I have 2 children at Bethel and they are both very happy. I have found elementary school to be a wonderful experience for both my children. The teaching staff is exceptional and the academics are varied and challenging. I credit Bethel's teachers and staff for making my children LOVE school. The PTA
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
We moved into the Simpsonville area in 2003 and have had a child at Bethel every year since. I cannot begin to express my thankfulness for the staff at Bethel. Each teacher my children have had have given so much and prepared them for the upcoming year. The administration cares so much about every aspect
... Read more of the school and works so hard to make Bethel the best it can be. All employees take pride in making Bethel a warm, safe, clean, welcoming and positive environment for the kids and parents. I have always felt welcomed to be a part of my children's classrooms and other areas of the school. Volunteerism is very strong at Bethel and all parents are encouraged to take part. I have loved our years at Bethel and will be sad when they are over. Take a tour of Bethel and see for yourself! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/09
I have three children at Bethel. Two of mine are in their final year having been there since Kindergarten. The teachers are wonderful. I am always impressed on how they seem to teach to the 'whole child'. Bethel has so many wonderful programs and opportunities for the kids. I appreciate that there
... Read more are ways for both working and non-working parents to be involved. I have watched my children gain much more than just book knowledge. I am so glad that when we moved here we made sure we were zoned for Bethel. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/09
I have 2 children at Bethel and have been nothing but pleased. Our experience has been positive without exception. The administration, teachers, and staff have a heart for their students, wanting to help them reach their utmost potential. The school is warm and welcoming. We have never had issues
... Read more with bullying or cliques. Overall parent involvement with PTA and volunteering is amazing. Anyone who feels the 'school needs a lot of improvements' should get in there and get involved. The more involved you are, the more you see how blessed your children are to be educated there. Read less
My son did not like attending this school. He is rather quiet and got picked on. We have since switched to Bell's since we have heard such great things about the school.
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Posted by a parent on 07/14/09
Please let everyone know that there is a new administration at Bethel this year and I couldn't be happier. We have already seen a difference in the atmosphere and it is a huge improvement. This is truly a great school, really it always was great but the principal was the pits. Despite previous comments,
... Read more the principal was the problem. Teachers are top notch! This is going to be a great year! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/12/06
This is our eighth consecutive year having children at Bethel. We could not be more pleased with the education our children are receiving and have received there. Bethel has wonderful teachers and provides a top notch academic environment. There are many clubs for students to join and activities in
... Read more which to participate. There is very strong parental involvement, and a very active PTA. Previous comments have been full of bitterness against the administration--please note that we do have a brand new principal this year...one that is much more open to leaving her office and interacting with the children. This can only make Bethel an even more inviting place to be. The administration, teachers, custodial staff, and the parents are proud of Bethel and strive daily to make it even better. Bethel is truly a great school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/28/06
I have the privilege of serving as the new principal of Bethel Elementary as of July 1, 2006. Bethel provides a supportive environment for children to learn and grow. The excellent staff and dedicated volunteers are committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for our students. Feel free
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Posted by a principal on 08/27/06
Bethel Elementary is an outstanding school. We have been at Bethel for the past eight years. My children have received an excellent education, have done well on all of the standardized testing, and have enjoyed their experience immensely. My middle-schooler credits her teachers at Bethel for giving her
... Read more such a great start that she is in all advanced classes. We have a new administration this year at Bethel, so any old comments, (no matter how unfounded I believe they were), do not apply to the current administration. Bethel is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, National PTA School of Excellence for Parent Involvement and a Red Carpet School, just to name a few things. These accomplishments speak for themselves. At Bethel, our new principal encourages our children to concentrate on their 'Straight A's' : Achievement, Attendance, Actions and Attitude. Sounds like a good plan for everyone! Read less
* In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science. The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
1,083
Students per teacher:
20
Full-time teachers:
55
Number of classrooms:
53
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Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Learning Differences, Mentally Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
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Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Simpsonville schools — Bethel Elementary School is located at 111 Bethel School Rd, Simpsonville SC 29681. 111 Bethel School Rd is in the 29681 ZIP code in Simpsonville, SC The school district for Bethel Elementary School is the Greenville County School District. Bethel Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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