Peek of the Week
Beech Hill Elementary School
Theme: Still Blue for a Reason
- July 8, 2020 Edition
- Mission Statement: Beech Hill will lead the way to lifelong learning through excellence, leadership and empowerment.
- Vision Statement: All students will meet or exceed academic standards as measured by grade level benchmarks.
Points of Beacon Pride
- #1 in Best Public Elementary Schools in Charleston ~ Niche
- 2019 Ranked 24th of 637 South Carolina Elementary Schools ~ Schooldigger.com
- 2018 National Blue Ribbon School ~ U.S. Department of Education
- 2012 Palmetto's Finest ~ South Carolina Association of School Administrators
IMPORTANT Notice About This Survey (Round 2)
Greetings Parents,
We need your help. Of our nearly 1,000 students, we only heard from about 300 of you. In order to make clear decisions that are in the best interest of our children, our stakeholders and our community, we need input from everyone. I know we have sent loads of surveys, but we are really trying to collect information that is accurate and depicts the needs and sentiments of our learning villages. If you did not do so, please complete this district survey by this Thursday, July 9. The link for the survey is provided below. If you're not sure, please take it again. It's takes about four minutes.
This global pandemic continues to afford us opportunities to stretch our thinking and challenge our patience. As long as we work together and operate in the interest of our children, we will emerge victorious and stronger from the experience. I am sincerely hoping and praying for an enlightened solution. I can't wait to see Beacons back in our House.
Rene Harris, Principal
Beech Hill Core Values
Because children come first,
Excellence, leadership and empowerment are standard.
All of us are nurtured, guided and supported to become our best.
Creativity, collaboration, passion and purpose drive our direction.
Ownership, scholarship and citizenship chart our course.
Nothing is too difficult, costly or taxing to keep us from reaching our destination.
Sailing with the winds of a growth mindset at our backs, Beacons change the world.
New Schoolwide Student Behavior Expectations
Beginning in 2020-2021, all Beacons will observe one system for behavior expectations. This will give us a seamless, consistent set of norms for Beacons throughout their school experience and give us a common language when establishing norms and expectations. These expectations will be appropriate in all school settings: traditional (brick and mortar); remote (distance learning) or a hybrid (blended learning) format. Please share these expectations with your children and discuss what these expectations might look like in various settings.
BE BEACON ABOUT IT!
Be brave, kind and fair.
Empower and equip yourself for learning.
Act responsibly with accountability.
Concentrate, collaborate and celebrate.
Own your mistakes and learn from them.
Nurture our planet, community and each other.
Learning Continuity Plan
We realize and appreciate concerns you may have about what the 2020-2021 school year will look like. Our district and schools are working to plan for a variety of contingencies. Look for updates and information as they become available through district or state guidance in our newsletters. To date:
- All students will be assigned a device for school and home use.
- Plans are under way to respond to several different scenarios.
The Third Grade Teachers of Beech Hill were tasked with creating a presentation to help parents understand the difference roles for assignments. Click on the link to view and enjoy the PowerPoint on this topic.