Enrichment Opportunities
All Saints’ Episcopal Day School is committed to meeting the unique needs of every learner. Our Enrichment Program provides opportunities for students who demonstrate advanced academic ability to be challenged, engaged, and inspired beyond the core curriculum.
Identification Process
Students in 3rd–6th grade may be considered for enrichment services based on criteria established by All Saints’ in alignment with the State of South Carolina identification requirements.
Students qualify through nationally normed testing in one of the following ways:
- Automatic Qualification
- A 96th percentile or higher national age composite score on a nationally normed aptitude test (CogAT).
- Qualification by Combination
- A 93rd percentile or higher national age composite or subtest score on a nationally normed aptitude test (CogAT)
AND - A 94th percentile or higher score on an approved reading or math subtest of a nationally normed achievement test (IOWA).
- A 93rd percentile or higher national age composite or subtest score on a nationally normed aptitude test (CogAT)
Program Goals
- Challenge students with advanced, higher-level learning opportunities.
- Encourage critical and creative thinking.
- Provide enrichment that fosters curiosity, independence, and leadership.
- Support students as they grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
At All Saints’, we believe enrichment services help students reach their full potential while remaining rooted in a nurturing, faith-based community.
Academic Activities
All Saints’ students participate in annual academic enrichment clubs and activities. The following guidelines apply to each and may only be modified with prior approval from the Head of School.
Battle of the Books – Battle of the Books is a competition open to students in grades 4-6. Team tryouts will be held in the fall. They have scheduled meetings to discuss the books and practice for regional SCISA competitions.
International Week—Sixth-grade students study world geography as part of their academic curriculum. They prepare and present an international exhibit. Parents, grandparents, and friends of All Saints’ students and faculty/staff members participate in making special presentations during library time. Some type of international program is held as a school-wide assembly during International Week.
Junior Beta Club—Students in grades 4-6 may receive an invitation to apply for this honor society. Invitations are extended only to students who have achieved a certain level of academic performance and have been recognized for their commitment to service and overall character. A teacher serves as a sponsor.
Math Competition – The Math Competition team members are selected in the fall from the 6th grade class to represent All Saints’ in the SCISA Annual Middle School Math Meet. The selection is based on ability and interest in competing. The 6th grade math teacher chooses the students with the Head of School's approval. The team practices several times during recess, before, or after school prior to attending the competition.
Quiz Bowl – All Saints’ students compete in Quiz Bowl each year. Sixth-grade students compete at the middle school level, while fourth- and fifth-grade students compete at the lower school level. Team tryouts will be held in the fall. Each team is composed of four members and two alternates (only one team per level—upper/lower). Each team competes with other SCISA schools on the regional level (determined by SCISA), with the winning team competing in the SCISA State Quiz Bowl. Quiz Bowl is a game in which two teams compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge, including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, sports, and popular culture.
Science Fair—The Science Fair is usually held in February or early March. Students in grades 5 and 6 are required to participate. Before Christmas, the students are exposed to different materials to help with choosing a topic. In January, a letter is sent to the parents explaining the Science Fair. The students are provided information regarding how to complete a project. Each student chooses a topic, which must be approved by the science teacher. Projects are due the day before the Science Fair and are judged that evening. Judges are selected from the community at large. All projects are displayed during the Fair, and All Saints’ Fair winners move on to the SCISA State Science Fair.
Spelling Bee – The All Saints’ spelling bee is held in the fall for all students in grades 3-6. Two winners and two alternates are chosen from each grade to represent All Saints’ in the SCISA Regional Spelling Bee.
Young Ambassadors Club – The Young Ambassadors Club is a select group of 6th grade students who exemplify the character, academic achievement, and incentive to represent the school during admissions and other school activities and events. Weekly meetings and special training activities are required. Sixth grade students are eligible to apply for membership in the Young Ambassadors Club during the end of the first term of their sixth grade year. They must complete an application form, have written recommendations, have an A/B grade point average, demonstrate exemplary behavior, be able to handle classroom assignments that they miss during club training and activities, and show enthusiasm for the success of this club and the school.