Message from Principal
Greetings Sugar Creek Charter School Families. I am Richard Russell, your Elementary School Principal. I have been working at SCCS for twenty-two years and counting. My experience consists of starting as a substitute, twelve years as a classroom teacher, numerous administrative positions, and currently the Elementary Principal for the past seven years.
Sugar Creek Charter school has been in existence since 1999 and our Mission has never changed. Our Elementary staff strives collectively and collaboratively every day to eradicate generational poverty for the lives of our students and families. The pillars that consistently move our students into success are the level of support with data-driven instruction, intentional culture building, and character education to prepare for life readiness.
Elementary School Announcements
- Urgent Message to ALL CAR RIDER FAMILIES: Please pick up your scholar by 4:00 pm daily. It is imperative that you are on time.
- Urgent Message to ALL BUS RIDER FAMILIES: If your scholar will be a car rider, you must alert PICK MY KID for the change. You may also contact the front office. ALL TRANSPORTATION CHANGES MUST BE MADE BY 2:00 PM.
Character Education
Character Education is a high-energy class with high-energy lessons where students are free to be themselves while growing strong each day as scholars and individuals. All Character Education lessons aim to support the whole child, reaching them socially and emotionally. We want every student to understand that it's okay to be different—our differences are what make each of us great. You don't have to wait to be great. You can be great now, so you'll be even greater tomorrow, and in the future, you'll be the greatest.
Character Education Lessons by Grade Level:
- Kindergarten: Courage, Respect, Dealing with Emotions, Following Directions, Confidence, Diversity, Purpose
- 1st Grade: Cooperation, Value, How to Introduce Yourself, Core Values, Diversity, Dealing with Emotions, How to Express Yourself, Intro to Table Manners
- 2nd Grade: Self-Esteem, Friendships, Conflict Resolution, Self-Control, Core Values 2.0, How to Start and End a Conversation, Anti-Bullying
- 3rd & 4th Grades: Self-Esteem, Conflict Resolution, Friendships, Goals, College Readiness, Start of Education Portfolio, Public Speaking, Table Manners (5 Course Meal Setup)
"Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education"
- Martin Luther King Jr.