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School History

Temple Elementary is a public elementary school serving students in pre-k through grade five. According to an oral history given by Mrs. Dorothy Burton-Calloway, the original school, built in 1888, consisted of only one small classroom. As the community grew, so did the school. In 1946, a group of African Americans dismantled military barracks in South Carolina and transported the lumber to Temple to build an eleven-room structure that became Providence High School. Later, it became a junior high school. After desegregation, the structure was renamed Temple Elementary. In 1958, the site was moved, and the main structure, which remains, was built.

There have been many additions to the school since 1958. Today, the school campus includes four permanent structures, a gymnasium and nineteen classrooms in mobiles.

Prior to the division into separate elementary, middle and high schools, John Frost and Denzil Rogers were principals of the school. Kathleen Rogers became the first principal for Temple Elementary during the 1988-89 school year. Other principals following Mrs. Rogers include Ellen Kay, Louanne Hutcheson, Bonnie Phipps, Lynn Jackson and Rebecca Waldrep. Dr. Terie Smith-Phillips became principal in July 2007.

Programs

Students in every grade level receive a quality education in the four academic areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. All instruction is implemented and guided by the Georgia Performance Standards and/or the Georgia Quality Core Curriculum. Teachers are trained to use learning focus, direct instruction and guided reading strategies in order to provide instruction that will meet the needs of all students.

Terrific Tigers

Monthly each homeroom teacher chooses a student to become a Terrific Tiger. To be selected, a student must exhibit appropriate behavior toward adults and fellow students as well as a good work ethic. Students receive a T-shirt, certificate, bumper sticker at a recognition celebration.

After School Program

The After School Program is a day care program that is in session from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. The program provides enrichment activities, snacks, social interaction, and homework time in a supervised, structured environment. The cost is $6.00 per day. Registration is required.

QUEST

The QUEST program is provided for students in kindergarten through fifth grades who qualify for gifted education services. Students receive instruction based on a differentiated curriculum in which the content, teaching strategies, and expectations of student mastery have been adjusted to be appropriate for gifted students.

Music Program

Students in grades Kindergarten through fifth are provided with quality music instruction through scheduled music classes. Students in fourth and fifth grades can participate in the TES Choral Program. These students present an annual spring performance for students, parents and community.

Early Intervention Program (EIP)

The Early Intervention Program is designed to serve students who are at risk of not reaching or maintaining academic grade level. All identified students will receive Early Intervention Program assistance until they reach grade level performance.

Special Education Programs

Special education programs are provided for students who qualify as individuals with disabilities. A committee of teachers, administrators, and parents collaborate to write Individual Education Plans for students served by the special education program.

Junior Beta Club

Temple Elementary Junior Beta Club is a chapter member in the National Junior Beta Club. The purpose of the Junior Beta Club is to encourage effort, reward merit, and to promote qualities of character that make for good citizenship. The Club, a student-centered organization, continually develops and nurtures individuals by providing opportunities and experiences enabling them to demonstrate the ideals of character, achievement, service and leadership in a global community.

To be selected for the Junior Beta Club, a fifth grade student must have an A average on his/her report card (from 4th grade), and have good citizenship/conduct. The chapter elects a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. Meetings are scheduled monthly and they are held during rotation. To remain in the club, students must attend regular meetings, maintain a minimum of a "B" average, participate in service projects, and exhibit appropriate classroom behavior.