SCWS News
A Monthly Newsletter - October 2023
SCWS Virtual Open House! - September 6th at 10 AM. Will you attend?
We are very excited to announce our first school event of the 2024 - 2025 school year! It is called, Check In With SCWS. This is your opportunity to get some questions answered, learn more about our school and possibly get a refresher on some of the topics you already knew about. Click here to RSVP: https://bit.ly/Sep2024RSVP
On September 6th, 2024 we will share a live link with all of our students and their guardians where they can watch introduction videos from their teachers and school counselors welcoming all of our new and returning students to SCWS for the 2024 - 2025 school year!
Please take some time to look over the Google Site on September 6th, 2024, and watch the videos from your teachers and school counselors. Remember that a full list of the classes you are enrolled in are listed on your Student Dashboard. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/Sep2024RSVP
On September 6th from 10:00 β 10:45 am is the SC Whitmore School Virtual Open House!π Please plan to join us for our live presentation to learn more about our school.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dzm-xujo-bzh
Or dial: βͺ(US) +1 574-404-3374β¬ PIN: βͺ180 128 316β¬#
Check out our virtual open house website to hear from faculty and staff welcoming all of our new and returning students to SCWS for the 2024 - 2025 school year! https://bit.ly/SCWSOpenHouse2024
Student Council Elections 2024 -2025π³οΈ
*Applications are due by 9/18/2024.
Are you interested in representing your peers at SCWS during the 2024 - 2025 school year? Do you have amazing ideas you would like to share? You should apply to be a member of the SC Whitmore Student Council. Click the link below to apply! https://bit.ly/SCWSStudentCouncilElections24
"As we enter in the second month of the school year I want to remind you all to read the entire newsletter for important dates and events. We thank you for choosing SCWS and remember to reach out to your teacher or counselor with any questions.β
Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Dunbar
Did you know that our Executive Director, Mrs. Dunbar, and Principal, Mrs. Adams are certified counselors too?
Ebone' Adams, Ed.S Principal, SCWS
"I hope you all are starting the year off strong and enjoying your courses! Your teachers are thrilled to have you in their classes! Our Virtual Open House is September 6th which will give you an opportunity to meet your teachers and learn more about our school. We hope to see you there!"
Possip
Your voice matters! We need to hear what's working for you and what you need. This year we will send routine text messages and emails with a few simple questions asking for feedback on your experience with school. You will receive these messages from Possip, an organization we have partnered with to learn your needs. Thank you!
Want to learn more? Check out this video today!
Health Science Biomedical Science Pathway -
Interested in medicine, patient care, forensics, or working in a science lab? Then the Health Science: Biomedical Science Pathway is for you! Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Cleary if you have any questions about the pathway or the courses at ccleary@scwhitmoreschool.org. You can also learn more today by taking a look at this flyer.
Business Administrative Services Pathway -
Interested in learning essential skills that align with a South Carolina graduate sign up for Business Pathway today! Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Holley if you have any questions about the pathway or the courses at bwilliamson-holley@scwhitmoreschool.org. You can also learn more today by taking a look at this flyer.
Questions about testing (SAT, ACT, EOC, WIN, PSAT)? Please contact the SC Whitmore School Testing Coordinator, Katie Coleman.
803-768-8313 or 803-216-5368
Email - kcoleman@scwhitmoreschool.org
ACT -
Attention students! Have you signed up for the ACT yet? The ACT is an important step in the college application process and can open doors to scholarships and financial aid. Plus, it's a chance to challenge yourself and see how much you've learned throughout your high school career. Sign up for the ACT today and take the first step towards your future success! #ACT #collegebound #educationmatters
SAT - Are you a student preparing for college? Don't miss your chance to take the SAT! This exam is a key component of the college application process. Sign up now and start preparing for success!
Learn more about Spartanburg Methodist College
today!
Apply for the Hampton Wildlife Fund Scholarships for Graduating Seniors. Deadline to apply is January 31, 2025. Learn more today!
Proactive Senior Scholarship
The Proactive Senior Scholarship by Going Merry is a $1,000, no-essay scholarship for one lucky rising senior who is proactively applying to financial aid this fall. The scholarship opens on August 19, 2024 and is due on October 31, 2024. This scholarship is exclusive to Class of 2025 students. You must login to your Going Merry account.
Join Us For NC State's Annual University Open House!
We invite you to join us for our annual University Open House on Saturday, October 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn more about our admissions process and how to best assist students when applying to NC State.
University Open House is an opportunity for prospective students, families and educators to see all that NC State has to offer. We invite you to stop by Talley Student Union during Open House, pick up a gift bag and meet the undergraduate admissions leadership team to learn more about how we would like to support your efforts in educating students in the college search process.
You are welcome to attend the following student-focused information sessions held at various times throughout the day:
- First-Year Information Session
- Transfer Information Session
We look forward to meeting with you at Open House. Please feel free to contact Ronnie Chalmers, Deputy Director of Admissions, with any questions at rlchalme@ncsu.edu.
The SC Honors College Writing Contest is open!
The South Carolina Honors College at the University of South Carolina invites students to enter the South Carolina High School Writing Contest for cash prizes and a publishing opportunity.
PARTICIPANTS: The contest is open to South Carolina high school juniors and seniors in public, private and home schools.
TOPIC: The topic is βHow should we improve the state of South Carolina?β We welcome submissions in all creative genres, including fiction, drama and poetry. We also welcome straightforward essays and other kinds of writings β diary entries and letters, for example. Submissions must be within 750 words.
HOW IT WORKS: After a student submits their work, 15-20 finalists will be chosen. Those finalists will have their work reviewed by the 2024-2025 writing contest judge, Carla Damron, a South Carolina-based writer whose crime fiction novel, The Orchid Tattoo, about domestic human trafficking, received four literary awards, including the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award in suspense.
DEADLINE: Students must be residents of South Carolina. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 7, 2024.
Cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250 will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners. The entries of finalists and winners will be showcased by the South Carolina Honors College on its website.
Last yearβs submissions and winners can be viewed here. For more information, visit our website.
For any questions, contact AΓ―da Rogers at aidar@mailbox.sc.edu.
Presbyterian College
Looking to learn more about Presbyterian College check out this information today to learn more!
Virtual Scholarship Information Presentation
High School students in North and South Carolina interested in attending The University of Alabama are invited to an Alumni Scholarship Assistance Program session hosted by the Roll Tide Raleigh Alumni Chapter. Students are encouraged to attend this session before applying for admission, as the scholarship application is now part of the admissions process.
Thursday, September 5th
6:30PM ET
Virtual
LAUNCH Consortium Student Events
Cornell University, Emory University, Pomona College, Rice University and Washington University in St. Louis are proud to present LAUNCH (Linking Access, Unity, Networking, Collaboration and Higher Education). We invite you to join LAUNCH partners in a city near you to meet admission officers from all five institutions and learn more about what unites us. Learn more about this opportunity here.
Coke Scholars Program (App due Sept. 30)
Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.
Students need a 3.0 GPA and to complete an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by September 30, 2024, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Alfred Street Baptist Church invites you to the country's most exciting and largest HBCU Festival!
Top 5 Reasons Students Should Attend The ASBC HBCU Festival:
- Apply onsite and receive same-day admissions decisions!
- Several opportunities to receive scholarships!
- Fun & informative HBCU seminars!
- Engage with HBCU reps and find out why you should attend an HBCU!
- It's Free!
Registration opens September 9th!
We look forward to having you join the 2024 HBCU festival!
Attend the 3rd Annual HBCU Impact College Fair, October 3, 2024
Please register for the event using the QR code listed on the event flyer or this link. Please complete the online registration by September 30, 2024, to maximize your college admission and scholarship opportunities. Please bring 5 transcripts to the event. For more information, contact Trevin Montgomery via email at trevinm@hotmail.com or call 803-807-0179. Lunch will be provided for the students.
Miami University Bridges Program
An award-winning overnight visit experience for high-achieving high school seniors, the Bridges Program is an overnight visit experience for high-achieving high school seniors from historically underrepresented populations, as well as students who have a commitment to diversity. We welcome various diverse identities β racial/ethnic, sexual orientation and gender, and socioeconomic.
During the Bridges Program, students will:
- Visit Miami's campus to get a sense of what it would be like to be a student here.
- Engage with students and professors in a Miami classroom.
- Eat in our award-winning dining halls and stay overnight in a residence hall.
Those who successfully complete the Bridges Program and enroll on the Oxford campus for fall 2025 will be eligible to receive the Bridges Program scholarship.
Application Deadline: Monday, Sept. 23
Questions? Contact us at 513-529-2531 or admission@MiamiOH.edu.
Real Talk
Real Talk, a virtual event series for Black students and their parents, is back! These events are the perfect opportunity for students to interact directly with admissions reps and current college students!
Cyndi Hatcher, SCWS Mathematics Teacher
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love to travel any chance I get!
Tell a little bit about your background.
I live in Charleston, SC with my husband Eric (also a teacher at SC Whitmore), my daughters Savannah (16) and Grace (14), and our dog Millie. I have been teaching for 28 years and I don't plan on stopping any time soon.
What do you do at SCWS and what do you enjoy most about your role?
I teach Math (Probability and Statistics, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, SAT Math). I really love when I am able to help a student have an AHA moment where something "clicks"!
What do you want the students to know about you?
I am always here to help. Please don't ever hesitate to reach out when you have questions.
Jonathan Thrall, Social Studies Teacher
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Water Skiing and rock climbing.
Tell a little bit about your background.
I am originally from Southern California. My wife Jessica and I moved to South Carolina in the summer of 2017. I earned my Bachelorβs degree in Political Science from Azusa Pacific University and my Masterβs degree in Learning and Teaching from the University of Redlands. My goal is to teach students to think critically in areas of life which reach beyond the academics.
When Iβm not teaching, I enjoy traveling with Jessica, bouldering (indoor rock climbing), water skiing, and playing with my adorable pups, Scully and Duke. I love sports and have a special affinity for my original LA hometown teams like the Dodgers and USC Trojans.
What do you do at SCWS and what do you enjoy most about your role?
I teach a variety of Social Studies Courses here at SC Whitmore, including US Government, Human
Geography, Modern World History, Personal Finance, and Career Planning and Development.
What do you want the students to know about you?
I am rooting for you and I am always here to help when needed.
Student Council Elections 2024 -2025π³οΈ
*Applications are due by 9/18/2024.
Are you interested in representing your peers at SCWS during the 2024 - 2025 school year? Do you have amazing ideas you would like to share? You should apply to be a member of the SC Whitmore Student Council. Click the link below to apply! https://bit.ly/SCWSStudentCouncilElections24
S.C. Whitmore Student Council is an organization of student leaders who are elected by the student body. The Council is led by the Student Body President along with offices of Vice President and Secretary. The Council provides input into how to make student life better at SC Whitmore School. They also plan events and contribute in other areas the administration of the school sees fit. The Council is advised by a faculty sponsor who attends all meetings.
SCWS Students! Plan to attend school events each month this year! Did you know attending a virtual event with SCWS could result in finding a gift card in your mailbox?! SCWS Students must attend the entire session.
We will be giving out one gift card each month to a different student for attend school events!
SCWS Virtual Open House! - September 6th at 10 AM. Will you attend?
We are very excited to announce our first school event of the 2024 - 2025 school year! It is called, Check In With SCWS. This is your opportunity to get some questions answered, learn more about our school and possibly get a refresher on some of the topics you already knew about. Click here to RSVP: https://bit.ly/Sep2024RSVP
On September 6th, 2024 we will share a live link with all of our students and their guardians where they can watch introduction videos from their teachers and school counselors welcoming all of our new and returning students to SCWS for the 2024 - 2025 school year!
Please take some time to look over the Google Site on September 6th, 2024, and watch the videos from your teachers and school counselors. Remember that a full list of the classes you are enrolled in are listed on your Student Dashboard. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/Sep2024RSVP
On September 6th from 10:00 β 10:45 am is the SC Whitmore School Virtual Open House!π Please plan to join us for our live presentation to learn more about our school.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dzm-xujo-bzh
Or dial: βͺ(US) +1 574-404-3374β¬ PIN: βͺ180 128 316β¬#
Check out our virtual open house website to hear from faculty and staff welcoming all of our new and returning students to SCWS for the 2024 - 2025 school year! https://bit.ly/SCWSOpenHouse2024
Lit Lunch! September 5th and September 19th - 1 PM - 2 PM
Join us to take a break from schoolwork, meet new friends, and share any creative projects you're working on. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/Sep2024RSVP and join us here: bit.ly/LitLunch1920
Constitution Day Presentation! - September 17 at 11 AM. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/Sep2024RSVP
What is Constitution Day? Recognized nationwide, Constitution Day is an opportunity to celebrate the anniversary of the ratification of our nationβs Constitution. Attorneys from the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) will share an engaging presentation about civics and government to South Carolina students.
September 18: Attend the Air Force ROTC Scholarship and Admissions Info Session
Air Force ROTC Scholarship and Admissions Info Session
Wednesday, September 18 Β· 2:00 β 2:30pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/whw-yhew-ezk
Or dial: βͺ(US) +1 929-324-2006β¬ PIN: βͺ364 155 697β¬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/whw-yhew-ezk?pin=6947102005571
SCWS Beach Clean Up! - September 21, 2024. Will you attend?
Join SC Whitmore students, faculty, and staff as we help clean our South Carolina coast! *Please RSVP by September 12, 2024, at https://bit.ly/Sep2024RSVP to attend the Sullivan's Island Clean Up.
Sullivanβs Island View Map
Meet at the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center
SCWS Contact for the Beach Clean up on September 21 - Christine Cleary: 803-881-8132
Time: 9am
Main page: https://www.scseagrant.org/bsrs/
Sites for 9/21 clean up: https://www.scseagrant.org/bsrs-sites/
***SCWS Faculty and Staff will be at the Sullivans Island location but there are locations all over the state and students (or students and their families) could volunteer for them too!
1. Attend a Clean Up in your community!
2. Send us a picture at your clean up site helping the community. Please send the photo to prscws@scwhitmoreschool.org.
3. SCWS will send you a volunteer certificate!
Money Mondays! October 7th - 11 AM - 11:30 AM
Financial planning helps you determine your short and long-term financial goals! As a student, that can be saving/paying for college or determining a down payment for a car. Learn how to manage your finances from our expert speaker, William Matthew Mc Ree Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC! RSVP today! https://bit.ly/Oct24RSVPSCWS
Lit Lunch! October 3rd and October 17th - 1 PM - 2 PM
Join us to take a break from schoolwork, meet new friends, and share any creative projects you're working on. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/Oct24RSVPSCWS and join us here: bit.ly/LitLunch1920
October 11th - Join us for Haunted House! Will you attend?
If you're looking for a thrilling and spooky experience, join us on October 11 for an unforgettable experience. Madworld Haunted Attractions is guaranteed to give you goosebumps, with creepy rooms and terrifying surprises around every corner. Come join us for a hauntingly good time! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/Oct24RSVPSCWS
October 9th and October 10th - Join us for Lunch Around South Carolina! Will you attend?
Do you have some questions you need to ask about school? Ideas you want to talk about, or possibly you just want to catch up with your SCWS peers, faculty, and staff? Join the SC Whitmore School Community for lunch at a Chick-Fil-A in your area! RSVP today! https://bit.ly/Oct24RSVPSCWS
October 15th - Join us for Midway Physics Day 2024! Will you attend?
Are you interested in learning more about the physics behind the rides and games at the SC State Fair? Join us at Midway Physics Day to learn physics from USC Professors and Graduate Students. Register early to save your spot! RSVP today! https://bit.ly/Oct24RSVPSCWS
October 20th - Join us for Haunted House in the Midlands! Will you attend?
If you're looking for a thrilling and spooky experience, join us on October 20 for an unforgettable experience. Deceased Farmβs Haunted House is guaranteed to give you goosebumps, with creepy rooms and terrifying surprises around every corner. Come join us for a hauntingly good time! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/Oct24RSVPSCWS
Attention, students! We are proud to announce the launch of the brand new SCWS library! This library is completely free and completely virtual and offers hundreds of e-books, audiobooks, graphic novels, and texts in Spanish.
See this flyer for information on how to download the Sora app and access the SCWS library titles.
Find out how you can get notifications when your on-hold book becomes available in the SCWS library via the Sora app! Click here to learn more!
