Tuesday, January 18, 2022 will be a Digital Learning Day for the School District of Pickens County due to icy roads. Students will not attend school in-person.
Digital Learning Days allow students to make up days missed to inclement weather or other emergencies by completing a set of assignments within 5 school days (Jan. 25). For students in grades K5-12, most or all of these assignments can be completed on the student's school-issued Chromebook. Students in earlier grades may also be given a list of traditional assignments to complete within five days. Your child's teacher will communicate the details of the assignments for your child's class. Students who do not complete their assignments will be counted as absent for the day.
Temperatures are expected to drop into the teens tonight following the snow, sleet, freezing rain from yesterday. Noticeable ice and black ice on roads throughout the county is a serious concern tomorrow morning.
We will make a decision regarding school for Wednesday (January 19, 2022) on Tuesday evening.
Save the Date for Kindergarten Registration!
It’s almost time for 3K, 4K, and 5K students to enroll for the 2022-23 school year!
SDPC will start registration for the 2022-23 school year beginning in February. Parents can begin the registration process online now by entering their information into the New Student Gateway: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/new-student-gateway
Schools will use this registration to contact parents of potential 3K and 4K students to set up screening appointments. More information regarding 3K and 4K programs for the 2022-23 school year will be available in February.
For answers to common registration questions, visit our website at: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/registration
Reminder:
As scheduled on the 2021-22 school calendar, there will be no school on Monday, November 1, 2021. Enjoy the long weekend! 🎃 🍁 🍂
Tonight is our live Zoom meeting for students and parents interested in the early college opportunity through the SC Governor's School for Science and Math in their Accelerate program for Engineering. Our 8th and 9th grade students who are interested are invited to learn more. The application for this program is now open for 9th graders.
From GSSM Accelerate -
I am excited about the Pickens County Accelerate Zoom info session which is scheduled for Thursday, October 14th @ 7:00pm.
My Zoom link is included below that can be shared with interested/eligible students/families.
Meghan Terry Zoom link: https://gssm.zoom.us/j/5217469078
Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to “seeing” you and your students/parents on Zoom this Thursday @ 7pm.
Kind regards,
Meghan Terry
Virtual/Outreach Enrollment Counselor
Blue Ridge Pediatric's Mobile Vaccine Clinic will be offering free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Daniel High School Football game this Friday (10/1) from 6pm until halftime. Parents MUST be present with their students in order for their child to be vaccinated. The vaccine is FREE and available to any individual age 12 or older. Pfizer booster vaccines will also be given. The vaccination clinic will be located outside the gates so admission to the game is not required.
We're so proud of our students' success! Easley High School achieved 90% on time graduation rate for the first time ever! Congrats to Easley High School and all of our high schools for their success during the 2020-2021 school year!
SAT has a website for South Carolina students with information on the College Board Opportunity Scholarship, SAT Practice, and SAT Registration information: https://pages.collegeboard.org/sat/south-carolina
SDPC can independently register to take the SAT on Saturdays.
ACT Website for SC Students
ACT developed a new website just for SC students customized to provide SC scholarship information along with access to a free test form and other helpful resources.
Check it Out: www.act.org/southcarolina
What a great day to be a Clemson Elementary Tiger Cub! We are thrilled to share that Clemson Elementary School has been named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education! Join us in congratulating Clemson on this prestigious honor!
Do you have a student interested in graduating from high school in Pickens County with the first year of engineering coursework from Clemson University completed ... for FREE?
Accelerate is a program through the SC Governor's School for Science and Math that is taught synchronously in a virtual classroom while incorporating some face-to-face experiences. Students can stay right here in Pickens County at their home high schools while beginning an early college experience through Accelerate. See this flyer for more information. Also, check out https://www.scgssm.org/accelerate .
The application for this process opens for qualifying 9th graders on October 1 and closes in February. Apply early.
In October, we will share a link to an online Zoom meeting on October 14, 2021, at 7 PM, with Accelerate personnel to provide information and answer your questions. Be looking here and in Schoology for that Zoom link in October. Meanwhile, this flyer provides you a phone number for questions. Your school counselor may also be able to answer some of your initial questions, especially if your student is a 9th grader who still needs Algebra 2.
Now Hiring Bus Drivers! Join us for our job fair on September 30 and apply online at www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/join-our-team
SDPC JOB FAIR
Thursday, September 30, 2021
1-7pm
Pickens County Career & Technology Center
990 Chastain Road
Liberty SC, 29657
Join SDPC for our Job Fair on September 30. We will be interviewing candidates on site for positions including Teachers, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, and Grounds Crew. Those interested should apply online at www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/join-our-team
(If unable to apply prior to job fair, Chromebooks will be available to complete the application on site).
October is officially recognized as College Application Month across South Carolina and other states. Our SDPC schools have arranged opportunities for seniors and parents to take advantage of the support and help available. See your school counselor for more information.
SC Can Go has developed resources on its website to support seniors and their families too. See here for more on how to apply for specific colleges and universities in SC and participate in sponsored application nights across September, October, and November that will take virtually.
http://sccango.org/college-application-month/
Course requests for VirtualSC.org close at 7 PM today, Wednesday, September 1.
VirtualSC Enrollment Open Now for Grades 6-12
All students in grades 6-12 may now select initial credit Fall and Yearlong courses until registration closes on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
Please visit the Student Registration Guide or the Tutorials page of our website for instructions on how to request a course in the new Dashboard. https://virtualsc.org
Students may request Credit Recovery courses until Friday, September 24, 2021.
In an effort to inform our SDPC community, we would like to share some of our local options for COVID-19 testing:
Pickens County COVID Testing Opportunities - https://bit.ly/3sBlKVG
DHEC Website - https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-testing-locations
Now Hiring School Nurses! Full time and Substitute positions available.
Apply online at
https://pickens.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3899 (Full Time position)
or
https://pickens.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3888 (Substitute positions)
Email Angela Watson at angelawatson@pickens.k12.sc.us when applying
Are you interested in virtual opportunities for your high school student?
VirtualSC.org began accepting enrollment requests today for 11th and 12th grade students. Other grades will open next week.
Remain enrolled in your current school and take coursework through VirtualSC.org. Take a blend of face to face and virtual courses. Take virtual courses this semester and face to face next semester.
VirtualSC has increased honors offerings for 2021-2022. They also have several AP opportunities.
Click here for course opportunities: https://bit.ly/3iVTLNt
Create your student account and register for courses. Find more information here on registration: https://bit.ly/3g9RrAH
Email or call your school counselor for more information. Registration closes next week or when classes reach their maximum capacity.
