Elementary Schools
LeAnne Gregg, Director
PreK-5 Programs
Sondra Hogan, Executive Administrative Assistant
PreK-5 Programs
706-541-2723 ext. 5226
Welcome to the Columbia County School District! We have eighteen elementary schools that provide a world-class education for each child. Administrators, teachers, and auxiliary staff work with families to promote a thirst for life-long learning. Elementary students receive instruction using the Georgia Standards of Excellence in four core areas: language arts, math, science, and social studies. Additionally, students receive enrichment opportunities in art, music, and physical education.
Instruction is designed to meet the needs of all students all of the time. Teachers work hard to enrich the curriculum for students who are ready to move forward while allowing extra practice for those who may struggle with a particular concept. In all classrooms, students are given opportunities to be in control of their learning by stressing the importance of responsibility. We believe that when students are in charge of learning, they work hard to be successful.
In Columbia County, assessments are administered throughout the elementary years to guide instruction. Beginning in kindergarten, children are assessed in a number of areas using GKIDS. Information is collected throughout the year to give teachers and parents an idea of strengths and weaknesses for individual students. Students in 2nd grade will take the CogAT. This assessment serves as a universal screener to assist teachers with the identification and characteristics of gifted learners. Teachers are also able to use this information to determine both verbal and non-verbal strengths that can be used when differentiating instruction in the classroom. Students in grades 3-5 will be administered the GMAS End-of Grade assessments to inform stakeholders of progress and most importantly, to help educators make sound instructional decisions for the upcoming year. Students in 3rd and 4th grade are assessed in language arts (reading, writing, and grammar skills) and mathematics. Students in 5th grade are also assessed in the area of science.
This is an exciting time in the life of a child and we are so happy to be able to share this time with you. Caring and dedicated educators provide students with a solid foundation that will enable them to be successful life-long learners. The elementary years are full of rich, exciting experiences that will ignite a desire for learning forever!
Instruction is designed to meet the needs of all students all of the time. Teachers work hard to enrich the curriculum for students who are ready to move forward while allowing extra practice for those who may struggle with a particular concept. In all classrooms, students are given opportunities to be in control of their learning by stressing the importance of responsibility. We believe that when students are in charge of learning, they work hard to be successful.
In Columbia County, assessments are administered throughout the elementary years to guide instruction. Beginning in kindergarten, children are assessed in a number of areas using GKIDS. Information is collected throughout the year to give teachers and parents an idea of strengths and weaknesses for individual students. Students in 2nd grade will take the CogAT. This assessment serves as a universal screener to assist teachers with the identification and characteristics of gifted learners. Teachers are also able to use this information to determine both verbal and non-verbal strengths that can be used when differentiating instruction in the classroom. Students in grades 3-5 will be administered the GMAS End-of Grade assessments to inform stakeholders of progress and most importantly, to help educators make sound instructional decisions for the upcoming year. Students in 3rd and 4th grade are assessed in language arts (reading, writing, and grammar skills) and mathematics. Students in 5th grade are also assessed in the area of science.
This is an exciting time in the life of a child and we are so happy to be able to share this time with you. Caring and dedicated educators provide students with a solid foundation that will enable them to be successful life-long learners. The elementary years are full of rich, exciting experiences that will ignite a desire for learning forever!
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Elementary School Basics
The Co
lumbia County School District has eighteen elementary schools, all fully accredited through AdvancEd.
lumbia County School District has eighteen elementary schools, all fully accredited through AdvancEd.We are extremely proud to be implementing the School-wide Enrichment Model (SEM) in all 18 elementary schools.
SEM focuses on enrichment for all students through high levels of engagement and the use of enjoyable and challenging learning experiences that are created around students' interests, learning styles, and preferred styles of expression.
One component of the SEM model is enrichment clusters that all eighteen elementary schools offer. Through these learning experiences, students practice photography, cooking, dance, golf, meteorology, web design, engineering, global awareness, and more.
Schools invite community members into the schools to explain how these interests and skills are integrated to career opportunities. Students are given the opportunity to share what they have learned in enrichment cluster fairs. We are excited to transform the learning experiences for students in all of our elementary schools through the implementation of SEM!
Competitions and Awards
Spelling Bee
John’s Award of Character for 5th grade students
Battle of the Books
Math Olympiad
