Tiger Gazette

Collectively, we will rise to the occasion to increase student achievement, growth, and mastery, no excuses!

• May 13: SC Ready Pep Rally 9:30AM
• May 14: SC Ready ELA Multiple Choice
  
• May 15: SC Ready TDA Writing
• May 16: SC Ready Science
• May 17: 8th Grade Prom
• May 21: SC Ready Math
  
• May 22-23: SC Ready Make-Up
  
• May 22: Boeing SC DreamLearners Field Study Field Trip
  
• May 22: Student Birthday Celebration
  
• May 23: Field Day
• May 23: 8th Grade Food Truck
  
• May 27: Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL STAFF/STUDENTS)
  
• May 28: 8th Grade Awards Ceremony
  
• May 29: 6th & 7th Grade Awards Ceremony
  
• May 31: Last Day of School
  

Your child attends a Title I school, and as the parent/guardian of a child attending a Title I school you are an important part of the Title I team. Your input is vital in the planning and implementation of the parental involvement program and activities in our school. The focus of all Title I programs is to help eligible students meet the same high academic achievement standards expected of all children, regardless of their socioeconomic status and background. The following survey is confidential and will be used to assist us with future planning for parental involvement activities and events at the school. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

Title I Parent Survey: forms.office.com/r/hUijin8t34

We’re excited to share that Lucy Krebs & Tyrese Hammonds have been accepted into the Film and Visual Arts Summer Program at the Governor’s School.

• May 16: State Championship @ Lower Richland, Columbia, SC - 4:00PM

Team

Grade 6: Lucy Krebs & Jace Creech,

Grade 7: Tyrese Hammonds, Janaisha Potts, Akira Jenkins, Logan Chisholm & Terriyanna Carter

Grade 8: Cody Reeves & Makynli Harney

7:30-7:50: Arrival & Breakfast

7:50-8:05: Homeroom & Morning Announcements

8:05-9:25: 1st Period

9:28-10:48: 2nd Period

10:50-12:10: 3rd Period

12:13-1:53: 4th Period

12:15-12:40: 7th Grade Lunch

12:40-1:05: 6th & 8th Grade Lunch

1:05-3:15: 5th Period

3:15: Car Dismissal

3:17: Bus Dismissal

MORNING ARRIVAL SIGN-IN PROCEDURES

Students who arrive to school after 8:15 a.m. must report to the main office with a parent or guardian and sign-in with the receptionist. If the student does not bring a valid reason for being tardy, the sign-in will count as an unexcused tardy for regular classes and an unexcused absence if he/she is enrolled in a course for high school credit that period. If a student is late to a class and he/she does not have a pass from a teacher, staff member, or the front office, he/she will be marked tardy.

TARDINESS

Students who arrive to school after 7:50 are reported at tardy. A parent or guardian must report to the office with the student. Tardy student will not be permitted to class without a parent or guardian. A student who arrives late to class without a pass, throughout the school day, is tardy.

• Tardy to School: Students tardy to school will not be admitted without an admit pass from the PowerSchool Clerk, main office, or from an administrator.
• Tardy to Class: See table below:

SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES

Students who become ill during the school day should request to go to the nurse. If the nurse is not available, students will report to the PowerSchool Clerk Office, and he/she will notify parents of the illness. The student must be signed out by his/her parent or other responsible person designated by the parent and listed on the student’s registration card. All students who are picked up early from school will be signed out through the PowerSchool Clerk Office or the Main Office.

Parents/guardians must sign off on the sign-out sheet that is kept in the Main Office.

EARLY DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS

If a student must leave school early, the parent/guardian must show valid ID, sign the student out documenting the time dismissed, and provide the purpose of the dismissal. If a person other than the parent/guardian is picking the student up, he or she must be on the parent/guardian-approved list, show valid ID, complete the sign out sheet documenting the leave time and leave purpose.

It is our goal to accommodate parents as much as possible. However, for safety reasons and to protect the high levels of teaching and learning occurring on our campus all students requiring early dismissal must be signed out by 2:30pm. No student will be called to the office for early dismissal after 2:30 pm. No Exceptions!

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for any of our schools, please contact Audrey Patterson at 803-584-4603 or via email at pattersona@acs.k12.sc.us. All volunteers must attend a mandatory Volunteer Orientation and complete an annual comprehensive background check. Renewals of volunteers from the previous year should be processed within 30 days of the annual expiration date. Click here to begin your background check process. Results are normally processed within 72 hours.

It is the policy of the Allendale County School District to regulate reasonable attire of students during the school day. To maintain an educational environment that is safe and conducive to the educational process, students in all grades will abstain from wearing or possessing specified items during the school day.

TOPS: Shirts, vests, sweaters, and sweatshirts. For this policy, shirts, vests, sweaters, and sweatshirts are referred to as tops. To that end, TOPS must be the approved school’s solid colors.

• Students shall wear plain shirts with a collar. (Undershirt must be white).
• Shirts may have school-approved/manufactured logos. Logo shall not be larger than 1" inch.
• Shirts may not exceed one size larger than necessary as determined by the school administrator.
• All shirttails, regardless of style, make or design, must be tucked in. Exceptions may be made for preschool and kindergarten students as needed by administration.
• Students may wear vests, sweaters or sweatshirts without hoods that allow the collar to be exposed over school uniforms and may not exceed one size larger or smaller than necessary as determined by the school administrator. Also, the sweaters, jackets, sweatshirts should have a zipper or buttons where it can be open so that the uniform shirt can be seen or at least shown immediately upon request.
• School T-shirts can be worn on designated dress down days, field days and special field trips as determined by the school administrator.
• Tank tops or sleeveless tee shirts are not allowed. All clothing must cover the stomach, back and sides from the shoulder to the waist; no backless dresses or halter tops; necklines must be appropriate.
• Garments shall assure modesty when the student is seated or engaged in school activities.
• Students may not wear see-through or sheer garments.

BOTTOMS: For purposes of this document pants, skirts, skorts, jumpers, capri pants and shorts are referred to as bottoms. To that end, BOTTOMS must be the approved school colors. Denim jeans are not permitted. Principals may make exceptions for special field trips.

• Bottoms must be free of graphics and embroidery. Except for small labels, bottoms may not have insignias, words, or pictures.
• Shorts, skirts, skorts, dresses and jumpers will be no shorter than 21⁄2" above the knee or knee joint in the back when standing. Mini-skirts or mini-dresses are not allowed.
• Cargo-style pants or shorts are not permitted.
• Clothing shall not exceed one size larger than necessary as determined by the school administrator. 37
• Baggy or sagging pants or shorts are not permitted.

• Rolled up pants legs are not allowed.
• "Low rise" clothing is not permitted.
• Bottoms (excluding jumpers) shall be worn at the natural waistline and properlyfitted to prevent sagging.
• Belts shall be worn in pants, skirts, skorts or shorts that have belt loops. Exceptions may be made for preschool and kindergarten students as needed by administration. Belts must be buckled and tucked in loops. Belt buckles must not be oversized or have any writing that is considered offensive.
• Pants must be worn at the waist. No denim jeans, sweatpants, running shorts, joggers, spandex or cargo pants are permitted.
• Tights, leggings, jeggings, jegging-style pants, thermal tights, compression shorts/pants cannot be worn as bottoms or underneath an otherwise inappropriate skirt.

FOOTWEAR:

• Flip flops, crocs or slippers are not permitted.
• Heelys and Stilettos are not permitted.
• Socks of any color are permitted.

BACK PACKS:

Back packs must be clear. Allendale County School District has provided all students with clear back packs. Students are not permitted to bring any other type of backpack to school and/or school related events.

HEAD COVERINGS:

• Head coverings of any kind including, but not limited to, hats, caps, bandanas, curlers, masks, visors, kerchiefs, athletic sweatbands, earmuffs, sunglasses, or hoods are not permitted.
• Head coverings will not be worn, carried, hung on belts or around the neck or kept in classrooms during regular school hours.

It is the student's responsibility to maintain proper care while under their use. However, if the iPad is damaged under their use, the student will be fined a fee. Damages include cracked or shattered screen or any other physical damage. If fines are unpaid, extracurricular activities such as athletics, field trips, social dances, and graduation may be denied. Fees are listed below.

Shattered/cracked iPad screen ($50.00)

Charger Replacement ($40.00)

Charger Replacement Partial ($20.00)

Lost iPad ($250.00)

Damaged DELL Laptop ($350.00)