January 2025

Under a new South Carolina policy, schools are required to limit students' access to cell phones and other personal devices during the school day. The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) has adopted a revised Personal Electronic Device Policy to comply with state law (Budget Proviso 1.103).

What You Need to Know:

• Devices during the school day: Must remain silenced and stored during instructional time.
• Devices include, but are not limited to: cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and gaming devices.
• Permitted exceptions: Approved instructional uses, medical needs, or emergency situations with prior written approval.

We encourage parents to discuss this policy with their children and support its implementation. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s administration or refer to the full policy on our website at [www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/sdpc-cell-phone-policy].

For more information, please visit the Free to Focus page on the South Carolina Department of Education’s website or review the SDPC policy.

Thank you for partnering with us to create a safe and focused learning environment as we implement this required policy.

Key points about the ACCESS test in South Carolina:

Purpose: This test is used to assess the English language proficiency of students who are considered English Language Learners (ELLs).

Who takes it: Students in grades 1-12 who are identified as ELLs.

Where to find more information: Check the South Carolina Department of Education website for updated details regarding the ACCESS test

We will begin to review for the ACCESS test in our ESOL classes. Please make sure students come to school daily to ensure they are prepared.

Parents, please plan to attend to learn how to protect your children in our technology-filled world! Parent ProTech specializes in helping parents and families navigate social media and other technology in order to make the best and safest decisions. All are welcome! Please register using the information below so that they have an idea of how many people to expect.

The Tutoring Center will be here on February 17th to give a free practice SAT to all interested students!

Registration is needed:

https://calendly.com/clemson-seneca-tutoringcenter/easley-high-school-sat-act-practice-test

Students are not to be dropped off before school or picked up after school at the front of the building. Thank you for keeping our front loop clear!

In order for students to park at EHS, they must first complete either Alive at 25 or Arrive Alive. After completion, they need to purchase a parking pass on MySchoolBucks. We will give out parking tickets to anyone who parks on campus without a pass.