Teachers Learn Innovative Ways to Use Technology from ETV
On Thursday, February 4, a group of 25 Marion teachers learned about using video in the classroom from Mrs. Debbie Jarrett, Technology Instructor and Content Coordinator from South Carolina ETV. The teachers are registered for a graduate class and meet every Thursday afternoon to learn about ways to enrich their lessons with innovative technology. Mrs. Jarrett had some wonderful ideas to share with us, and you can see that we had a lot of fun during her presentation.
MHS Honored for Outstanding Performance on SAT Exam
Marion High School is among seventy-nine high schools in the state to be recognized for their efforts on either the ACT or SAT college entrance exams. The ACT/SAT Performance Improvement Awards (ASPI) were created to showcase schools showing high performance on the ACT or SAT and those that have had rapid or continuous improvement in scores. The recipients will receive banners and certificates of achievement for their efforts. The award banners for the schools indicate Summa cum Laude, Magna cum Laude and cum Laude for the level of award given. Marion High School's was on the Summa cum Laude, or highest, level for Excellent Performance on the SAT. Awards for high performance go to schools whose average composite score exceeds the national average, whose improvement in composite score exceeds the state average, or whose score is in the top tenth percentile in the state. Click the link below to go to the South Carolina Dept. of Education page announcing school winners of the ASPI awards. Performance Improvement Award Winners
Ellis Wins 2010 School Health Services Award
Pete Ellis will be honored by the SC Association of School Nurses as the recipient of the Annual School Health Services Award for 2010 during the annual School Nurse Conference in Columbia on January 23, 2010. Ellis was selected from nominated candidates across the state for his exemplary contribution to student health and nutrition. Ellis teaches PE at Easterling Primary targeting physical activity lessons for students with an emphasis on character building, teamwork, and self expression to heighten students’ awareness and appreciation for maintaining healthy lifestyles. He serves on the District’s Comprehensive Health Education Committee and organizes a staff wellness program including seminars on tobacco cessation, weight loss, and stress management.
