2020-21 Profile*
Sterling School Charles Townes Gifted Center
99 John McCarroll Way
Greenville, SC 29607
Telephone: (864) 355-4480
Fax: (864) 355-4490
www.greenville.k12.sc.us/sterling/
Grades: 4K - 8th grade
Enrollment: 490 (in-person) 245 (virtual)
School Location: Pleasantburg Drive near Greenville Technical College
Principal: Dr. Josh Patterson
Email: jpatterson@greenville.k12.sc.us
Awards and Honors
- 2020 Greenville County Schools First Year Teacher of the Year, Nicole Benvenuto
- 2020 South Carolina PTA Elementary Administrator of the Year, Dr. Josh Patterson
- 2020 United Way of Greenville Community Award
- 2019 Upstate Parent Magazine’s “10 Educators Who Make A Different”, Ebony Nye
- 2019 South Carolina ASCD Whole Child Award School
- 2019 South Carolina Band Directors Association (SCBDA) Outstanding Performance Award
- 2018 Niche.com #1 Public Elementary School in Greenville County with the best teachers
- LiveWell Healthy School Award: 2013, 2014, 2018
- 2018 Virginia Hamilton Essay Honor Award, Sara Newell
- 2019 & 2017 Greenville County Schools Battle of the Books Champion
- 2019 Black History Quiz Bowl Champions
- 2018-2019 Elementary Jr. Beta Convention State Winners
- 2018-2019 Middle School Jr. Beta State Convention Winners
- Math Counts – State Champions: 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019
- Math Counts – Upstate Champions: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Junior Beta Club National Quiz Bowl Team Champions: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- 2016 Greenville County Science Teacher of the Year, Connie Gordon
- 2015 Battle of the Brains Champion
- Top Ten Teacher of the Year: Jennifer Johnston (2009), Linda Reynolds (2011), Sara Newell (2012)
- 15 Faculty National Board Certified Faculty
- 28 Faculty Gifted and Talented Endorsed
- Presenters at National Association of Gifted Children, ASCD, & National Council for Teachers of English
- SmartARTS Integration Emphasis
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/sterling/
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
3 science labs • Full size gym • Wi-Fi throughout the facility • 1 studio • Track, Tennis courts • Technology Lab • Outdoor learning stations • SC Garden • Japanese Garden • Sliding Rock Green Spur of Swamp Rabbit Trail • Vegetable Garden • 2 Playgrounds • Sports Field • MakerSpace
Faculty Profile
- Administrators: 3
- Teachers/Professional Staff: 56 (in-person) 9 (virtual)
- Support Staff: 26
Outstanding Features/Programs
- 7th Grade Activism Project
- After School/Extended Day Program
- Band, Strings, & Chorus
- Black History Celebration
- DownTOWNES Experiential Learning Program
- Gateway to Technology (GTT)
- Gifted Learners Parent Information Series
- Gifted Educators Annual Conference
- Honors Level Courses: English I, Algebra I, Geometry, Spanish II, Arts I, Orchestra I, & Band I
- Mentor Upstate Partner School
- Middle School Advisory Program
- Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
- Project Based Learning, TransformSC Partner School
- Trout Release Program
- Battle of the Books
- Chess Club
- Creative Writing Club
- Drama Club Partnership with GLT
- Elementary Reading Club
- Green Team Environmental Club
- Girls on the Run
- Junior Beta Club (Elem & Middle)
- Lego Robotics
- Library Cadets
- Math Counts
- Math Olympiad Club
- Newspaper
- Running Club
- Safety Patrol
- Spanish Club
- Suzuki Violin Club
- Youth in Government