About Us
Mission Statement
The mission of Long Middle School, with the assistance of the community and parents, is to provide a conducive learning environment that challenges all students to reach their potential in preparing them academically to be successful and responsible citizens.
Oath
Today is a new day and a new beginning. It has been given to me as a new gift. I can either use it or throw it away. What I do today will affect me tomorrow. I can't blame anyone but myself if I do not succeed. I will use this day to the fullest by giving my best realizing it can never come back again. This is my life, and I choose to make it a success.
Curriculum
Long Middle School provides a rigorous curriculum, as follows:
Algebra (8th Grade Students)
Alpha South Carolina History
Art
Band (Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced)
Career Choices
Chorus
Earth Science
Exceptional Education (EMD, LD, SCLD, and Inclusion)
Health and Physical Education
Home Living
Keyboarding
Language Arts
Life Science
Mathematics
Math Works
Music Appreciation
PACE Computer Lab
Pre-Algebra (7th Grade Students)
Pro Team
South Carolina/United States History
World Geography
LMS Excels
Although we are a small school in a small southern town, we take great pride in the fact that our students excel in many areas. Listed below are examples.
1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-2001--Thirteen National History Day Contestants
1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-2001--TIP (Talent Identification Program) State Recognition
1997-98--TIP Grand Recognition
1998-99--National Geography Bee State Contestants
1998, 1999, 2000--Forty-four Junior Scholars, Best New Math Counts Team
1999--Math Counts Second Place Winner, competing at the state level
2000-2001--Math Counts Highest Scoring Female in South Carolina
1998--District Lieutenant Governor's Writing Essay Winner
1998, 1999--Concert Band rated Superior
1999--District Spelling Bee Winner
2000-2001--Science Fair Winners: 2nd place overall in region; 1st place in state for category; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place state group winners for junior division
1999, 2001--Exemplary Writing School
2001-2002--1st place regional winners in track 800 meter relay, 3rd place regional winner in track 400 meter; 2nd place and 4th place Lower State winners in 800 meter
1999-2000--State Exemplary Social Studies Teacher
2000-2001--National Board Certified Teacher
2000-2001--Teacher served as Regional Middle School Association Director
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