What is happening at Swift Creek?

Recently, the administrative PLC has taken on the task of creating staff essential outcomes!  Furthermore, we are researching what the vital behaviors of excellent educators. 

Click below to see the Essential Outcomes for staff at Swift Creek and the vital behaviors that we have identified of excellent educators.

Staff Essential Outcomes                 Vital Behaviors

Best Practices at work:

Swift Creek Elementary School uses many best practices to meet the needs of all of our students. Please click on the podcasts below to hear and see many of the wonderful aspects of Swift Creek.

Podcasts:

21st Century Learning 

Mr. Argent

Professional Learning Communities 

Jonanne Kalsch - Fourth Grade

Balanced Literacy

Jennifer Jones - First Grade

Media and Technology   

Leigh Pittman - Media Specialist

Positive Behavior Support

Shelby Houghton - Fifth Grade

Literacy coaching

Jennifer Sykes - Reading Specialist

Writer's Workshop

 

Celebrations

Guidance Program

Susan Rhodes - Guidance Counselor

 Inclusion 

CGI Math

Discovery 

Rhonda Bornman - discovery teacher

AG/Q4L

Zebetta King

What is a great teacher?

Morning Meeting

Teacher Mentor Program

Nancy Havens - IRT

 

 

                                                                                                        Why did I create a web-site?

The other evening, as I was reflecting on my day, I decided it was time to enter the 21st Century.  SO, I decided to create my own web page.  Hopefully, this will be beneficial for you as parents, teachers, and students. I hope it will give insight into Swift Creek Elementary School and additional information about me and my vision and philosophy for Swift Creek.   Please continue to check for weekly updates, important information about  Swift Creek, research articles and best practices, and my occasional ramblings!  

Contact Mr. Argent