Camden Middle School is a public middle school

Middle school

Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...

 serving the sixth through eighth grades in Camden, South Carolina

Camden, South Carolina

Camden is the fourth oldest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina and is also the county seat of Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States. The population was an estimated 7,103 in 2009...

. It is operated by the Kershaw County School District

Kershaw County School District

Kershaw County School District is a public school district in Kershaw County, South Carolina . Led by Superintendent of Schools Frank Morgan, KCSD serves 10,200+ students and employs 1,300 faculty members across 20 schools...

. It is located at the intersection of McRae Road and Hasty Road in Camden, South Carolina

Camden, South Carolina

Camden is the fourth oldest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina and is also the county seat of Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States. The population was an estimated 7,103 in 2009...

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Main faculty

• Mr. Jeff Jordan Principal
• Mr. Robert Springs Assistant Principal, Eighth Grade
• Mr. John F Mastrovito Assistant Principal, Sixth and Seventh Grade
• Ms. Susan Prettyman Media Specialist

Core academic classes

Classes at Camden Middle School are on the period system and run for an entire year. Students two related arts classes are changed each nine weeks.

As of 2008, each academic grade level is departmentalized. Students are put in classes based on scheduling and academic level, among other factors. Accelerated, as well as remedial, classes are available. Each academic class is approximately 50 minutes each day.

Students in English classes have an opportunity to take a courses based on their ability and readiness, one of which provides high school credit in the 8th grade. Math students can take Pre-Algebra or Algebra I in 8th grade. Algebra I provides high school credit.

Sports

• American football
  American football
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• Basketball
  Basketball
  Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
  
   (Boys & Girls)
• Tennis
  Tennis
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• Wrestling
  Wrestling
  Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
  
  
• Golf
  Golf
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• Cross Country Track
  Track and field
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• Volleyball
  Volleyball
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• Soccer
• Softball
  Softball
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• Cheerleading
  Cheerleading
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Groups and Clubs

• Jazz Band
• Art Club
• Chorus
• Show Choir
• Yearbook
• Beta Club
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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Nearby schools

• Camden High School
  Camden High School (Camden, South Carolina)
  Camden High School, is located in Camden, South Carolina and is one of three high schools in the Kershaw County School District. It is the second largest high school, with around 1,036 students and is home of the Camden High School Bulldogs. Camden High School is located in the heart of the city of...
  
  
• Camden Elementary School of the Creative Arts
• Jackson Elementary School
  Jackson Elementary School
  There are a number of Elementary schools named Jackson Elementary School:* Jackson Elementary School * Jackson Elementary School * Jackson Elementary School...
  
  
• Pine Tree Hill Elementary School
• Continuous Learning Center