|
|
|
|
R.P. Dawkins Middle School
Principal: Ken Kiser
1300 East Blackstock Road
Moore, SC 29369
Telephone: (864) 576-8088
Fax: (864) 595-2418
|
"“We prepare students to face the challenges of tomorrow in a safe, challenging, and fun learning environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed."
- Ken Kiser,
Principal
|
Grades:
6th – 8th Grades
Enrollment:
832
School Location:
1300 East Blackstock Road
Principal:
Ken Kiser
School Colors:
Blue and Silver
School Mascot:
Bearcats
School Motto:
"We are the Bearcat Family full of Bearcat Pride!”
|
Achievements and Awards
2001-2004 Red Carpet Award Recipient
2004-2007 Red Carpet Award Recipient
1999-2000 National School of Excellence
1999-2000 National Blue Ribbon Award
2006-2007 Officer Maurice Stanton Selected Spartanburg County Resource Officer of the Year
2006-2007 Janet Barone Teacher of the Year
2006-2007 Math Counts County Champions and 2nd Place in State Competition
2000-2006 Battle of Brains Champions 5 Consecutive Years
2006-2007 Volleyball and Girl’s Basketball Conference Champions
|
|
Outstanding Features and Programs
Art Visions
Chorus, Band, Orchestra Programs
French, German, Spanish Programs
Algebra Honors and Geometry
Football, Basketball, Wrestling, and Volleyball
Cheerleading for Football and Basketball
Kids of Character
|
Horizons Gifted ELA Program
25 Clubs/Activities To Choose From
Industrial Technology Program
Compass Learning Lab
Drama Program
After School Homework Club
|
|
Student Achievement
Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test (PACT)
Percent Students Scoring Basic and Above
| English |
2004
|
2005
|
2006
|
| Grade 6 |
--.--
|
75.1
|
72.1
|
| Grade 7 |
--.--
|
79.6
|
75.7
|
| Grade 8 |
--.--
|
81.0
|
81.2
|
| Math |
2004
|
2005
|
2006
|
| Grade 6 |
--.--
|
92.0
|
83.2
|
| Grade 7 |
--.--
|
78.3
|
85.9
|
| Grade 8 |
--.--
|
77.2
|
77.4
|
Student Attendance: 97.3%
2005-06 |
|
Extracurricular Activities
Beta Club
Academic Team
Art Club / Art Visions NY Trip
Running Club
Battle of the Brains Team
Chess Club
Science Club
DNN
FCA
Multiple Field Trips
Lego League
Math Counts
Multi-Cultural Awareness Month
7th and 8th Grade Football Teams
Wrestling Team
Basketball and Football Cheerleaders
Volleyball Team
Boy’s and Girl’s Basketball Teams
Jazz Band
Chamber Orchestra
Performing Chorus
Homework Club
|
|
Faculty Profile
6 Administrators
59 Teachers
24 Support Staff
67% Teachers with Master’s Degree or Above
94% Teacher Attendance
Community Involvement
2007-08 Parent-Teacher Organization President:
Tammy Breed
2007-08 School Improvement Council Chairperson:
|
Business/Education Partnership Program
Food Lion
Papa John’s Pizza
Dairy Queen
Chic-Fil-A
Advantage Health Care
Security Finance
Roebuck Builders
|
School Facilities
Building includes Gymnasium, 3 Computer Labs, 2 Art Rooms, Band Room, Chorus Room, Orchestra Room, Little Theater Performance Room, Football Field, Baseball Field, Outdoor Basketball Courts, Industrial Technology Room
Instructional Building with 52 Classrooms, Media Center, 2 Guidance Offices, Career Development Office, Resource Officer Office
Note: School Information is Revised Annually by March 1.
|
|
|
|
|
|
