Principal: Dr. Andrea L. Hampton

14445 Highway 9

Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709

Phone: 843-623-9401 Fax: 843-623-9429

Grades: 6-8

Students are grouped heterogeneously in all classes of all grades except eighth grade Language Arts and Mathematics classes. The curriculum incorporates cooperative learning, whole language, and other traditional teaching strategies in all subject areas. A variety of exploratory courses are offered--keyboarding, art, music, instrumental band, physical education, and career exploration.

The Guidance Department hosts a Career Fair where students are given opportunities to acquire knowledge on various careers. Chesterfield-Ruby Middle provides hands-on experience opportunities to Teacher Cadets and Health Occupation students from Chesterfield High School.
Student/Teacher Ratio 

The student/teacher ratio in regular classes is 24:1. Special classes are smaller.

Special services are provided for students with special learning needs. Academic assistance and accelerated content is available to students in language arts and mathematics through computer assisted instruction.

Seventh and eighth grade students can participate in middle school football, baseball, basketball, wrestling, and cheerleading. Qualifying students are allowed to participate in junior varsity and varsity sports at the high school. Sixth grade students participate in intramural sports at the school. Certified teachers provide physical education instruction.
Library/Media Center 

The library houses 6,905 volumes, an extensive multi-culture collection, and a large professional library. The SCOIS Career Guidance System is on the computer. Flexible scheduling is offered to sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. The media center is fully computerized with automated check-in and check-out of materials. The Accelerated Reader Incentive Program incorporates cooperative learning between the library and reading classes through high interest books. The library participates in a countywide "Read-In" which hosts visiting storytellers and student readers.

Fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the S.C. Department of Education.

Assembly programs are scheduled for band/chorus performances, drug awareness, career awareness, cultural enrichment, and to reflect culminating activities.

Student Incentives  

Fast Pass Cards (Honor Roll), Bump Up Club (student improvement for the quarter), quarterly incentives for academic, attendance, and behavior excellence. The GEM Award (Going the Extra Mile) is given to students monthly who are cooperative, respectful, motivated, and studious.  
Teacher Incentives

Quarterly perfect attendance, Teacher Feature (student nominated teacher recognition program), Bright Spot (staff nominated recognition program), and monthly department planning sessions (core academic teachers).

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