Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary
District: Dorchester 2 • ABC School Since 2009
Community Composition
Grades: PK-5
Enrollment: 622
Teachers: 43
Student/Teacher Ratio: 23.9:1
Mission & Vision
The study of fine arts, through its inherent ability to develop intellectual and emotional communication skills, encourages cultural awareness and enriches society. The Dorchester District Two fine arts curriculum provides opportunities for students to attain the knowledge and skills necessary to become artistically literate, well-round individuals. Creativity and community empower every learner to reach their greatest potential in a safe and nurturing environment. Students develop competence, character, and critical thinking skills through rigorous, innovative instruction and diverse, arts-infused experiences.
Arts Goals
- Develop, strengthen, and embrace an arts infused curriculum for all students.
- Provide professional development opportunities by incorporating arts infused curriculum for all teachers.
- Immerse students in multiple fine arts opportunities and experiences throughout the year to build a strong, and diverse fine arts skill set.
- Support and promote arts education and appreciation in the community.
Points of Pride
- Core Arts Program: Fourth- and fifth-grade students select a fine arts focus each semester and participate in their chosen discipline nearly every day, culminating in performance-based showcases.
- Arts Infusion: Arts-integrated instruction occurs daily through collaborative lessons led by in-house fine arts educators, classroom teachers and community partners.
- Awards & Recognition: Recipient of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts National Schools of Distinction in Arts Education Award (2009).
- Community Partnerships: Ongoing partnerships with organizations such as ECM, The Gaillard Center, and the North Charleston Cultural Arts Department provide enriched arts experiences through integration, guest artists, and professional performances.
- Comprehensive Fine Arts Curriculum: All students receive instruction across a diverse range of fine arts disciplines, including Dance, Theatre, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Piano Lab, and 2-D and 3-D Visual Art.
- STEAM Integration: A dedicated STEAM Lab provides teachers with space, materials, and curriculum support to facilitate STEAM-integrated learning.
- Performance Opportunities: Students participate in frequent performance opportunities to enrich their educational experiences, both in school and throughout our community.
Key Contacts
803-323-2451
147 McLaurin Hall
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC 29733
