Daily Announcements

Chicora School of Communications
2010-2011
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AYP is DOABLE!....... AYP = Adequate Yearly Progress.
 
 
Welcome Back to a new school year at Chicora School of Communications!!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       As a Communications themed school, Chicora provides students with skills and practice in subjects related to the communications industry in addition to the CCSD coherent curriculum. The mission of the school is to provide opportunities to develop writing skills, public speaking and awareness of self through an integrated communications theme.
 
Chicora students will be able to:
Effectively use diverse forms of communication
Use critical and higher order thinking skills to deliver engaging presentation to inform, persuade and solve problems
Write proficiently in different genres
Work cooperatively and exhibit self-esteem and pride to communicate utilizing different media
 
Partnerships
College of Charleston, Department of Communications
The Citadel, School of Business Administration
Trident Technical College, Radio & Television Broadcasting Program
YoArt Project
Charleston International Film Festival
MyParkCircle.com
The Noisette Foundation
Metanoia
 
Program Highlights
Students engage in Being a Writer, a research-based writing curriculum focusing on the child's social and ethical development. The curriculum also emphasizes and allows students to develop creativity and writing skills.
A weekly Communication Class gives students hands-on opportunities in TV, radio, film and print production.
Students interact with successful professionals in the communication field through regular Professional Residencies.
 
Extracurricular offerings include:
 Art Club, Dance Team, Student Council, Debate/Speech Team, Yearbook Club, and MORE!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Common Application- Elementary.doc

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Skippy Jon Jones

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Chicora School of Communications
Student Supply List
supply list.pdf

Upcoming Events

Monday, September 20
Progress Reports
Wednesday, September 22
Early Release (2 hours) for Professional Development
Wednesday, October 20
45th School Day
Friday, October 22
Teacher Workday (no students)
Tuesday, October 26
Report Cards

Weather

Today, 9/9/2010
High: 89 Low: 73
Mostly cloudy
9% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 9/10/2010
High: 89 Low: 72
Partly cloudy
14% chance of precipitation.