Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science
6401 Dorchester Rd.
North Charleston, SC 29418
Principal: Ms. Sheryl Biss
Phone: (843) 767-8383
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ARRIVAL: 8:40 AM
BELLS: 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM
TYPE OF SCHOOL: Partial Magnet
OVERVIEW: Zucker Middle School (ZMS) is a brand new school that opened in the 2009-2010 school year. In addition to the students zoned for the school, there are 100 seats available for students who are zoned for Morningside Middle or Alice Birney Middle. Only students who live in North Charleston may apply for admission to ZMS.
GENERAL LOCATION: North Charleston
OUTSTANDING FEATURES/PROGRAMS: Opening in August 2009 and serving North Charleston students in grades 6-8, Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science is the newest addition to the Charleston County School District's portfolio of options for parents and students. With an emphasis on the sciences, the Zucker curriculum fosters a passion for learning and provides the strong academic platform students need to excel in and after high school.
BUILDING PROGRAM STATUS: New building
UNIQUE ASSETS: Teachers at Jerry Zucker Middle School of Science teach the state standards and Charleston County School District's Coherent Core Curriculum. They also use an interdisciplinary approach, in which students use problem-solving skills to take on the roles of scientists. Students observe situations, ask questions, develop hypotheses, conduct tests, and analyze data to draw conclusions. This approach is integrated into all core subject areas for a hands-on and comprehensive education.