment in our school. Students have access to all elements of science, technology, engineering, the Arts, math and medicine/ health sciences. We offer a rigorous and unique program focused on building academic knowledge and professional skills aligned with that of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate.
As a participant of the Kelly Mill Middle Med Pro Magnet, students will experience academic success and strive to meet the challenges of the state’s content and achievement standards. Students will have opportunities to share their learning through student showcase events and project-based learning. Because the Kelly Mill Middle Med Pro Magnet is a part of the STEAMM K-12 continuum, Kelly Mill is the school of choice for parents who want their children to further their STEAMM focused learning in AiMS at Ridge View High School.
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What makes Med Pro unique? Kelly Mill Middle School is the only middle school with a school-wide STEAMM focus where ALL students get to participate in the wonderful STEAMM focused activities. Any student that is zoned or choices to Kelly Mill is a Med Pro Magnet student. By the end of implementation of the MSAP grant, all students will have access to a campus medical lab to learn about personal health vitals and medical care as well as be exposed to medical and health science careers. Additionally, Med Pro Magnet students receive training on college and career readiness through AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and continue character development with the 7 Mindsets initiatives.
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Ridge View High School: Arts Innovation for Medical Sciences Magnet Program Mission At Ridge View High School we focus on engaging, meaningful, and rigorous work both inside and outside of the classroom through The Four A’s: Academics, Activities, Arts, and Athletics. We expect success for all students and it’s our commitment to provide the tools and atmosphere to achieve this measure. Dr. Brenda Mack-Foxworth, Principal Ellen Harrison, Magnet Curriculum Specialist 4801 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia, SC 29229 803-699-2999 ext. 84503 eharriso@richland2.org “It’s All at the VIEW!”
idge View Arts Innovation for Medical Sciences is a full school magnet funded by a Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant through the United States Department of Education. With this grant funding, RV AiMS has transformed into a wall to wall magnet school where students are immersed in the STEAMM theme through all instructional areas. The Arts Innovation for Medical Sciences full school magnet is in its second year of implementation with the start of the 2019-2020 school year. Ridge View is the only high school in the STEAMM Med Pro 21 school continuum. At RV AiMS, STEAMM is infused and integrated into all content areas and academic standards. RV AiMS students practice 21st Century Skills including collaboration, creativity, communication and critical thinking, all of which align with the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. RV AiMS students dive into learning with confidence thanks to the school’s college and career going culture. In addition to the school’s STEAMM magnet, Ridge View Arts Innovation for Medical Sciences magnet celebrates school within school magnet offerings and is the only AVID Early College site in the district.
Ridge View is also moving to AVID Schoolwide so that all students learn and utilize AVID strategies to improve their academic and personal goals. When students enroll in a STEAMM Med Pro 21 school they enter into a path of excellence which includes: hands on curriculum, 21st century skills, community partnerships, exposure to medical based careers and a clear pathway to college and careers. Eligibility Requirements • Students zoned to this school continue to attend as always. • Students currently choicing to this school do not have to reapply. • Students from across the district can apply via magnet choice to attend this school. • ALL students attending this school get to participate in the wonderful STEAMM curriculum and activities.
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What type of student would most benefit from participating in AiMS? At Ridge View AiMS, we believe that all students will benefit from participating in our magnet school. Students with expressed interests in science, medicine, health, engineering, and arts would benefit from participating in our program. We offer a rigorous, unique program that is designed using the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate. Students who are interested in growing socially, emotionally, physically, mentally, and civically as well as cognitively will benefit from the AiMS magnet at Ridge View. Outcomes for an AiMS student include one who is committed to lifelong learning, reflecting, and growth.
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What makes AiMS unique? Ridge View is re-imagining education for a changing world through our AiMS STEAMM magnet; Arts Innovation for Medical Sciences. STEAMM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Math, and Medical as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. At Ridge View, we believe in fostering a healthy, safe, engaged, supportive, and challenging collaboration between community, families and parents, and students. The AiMS school wide
magnet connects Ridge View’s small learning communities allowing all students to find their pathways to purpose. How will participation in AiMS help students successfully matriculate to the next level of study? STEAMM Med Pro 21 is a K-12 continuum of rigorous instruction and learning which integrates innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math and Medical activities aligning to state standards and core content. When students enroll in a STEAMM Med Pro 21 school they enter into a path of excellence which includes: hands on curriculum, 21st century skills, community partnerships, exposure to medical based careers and a clear pathway to college and careers. The focus is to prepare students for their college or career participation in a global environment by providing meaningful learning experiences and opportunities to demonstrate achievement.
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STEAMM Med Pro 21 Project Team Keighley S. Wingard, M.A.T., M. Ed.
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Magnet Curriculum Specialist, MED at Bridge Creek Elementary Keighley Wingard has been an educator with Richland School District Two for 13 years. Her passion for education continues to grow with each year. She is originally from Spartanburg, SC, where she graduated from Spartanburg High School in 2001. She received her B.A. in English from the University of South Carolina in 2005, Master’s of Arts in Teaching in 2006, as well as, her Master’s in Educational Administration in 2012. As the Magnet Curriculum Specialist for MED at BCE she works closely with educators to help provide diverse opportunities for students to succeed through medical, engineering, and arts immersion.
Nikki Gilmore, Ed.S. Magnet Curriculum Specialist, SAiL at Rice Creek Elementary Nikki Gilmore has been in education for 20 years. Seventeen of these years have been in Richland School District Two. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from the University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Arts in Education from Columbia College, a Master of Arts in Divergent Learning from Columbia College, and Education Specialist in Administration from Cambridge College. Nikki is a National Board Certified teacher in Middle Childhood. In her free time, Nikki enjoys singing in her church choir, making hair bows, hanging out with friends and family, and going to Zumba! Nikki is excited to take on this new role as the Magnet Curriculum Specialist at Rice Creek after teaching fifth grade there for the past four years.
Ellen Harrison Magnet Curriculum Specialist, AiMS at Ridge View High School Mrs. Harrison has a Bachelor and Master of Arts in Education. She received National Board Certification in Career and Technology Education: Arts and Communication in 2008. Among her many accolades, she was recognized as the South Carolina Dance Educator of the Year in 2002 and Ridge View High School Teacher of the Year in 2005. In 2006, she contributed in the writing of the Teaching Dance as Art in Education: Human Kinetics. She is co-founder of the MOVES program which offers dance classes designed specifically for children with special needs. She has served on writing committees focused on curriculum and assessment for the South Carolina State Department of Education and the Arts in Basic Curriculum Project.
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Dr. Ezetta Washington Myers Magnet Curriculum Specialist, Kelly Mill Med Pro Middle School From a family of educators, Dr. Ezetta Washington Myers has been in the profession for over 20 years. She taught in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, before coming to teach in South Carolina. Dr. Myers taught in Richland School District One before joining the Richland Two family in 2007. Having obtained an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Spelman College, she continued at the University of South Carolina earning an MAT with an emphasis in Mathematics. Dr. Myers earned her Ph.D. from Penn State through an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction and a focus in mathematics instruction. Prior to leading the Kelly Mill’s Med Pro Magnet, Dr. Myers taught Algebra I and varying levels of math classes in Kelly Mill’s INC. program. Her focus continues to be that of helping all students build a strong foundation-- to not only excel in the classroom but in life as well.
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Frederica Canty MSAP Grant Administrative Assistant With more than 25 years of office professional experience, Mrs. Frederica Canty is a fundamental key to the work of the Med Pro 21 project in Richland School District Two. Mrs. Canty has had the opportunity to work within both state government and private administrations. Her responsibilities with the Med Pro 21 project include maintaining the executive calendar, creating purchase orders in compliance with district procurement practices, monitoring grant budgets, creating and managing expenditure spreadsheets for grant administration.
Jennifer Rushing, M.Ed. Project Recruitment and Implementation Coordinator Jennifer Rushing has been an educator for 16 years. Starting her career teaching in kindergarten, first grade and second grade classrooms helped her to develop a love for inquisitive and excited learning for students. Jennifer spent several years as a Digital Resource Coach, working closely with teachers K-8 to integrate technology into their instruction, before joining the Med Pro 21 Project team. As the recruitment and implementation coordinator Jennifer works with all four Med Pro 21 schools to ensure equity in opportunities for the students and ensure all families in Richland School District Two are aware of the opportunities the continuum has available. Jennifer holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Master’s in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina.
Emily P. Caskey, Ed.S. STEAMM-Med Pro 21 Grant Project Director The MSAP Project Director, Emily P. Caskey, has been a classroom teacher and educator for more than 13 years. A proud graduate of Richland Northeast High School and product of Richland School District Two, Miss Caskey enjoyed her early years in education teaching fourth grade at McCormick Elementary School. From McCormick, she returned to Richland Two and taught fifth grade at Conder Elementary Arts Integrated Magnet School. Emily’s belief in doing what’s best for kids each day has remained paramount both in the classroom and beyond. She believes in serving others and leading with a servant based mindset. Emily managed the implementation of the U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top grant in Richland Two prior to becoming the Project Director for the Med Pro 21 project. Miss Caskey holds a B.S. in Elementary Education, M.Ed. in Divergent Learning, Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, and certifications in Elementary Education and School Administration.
Emily Caskey STEAMM-Med Pro 21 Grant Project Director ecaskey@richland2.org Office: 803-790-3009 Cell: 803-722-0623 Jennifer Rushing Recruitment & Implementation Coordinator jrushing@richland2.org Office: 803-738-8464
Frequently Asked Questions Who is eligible to apply to attend Bridge Creek Elementary, Rice Creek Elementary, Kelly Mill Middle, and Ridge View High schools? Students living in Richland Two in kindergarten through 11th grade who are not residentially zoned to these schools can apply through Choice. In addition, students who will begin kindergarten in the upcoming year may apply for Bridge Creek and Rice Creek Elementary schools. All students attending these schools will automatically participate in STEAMM. Students who are already zoned to attend these schools do not need to apply.
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Can a special needs student apply? Educational services for students with disabilities are detailed in their Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Individual Accommodation Plan. Before granting a transfer request for a Choice program for students requiring specialized programming or accommodations, the District must determine that the programming needs of the student are available at the requested school. You are encouraged to contact your child’s IEP team or the school’s 504 Coordinator if you have further questions regarding the Choice process.
How are applicants selected? All applications submitted within the required time frame become part of a computerized random selection process. Each school open for Choice is allowed 20 transfer slots through the Choice process. The 20 slots may increase based on the number of students leaving that school through the Choice program. For example, if 13 students “Choice” to another school, then that school losing the 13 students will have 20 transfer slots plus the additional 13 slots for a total of 33 slots. If an older sibling is currently attending a Choice option school, special consideration will be given to younger siblings requesting the same school. Who provides transportation? Parents of students who apply to attend these schools must provide transportation to and from school. How does Choice affect participation in interscholastic athletics and school activities? The rules of the South Carolina High School League determine eligibility for interscholastic athletics and activities for middle and high school students. Parents and students should be aware of these rules before applying for a Choice option. If you have questions regarding Choice and participation in interscholastic athletics and activities, please call Cleveland Smith, Chief Administrative Services Officer, at 803.738.3228 or you may consult with your school’s athletic director.
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When can I apply? The first application period will be December 16, 2019 through January 31, 2020. The second application period will be announced later. All applications will be available only on the Richland Two website: www.richland2.org. Please check the website for updates.
When is the Choice Fair? The Choice Fair featuring Magnet Programs will be held Tuesday, December 3 from 5:45 - 8 p.m. at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2) Conference Center located at 763 Fashion Drive in Columbia. Information about individual schools and Magnet Programs will be provided at the Choice Fair. Richland Two students are assigned to schools based on their residential address, they may also apply to a magnet school or another school within the district through the Choice program. Applications will be available at www.richland2.org from Dec. 16 to January 31, 2020. Parents may accept or decline Choice/Magnet offers online March 16-20, 2020.
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Choice Contacts Richland Two District Registrar Roger Wiley, rwiley@richland2.org Administrative Assistant, Laura Simoneaux, 803-738-3314 Magnet Contacts Richland Two Director of Magnet Programs Barbara Turner, baturner@richland2.org Administrative Assistant, Valerie Williamson, 803-462-7081 PLEASE SEE PAGE 25 FOR STEAMM MAGNET CONTACTS
elementary begins at 5:45pm ends at 7pm middle begins at 6:15pm ends at 7:30pm high begins at 6:30pm ends at 8pm
763 Fashion Dr., Columbia, SC 29229
Can I tour the school with my prospective student? Yes, tours are available. Please call 803-790-3009 or email STEAMM Recruitment Coordinator Jennifer Rushing at jrushing@richland2.org. When are the individual school information meetings for elementary, middle and high school students interested in STEAMM Magnet programs? Bridge Creek Elementary MED: January 15, 2020, Multipurpose Room
Kelly Mill Med Pro Middle: January 29, 2020, Gymnasium Ridge View High AiMS: January 8, 2020, Auditorium
ALL INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS BEGIN AT 6:30 P.M.
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Rice Creek Elementary SAiL: January 23, 2020, Cafeteria
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