2024-25 Profile*
Greenville Middle Academy of Traditional and Global Studies
339 Lowndes Avenue
Greenville, SC 29607
Telephone: (864) 355-5600
Fax: (864) 355-5682
www.greenville.k12.sc.us/gvillem/
Grades: 6th - 8th Grades
Enrollment: 770
School Location: 339 Lowndes Avenue
Principal: Edgar Henson
Email: eahenson@greenville.k12.sc.us
Awards and Honors
- Recognized as a National Forum Schools to Watch
- Excellent Rating on South Carolina State Report Card
- Palmetto Gold & Silver Awards
- Test Scores above District and State Averages
- Palmetto’s Finest School
- Exemplary Writing Award School
- Junior Scholars
- State Beta Club Competition Winners
- National French Exam - Multiple Winners
- All-State Strings Participants
- All-State Band Participants
- All State Band & Orchestra Winners
- Music Showcase Festival Superior Ratings for Band and Strings
- Multiple State/National PTA Reflections Winners
- Multiple Award Winning PTA
- Principal of the Year
- Teacher of the Year
- Parent Involvement Program
- Newsletter of the Year
- Greenville Drive Reading All Stars Winners
- Mock Trial Team Winners
- Youth in Government Honors (SC Youth in Government Best Delegation Award)
- United Way Campaign Award
- Nine National Board Certified Teachers
For a closer look...
For more in-depth information on this school including programs, course offerings, extracurricular activities, and more - visit www.greenville.k12.sc.us/gvillem/
If you would like information about the School Report Card rating, visit the State Department of Education Website, screportcards.com.
For more information, call INFOLine at 864-355-3100, visit our website at www.greenville.k12.sc.us.
Facilities
Technology-Equipped Classrooms • 1:1 Technology for Students • Related Arts Wing (band, visual arts, music, strings) • Gateway to Technology • Media Center • Administrative Offices • Cafetorium • Gymnasium • Separate Grade Level wings within the building • Fully monitored building with camera system • Softball/Soccer fields • Paved track, tennis, and basketball courts • Located minutes from downtown Greenville
Faculty Profile
- Administrators: 3
- Teachers/Professional Staff: 54
- Support Staff: 26
Outstanding Features/Programs
- Magnet School for Traditional and Global Studies
- #1 Writing Middle School in the District
- High School Credit Awarded for Algebra I Honors, English I Honors, Spanish I, French I and French II, Orchestra I Honors, Band I Honors, 4 Virtual High School Courses
- French Immersion Program
- Comprehensive Guidance Program
- Community Partnerships
- Junior Scholars
- Latin/Greek Stems Vocabulary Development Program
- Related Arts Courses--Band, Strings, Chorus, Art, Yearbook, Spanish, French, Media Literacy, Drama, Gateway to Technology, Global Studies, Google Basics, Computer Tech, Multimedia Basics, Financial Literacy
- Gifted and Talented Program
- National Junior Beta Club
- National Junior Honor Society
- International Club, Geography Bee, Quiz Bowl
- Peer Mentors
- Library/Media Center
- Wireless Access, Promethean Boards in every classroom, and 1:1 Technology for Students
- Sports including basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, and softball
- Numerous School Clubs (Intramurals, Chess Club, Drama Society, Spirit Lifters Chorus, Student Council, Youth In Government, RAM Clubs)
- Parent Communication through: phone blast, weekly E- News, emails, and teacher websites
- Extended Day Program