Philip Simmons Elementary School

Community Composition

Grades: PK-4

Enrollment: 535

Teachers: 25

Student/Teacher Ratio: 24.3:1

Mission & Vision

BCSD STEAM Schools engage students in solving real-world problems through a transdisciplinary approach to learning focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Philip Simmons Elementary will use the arts to bring the community together and develop a vibrant, arts-infused transdisciplinary curriculum.

Arts Goals

Philip Simons Elementary will develop an arts transdisciplinary curriculum, instruction, and assessment based on the 2017 South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Standards for Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency.
Provide arts-integration professional development to all teachers at Philip Simmons Elementary.

Points of Pride

Student created murals around the school.
Iron Horse statue created through an Artist in Residence.
Numerous works of art created by our students have been selected to be displayed around the county and we have copies of them displayed throughout the school.

Key Contacts

Mike Huff

Principal

HuffM@bcsdschools.net

David Frazier

Co-Manager

frazierdavid@bcsdschools.net

Jessica Moss