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Bethune Elementary Student Handbook

Bethune Elementary School

302 Norwood Street East * Bethune, South Carolina 29009
(Phone) 843-334-6278 * (Fax) 843-334-6275

http://www.kcsdschools.net/Domain/9
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2018-2019

Student Handbook

Mascot: Wild Kittens
School Day Hours: Begin @ 7:30 AM – End @ 2:30 PM

Mission Statement: Bethune Elementary, in partnership with parents and community, will provide a
safe and nurturing environment for all students while preparing them to become responsible, life-long
learners who are college and career ready for success in our global society.

Vision: “Always Caring, Always Positive, Always Learning”

Message from the Administrator

Dear Parents and Students:

Welcome to Bethune Elementary School. I am honored to be the instructional leader of this amazing
school!

We know the children of our community have great potential, and it requires every individual in their
lives to purposefully work together for their success. We believe that close cooperation between our
school and your home is essential for your child’s optimal education experience because we believe
that “no significant learning occurs without a significant relationship” (Comer, 2004). Children are
born with inquiring minds, and we must be committed to nurturing that innate sense of inquiry by
providing them with quality and engaging opportunities to learn. We must teach them to think
critically, to problem solve, and to know how to access information- thereby equipping them with the
necessary skills to complete in a competitive and global society.

The staff at Bethune Elementary is continually learning and growing through collaboration with all
stakeholders and by engaging in professional development so that we have the necessary skills to
empower and teach our students.

I hope this handbook will be helpful for you to use throughout the school year. I look forward to
working with you and your child and to a wonderful, productive school year! I appreciate your
cooperation and support, and I welcome your suggestions and ideas for improvement. Please come
visit our school where safety and student success always come first!

Sincerely,

Principal Estelle Benson