SATSUMA: BUILDING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER In the seven years that the Satsuma City School System has been an independent school district, it has received acclaim as an undiscovered gem of K-12 education. Attention to individual dreams while encouraging students to reach their full potential sets the school system apart. We are building a tradition of achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts as evidenced by AdvancED Accreditation. We take pride in providing students and their families a safe, nurturing, and challenging learning environment. We are excited about the promise of new ideas and new initiatives that will help create even better schools for the students and families we serve. Report Card 3% Increase from the previous year Graduation Rate Demographics 2019 ENROLLMENT 1552 2018 COLLEGE CAREER READY 2018 AVERAGE ACT COMPOSITE SATSUMA, ALABAMA Satsuma City Schools Robert E. Lee Elementary 2019 Satsuma High School 95% 100% 20 89 B 96% ATTENDANCE RATE 10% 6% 84% Caucasian Other African American
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SATSUMA: BUILDING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER In the seven years that the Satsuma City School System has been an independent school district, it has received acclaim as an undiscovered gem of K-12 education. Attention to individual dreams while encouraging students to reach their full potential sets the school system apart. We are building a tradition of achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts as evidenced by AdvancED Accreditation. We take pride in providing students and their families a safe, nurturing, and challenging learning environment. We are excited about the promise of new ideas and new initiatives that will help create even better schools for the students and families we serve.
Report Card 3% Increase from the previous year
Graduation Rate
Demographics
2019 ENROLLMENT
1552
2018 COLLEGE CAREER READY
2018 AVERAGE ACT COMPOSITE
SATSUMA, ALABAMA
Satsuma City Schools Robert E. Lee Elementary 2019 Satsuma High School
95%
100% 20
89 B
96%
ATTENDANCE RATE
10%
6%
84%
CaucasianOtherAfrican American
Robert E. Lee Elementary School 2019 CLAS School of Distinction 2018 & 2019 Future City Competition - 2nd Place State Winners Leader in Me School 2017-2018 Renaissance National Honor Roll National Elementary Honor Society - Gator Chapter - 151 members
Robert E. Lee Elementary School boasts a rigorous curriculum aligned to state standards and challenges students to achieve beyond the status quo. Robert E. Lee Elementary School is an AMSTI (Alabama Match Science Technology Initiative) and ARI (Alabama Reading Initiative) school rich with conceptual learning and the use of technology through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) initiative. Robert E. Lee Elementary School is also a Leader in Me School, promoting youth leadership development and life-ready leaders in grades kindergarten through sixth. Other learning opportunities afforded students at Robert E. Lee Elementary School include an Outdoor Classroom that features a garden area, sensory path, and aquatic habitat. Center based curriculum in grades Pre-K through one and the implementation of recess highlight the promotion of social and emotional skills. Programs are provided for gifted students as well as those in need of specialized services. There are approximately 784 students in grades Pre-K through 6 at Robert E. Lee Elementary School. The faculty/staff breakdown includes 45 teachers, 1 principal, 1 assistant principal, 1 counselor, 1 librarian, and 14 support staff members. Teachers and administrators participate in a wide variety of professional development opportunities to assure that Robert E. Lee students are fully prepared to become citizens of the future.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, & MATHEMATICS INITIATIVE Students in Satsuma City Schools are exposed to a wide variety of educational experiences. A state of the art science lab and outdoor classroom allow students to develop process skills and content knowledge through experimentation in these learning spaces. Technology integration begins early through computer use and coding skills acquired using Dash and Cue Robots, Code-a-pillars, Beebots, and more. Sixth grade students put their engineering talents to work competing in the Alabama Regional Future City Competition, a state-wide, project-based learning experience where students imagine, design, and build cities of the future.
Satsuma High School 2019 CLAS School of Distinction
2018 Safe Schools Initiative Award for Excellence
U.S. News BEST High Schools in Alabama - Silver Level Award
696 students enrolled in Career Technical Education Programs including Aviation Technology
Satsuma High School places a strong emphasis on preparing students to become productive citizens through academics, community service, and career preparedness. Project and inquiry based learning are an integral part of instruction where students investigate solutions to open questions to reinforce content and promote collaborative skills necessary for the workforce. The implementation of College and Career Ready Standards and more rigorous expectations have allowed students to become leaders. Satsuma High School provides relevant content and skills in all courses including Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, Career Tech, and the Arts. In addition, Satsuma High Schools’ athletic programs and extracurricular activities provide something for every student and help to assure the provision of a well-rounded education. There are approximately 768 students in grades 7 through 12 at Satsuma High School. The faculty/staff breakdown at Satsuma High School includes 42 teachers, 1 principal, 2 assistant principals, 2 counselors, 1 librarian, and 10 support staff members. Most faculty members also serve as coaches, club sponsors, and mentors, assuring that Satsuma High School students are prepared to become tomorrow's leaders.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT To meet the challenges of a competitive world, students in grades 7 through 12 are given opportunities to prepare for the workforce by exposure to life skills while assessing interests, aptitudes, and learning career paths. Career Technical Education programs provided through the Satsuma City Schools promote entry level skills necessary to enter the workforce and prepare students for additional technical training. Our career tech programs include Welding, Aviation Technology, Engineering, JROTC, Health Science, Business Management and Administration, and Hospitality and Tourism.
A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT Welcome to Satsuma City Schools! It is an honor to lead an educational team that continues to strive for excellence in education. The school system has Board members, administrators, teachers, counselors, nurses, and support staff who are all dedicated to the mission of working in partnership (with the community) to ensure academic achievement, responsible behavior, and civic engagement for all students. If you have questions, would like to schedule an on-site visit in one of our buildings, or simply want to find out more about how you can become actively involved in the education of our youth, please do not hesitate to contact me via phone at (251) 380-8200 or email [email protected].
