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York Road SIC Report to Parents

April 2024

York Road SICReport to ParentsApril 2024

Purpose of this Report

This report is issued each year by the School Improvement Councils in accordance with South Carolina law to share information on the school's progress in meeting various goals and objectives, the work of the SIC, and other accomplishments during the school year."

A Little about School Improvement Council

A School Improvement Council (SIC) is an advisory body to the principal and school. State law requires that every K- 12 public school have an SIC that includes:

• At least two parents elected by parents.

• At least two teachers elected by teachers.

• Community members who do not have children enrolled at the school, appointed by the principal.

• The principal and other ex-officio members.

Our 2023-24 SIC Members were...

Dr. Sue Start, Keisha Lightner, Juan Joseph, Julie Jackson, Tim LeColst, Crystal Guyton, and Matt English

Needs identified by our SIC this year

  • Understanding our designations of underperformance
  • Understanding our goals in both state and federal plans of improvement
  • Supporting PTA and school events to build a strong sense of community
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Buddy Up

Buddy UP is a new club at York Road Elementary School this year. It is an inclusion program that promotes friendship and acceptance for students with special needs and their general education peers. It promotes acceptance for students with disabilities and those living with adversity while empowering all students to appreciate differences, build genuine friendships, and stand up to bullying. Society and education often puts labels on students with disabilities but students with disabilities have the same needs as their peers for friendship, acceptance, and unity. Buddy UP envisions a world where people of all abilities give respect and kindness to one another and interact meaningfully. This club will meet at least two times per month during the school day to socialize and participate in teacher-led activities that provide opportunities for mutually enriching friendships and experiences within the special education classrooms, school environment, and Rock Hill community. At club meetings, students look forward to special events, activities, games, crafts, and much more! By having a safe and fun space to gather, students are able to build genuine friendships, learn new social skills, and become a positive influence at York Road Elementary.

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Refocused on Science

Science has been a scored section of our state report card over the years. This year, one of our goals was to increase the quality and frequency of science instruction for all grade levels.
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Phonics Focused Instruction

Our teachers in kindergarten through 3rd grade have been involved in LETRS (Science of Reading) coursework over the past two years. It has brought many positive changes to classroom instruction.

Thank you to our business partners, school partners, and faith based partners!

Mt. Olive United Methodist Church

Salsaritas

Tripp Leitner Orthodontics

Wild Flour Sweets, LLC

The Fella's

Winthrop University Athletics

Sylvan Learning Center

Showmars

Amazon Smile

Publix

Harris Teeter

Shane's Rib Shack

Papa Johns

Anothen Church

Epiphany Church

Southern Pine Design

BoxTops

The students at Dutchman Creek Middle School (Go Gators!) & Northwestern High School (Go Trojans!) graciously shared their time and talents with us throughout the year. These students helped us provide unforgettable experiences for our students and their families at York Road Elementary events and we are grateful for their support. We were able to do some pretty amazing things with the grit and determination displayed by these young people and we can't thank them enough for their support!

WINTER MAP SCORES

MATH

READING

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York Road Elementary

York Road is located at 2254 West Main Street, Rock Hill, SC. Call us at 803-981-1950. Fax us at 803-981-1961.

York Road was built in 1972. We are a student body of 440 students that are served by a dedicated staff of nearly 50 individuals. Every classroom is equipped with Promethean Interactive Boards or Touch Panels, and Front Row Pro Logic audio equipment. We have a dance program in addition to other related arts. Our teachers and support staff are dedicated to helping every student find success.

Email: cguyton@rhschools.org
Website: https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/yorkroad
Location: 2254 West Main Street, Rock Hill, SC, USA
Phone: 803-981-1950
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YorkRoadElementarySchool/

Facebook PTA: https://www.facebook.com/YorkRoadElementarySchool/

York Road Elemenatry
https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/yorkroad