Academic Achievements
• Per the Spring i-Ready Diagnostic Assessment, students scoring on grade level in grades 3-8 increased 21% in ELA and 20% in Math.
• The number of students receiving a high school diploma increased from 270 to 303.
• CCSD Class of 2024 graduates earned scholarships totaling over $7,081,179.00.
• CCSD Class of 2024 had three students to receive the South Carolina Academic Honor Award. This award has not been received by a student at CCHS since 2018.
• CCSD Class of 2024 had 14 students to receive a USC- Salkehatchie Associate Degree through the Early College Program.
• CCSD Class of 2024 had one student to receive a Dual Enrollment Associate Degree.
• CCSD Class of 2024 had 15 Distinguished Honor Graduates (4.9 and higher cumulative GPA) and 29 Honor Graduates (4.5 – 4.89 cumulative GPA).
CATE Achievements
• 134 students graduated as CATE Completers of which 10 were double completers and 1 triple completer.
• Health Science students achieved a 100% passage rate for CNA Certification.
• Work -Based Learning Successes:
- Welding-Worked with Colleton Fire Rescue in the construction of a fire training facility
- Health Science-Worked at the Veterans Victory House
- Veterinary Science-Worked at the Colleton County Animal Shelter caring for facility animals
- Early Childhood Education 1 & 2-Worked with BSECC and NES
• Implementation of OSHA Certification through PE Classes
• Implementation of First Aid Certification through Personal Health Classes
• Barbering and Nail Tech will be offered in the 2024-2025 school year.
Fiscal Achievements
• CCSD is currently investing in the Local Government Investment Pool offered through the Office of the State Treasurer.
• CCSD has successfully passed all annual financial audits over the past 17 years.
• CCSD is considered low risk auditee for federal funds by the State Department of Education as a result of commendable financial management.
• CCSD actively seeks and regularly obtains grants in order to provide innovative programs for students.
• The Teacher Pay Scale has been brought up to the state minimum with a beginning salary of $47,000.
Culture/Climate Initiatives
• CCSD has partnered with the Behavioral Alliance of South Carolina to strengthen the MTSS Framework.
• CCSD has developed and implemented the IMPACT program for elementary students that is intended to provide support tier 3 to students in a small group setting.
• Incidents of fighting have decreased by 34% as a result of combined efforts including the institution of a “zero tolerance” response and collaborative institution of PBIS, SEL initiatives.
• CCSD routinely recognizes and celebrates students and staff for achievements in academics, attendance, social growth and character development.
• CCSD elementary and middle schools have implemented Safety Patrol, “Lunch Buddies” and peer mediation initiatives.
Partnerships
CCSD cultivates partnerships with local, state, and national partners to advance the mission, vision and goals of the district.
• ArtsNOW
• Behavioral Alliance of South Carolina
• Carolina Transition to Teaching (USC)
• Clemson University
• Coastal Empire Mental Health
• Colleton County Sheriff’s Department
• Colleton Medical Center
• Community Innovations
• Department of Juvenile Justice
• Fetter Healthcare
• First Lego League
• Genesis Healthcare
• Lowcountry Community Action Agency
• MUSC Wellness Initiative
• The Original Six Foundation
• Pilliars4Hope
• SC Coalition for Math and Science/Teach for America
• STEM U
• The Technical College of the Lowcountry
• Tuskegee Airmen/Boeing/Dreamlearners
• USC Palmetto School – USC Salkehatchie
• Voorhees University Gear Up Program
• Walterboro-Colleton Chamber of Commerce
• WHAM Arts Festival
