Mission Statement

The mission of Plainview Elementary School is to encourage and celebrate success and to promote the building of good character in both the school and the community.

Belief Statement

We believe that:

·       Student learning is the chief priority for the school.

·       Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs.

·       Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety on instructional approaches to support their learning.

·       Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.

·       A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.

·       Teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school’s mission.

·       Students’ learning needs should be the primary focus of all decisions impacting the work of the school.

·       Students learn best when they have appropriate opportunities for success.

·       Exceptional students (e.g., special education, limited English proficiency, talented and gifted, etc.) require special services and resources.

·       Schools need to function as a learning organization and promote opportunities for all those who have a stake in the success of the school to work together as a community of learners.

Overview ­ Plainview Elementary School's reputation for excellence in instruction and school climate is well known throughout Chesterfield County.

Instructional Program ­ Students are organized for instruction utilizing knowledge of the child's learning style, academic achievement, and age.

Special Services ­ Special assistance is provided for students with learning disabilities in a resource setting. These students are mainstreamed into regular classroom instruction as much as possible. Literacy group instruction helps remediate first and second grade students with difficulties in reading. Compensatory classes through computer-assisted instruction are provided in a CCC lab for identified students in the areas of reading and math. Enrichment is also provided for kindergarten students in the CCC lab. Speech therapy is also available. ALPHA classes are available for the academically gifted and talented. Third through sixth grade GT students are served on a pull-out program once a week. These students study a variety of subjects with emphasis on expanding and enhancing state instructional  standards and exploring areas through research, guest lectures, field trips, and hands-on activities.

Library /Media Center - The Library/Media Center is  fully automated and utilizes the computer reading management program Accelerated Reader and STAR as a part of classroom reading instruction. Access to the automated card catalog and the Internet is available to teachers and students in every classroom as well as in the Media Center.

Athletic Activities ­ Athletic Activities are provided by a certified physical education teacher who provides instruction in organized games and activities. Many students participate in Recreation Department activities in McBee, Hartsville and Cheraw.

Accreditation ­ Plainview Elementary is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Plainview has a very active Parent-Teacher Organization that is dedicated to improving the school by volunteering and raising funds for items not provided for in the school budget. The PTO sponsors the Halloween Carnival annually which is the school's largest fundraiser.

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