About Paris Elementary

We are pleased to welcome you to our Paris Elementary family. We are working together to have the best quality instruction possible for all students at our school. The mission of Paris Elementary, in cooperation with the home and community is to develop confident, contributing life-long learners by providing innovative educational experiences which emphasize critical and creative thinking.

Outstanding Features/Programs

Academic Awards Program
Art, Music, Physical Education Programs
Challenge Program (Gifted and Talented)
Chorus
Computer Lab
Field Day
Fitness Wall of Fame
Guidance Counselor
Integrated Literature Based Language Arts
Full day Kindergarten for 5 Year Olds
Math Superstars (Accelerated Math Program)
Accelerated Reader Program
Announcements on Closed Circuit Television
Science is Fun Day
Special Education - Resource
Speech
Student Council
Wade Hampton High School Teacher Cadets

Achievements/Awards

3 National Board Certified Teachers
2001 - 2002 Village Green Grant
Alliance Grants Awarded to Teachers and Counselors
S.C. Exemplary Writing Award - Hall of Fame
School Incentive Award Winner
South Carolina PTA Principal of the Year
School Newsletter/First Place State PTA (1997, 1999)
Outstanding Elementary School PTA Unit Award

Student Achievement

Cognitive Skills Assessment Battery (CSAB)

Percent of first grade students meeting the state standard.

2001-2002 93%
2000-2001 93%
1999-2000 91%
1998-1999 82%
1997-1998 92%