District Profile
- District Map
- 10 schools:
- Elementary Schools (Grades 4K - 4th Grade): Cotton Belt, Harold C. Johnson, Hickory Grove/Sharon (Grades 4K - 6th, Hunter Street, Jefferson
- York Intermediate (Grades 5 & 6)
- York Middle School (Grades 7 & 8)
- York One Academy
- York Comprehensive High School
- Floyd D. Johnson Technology Center
- 820 employees; 437 certified employees and 383 classified employees
- District-wide AdvancED accreditation
- 81.9% on-time graduation rate
Student Profile
- 5249 students
- Racial Composition: 65.6% white, 18.4% African American, 8% Hispanic, and 8% Other
- 67% meet federal guidelines for free/reduced-price meals
District Programs and Services
- Montessori (serving multi-aged pre-school students, Hunter Street Elementary)
- Reading Recovery
- Graduation Enhancement Program
- York County Middle College Program Partnership
- Gateway to Technology
- Project Lead the Way
- Culinary Arts
- GreenSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
- MERIT (Gifted/Talented Program, Grades 3-8)
- Advanced Placement Course Offerings
- Dual Credit Course Offerings
- Making Middle Grades Work
- High Schools That Work (www.sreb.org)
- Credit recovery for students in grades 9-12
- Alternative school programs for students in grades 5-12
- NetScope Partnership with Winthrop University
- Manufacturing Operations Major
District/Community Collaboratives
- Family Resource Centers
- Work-Based Student Initiative
- Community service clubs and organizations for students
- Collaboration with Second Harvest of Metrolina
School and Staff Recognitions
- 3 schools received Palmetto Silver Awards for 2017-18 (Cotton Belt, Jefferson, and York Intermediate), 2 schools received Palmetto Silver Awards for 2018-19 (Harold C Johnson and Jefferson) and 1 school received Palmetto Gold Award for 2018-19 (Cotton Belt)
- 41 teachers currently hold National Board teacher certification
- Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Student Recognitions
- State representation in chorus, band, oratorical contests, FBLA, FFA, essay competitions
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- Mission, Vision, Beliefs, and Commitments
During the 2020-2021 school year York School District One engaged in a process to foster the design and development of a support system that builds capacity, advances learning outcomes, and creates a shared understanding aligned with the district's mission, vision, beliefs, and board priorities. A variety of stakeholders engaged in a process to help identify the district's strengths and areas of future focus.
Our mission is to cultivate a service-oriented community of learners who strive for personal growth and excellence as communicators, collaborators, creators, and critical thinkers.
VISION
To Learn, Serve, and Give as ONE
BELIEFS
- Learning is a life-long, ever-changing process for students and staff.
- Each child is unique and should have the opportunity to reach his/her full potential.
- A safe, orderly, and nurturing environment is essential for learning.
- Education is a collaborative effort between schools and the community.
- Technology is a tool that should be leveraged to enhance the teaching and learning process.
- Teaching and learning should be relevant, individualized, and intentional to equip students for success.
COMMITMENTS
- We will foster and maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff.
- We will establish and nurture trusting and caring relationships with students, families, community members, and colleagues.
- We will provide quality learning experiences to meet the individual needs of students.
- We will embrace a commitment to continuous learning for students and staff.
- We will partner and collaborate with students, families, and the community to enhance educational experiences.
