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Florence 1 Schools will be closed Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of the Federal Holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Students are not to be dropped off at school before 7:45am.

Williams Middle School is not responsible for students who are dropped off prior to this time.

Parents/Guardians of students who are dropped off prior to 7:45 will be contacted.

All car rider students will enter the school through the gym. There will be staff members to ensure that students exit cars safely. Parents are asked to follow the directions of the staff to ensure that all students unload in the appropriate zones. We ask parents to pull all the way up under the awning to unload students.

After 8:25am, parents are required to sign students into school, preventing unexcused tardies to class.

General Information:

• Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.

• The earliest time for student drop-off on school grounds is 7:45 AM.

• Breakfast will be served daily until 8:25 AM.
  

• The latest time for signing a student out is 3:00 PM.

• Anyone signing a student out will be required to present a valid Driver’s License or ID and must be listed on the students’ emergency contact list.

Williams Middle School APT/PTO will meet Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:00pm in the Media Center.

We are also looking for a parent to serve as the Volunteer Coordinator. Please come out and be a part of this great community!!

Dear Parent/Guardian:

In an effort to support our students who did not master first/second quarter learning standards we are providing “content recovery” sessions.

The program begins on Monday, January 20th and concludes Wednesday, March 19th. Students will be assigned to a certified core content teacher who will be available to assist students in the self-paced course. Students will be graded based on academic performance in the program. Students who successfully complete the program with a grade of 60 or higher will have their quarter average replaced with a 60.

This is a self-paced course where students will work at their own speed with guidance and support from certified core content teachers.

Students are expected to comply with all rules and classroom procedures as defined by the F1S Code of Conduct. Students who fail to follow school and classroom expectations will be dismissed from the program.

There is no cost for the program, however, students must follow the F1S Technology and Behavior Code of Conduct. Failure to comply with these guidelines and expectations will result in dismissal from the program and credit will not be given to students.

To register for this program, please complete the Content Recovery form

The South Carolina State Board of Education approved a statewide model cell phone earlier this year. School districts and boards across the state have been working to finalize their policies. Statewide implementation begins in January 2025. Please see the overview and guidelines below to learn how this policy will be implemented in Florence 1 Schools.

Overview

To promote the best possible learning and social environment in Florence 1 Schools, students are expected to adhere to the guidelines listed below during the school day. This overview is intended to provide specific guidance on expectations in accordance to the new state policy and as approved in Board Policy JICDA-Student Code of Conduct and Administrative Rule JICDA-R-Student Code of Conduct.

If a student brings an unauthorized device or a phone onto a Florence 1 Schools property, they are personally and solely responsible for the care and security of their devices.

Read more regarding Personal Device Guidelines, Implementation and Consequences below:

Tutor.com features a variety of resources for students of all ages:
* Reading assistance for grades K-7 and grades 8-12 including genres, main idea, points of view, and text structures
* Math assistance and drop-off for Algebra I & II, Pre-calculus and Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Statistics
* Science assistance in biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics
* Writing tutors
* Computer literacy for Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
* English assistance including grammar, literature, and vocabulary
* ESL and ELL for grades K-7 and grades 8-12
* Social studies - U.S. History, European History, World History, and Civics
* World languages - French, German, Spanish, and Italian
* SAT, PSAT, and ACT Test Prep
* AP Test Prep

SC-Discus has once again partnered with Tutor.com to provide free, expert help to students K-12 in all subject areas. This service is free to student and can be done at home.

To get a tutor:

1. Visit scdiscus.org/discus-resoures

2. Click the "T" under A-Z Resources

3. Scroll down to "Tutor.com"

4. Enter your library number or use code discus2025 if you do not have a library card.

5. Select "Connect with a Tutor now"

If you need assistance creating your PowerSchool Parent Portal account, please call the office at 843-664-8162 and ask for Mr. Robert Dixon or you can email him at Robert.Dixon@fsd1.org.

As a parent of a student enrolled in one of Florence One Schools, you have the right to know the professional qualifications about any teacher of their child. Under federal law, parents have the right to know:

• whether a teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction

• whether a teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived

• the baccalaureate degree major of a teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree

Teacher qualifications can be accessed at Educator Qualification Search.

For any questions relating to our Title I plan, please email Ms. Dukes at tdukes@fsd1.org.

Please follow us on Facebook and our Webpage to stay in the loop with all of the exciting things happening at WMS!

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Website: https://www.f1s.org/williams

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Florence 1 Schools Dress Code

Students violating the dress code will be sent to an administrator to contact the student's parents to correct the situations. Clothing for students should consist of normal school attire. Any clothing that promotes negativity or is considered a disruption of the learning environment will not be allowed.

IDs must be worn at all times, with the appropriate grade level lanyard. Students who fail to bring their ID to school will be issued a temporary ID.

Repeat offenders will be subject to further disciplinary action.

1st Offence: Parent Contact

2nd Offence: Parent Contact

3rd Offence: 1 Day ISS

4th Offence: 1 Day ISS

5th Offence: 2 Days ISS

6th Offence: 2 Days ISS

7th Offence: 1 Day OSS

8th Offence: 1 Day OSS + Behavior Contract

Please note that students are not allowed to wear hoodies or hats in the building. Students are also not allowed to use cell phones, headphones, or earbuds while on school grounds or in school buildings. These devices must be powered off and stored in student backpacks while students are at school. Please review Florence 1 Schools Student Code of Conduct below (information on the district guidelines for dress code and electronic devices can be found on pages 20 and 21).

Chromebooks and chargers will not be loaned to students who forget to bring their assigned devices to school. The library of Williams Middle School does not have additional Chromebooks and chargers to accommodate this service.

Chromebooks and chargers are assigned to all students at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. It is the responsibility of every student to report to school prepared daily with their assigned Chromebook. Chargers are to remain at home and not brought to school. Replacement chargers, if lost or stolen are $45.

Exceptions will be provided during state and district mandated testing dates.

Williams Mission Statement

Educate! Prepare! Inspire!

Williams Vision Statement

We endeavor to create a student-centered environment for our future graduates as they strive for excellence and prepare to become innovative world leaders!

Email: tdukes@fsd1.org
Website: https://www.f1s.org/williams
Location: 1100 North Irby Street, Florence, SC, USA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilliamsMiddleF1S/