E.E. Taylor Elementary School
200 McRae Street
Columbia, SC 29203
Telephone: 803/343-2924
Principal: Debbie R. Hunter

Visit our web page at taylor.rcsd1.org

ENROLLMENT: 252
GENERAL LOCATION: Broad River Heights
MASCOT: Raider
SCHOOL COLORS: Maroon & Graye
GRADES: CD-5

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: Gr. 1, 15; Gr. 2-5, 22

SENDS STUDENTS TO: St. Andrews Middle, gr. 6-8, and Columbia High, gr. 9-12; or Gibbes Middle, gr. 6-8, and Eau Claire High, gr. 9-12

OUTSTANDING FEATURES/PROGRAMS:
Guidance program
Just Say No, 5th grade
Music, including strings
Physical education
Spanish, gr. K-5
Accelerated Reader, gr. 2-5
Special Education classes
Child Development Program for four-year-olds (full day)
Advanced Academic Program
Parent Educator
Computer lab, gr. CD-5
Science lab

EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS:
Art Club
Field Day
Fifth-grade recognition program
Conflict Managers
D.A.R.E.
After-school homework center

SPECIAL INCENTIVES:
Spelling Bee
Science Fair, 5th grade
Recognition for academic achievement, student activities and attendance

AFTER-SCHOOL CARE:
Community Child Care Associates, 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

FACULTY INFORMATION:
Average years of experience - 20
91% have training beyond the Bachelor's level

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Parent-Teacher Association
Partnership with Palmetto Health Baptist
Oratorical contest, Masonic Lodge #47
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Mentors

DIRECTIONS:
Leaving S.A.B., turn right on Laurel St., proceed to Main St. and turn right on Main St. and proceed on Main St. to River Drive. Turn left onto River Drive, proceed to Gibson St. (last St. before the Broad River). Turn right onto Gibson. Continue on Gibson St. to McRae St.. School is on the right.---(2.5 mi.)