Sanders-Clyde Creative Arts School

District: Charleston ABC School Since 2014

805 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC

Community Composition

Grades: PK-5

Enrollment: 369

Teachers: 29

Student/Teacher Ratio: 16.8:1

Mission & Vision

All students at Sanders-Clyde will have exposure to the arts through daily arts classes in the areas of Visual Art, Music, Dance, Theatre and STEAM as well as arts-integrated and arts-infused lessons in the classroom. Sanders-Clyde Creative Arts school will provide a variety of arts programs for all students and integrate arts education as a vital part of the academic curriculum. Students will experience the arts throughout the day as part of their regular learning experience.

Arts Goals

  • To create and implement a staff development plan that strengthens teachers’ knowledge of arts integration and the SC College and Career Ready standards for Visual & Performing Arts
  • Develop and implement arts curricula and experiences to broaden students’ knowledge of and experience of the arts.
  • Develop a plan for support of arts education from parents and community members.

Points of Pride

  • Scholars receive instruction in Dance, Music, Strings, Theatre and Visual Arts taught by highly qualified arts educators.
  • Periods for collaboration and co-teaching between grade level and arts educators are built into the school’s master schedule.

Key Contacts

Janice Malone

Principal

janice_malone@charleston.k12.sc.us

Kristine Peters

Co-Manager

kristine_peters@charleston.k12.sc.us

Faith Yenawine

Co-Manager

samantha_yenawine@charleston.k12.sc.us