CHARLESTON, SC NEWS - LIVE 5 WCSC Breaking News, Weather, SportsLowcountry students start school today
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NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - One day down and 179 left to go. Students in Charleston County went back to school today.
A brand new school year and a brand new school. Thirteen-year-old Jimmy Martinez is really excited about coming to Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science because one day he wants to be a scientist.
"So far I've seen a lot of telescopes, all the technology the world has to offer. Everything's real up to date," Martinez said.
The school welcomed about 450 students, who will get the hands on science learning experience throughout year in one of five science labs.
"In the age of technology and science this is a great opportunity for them," Principal Sherry Biss said. "They'll also have an opportunity to explore environmental ed, health science, animal care, and pre-engineering."
Superintendent Dr. Nancy McGinley toured the new school for the first time. It includes four computer labs, smart boards in every classroom, and acres of preserved land outside for the students to study.
Dr. McGinley also checked out North Charleston High. The school has received state-wide attention being called a "turnaround school" by the education department because of low performing students. New technology based programs are in place and there are high hopes to improve student achievement.
"We hope by offering our youngsters exciting programs that this will cause them to pay more attention in school and to put in place some rules that say, we must get to class. We must pay attention. We must do what is necessary," Principal Juanita Middleton said.
Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science is named for the billionaire philanthropist, who donated millions of dollars to medical missions and died of cancer last year. The school will have a dedication ceremony in his honor on Monday.
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