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Beginning January 6, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Education has released a policy that prohibits the use of personal electronic devices during the school day.
The purpose of this policy is to create a phone-free school environment that fosters a positive learning experience free from electronic distractions.
During the school day, students are prohibited from accessing their personal electronic devices. Students may not wear or access device accessories during the school day.
This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and gaming devices.
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
District-Wide Recruitment Fair!
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Mid-Carolina High School
377 Cy Shumpert Rd.
Prosperity, SC 29127
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
All positions:
Teacher, Nurse, Child Nutrition, Bus Driver, Instructional Assistants, and other positions.
FAFSA FRENZY with Newberry College Admissions
Game Day Visit
December 18 - 4 p.m.
Get the expert assistance with your FAFSA application, whether it's your first time or your need extra support.
After filing, enjoy free admission to cheer on the Newberry Wolves Women's and Men's basketball teams. A free snack voucher will be included!
Don't miss this perfect mix of planning your future and game-day fun!
Register with the link below: https://admissions.newberry.edu/register/?id=249918a5-56ba-4692-a362-a3f0caec3e16&fbclid=IwY2xjawG8PMZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZtwskKFQcgxezxNzWeTTEjg9dauyECEqB2lPbSOil3IIBczE5OBrZ38wQ_aem_1o8r2pdzZtxThkjc1m7SRA
Story Time with Mrs. Claus! See attached flyer!
WCS Canned Food Drive! See attached photo for more information!
Family Read Night for PK-5 students! Please see attached flyer for more information!
Veteran's Day Assembly & Lunch Monday, November 11th
Handwashing & Flu Guide for Parents:
https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/media/images/2024/04/326103-E_KeyTimesToWash_K-5-1200x675-1.gif
High School Students and Parents
SC End of Course Examination Program
State End of Course (EOCEP) exams are taken in the following courses: English II, Algebra I, Intermediate Algebra, Biology I, US History, and HIS 202.
The End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide assessment program for specific courses awarding units of credit in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The exams must be taken to earn credit for the course. Additionally, scores must be counted as 20% of the final grade in the aligned course. EOCEP test items are written to assess the knowledge and skills described in the academic standards. Links to the standards are provided by clicking on the course names above. Please note when testing sessions will occur and make arrangements to ensure attendance for the exam. Visit https://bit.ly/statetestingprogram for more details.
Testing Dates: High School Only
English 2 Writing: December 3
English 2 Reading: December 10
Biology: December 11
USHC: December 12
Algebra 1 (HS only): December 13
Electronics Use During State Testing
Per SCDE guidelines, during testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic devices that can be used for communicating, timing, creating images, or storing images. These devices include but are not limited to cellphones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, e-readers, and any other electronic device not used for testing*. Devices will be collected by the test administrator and returned after testing is complete. To learn more about investigation and discipline procedures related to electronics use during state testing, please review this guidance document (https://bit.ly/statetestingelectronics).
*This restriction does not apply to medical devices documented and approved for use during testing in a student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or Individual Health Plan.
Programa de exámenes de fin de curso de SC
os exámenes estatales de fin de curso (EOCEP) se toman en los siguientes cursos: Inglés II, Álgebra I, Álgebra intermedia, Biología I, Historia de los EE. UU. y HIS 202.
El Programa de Exámenes de Fin de Curso (EOCEP, por sus siglas en inglés) es un programa de evaluación estatal para cursos específicos que otorga unidades de crédito en inglés/artes del lenguaje, matemáticas, ciencias y estudios sociales. Los exámenes deben tomarse para obtener créditos para el curso. Además, las calificaciones deben contarse como el 20 % de la calificación final en el curso alineado. Los elementos de prueba EOCEP están escritos para evaluar los conocimientos y las habilidades descritas en los estándares académicos. Los enlaces a los estándares se proporcionan haciendo clic en los nombres de los cursos anteriores. Tenga en cuenta cuándo se realizarán las sesiones de prueba y haga los arreglos necesarios para garantizar la asistencia al examen. Visite https://bit.ly/statetestingprogram para obtener más detalles.
Fechas de las pruebas: solo para la escuela secundaria
Inglés 2 Escritura: 3 de diciembre
Lectura de inglés 2: 10 de diciembre
Biología: 11 de diciembre
USHC: 12 de diciembre
Álgebra 1 (solo HS): 13 de diciembre
Uso de dispositivos electrónicos durante las pruebas estatales
Según las pautas del SCDE, durante las pruebas, los estudiantes no pueden tener en su posesión ningún dispositivo electrónico que pueda usarse para comunicarse, cronometrar, crear imágenes o almacenar imágenes. Estos dispositivos incluyen, entre otros, teléfonos celulares, relojes inteligentes, dispositivos Bluetooth, lectores electrónicos y cualquier otro dispositivo electrónico que no se use para las pruebas*. El administrador de la prueba recogerá los dispositivos y los devolverá una vez finalizada la prueba. Para obtener más información sobre los procedimientos de investigación y disciplina relacionados con el uso de dispositivos electrónicos durante las pruebas estatales, revise este documento de orientación (https://bit.ly/statetestingelectronics).
*Esta restricción no se aplica a los dispositivos médicos documentados y aprobados para su uso durante las pruebas en el IEP, el Plan 504 o el Plan de Salud Individual de un estudiante.
End of Course Exam Schedule:
English 2 Writing: April 29
English 2: May 9
Algebra 1: May 12
Biology: May 13
USHC: May 14
Window: 5/8-5/29
*2nd Grade Testing Dates for GogAT & IOWA
-Please check your child's folder for more information!
Clink on link below for Lice Education Information:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f4LUvcYtJg3U8DcYJ-372zAuEqpn0ahHClT7gQ2VQx8/edit#heading=h.tc0r7juwm0dj
Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
See attached flyers for more event information!
Please click on the link below for our Title I Parent Compact:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4YmveI_nXnkghSapIGR0yD97McLpJjo53yWdZyZEfaSJ3QQ/viewform
Book Fair Coming Soon! See attached image for dates & times!
See attached image for information on Kindergarten Signing Night!
Don't wait, register now! All returning & new students to WCS will complete registration information and upload the proper documents in Final Forms. Your registration will be complete once verified by staff in addition to receiving a confirmation email from Final Forms. In-person registration will be July 9th & July 10th.
The Final Form link is: https://newberry-sc.finalforms.com
What school are your zoned for: https://map.newberrycounty.net/school/...
Book Fair next week!
See attached image for Mass Physical Day information.
Click on image for State Testing Dates!
