Our Direction

At East Columbus Jr/Sr High School, our vision is to create a nurturing educational community

that champions diversity, promotes resilience, and equips students for a lifetime of learning. We

prepare and motivate our students for a rapidly changing world, emphasizing critical thinking

and core values of perseverance, honesty, and compassion. Success today means being prepared

for tomorrow. We are committed to fostering an effective learning environment for all students

and establishing a positive academic, behavioral, and social culture.

At East Columbus Jr/Sr High School we believe…

1. We believe in the inherent value of diversity, recognizing that every student brings a

unique perspective and potential to our community.

2. We believe in the power of resilience, understanding that challenges are opportunities for

growth and learning.

3. We believe in the enduring importance of lifelong learning, as it equips our students to

navigate an ever-evolving world with confidence and adaptability.

4. We believe in the essential role of critical thinking, as it empowers our students to

analyze, question, and innovate, preparing them for the challenges they'll face.

5. We believe in the core values of perseverance, honesty, and compassion, as they form the

foundation of strong character and ethical leadership in our students.

6. We believe in the principle that success today is intrinsically linked to being prepared for

the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow.

7. We believe in the responsibility of fostering an effective learning environment for all

students, ensuring that each individual has the support and resources needed to thrive.

8. We believe in the importance of a positive academic, behavioral, and social culture that

promotes cooperation, respect, and a sense of belonging among our students and staff.

9. We believe that all students and educators are capable of growing.
Celebrating Diversity, Fostering Excellence, and Nurturing Lifelong Learning
Core FunctionEffective PracticeCodeSuccess IndicatorWise Ways®ActionResource
Dimension A - Instructional Excellence and AlignmentCurriculum and instructional alignmentA2.04Instructional Teams develop standards-aligned units of instruction for each subject and grade level.ViewVideo
Data analysis and instructional planningA3.01Instructional Teams use student learning data to identify students in need of instructional support or enhancement.ViewVideoTool
High expectations for all staff and studentsA1.07ALL teachers employ effective classroom management and reinforce classroom rules and procedures by positively teaching them.ViewVideo
Student support servicesA4.01The school implements a tiered instructional system that allows teachers to deliver evidence-based instruction aligned with the individual needs of students across all tiers.View
A4.06ALL teachers are attentive to students' emotional states, guide students in managing their emotions, and arrange for supports and interventions when necessary.View
A4.16The school develops and implements consistent, intentional, and on-going plans to support student transitions for grade-to-grade and level-to-level.View
A4.22 All teachers are responsive to students’ cultural backgrounds and incorporate culturally-relevant material in their classrooms. View
Dimension B - Leadership CapacityDistributed leadership and collaborationB2.03The school has established a team structure among teachers with specific duties and time for instructional planning.ViewVideoTool
Monitoring instruction in schoolB3.03The principal monitors curriculum and classroom instruction regularly and provides timely, clear, constructive feedback to teachers.ViewVideoTool
Strategic planning, mission, and visionB1.03A Leadership Team consisting of the principal, teachers who lead the Instructional Teams, and other professional staff meets regularly (at least twice a month) to review implementation of effective practices.ViewVideoTool
Dimension C - Professional CapacityQuality of professional developmentC2.01The LEA/School regularly looks at school performance data and aggregated classroom observation data and uses that data to make decisions about school improvement and professional development needs.ViewVideoTool
Talent recruitment and retentionC3.04The LEA/School has established a system of procedures and protocols for recruiting, evaluating, rewarding, and replacing staff.View
Dimension D - Planning and Operational EffectivenessResource AllocationD1.02The LEA/School has aligned resource allocation (money, time, human resources) within each school's instructional priorities.View
Dimension E - Families and CommunityFamily EngagementE1.06The school regularly communicates with parents/guardians about its expectations of them and the importance of the curriculum of the home (what parents can do at home to support their children's learning).ViewVideo





East Columbus Jr/Sr High School
32 Gator Lane
Lake Waccamaw NC 28450
910-646-4094
Principal: Dr. Kenneth Bowen
  • Anthony Martin
  • Ginger Bass
  • Kenneth Bowen
  • Brittany Edwards
  • Melony Gore
  • Emily Grice
  • Karen Haley
  • Sherone Hough
  • Christina Jacobs
  • Reah Jacobs
  • Hilary Johnson
  • Megan Locklear
  • Kheddra Maynor
  • Jeana McDuffie
  • Arthur Moore
  • Dee Patrick
  • Jeff Rudnik
  • Aileen Sejas
  • Shemeka Shufford
  • Cory Singletary
  • Marcus Skipper
  • Brad Smith
  • Michelle Stanley
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