E.E. Taylor Elementary School
200 McRae Street
Columbia, SC 29203
Telephone: 803-343-2924
Fax #: 803-929-3851
Principal: Debbie R. Hunter

Visit our web page at:  http://taylor.richlandone.org

ENROLLMENT: 264
GENERAL LOCATION: Broad River Heights
MASCOT: Raider
SCHOOL COLORS: Maroon & Graye
GRADES: Pre-K-5

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: Pre-K- 1:20 and Grades 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 (ED/SC)
Child Development Program for four-year-olds (full day)
Advanced Academic Program
Books and Breakfast Program for Parents
Walk and Talk Tuesdays with the Principal
Parent Technology Classes
Successmaker Laptop Program for Parents
Computer lab, gr. Pre-5
SuccessMaker Computer Lab
Science lab
Honor Roll Limo and Lunch Program

EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS:
Art Club
Field Day
Fifth-grade recognition program
Peer Mediation Club
D.A.R.E.
After-school homework center
Career Day
Oratorical Contests
Reading Across America Day
Student Council
Safety Patrol
Early Bird Successmaker Club
Lunch Buddy Program
Big Brother/Big Sister Program

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

AFTER-SCHOOL CARE:
Girls and Boys Club (2:30 p.m.-6 p.m.)
Afterschool Care- (2:30-4:30 pm)

FACULTY INFORMATION:
Five National Board Certified Teachers
Two Ph.d Level Teachers
Average years of experience - 20
91% have training beyond the Bachelor's level

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Parent-Teacher Association
Parent Education Program
Partnership with Palmetto Health Baptist (Lunch Buddies)
Oratorical contest, Masonic Lodge #47
Big Brother and Big Sister Organization
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Full-time Foster Grandparents
Mentoring Program
Parent Volunteers

DIRECTIONS: From District Office
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.)