School Improvement Council Report to the Parents

2023-2024 School Improvement Council Report to the Parents

Southside Middle is committed to developing responsible 21st century leaders through a variety of authentic earning experiences in a positive, safe, student-centered environment.

Academic Programs

21st Century Learner Skills

We are striving to ensure that our students are provided engaging learning opportunities that allow them to develop 21st century skills as well as the skills included in the Profile of the SC Graduate.

Cubs News Network

As part of our Arts program, students get an opportunity to produce news segments for our school. They broadcast live each morning to our school community.

Arts Programs

Students who are a part of our Arts program have an opportunity to explore several potential career fields while also perfecting the specific crafts that they love. Students are offered an array of Arts concentrations that allow them to perform at school and in the community as well as create artwork that can be displayed proudly for others to enjoy. Our Arts program continues to grow every single year with students having the opportunity to share their talents with our school and community. Learn more about our Arts Programs here.

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Annual Goals

School Demographics

Community Outreach

3 C’S: A service oriented club that has completed numerous service learning projects at school and throughout the community.

Athletics Giving Back
Several service projects such as Habitat for Humanity and school and community cleanup days.

Beta Club Giving Back
Our Beta Club has completed several service learning projects throughout the year.

Band Members Giving Back
Our band members have performed at the local retirement center for our seniors.

Honors

Our band has received several awards and recognitions throughout the year at their competitions.
Our chorus has received several awards and recognitions throughout the year.
Many of our visual arts students have received recognitions as well as placed in competitions. We had a record number of students with artwork displayed at ArtFields this school year.
There were 4 students with perfect scores on either SC Ready or SC PASS.
We have received numerous Arts grants.
Our very own Arts teacher Mr. Sarmiento’s artwork was featured in a local cafe.
Our very own chorus teacher, Ms. Bittle performed in a play in Charlotte, NC.
Our Girls basketball team were region and conference champions.
Our baseball team went to the conference championship with an overall record of 9-2.

Members

SSMS’s SIC is comprised of students, faculty & staff, and parents who constantly strive to improve our school.

Chairperson: Jacqueline Wiegel, Parent

Elizabeth O’Dell
Latonya Harley, Secretary
Natarsha Bivens, Teacher
Emilee Kirby, Teacher
Pam Little-McDaniel, Community

Association of Parents & Teachers (APT)
Bridget Gregg, President

Administrative Team:
Beverly Greene, Principal
Nicole McManus, Assistant Principal
Dennis Pate, Assistant Principal
Robert Dunkin, Assistant Principal
Jeffery Donor, Instructional Coach

In This Section

2023-2024 School Improvement Council Report to the Parents

Academic Programs

Academic Programs

21st Century Learner Skills

Cubs News Network

Arts Programs

Download the PDF

Annual Goals

Annual Goals

School Demographics

School Demographics

Enrollment: 1,107
Grades: 6-8

Community Outreach

Community Outreach

3 C’S: A service oriented club that has completed numerous service learning projects at school and throughout the community.

Honors

Honors

Members

Members

SSMS’s SIC is comprised of students, faculty & staff, and parents who constantly strive to improve our school.