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First Elementary School of Engineering in South Carolina Opening in Fall, 2010

Submitted by: Jason Trommetter on Apr 19, 2010 at 6:31 pm Tagged with: Education, Engineering, Greenville County, South Carolina Source: Greenville County Schools

Greenville County Schools will open the doors of A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School in August as the first elementary school in South Carolina with a school-wide engineering curriculum. The instructional program is centered on engineering processes, real-world skills and technology, and various engineering fields of study.

A. J. Whittenberg will be the most technologically advanced elementary school in Greenville County. As a LEED- certified building, the school facility, itself, will serve as a learning laboratory with engineering labs visible from the interior and exterior, a “green” roof, and solar energy panels to study how the sun generates electricity.

The neighboring Salvation Army’s Kroc Center – a community center that includes an aquatic center, tennis courts, theatre, and Boys & Girls Club – will provide numerous learning opportunities for students, parents, and the community.

Included in this vision is a healthy living component to expand healthier food choices at school and educate students and their families about healthy lifestyles.

A.J. Whittenberg will initially serve up to 300 children in 4K through second grade. A grade level will be added each year through fifth grade.

Please visit our website at www.greenville.k12.sc.us/ajw for more information and updates.