1. St. Stephen Elementary School
1053 Russellville Road, Saint Stephen, SC
Dr. Elaine Norton, Principal
Mr. James Carraway, Assistant Principal

2. About Us Vision Mission Core Values
To challenge and empower our students to be successful in a highly competitive world.
Student and Learning Emphasis Quality Faculty and Staff
Teamwork and Partnerships
Continuous Improvement
Management by Fact and Focus on Results
Social Responsibility
Building upon our rich, Lowcountry traditions, we will ignite in every student a passion for life-long learning. Through dynamic instruction, creative partnerships and exceptional support, we will foster opportunities for each student to build a legacy of success.

3. About Us
St. Stephen Elementary School is a Leader in Me Lighthouse school that believes in the adage that all children can learn and achieve high levels of academic success.
We believe that, through collegial and cooperative efforts within the school community, we will be able to educate the whole child and bring about sustained academic excellence for every child. Passion and commitment are the traits that are emphasized throughout school community and students know that excellence is expected.
High expectations, active engagement, reflection, sharing, relevant learning and student accountability are the conditions set forth for students.
Although we are not where we want to be, we are making gains overall in student achievement. We will continue to strive for excellence daily.
To challenge and empower our students to be successful in a highly competitive world.

4. Leadership Principal School Board Representatives Frank Wright
Julius Barnes
Dr. Elaine Norton

5. Bell Schedule Start Time: 7:30 a.m. Dismissal Time: 2:00 p.m.
Early Dismissal Time: 11:00 a.m.
2-Hour Weather Delay: 9:30 a.m.
3-Hour Weather Delay: 10:30 a.m.

6. Demographic Breakdown
African American 76%
Caucasian 20%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%
Free/Reduced Lunch: 97.5%
Total Student Enrollment: 429

7. Academics Grading scale 21st Century Afterschool
Supplemental Resources

8. Academics Letter Grade Range A 93-100 B 92-85 C 84-77 D 76-70 F
Uniform Grading Scale Grade 3-5
Letter Grade
Range A
93-100 B
92-85 C
84-77 D
76-70 F
Below 70

9. Academics Performance Scale Description 4 3 2 1
Performance Ratings Grades K5-2
Performance Scale
Description 4
Consistently and independently demonstrates a thorough understanding of the standard(s). 3
Frequently demonstrates an understanding of the standard(s). 2
Limited understanding of a standard. 1
Does not demonstrate understanding of the standard.

10. Supplemental Resources
Academics
Supplemental Resources
Achieve 3000
Reflex Math
Reading A-Z
More Starfall
Quizlet
Brain Pop
Mastery Connect
Path Driver Progress Monitoring System
iPad Resources: WiFi connection and Academic Apps

11. Academic Engagements Events School and District Spelling Bee
School and District Multiplication Bee
Oratorical Contest
Junior Achievement
Reading Soul Mates
Miss SSE Pageant
K-2 Sight Word Bee
Fifth Grade Ceremony and Fifth Grade Breakfast
SSE Honor Society
Stepping Stone Day
Quarterly Awards Day Celebrations
Career Day

12. Student PASS Data 2014: ELA and Math
Performance
Student PASS Data 2014: ELA and Math

13. Student PASS Data 2014: Science and Social Studies
Performance
Student PASS Data 2014: Science and Social Studies

14. Student PASS Data 2014: Writing
Performance
Student PASS Data 2014: Writing

15. Our Teacher Leaders
Positive teaching and learning classroom environments
61% have advanced degrees
87% of teachers returned from previous year
Teacher talent show
School Data Team
Content Area Committees
Most Hardworking Teachers Anywhere!

16. Creative Student Events
NOAA Squids for Kids
ASPIRE/PASS Pep Rally
Collaboration with Timberland High School Science teachers
High Tech, High Touch In-School Science Field Trips
Inventor’s Day
Colonial Day
Western Day
Morning Exercise Program
Christmas Around the World
“Senior” Class Breakfast
Spring Dance

17. Parent Leader Events Parents as Leaders Monthly Academy Classes
Grits for Grans
Doughnuts for Dads
Muffins for Moms
Family Literacy Night
Family Math Night
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
Photos

18. 21st Century Leadership Academy
21st Century Afterschool: SSE Leadership Academy
The SSE Leadership Academy is a 21st Century Afterschool Program.
Students meet for afterschool Monday through Friday from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Students receive enrichment opportunities, arts and crafts, and the opportunity to participate in several clubs such as the Gentleman’s Club, Wii Fit Club, and Jewelry making.
Students also receive dinner.
The Leadership Academy also meets for 3 weeks during the month of June. During this time students continue to receive instruction, and participate in field trips around the Lowcounty.

19. The Leader in Me
Teaching 21st Century Leadership and Life-Skills to all students using the 7-Habits of Highly Effective People.
Leadership
Responsibility
Accountability
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Communication
Initiative and Self- Direction
Creativity
Cross-Cultural Skills
Teamwork

20. Leader in Me Student Recognition
Ways in which student and adult leadership is recognized
Classroom Data Walls and Grade level Data charts
PLC Data Wall
SSE Data Team
“Why our teachers are great!” Charts in school
SSE Faculty/Staff College Graph
School-wide Goal and Data monitoring
Positive Post Cards Home

21. SSE Is a Lighthouse School
What is a Leader in Me Lighthouse School?
World-wide there are only 135 Lighthouse Schools
14 of those are in South Carolina
Lighthouse schools are designated as so because they completed the entire two-year training regimen for The Leader in Me, and went through an extensive on-site review by FranklinCovey (sic) to ensure the fidelity of implementation.
St. Stephen Elementary was named a Lighthouse School in February 2014.

22. Trident United Way at SSE
Communities in Schools Fulltime Liaison
Parents as Teachers Fulltime Liaison
Berkeley County Mental Health
Backpack Buddies
AmeriCorps Financial Stability
Healing Species
Tri-County Family Ministries Emergency Assistance
Reading Soulmates
Cooking Matters

23. Extra Curricular 21st Century Afterschool SSE Running Club Steel Drums
Golden Tones: Chorus
Gentleman’s Club
Princess Club
Roscoe Reading/Accelerated Reader
Student Lighthouse Team
Art and Drama Club

24. Awards and Grants Photos AWARDS Palmetto Silver Award
Palmetto Showcase School
21st Century Afterschool Grant
SC Red Carpet School
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Grant
Trident United Way Donations
ASCD Whole Child Award
LIM Lighthouse School
The Green Heart Project: School Garden and Orchard Grant
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