Education Update
Montessori Update
The District 9 (D9) Education Committee recommended for the 2018‐2019 School
Year that CCSD implement a certified Montessori curriculum at a D9 elementary
school. Come get an update and show your support for a Montessori curriculum at
Frierson Elementary School for the next school year.
Montessori Meeting Info:
Thursday, October 5th at 6:00PM
Johns Island Public Library
If you are interested in learning more
and participating in the process and cannot attend this meeting, please contact
our Education Chair:
Michelle Faust
michelle.mcdevitt@gmail.com
843-327-6742
Homecoming
Attention Islanders: this week is
Homecoming!
While the match-up between the Military
Magnet and the Mighty Islanders is the main draw… students, parents and
community members are invited to participate in Homecoming activities:
Homecoming Info
Friday, September 29th
3:30 PM - Homecoming Parade starting at
Haut Gap Middle School, followed by tailgating
7:30 PM - Game Time
Tickets are on sale at St. Johns High
School in the main office.
Dangerous Intersection
JICA has received feedback about the intersection at Main Road and Chisolm
Road. Families attending St. Johns High School and Angel Oak Elementary School
have to navigate this dangerous intersection each day. We are working with the
City of Charleston to evaluate a solution.
D9 Newsletter
Want to know the latest happenings in District 9? Click HERE for more information.
Education Town Hall Follow-Up
In July, JICA helped facilitate an
Education Town Hall meeting with CCSD. There was a GREAT turn out and we wanted
to pass along all of the answers to questions that were submitted.
Click HERE to review the Q&As.
School of Engineering Tour
The District 9 (D9) Education Committee recommended for the 2018‐2019 School
Year that CCSD implement a Math and Science Curriculum at an elementary school
within D9. Mt. Zion Elementary School
Principal, Deborah Fordham, has initiated a school tour in the upstate that
aligns with this D9 recommendation.
Principal Fordham, members of the CCSD
staff, parents, and community members will visit A. J. Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering
in Greenville on October 5th.
A. J.
Whittenberg is the first elementary school in South Carolina with a
school-wide engineering curriculum and one of the most technologically advanced
elementary school in Greenville County.
To read more about A. J. Whittenberg Elementary School of Engineering,
click HERE:
Community Open House
Mark your calendar! Principal Judith
Condon of Angel Oak Elementary School will host a community open house. Come
meet Principal Condon and check out the newly renovated school.
Open House Info
Monday, October 16th at 10AM
Angel Oak Elementary School
