Briggs Elementary

This Report to Parents is issued by the Briggs School Improvement Council in accordance with South Carolina law to share information on the school's progress in meeting improvement goals and objectives, the work of the SIC, and other accomplishments during the school year.

Kathryn Abbott, Principal

Morgan Armstrong

Mykeha Davis

Malinda Comer

LaQuettia Floyd

Amy Hatchell

Christina Jeffords

Jordan Johnson

Xonia McWhite

Missy Planter

Emily Pyett

Tonja Seif

Fletcher Strait

Johny Tamking

Georgiana Wester, Chair

Missy Worthington

Katherine Yurek

The South Carolina Department of Education has adopted the College and Career Ready Standards for the students of South Carolina. These standards are designed to be rigorous in order to prepare our students for success in the future. The Profile of the SC Graduate focuses on three areas that are needed for success:

World Class Knowledge
World Class Skills
Life and Career Characteristics

At Briggs, we work diligently to provide innovative practices to ensure our students are prepared and ready for the future.

Most Recent SC School Report Card (2024-2025)

How are we working to meet our goals?

Implementation of College and Career Ready standards
1:1 Chromebooks for each student
Help students develop responsibility, confidence, and a sense of ownership of their learning environment through Student Leadership Roles
Connecting school with local agriculture through The Farm at Briggs
Title I funds used to reduce class size
Use of benchmark assessments (LinkIt!, STAR Reading, STAR Math) to monitor student progress
Continued implementation of Florence 1 Schools' Curriculum Alignment Documents and common assessments
Title I sponsored parent workshops and parent events throughout the school year
Parent/Teacher Conferences held at least twice a year
Professional development opportunities available for teachers throughout the school year
Improvements to the safety, appearance, and functionality of the interior and exterior of our building