Richland one Connects - 2016-2017 Edition

FACTS & FIGURES Students

Richland One, a nationally accredited school district building on a rich history and tradition of excellence, educates more than 23,000 students in prekindergarten through 12th grade who represent over 50 countries and as many languages.

With 52 schools and special centers, Richland One stretches over 480 square miles and encompasses urban, suburban and rural communities. Our location in the Palmetto State’s capital city gives our students and employees access to advantages you won’t find anywhere else – innovative academic programs, strategic partnerships with colleges and universities, businesses and nonprofit organizations, as well as unlimited cultural opportunities.

With a rigorous curriculum and unique learning experiences, we provide numerous pathways for our students to achieve their maximum potential. Montessori programs, International Baccalaureate and other advanced academic programs, dual-credit programs, career and technology education programs, visual

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and performing arts programs and our new language immersion program are among the choices we offer our students.

Richland One students represent the next generation of teachers, scientists, artists, entrepreneurs and leaders. Year after year, our graduates go on to attend some of the nation’s most prestigious colleges and universities. Members of the Richland One Class of 2016 collectively earned more than $61 million in scholarships and other financial aid. Our students also excel in athletics, winning 60 state championships in the past five years.

Our many other Points of Pride include being the home of South Carolina’s only Challenger Learning Center for space science education and the home district of 2016-2017 South Carolina Teacher of the Year Jennifer Wise.

We Are Richland One, a leader in transforming lives through education, empowering all students to achieve their potential and dreams.

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Total enrollment (PreK-12) Elementary schools Middle schools High schools Special schools

23,101* 11,607 4,951 6,171 372

Schools

Total number of schools/centers Elementary schools Middle schools High schools Special schools/centers Charter schools

52 28 9 7 6 2

Student Demographics

Ethnicity Black White Other

72.1% 18.4% 9.5%

Employees

Total number of employees (full-time equivalents) Teachers National Board-certified teachers

Budget

2016-2017 general fund budget

4,306 2,159 346

$293.2 million

* Based on 135-day enrollment figures for 2015-2016

Contents

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POINTS OF PRIDE The Challenger Learning Center’s 20th anniversary, $61 million in scholarships earned by graduates, five state championship wins, South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year and more … Richland One had a lot to celebrate in 2015-2016!

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Class of 2016 Profiles

Meet two outstanding members of Richland One’s Class of 2016.

Points of Pride See Page 6

ABOUT ABOUT THIS THIS PUBLICATION PUBLICATION

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Richland One Connects is published by the Richland One Office of Communications. It is distributed to parents and posted online at www.richlandone.org. Copies also are available at district schools and administrative buildings and at the Office of Communications, 1616 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201. For more information, call (803) 231-7504.

Contributors: Karen York, Director of Communications; Edith Caudle, Public Information Manager; Mitch Wyatt, Web Administrator; Layla Ferjani, Communications Intern; and Gwen Etheredge, Executive Assistant

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Photography: Mitch Wyatt Additional Photography: A.C. Jackson Notice of Non-Discrimination Richland County School District One does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or other protected characteristics in its programs and activities.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding our non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator (sex discrimination)/Title VI Coordinator (racial discrimination) Machelle Thompson, Esquire, Director of Classified Employment Services Richland County School District One 1616 Richland Street Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 231-7410

Title VII/ADEA Coordinator (age or other discrimination) Dr. Sanita Savage Cousar, Chief of Human Resource Services Richland County School District One 1616 Richland Street Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 231-7415

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District launches language immersion program at Carver-Lyon Elementary School.

Graphic Design: Tommy Flowers

Section 504 Coordinator (disability discrimination) Mrs. Francoise Melville, Coordinator of Psychologists Richland County School District One 1225 Oak Street Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 231-6750

Top Teacher

5 questions with Richland One’s own Jennifer Wise, South Carolina Teacher of the Year

ALSO INSIDE: District Overview/ Facts & Figures

Inside Front Cover

Board of School Commissioners

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Superintendent’s Message

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Directory of Schools

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School Essentials

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Key Dates 2016-2017 Academic Calendar

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Richland One Board Of School Commissioners The seven-member Board of School Commissioners is the governing body of Richland County School District One. The Board is comprised of three at-large members and four members who represent geographic election districts. Board members are elected to serve four-year terms. Non-partisan elections are held in November of evennumbered years on a staggered basis.

The Board holds regularly scheduled meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month (except July), with meeting locations alternating between schools and the district office (Stevenson Administration Building, 1616 Richland Street). Open session

begins at 7:00 p.m. The Board sets aside time during each meeting for public speakers. Persons who wish to address the Board may sign up to speak at the meeting. Each speaker is given three minutes. Speakers receive a written response from the Board within two weeks.

School board meetings are videotaped and broadcast on Richland One TV (Time Warner Cable channel 12) and posted on ROTV On Demand at www.richlandone. org. Board meeting agendas and the ROTV broadcast schedule also are posted on the district’s website (www. richlandone.org).

CHERYL HARRIS Chairwoman

Election District 4 Term expires in 2016 Voice Mailbox Number:

(803) 231-6981

VINCE FORD

Vice Chairman Elected At-Large Term expires in 2016 Voice Mailbox Number:

(803) 231-6982

PAMELA ADAMS

Secretary-Treasurer Elected At-Large Term expires in 2016 Voice Mailbox Number:

(803) 231-6983

2016 -2017 Board Meeting Schedule

DWAYNE SMILING

Parliamentarian

July 12

District Office

Elected At-Large Term expires in 2018

August 9

District Office

Voice Mailbox Number:

August 23

Hopkins Elementary

September 13

District Office

September 27

W.G. Sanders Middle

October 11

District Office

October 25

Eau Claire High

November 1

District Office

November 22

Logan Elementary

December 13

District Office

January 10

W.A. Perry Middle

January 24

District Office

February 14

W.J. Keenan High

February 28

District Office

March 14

Gadsden Elementary

March 28

District Office

April 4

Crayton Middle

April 25

District Office

May 9

Rosewood Elementary

May 23

Southeast Middle

June 13

District Office

June 27

District Office

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(803) 231-6987

School Board Office Stevenson Administration Building 1616 Richland Street Columbia, SC 29201 Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monday-Friday Contact: Eva Wilson, Special Assistant to the Board Phone: 803-231-7556 Fax: 803-231-7560 E-mail: eva.wilson@richlandone.org

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AARON BISHOP Election District 1 Term expires in 2018 Voice Mailbox Number:

(803) 231-6984

JAMIE L. DEVINE Election District 2 Term expires in 2016 Voice Mailbox Number:

(803) 231-6985

BEATRICE KING Election District 3 Term expires in 2018 Voice Mailbox Number:

(803) 231-6986

Superintendent’s Message Dear Richland One Families, From buying school supplies to getting buses, classrooms and football fields ready, nothing compares to the excitement and anticipation that surround the start of a new school year. Summer vacations are over and back-to-school time is here!

We welcome new students and families to Richland One, and we welcome back our returning students and families. We look forward to partnering with all of our parents and guardians as we work to create amazing opportunities and outcomes for our 23,000 students.

As we prepare to begin the 2016-2017 school year, we also reflect and look to build on our many successes from the previous year, including completing district-wide implementation of the 1:1 (oneto-one) component of our Digital Learning Environment (DLE) initiative. Every student in grades 3-12 will start the new school year with a laptop computer to use in class and at home. Also in 20152016, our graduates earned more than $61 million in scholarships, our student-athletes won five state championships and one of our outstanding teachers (Jennifer Wise of Hand Middle School) was named the South Carolina Teacher of the Year. Read more about our Points of Pride inside this publication.

We’re excited about launching our language immersion program this year. Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students will be taught in English and in Mandarin Chinese or Spanish. The program, which is housed at Carver-Lyon Elementary School, will expand by one grade level each year. Details about the language immersion program are included in this publication.

There will be many other exciting things happening in Richland One throughout the year. Along with announcements and updates on Richland One TV, our website (www.richlandone.org) and social media, town hall meetings and Twitter chats will be among our ongoing efforts to keep students, parents, community members and other stakeholders informed. I also invite and encourage you to read my weekly blog, Straight from the Supe, and follow me on Twitter @RichlandOneSupe.

The 2016-2017 school year promises to be a great year for Richland One. Let’s get it started!

Sincerely,

Craig Witherspoon, Ed.D. Superintendent

Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon meets with student representatives from each high school on designated dates throughout the school year. Students are appointed by their principals to serve on the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Dr. Witherspoon and other members of the district’s administrative team share information with the students on various topics, and students have an opportunity to share their thoughts and ask questions. Above, Dr. Witherspoon (far left) is pictured with members of his 2015-2016 Student Advisory Council.

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Points of Pride

The Challenger Learning Center’s 20th anniversary, $61 million in scholarships earned by graduates, five state championship wins, South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year and more … Richland One had a lot to celebrate in 2015-2016!

Legendary singer-songwriter Al Jarreau held a Master Class for students from Richland One and surrounding school districts at Dreher High School. To his delight, Dreher choral students performed two of his biggest hits for him, “Mornin’” and “Boogie Down.” Several other students had an opportunity to showcase their talents for the seven-time Grammy Award winner as well. The Master Class was presented in partnership between Richland One and the Auntie Karen Foundation.

An experiment designed by W.J. Keenan High School freshmen Tevin Glover, Ryan Parker Matthews and Cedric McQueen was selected to be performed by astronauts aboard the International Space Station as part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP). In June 2016, Ryan and Tevin (above) presented their experiment design at the SSEP National Conference, which was held at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Their experiment, “The Effects of Microgravity on the Turbidity of a NonNewtonian Fluid Mixture of Cornstarch and Water,” is scheduled to be launched November 21.

Seven Richland One schools received the 2015 National Healthy Schools Bronze Award for transforming their schools into healthier places: A.C. Flora High, Alcorn Middle, Brockman Elementary, Crayton Middle, Forest Heights Elementary, Lower Richland High and South Kilbourne Elementary schools.

Richland One schools won 20 Palmetto Gold and Palmetto Silver Awards, the state’s highest educational awards for academic achievement and student improvement.

The Central Carolina Community Foundation and Columbia Metropolitan Magazine awarded Eau Claire High School’s Jefferson Awards Organization the 2015 Best Philanthropy Award-Student Division for its outstanding volunteerism and community service.

Two Richland One students, Rajath Sivankoil of Hand Middle School and Christian Houghton of Hopkins Middle School, earned positions in the 2016 Carnegie Hall Honors Performances National Middle School Honor Band.

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The Electric Hornets, Lower Richland High School’s robotics team, won the 2015 South Carolina Robotics Invitational and Workshops FIRST Robotics Competition.

W.J. Keenan High School was one of 51 schools in the nation to be named a state winner in the 2015-2016 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, a $2 million nationwide competition to increase STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) by challenging students to help address community needs.

Teams from C.A. Johnson High and Lewis Greenview Elementary schools won five awards at the 2015-2016 State Odyssey of the Mind Competition, qualifying them to compete in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.

Dreher High School’s Academic Decathlon team placed fourth in the 2016 U.S. Academic Decathlon where they matched intellectual skills with students from the United States, Canada, England and China.

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Richland One celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Challenger Center Learning for space science education. The center, which provides hands-on learning experiences for students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is the only one of its kind in South Carolina.

Jennifer Wise, a math teacher at Hand Middle School and Richland One’s 20152016 Teacher of the Year, was named the 2016-2017 South Carolina Teacher of the Year.

Five Richland One Class of 2016 graduates were awarded the highly prestigious National Merit Scholarship: Sydney Proffitt of A.C. Flora High School and Emily Tuten, Emily Cross, Mallory Johnson and Emily Shimizu of Dreher High School.

Three members of the Class of 2016 were named as finalists for the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship: John Cooper of A.C. Flora High School, Ivi Mitchell of W.J. Keenan High School and Zachary Johnson of the Richland One Middle College.

Richland One’s Class of 2016 graduates collectively earned more than $61 million in scholarships and other financial aid.

For more Points of Pride, go to www.richlandone.org.

Points of Pride - Athletics In the past five years, Richland One individual student-athletes and teams have won 60 state championship titles, including five in the 2015-2016 school year!

A.C. Flora High School’s boys’ basketball team defeated Midland Valley High School to win the 2016 Class 3A state championship.

Syteria Dorsey of Columbia High School won the 2016 Class 2A girls shot put state championship, her second consecutive state title.

Dreher High School’s girls’ basketball team defeated Myrtle Beach High School to win the 2016 Class 3A state championship.

Jewel Walston of C.A. Johnson High School won the 2016 Class 1A girls state championship in the discus throw.

A.C. Flora High School’s boys’ golf team defeated Eastside High School to bring home the 2016 Class 3A state championship title, making it the team’s seventh consecutive state championship win and the 11th in 14 years.

For more Points of Pride, go to www.richlandone.org.

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Class of 2016 Profile: Michael Joyner

Behind Michael Joyner’s shy smile is a young man with a very bright future ahead of him, possibly a career in corporate management at one of the largest diesel companies in the world.

Michael has applied for the Cummins Atlantic technician apprenticeship program, a four-year accredited college program that will pay for him to earn his associate’s and bachelor’s degrees while working for the company.

Michael, who graduated from A.C. Flora High School with a 3.89 GPA and was a member of the National Honor Society, entered the diesel program at Heyward Career and Technology Center three years ago with no knowledge of tools and engineering.

“From there he progressed to being one of our top students,” said diesel teacher John Muldoon. “He is focused, meticulous and methodical. Mike excels in reviewing materials and preparing himself.”

Those sharp skills were instrumental in helping Michael win a statewide SkillsUSA diesel tech competition, which qualified him for the national competition.

Muldoon says right now, there are 80,000 jobs available in the diesel industry.

“All of our seniors who graduated in 2016 are working in high-paying jobs or, like Mike, are planning to go to college.

Some of them are making a $1,000 a week and they’re only 18 years old. Most got multiple job offers,” Muldoon said. “I tell my students that this diesel program is not a pipe dream.

Your problem will not be finding a job but which high-paying job to take.”

Cummins Atlantic isn’t the only company impressed with Michael and the district’s diesel technology program, which

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“I can’t wait to get started and take advantage of all I’ve learned in this program. I would advise other students to go into the diesel program. It’s a great skill to have and it prepares you for your future.”

Michael Joyner

recently received national certification through NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation).

Companies like International Navistar, Snap-on Tools, Southeastern, Penske, Ryder Trucks and Freightliner have been supportive of the program and the prospects of hiring students to become future employees.

If he hadn’t chosen the diesel field for a profession, Michael says he would probably have gone into music. He played the piano and double bass in Flora’s orchestra. Not only is he a gifted musician, but he’s also an athlete, playing football and running track while in high school.

“The diesel program hasn’t just taught me a skill. I’ve learned life lessons about government, finance, society, character and hard work that will stay with me forever,” Michael said.

“I’m really excited about my prospects for the future. I can’t wait to get started and take advantage of all I’ve learned in this program. I would advise other students to go into the diesel program. It’s a great skill to have and prepares you for your future.”

Class of 2016 Profile: Sydney Proffitt “Besides being with my family, what gives me the most joy is bridging international barriers and learning about people from all over the world.”

Sydney Proffitt

embarking on an international college experience. Flora’s IB

program focuses on global issues and looking at things from

different perspectives.”

Sydney, who is fluent in Spanish, has traveled internationally

with her church and worked three weeks as an assistant

teacher at a camp for refugee children last summer.

“At the camp for the refugee children, we did fun activities

and other things to help the children get their reading and

math skills up,” she said. “I also went to Honduras last summer

with my church. We built concrete floors and latrines. It was

hard work, but it was eye-opening to see how little some

people have. It helps you appreciate your privileges. It was

amazing to see how having a concrete floor makes them

happy and is such an improvement in their lives. It was also

cool to see how knowing another language really allows you

to connect with another culture.”

Sydney is a National Merit Scholarship winner and she

was a candidate for the highly prestigious U.S. Presidential

Scholars Program. She received a Yale Book Award and a bronze medal in the National Spanish Examination. She also Sydney Proffitt loves a challenge. This summer, between was named a Junior Scholar for Columbia College, Furman work, being with her friends and getting ready to attend University, Presbyterian College, USC-Aiken and Wofford Columbia University in New York, the A.C. Flora High School College. graduate started learning to speak French.

In addition to being valedictorian of her class, Sydney Sydney is enrolled in the Dual B.A. Program between played varsity volleyball, ran track and was a member of the Columbia University and Sciences Po. She will spend the Flora’s math team. As a student blessed with so many talents first two years of the program at Sciences Po (a university in and opportunities, Sydney says her biggest challenge may be Reims, France) and the remaining two years back in New York narrowing her interests.

City. She will earn degrees from Sciences Po and Columbia According to Principal Rick McClure, Sydney is at the top of University by the end of the four-year program. an impressive list of Flora graduates.

“Besides being with my family, what gives me the most joy “Sydney has the highest GPA (5.406) in the history of A.C. is bridging international barriers and learning about people Flora High School,” said McClure. “It’s been a pleasure having from all over the world,” she said. a student of her ability who is so modest and enthusiastic A.C. Flora High School’s International Baccalaureate (IB) about her work and school and yet so caring and giving of her program was a perfect fit for Sydney, who plans to pursue a time for community service. Sydney is stellar in whatever she possible career in foreign diplomacy where she can use her wants to do, but I’ve been so impressed with the quality of foreign language skills. the person that she is.”

“The IB program at Flora was exactly what I needed before

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SOUTH CAROLINA’S TOP TEACHER: Richland One’s Own Jennifer Wise In April 2016, Jennifer Wise (left), a math teacher at, Hand Middle School, was named South Carolina’s 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year. Along with the title came a $25,000 cash prize and a new BMW to drive for the year. As South Carolina’s top teacher, Wise will represent more than 50,000 of her Palmetto State colleagues in the National Teacher of the Year Program.

Wise, who has been teaching for eight years, received her Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and her Master’s in Education in Secondary Mathematics from the University of South Carolina. She is currently enrolled in the Ph.D. program for the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics at the University of South Carolina.

5 Questions with SC Teacher of the Year Jennifer Wise 1. What led you to choose teaching as a career?

When I was in high school (in Gaffney, SC), I started a math tutoring business where I would tutor my friends or other students after school in the library. We would work on math problems, study for tests and I would help with homework. But even at that point I didn’t think this could be a lifelong profession. My pre-calculus teacher, Sharon Miller, really embodied what a teacher is, and I realized she talked to us about math every day and wore these fantastic suits, and I knew I could do that. I could be her and that was so exciting to me! I could talk to young people, and talk about math – two things I love.

2. What has been your proudest moment as a teacher?

My proudest moment as a teacher actually happened on the track field as a coach during tryouts because I got to see a lot about what we talk about in class happen in reality. One spring we had a special needs student try out for the team. During tryouts we had all the students run laps to time them. One of my students finished early and saw the other student was struggling to finish.

My student asked if he could run the last 200 meters with the student, and I was so excited to see him running alongside the other student, cheering him on, saying “You can do this. You got this.” It was exactly what we talked about in class every day. Yes, I want my students to be great at math, but I also want them to be community-ready and really support one another, and I got to see that in action that day.

3. What do you hope to accomplish this year as South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year?

There is so much I want to accomplish. I have a year that is filled with so much, but I am trying to focus on two main things during my year as State Teacher of the Year. First is celebrating the fact that South Carolina has a multi-generational teaching profession.

We have teachers who are just getting started in education and we have veterans who have over 40 years in the classroom. I would love to bring these groups of educators together in focus groups and mini-conferences around the state where each group can share and collaborate. Second, I am excited about enhancing beyond-the-classroom experiences for students in high schools.

I would love for us to show our high school graduates what is out there in our state for them. The Profile of the South Carolina Graduate is amazing and, now that the state has a cohesive vision, I want upcoming graduates to know their higher education and professional options in our state.

4. What can parents do to support teachers?

Parents are an integral part of our schools. They are one of our biggest stakeholders. Being informed about what is going on in their child’s school is a great first step for parents to make. I think it is great for parents to be a part of School Improvement Councils or parent-teacher organizations because we need them there. I want to welcome parents to our classrooms. If you want to pop in a see what your child is learning and doing, do it. I, as do many teachers, have an open-door policy. Educators are for their classroom being about open communication, and parents are free to ask “what’s for homework?” or “when’s the next test?”

We all have the same goal in mind – we want maximum student success. This past year I started sending parents a reminder text about homework, upcoming tests and extra credit opportunities so they know what is going on, and it was a huge success. I want parents to know that we want to communicate with you, and we want to take advantage of the vital role you play in our students’ lives.

5. What do you plan to do with the Teacher of the Year prize money?

Actually, the money is sitting in the bank accruing interest, which is exciting for me. But right now my husband and I are looking into going on a 10-day mission trip to India in December, so hopefully some of that money will help fund that possibility.

Interview by Layla Ferjani, Richland One Communications Intern

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LANGUAGE IMMERSION

District launches new program at Carver-Lyon Elementary School

“Language immersion is a wonderful opportunity for students to be competent global citizens with a better understanding of diverse cultures and people.”

Ting Peng, Mandarin Chinese teacher

Shown are (seated) Seth Rose, Cole Rose and Anna Rose. Standing are (from left) teachers Venecia Washington, Ting Peng, Melody Rish and Regina Belcher.

Five-year-old Cole Rose, a bundle of energy and joy, will be among the first 128 pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students in Richland One to learn reading, math and other subjects in two languages: English and Mandarin Chinese or Spanish. The district’s new language immersion program kicks off this fall at Carver-Lyon Elementary School, under the leadership of Principal Dr. Teresa Turner.

Cole’s parents, Seth and Anna Rose, said Cole was so excited when he heard that he would be learning Spanish. “Cole has always loved language and he spoke at an early age,” said Anna. “For the right child, this is a great opportunity. We spoke with Cole’s teachers at his previous school and they thought he would excel in a program like this.”

The language immersion program, which begins with prekindergarten and kindergarten students, will expand by one grade level each year through fifth grade. About half of the students’ instructional time will be taught in English and the other half will be taught in either Mandarin Chinese or Spanish. The innovative curriculum will be standards-based and students in the program will receive instruction in math, science and social studies.

The only ones more excited than the students and parents are the eight teachers in the new program, some with more than 20 years of teaching experience. In addition to a lead teacher over curriculum, there will be four teaching teams for each language, consisting of a foreign language teacher and an English partner teacher. All of the teachers have attended

the South Carolina Language Immersion Institute and will work closely with the Center for Teaching for Biliteracy throughout the year.

“Language immersion is a wonderful opportunity for students to be competent global citizens with a better understanding of diverse cultures and people,” said Mandarin Chinese teacher Ting Peng.

Teacher Melany Rish believes there are many advantages to learning foreign languages at an earlier age. “It’s amazing to see how quickly children acquire a different language,” she said. “You start out with the basics and all of a sudden, they’ve got it.”

Teacher Venecia Washington added, “Being bilingual makes a person more marketable when they get older and it gives them a competitive edge.”

Mary Baylor’s five-and-a-half-year-old twin sons, Van and William, will be learning Mandarin Chinese in the new program. She wants her children to have a more global view of the world and other cultures.

“Language immersion is exciting,” she said. “I’ve met exchange students from other countries who know four languages and most American kids only know one.”

To learn more about the Richland One Language Immersion Program at Carver-Lyon Elementary School, contact Dr. Teresa Turner at 343-2900 or teresa.turner@richlandone.org.

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Directory of Schools Elementary Schools Arden Elementary 1300 Ashley Street Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 735-3400 Principal: Dr. Peggie Grant Enrollment: 300 Grades: CD-5 Bradley Elementary 3032 Pine Belt Road Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone 738-7200 Principal: Kezia Myers Enrollment: 398 Grades: CD-5 Brennen Elementary 4438 Devereaux Road Columbia, SC 29205 Telephone: 738-7204 Principal: Mark D. Shea Enrollment: 872 Grades: CD-5 Brockman Elementary 2245 Montclair Drive Columbia, SC 29206 Telephone: 790-6743 Principal: Dr. Eunice Williams Enrollment: 333 Grades: Pre K-Grade 5 Burnside Elementary 7300 Patterson Road Columbia, SC 29209 Telephone: 783-5530 Principal: Dr. Felicia Richardson Enrollment: 274 Grades: CD-5 Burton-Pack Elementary 111 Garden Drive Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone: 691-5550 Principal: Dr. Sarah Smith Enrollment: 581 Grades: CD-5 Carver-Lyon Elementary 2100 Waverly Street Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone: 343-2900 Principal: Dr. Teresa Turner Enrollment: 348 Grades: CD-5 Caughman Rd. Elementary 7725 Caughman Road Columbia, SC 29209 Telephone: 783-5534 Principal: Shawn Hall Enrollment: 616 Grades: CD-5 Forest Heights Elementary 2500 Blue Ridge Terrace Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 691-3780 Principal: Dr. Frank Robinson Enrollment: 546 Grades: CD-5

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Gadsden Elementary 1660 South Goodwin Circle Gadsden, SC 29052 Telephone: 353-2231 Principal: Monica Owens Carter Enrollment: 142 Grades: CD-5

Pine Grove Elementary 111 Huffstetler Drive Columbia, SC 29210 Telephone: 214-2380 Principal: Dr. Tracy Pickett Enrollment: 579 Grades: CD-5

Hopkins Elementary 6120 Cabin Creek Road Hopkins, SC 29061 Telephone: 783-5541 Principal: Debora Varn Enrollment: 361 Grades: CD-5

H.B. Rhame Elementary 1300 Arrowwood Road Columbia, SC 29210 Telephone: 731-8900 Principal: Elizabeth Eason Enrollment: 439 Grades: K-5

Horrell Hill Elementary 517 Horrell Hill Road Hopkins, SC 29061 Telephone: 783-5545 Principal: Parthenia Satterwhite Enrollment: 639 Grades: CD-5 Hyatt Park Elementary 4200 Main Street Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 735-3421 Principal: Dell Brabham Enrollment: 523 Grades: CD-5 Lewis Greenview Elementary 726 Easter Street Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 735-3417 Principal: Delores Gilliard Enrollment: 420 Grades: CD-5 Logan Elementary 815 Elmwood Avenue Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: 343-2915 Principal: Christopher Richards Enrollment: 262 Grades: CD-5 Meadowfield Elementary 525 Galway Lane Columbia, SC 29209 Telephone: 783-5549 Principal: Dr. Christine LeBlanc Enrollment: 707 Grades: CD-5 Mill Creek Elementary 925 Universal Drive Columbia, SC 29209 Telephone: 783-5553 Principal: Dr. Charles DeLaughter Enrollment: 404 Grades: CD-5 A.C. Moore Elementary 333 Etiwan Avenue Columbia, SC 29205 Telephone: 343-2910 Principal: Dr. Chantelle Baker Enrollment: 381 Grades: CD-5

Rosewood Elementary 3300 Rosewood Drive Columbia, SC 29205 Telephone: 343-2930 Principal: Elizabeth Williams Enrollment: 422 Grades: K-5 W.S. Sandel Elementary 2700 Seminole Road Columbia, SC 29210 Telephone: 731-8906 Principal: Claudia Brooks Enrollment: 631 Grades: CD-5 Satchel Ford Elementary 5901 Satchel Ford Road Columbia, SC 29206 Telephone: 738-7209 Principal: Kevin Hasinger Enrollment: 739 Grades: K-5 South Kilbourne Elementary 1400 South Kilbourne Road Columbia, SC 29205 Telephone: 738-7215 Principal: Samantha Carlisle Enrollment: 263 Grades: CD-5 Edward E. Taylor Elementary 200 McRae Street Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 343-2924 Principal: Debbie R. Hunter Enrollment: 258 Grades: CD-5 J.P. Thomas Elementary 6001 Weston Avenue Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 735-3430 Principal: Selina Latimore Enrollment: 419 Grades: CD-5 Watkins-Nance Elementary 2525 Barhamville Road Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone: 733-4321 Principal: Dr. Linda Norton Enrollment: 406 Grades: CD-5 Webber Elementary 140 Webber School Road Eastover, SC 29044 Telephone: 353-8771 Principal: Tiffany Brooks Enrollment: 304 Grades: CD-5

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Middle Schools Alcorn Middle 5125 Fairfield Road Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 735-3439 Principal: Dr. Sonji Leach Enrollment: 310 Grades: 6-8 Crayton Middle 5000 Clemson Avenue Columbia, SC 29206 Telephone: 738-7224 Principal: Susan Childs Enrollment: 985 Grades: 6-8 Heyward Gibbes Middle 500 Summerlea Drive Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 343-2942 Principal: Ericka Hursey Enrollment: 313 Grades: 6-8 Hand Middle 2600 Wheat Street Columbia, SC 29205 Telephone: 343-2947 Principal: Brian Goins Enrollment: 882 Grades: 6-8 Hopkins Middle 1601 Clarkson Road Hopkins, SC 29061 Telephone: 695-3331 Principal: Bobbie Hartwell, Jr. Enrollment: 483 Grades: 6-8

W.A. Perry Middle 2600 Barhamville Road Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone: 256-6347 Principal: Dr. Robin Coletrain Enrollment: 329 Grades: 6-8

Dreher High 3319 Millwood Avenue Columbia, SC 29205 Telephone: 253-7000 Principal: Jeanne Stiglbauer Enrollment: 1144 Grades: 9-12

St. Andrews Middle 1231 Bluefield Road Columbia, SC 29210 Telephone: 731-8910 Principal: Derrick Glover Enrollment: 647 Grades: 6-8

Eau Claire High 4800 Monticello Road Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 735-7600 Principal: Neshunda Walters Enrollment: 594 Grades: 9-12

W.G. Sanders Middle 3455 Pine Belt Road Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone: 735-3445 Principal: Andrenna Smith Enrollment: 439 Grades: 6-8

A.C. Flora High 1 Falcon Drive Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone: 738-7300 Principal: Richard McClure Enrollment: 1383 Grades: 9-12

Southeast Middle 731 Horrell Hill Road Hopkins, SC 29061 Telephone: 695-5700 Principal: Inger Ferguson Enrollment: 489 Grades: 6-8

C.A. Johnson High 2219 Barhamville Road Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone: 253-7092 Principal: Dr. Veronica Scott Enrollment: 394 Grades: 9-12

High Schools Columbia High 1701 Westchester Drive Columbia, SC 29210 Telephone: 731-8950 Principal: Shenequa Coles Enrollment: 699 Grades: 9-12

W.J. Keenan High 361 Pisgah Church Road Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 714-2500 Principal: Alvin Pressley Enrollment: 664 Grades: 9-12 Lower Richland High 2615 Lower Richland Boulevard Hopkins, SC 29061 Telephone: 695-3000 Principal: Rose Pelzer Enrollment: 1179 Grades: 9-12

Special Schools & Centers Heyward Career & Technology Center 3560 Lynhaven Drive Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone: 735-3343 Principal: Dr. Sherry Rivers Grades: 9-12

Adult Education 2612 Covenant Road Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone: 343-2935 Coordinator: Dr. Marva Coates Challenger Learning Center 2600A Barhamville Road Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone: 929-3951 Director: Dr. Carolyn Donelan

Olympia Learning Center 621 Bluff Road Columbia, SC 29201 Principal: Nathan White Grades: 9-12

Evening High School Program 621 Bluff Road Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: 738-7574 Coordinator: Kerry Abel Grades: 9-12

Pendergrass Fairwold School 5935 Token Street Columbia, SC 29203 Principal: Faythe Redenburg Grades: n/a

Charter Schools Carolina School for Inquiry 7405-A Fairfield Road Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 691-1250 Director/Lead Teacher: Victoria Dixon-Mokeba Grades: K-5

Richland One Middle College 316 S. Beltline Boulevard Columbia, SC 29205 Phone: 738-7114 Dean: Dr. Tiniece Javis Grades: 11-12

BELL SCHEDULE Elementary Schools

7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Middle Schools

8:40 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

High Schools

8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Richland One Main Line

231-7000

Homebound Instruction

400-1672

School Improvement Councils

231-6842

Adult Education

343-2935

Homeschooling

231-6904

School Psychologists

231-6764

Advanced Academic Programs

231-6835

Human Resources

231-7418

Security and Emergency Services

231-7130

Athletics

231-6889

InfoPhone

231-7512

Social Work Services

231-6757

Attendance Lines

231-6944

Information Technology

231-7464

Special Education

231-6773

Center for Educator Quality

400-1669

Instructional Technology Services

231-6803

Special Education (pre-school)

691-3993

Challenger Learning Center

929-3951

Insurance (student)

231-7401

Standardized Testing

231-7450

Charter Schools

231-6704

International Welcome Center

212-1475

Student Nutrition Services

231-6953

Communications (Public Relations)

231-7504

Montessori Programs

738-3548

Student Records

231-6791

Curriculum and Instruction

231-7459

Nursing Services

231-6751

Student Transfers

231-6944

Dropout Prevention

790-6763

Ombudsman

231-7496

Student Transportation Services

231-7002

Early Childhood Education

231-6709

Parents and Students Succeed (homeless initiative) 231-6914

Superintendent’s Office

231-7500

Extended-Day (Afterschool) Programs

231-6842

Partnerships 231-6842

Teaching and Learning

231-6704

Facility Services

231-7057

Procurement Services

231-7033

Textbooks 231-6865

Foreign Language/International Programs

231-6829

Registrar’s Office

231-6944

Four-year-old Kindergarten

231-6709

Richland One TV

231-6700/6701

Guidance and Counseling Services

400-1691

School Board Office

231-7556

Hearing Office

231-6926

School Board Policies

231-7404

Title I

231-6815

Visual and Performing Arts

231-6858

Volunteer Programs

231-6842

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SCHOOL ESSENTIALS SCHOOL ZONE LOCATOR Richland One’s School Zone Locator is a convenient online tool for parents to use to find out which schools their children are zoned to attend and which buses they will ride. To access the School Zone Locator, go to www.richlandone.org, click on the School Zone Locator link and type in the information requested. The 2016-2017 school bus routes are posted on the district’s website. For more information, contact the Registrar’s Office at 231-6944 or Student Transportation Services at 231-7002.

ENROLLING IN SCHOOL Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1 to enroll in kindergarten and 6 years old on or before September 1 to enroll in first grade. State law requires students to be in school from ages 5 to 17. Parents who choose not to send their child to a public or private 5-year-old kindergarten must sign a waiver to that effect. Waiver forms are available at all elementary schools.

If the child will be enrolling in school for the first time or transferring from another school district, parents should complete the online registration form. The form is posted on the district’s website, www.richlandone. org.

The child’s school will need copies of the following documents: • Long-form birth certificate • South Carolina Certificate of Immunization • Two proofs of residence, such as a copy of a lease or mortgage statement and a copy of a utility bill • Child’s Social Security card (optional) For students who are transferring from another school district, parents should take the child’s most recent report card and the check-out card from the previous school, in addition to the documents required for registration. The following documents are recommended for registration, if available: academic record (transcript, report cards, test scores); copy of special education Individualized Education Program (IEP), if applicable; and any other records that will be helpful in placing the student in the appropriate academic program.

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Students are assigned to schools based upon where their parents or guardians live.

If parents are divorced or legally separated, the student is assigned to a school based upon where the custodial parent lives. If the parents or guardians do not have a lease or utility bill in their names, they must complete the shared housing proof of residence process at their zoned school.

If a student’s permanent home address changes after the first grading period, parents may request permission for the student to remain at the same school for the school year. This request must be made through the Registrar’s Office. If permission is granted, the student must enroll in the zoned school at the beginning of the next school year.

For more information about registration requirements or school assignments, contact the Registrar’s Office at 231-6944.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS According to South Carolina state law, every student must present a valid South Carolina Certificate of Immunization showing the minimum immunization requirements at the time of school entrance. If the student is entering from another South Carolina school, he/she must submit an immunization record at registration. Students from out of state have 30 days to comply. Failure to comply will result in disenrollment.

Changes in immunization requirements for the 2016-2017 schedule include: • 12th grade has been added to the requirement for four doses of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis.

• 2nd grade has been added to the requirement for two doses of varicella.

A child with a positive history of the disease is considered immune and is exempt from this requirement.

• 4th grade has been added to the requirement for three doses of oral and/or inactivated polio vaccine with at least one dose received on or after the fourth birthday.

• 10th grade has been added to the requirement for one Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) booster. Tdap is routinely administered at 11-12 years of age; however, a dose administered on or after the seventh birthday will meet this requirement.

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Richland One students in grades 3-12 receive a laptop computer to use at school and at home during the school year as part of the district’s Digital Learning Environment (DLE) initiative.

For more information about DLE, go to www. richlandone.org or contact your child’s school.

Please note that the child’s class enrollment (not age) determines which required standards to use – daycare or school. Daycare requirements apply to children enrolled in Pre-K and 4K programs and younger, even if attendance is in a school setting. School requirements apply to children enrolled in 5-year-old kindergarten through grade 12.

Details regarding immunization requirements are outlined in the 2016-2017 schedules of required vaccines for school admittance and day care attendance which are posted on the Richland One website (www.richlandone.org) and on the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s website (www.scdhec.gov).

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS School supply lists for elementary schools and middle schools are posted on the district’s website, www.richlandone. org. If you have questions or need more information, contact your child’s school.

ATTENDANCE MATTERS

What Parents Need to Know about Student Attendance As Richland One continually works to improve academic achievement, it is important that parents and guardians recognize that attending school daily and maintaining a strong attendance record is essential to their child’s success in school. As we begin the 2016-2017 school year, please note these important facts about student attendance: 1. The South Carolina Compulsory Attendance Law requires that a child attend school from the school year in which the child is 5 years old before September 1 until the child’s 17th birthday.

2. A child, at least 6 years old but not yet 17, who has three unexcused absences in a row or a total of five unexcused absences at any point in the school year, is truant and in violation of the South Carolina Compulsory School Attendance Law. The law also states that once a child is found to be truant, the parent/ guardian must work with the school to develop an attendance plan.

3. Anytime that a student is absent, the parent or guardian must provide a written note to the school explaining the absence within 48 hours of the child returning to school. Legal absences include, but are not limited to illness, death in the immediate family, recognized religious holidays of the student’s faith, emergency conditions as determined by the school administration, inclement weather and short-term suspensions.

4. Students may be referred to the school social worker or other support services staff at any time it is deemed appropriate for excessive excused/unexcused absences.

5. Parents also can check their child’s attendance at any time by contacting their child’s school or by logging into the Parent Portal.

When it comes down to how absences affect a student’s on-time graduation or their failure to graduate, there’s no difference between excused and unexcused absences. A student is either present in class or not. It’s not about why a student is absent; rather, it’s that a student is absent and missing valuable instructional time.

As we kick off the new school year, let’s work together for your children’s success. When your children see that parents and schools are working together, they will understand that education is a top priority at school and at home and that attendance really matters!

For more information about school attendance laws and policies, contact the School Social Work and Student Attendance Office at 231-6757.

Inclement Weather Procedures There may be times during the school year when inclement weather will prompt a late start, early dismissal or cancellation of school. Richland One has procedures in place to make decisions about whether school and work schedules will be modified and to notify students, parents, district employees and community members as quickly as possible.

• Parents will receive an automated phone message from the district through the SchoolMessenger notification system.

Announcements of school closings or delays also will be sent to local news media and posted on the district’s website (www.richlandone. org) and Richland One TV (Time Warner Cable channel 12), as well as Facebook (facebook.com/ r1schools), Twitter (twitter.com/richlandone) and the Richland One InfoPhone (231-7512). Parents are urged not to call the schools because doing so could hinder district emergency communications.

• Other school emergencies, such as power and heating/air-conditioning outages, also may result in delayed school starts, early dismissals or cancellations. Similar notification procedures would be followed at the district or school level, including whether after-school programs, child-care programs and athletics activities will proceed as scheduled.

• Under a two-hour delay, buses will pick up students two hours later than normal and school will start two hours later than normal; any exceptions and any other pertinent information will be announced.

Please note that state law requires students to receive 180 days of instruction. Days missed will have to be made up at some other time during the school year. Richland One has designated three dates in the 2016-2017 district calendar that would be used as make-up days (in the following order) if necessary: January 13, March 31 and April 17.

The decision whether to cancel school, start late or dismiss early during inclement weather conditions is seldom an easy one, but the safety of our students and employees will continue to be our most important consideration. Parents are urged to make arrangements in advance and establish an emergency plan for their children in the event that schools are closed, start late or are dismissed early.

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Student Nutrition Services During the 2016-2017 school year, Richland One will continue to offer healthy and nutritious meals at no cost to students, regardless of family income.

All Richland One students can eat breakfast, lunch, snacks and supper at school for free thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program. This marks the second year of the district’s participation in the federal program.

The average district family could save more than $400 per child in a school year. Parents do not have to complete any forms or other paperwork.

The free meals, which follow federal guidelines for healthy school meals, will be provided at all 52 schools and centers in Richland One. Although meals are free for students, all adults (including staff and visitors) have to pay for their school meals, which are still a bargain at just $2.25 for breakfast and $3.75 for lunch.

In an ongoing effort to improve services and increase the number of students who eat school meals, the district’s Student Nutrition Services department surveyed students twice during the 2015-2016 school year to find out what they like about school meals and what they would like to see improved. Based on the students’ responses, changes have been made to the menu for 2016-2017 school year.

Items added to the menu were items that were sampled during various taste tests held at schools.

Other initiatives on the horizon for this year include a mobile cart program pilot for high schools, more schools participating in the grant-funded Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and nutrition education seminars in schools conducted by the district’s registered dietitian.

For more information, contact Nutrition Services at 231-6953.

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Foreign Language and International Programs For nearly two decades, Richland One has set itself apart in the Southeast in the area of foreign language education by offering a comprehensive and state-of-the-art foreign language program to every student, starting in elementary school. All Richland One students have the opportunity to begin foreign language education as early as first grade.

• Spanish is offered in grades 1-12.

• French and Latin are offered in grades 6-12.

• Chinese and German are offered in grades 9-12.

• The district’s new Language Immersion Program at Carver Lyon-Elementary School offers instruction in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten

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students.

Foreign language instruction emphasizes real-life communication and cultural knowledge and understanding. The curriculum is student-centered, developmentallyappropriate and reflects the most current developments in psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics. It is also aligned with the national foreign language standards, the South Carolina foreign language academic achievement standards, as well as with the expectations of South Carolina colleges and universities.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program serves students in grades K-12 who have limited English proficiency and whose primary or home language is a language other than English. Students receive instruction in English as a second language and are progressively mainstreamed as their language skills improve.

ESOL services are offered at the following schools: • Arden Elementary School • Brennen Elementary School • Burnside Elementary School • Forest Heights Elementary School • A.C. Moore Elementary School • W.S. Sandel Elementary School • Alcorn Middle School • Crayton Middle School • Hand Middle School • St. Andrews Middle School • Columbia High School • A.C. Flora High School The International Welcome Center Richland One students represent over 50 countries and as many languages. The Richland One International Welcome Center serves as a “one-stop shop” for new international families.

Students take language proficiency tests at the center while their parents complete enrollment documents and gain information about the district’s ESOL Program and services available to their children. At the end of this initial visit, students are referred to the school that best meets their needs. The International Welcome Center is located at 2612 Covenant Road, Columbia, SC 29204.

Free Eye Exams and Glasses Thanks to a partnership between Richland One, Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF) and VSP Vision Care, approximately 3,000 gift certificates for free eye exams and glasses are available to Richland One families, but parents need to act quickly because the certificates expire November 1.

How can I get a vision gift certificate and who is eligible?

Parents who would like to receive a free vision

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gift certificate should contact their child’s school nurse or the Richland One Office of Instructional Technology Services at 231-6803.

Each child in a family (ages 1-19) is eligible to receive a gift certificate.

Where can I use the gift certificates?

Parents can use the gift certificates at any vision provider in the VSP network, which includes companies such as Drs. Eye Care, Inc. and H. Rubin Vision Centers. A complete list of providers is available at district schools and at www.vsp.com. The certificate, which is valid until November 1, covers eye exams and a selection of basic eyewear chosen by the provider.

Who is sponsoring the vision gift certificate program?

VSP Vision Care launched the #EyeGiveBack program in 2015 in an effort to help children in need see better. For every VSP Direct individual vision insurance plan purchased through #EyeGiveBack, VSP committed to donating a gift certificate that provides access to a no-cost eye exam and glasses to a child in need, up to $1 million in retail value. VSP is a charity partner with RIF, which selected Richland One as the national recipient of the program.

Where can I get more information?

Additional details are available at VSPDirect. com/EyeGiveBack.

Richland One Adult Education Are you in need of a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma (GED)? Do you have a WorkKeys certificate? Do you want to improve your English and mathematical skills? Do you need to improve your English as a second language?

Today is the time to acquire your credentials to increase your potential earnings now and in the future! For more information, contact Richland One Adult Education at 343-2935 or go to www.richlandone.org and click on Adult Education under Departments.

2016-2017 AFTERSCHOOL CHILDCARE PROGRAMS Richland One’s afterschool childcare programs are provided through agreements with schools and licensed childcare providers approved by the district. These programs provide a safe place for students to go after school where they receive services that enhance their social and educational growth and development. The afterschool childcare programs operate Monday through Friday from 2:30-6:00 p.m. The programs are sitebased at all of the district’s elementary schools and one middle school. A fee is assessed to parents for these services.

The chart on the right lists the approved providers and the schools they will serve for the 2016-2017 school year:

For More Information: Dr. Traci Cooper, Director Office of Extended-Day Programs 1225 Oak Street - Suite 101 Columbia, SC 29204 Phone: (803) 231-6842 Fax: (803) 231-6880 www.r1extendedday.org

Afterschool Childcare Provider

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YMCA of Columbia Natria Priester Vice President of Youth Development 1612 Marion Street – Suite 100 Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 319-3892 www.columbiaymca.org

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Brennen Elementary Carver-Lyon Elementary South Kilbourne Elementary Webber Elementary Hopkins Elementary Logan Elementary

$30.00

$35.00

Barron Academy Director: Gretchen Barron 6941 N. Trenholm Road – Suite B2 Columbia, SC 29206 (803) 708-4786 gbarron@purposedvision.com

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Burton-Pack Elementary John P. Thomas Elementary Arden Elementary Burnside Elementary

$30.00

$50.00

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands 500 Gracern Road – Suite 200 Columbia, South Carolina 29210 Phone: (803) 231-3300 Fax: (803) 252-9413 Director: Tanika Epps tepps@bgcmidlands.org (803) 467-6821

• Mill Creek Elementary • Watkins-Nance Elementary • Edward E. Taylor Elementary

$25.00

$50.00

Brockman Elementary School 2245 Montclair Drive Columbia, South Carolina 29206 Phone: (803) 790-6743 Fax: (803) 790-6745 Director: Arleita Hufstetler (sstroman@richlandone.org)

• Brockman Elementary

$30.00

$45.00

City of Columbia Parks and Recreation 1111 Parkside Drive Columbia, SC 29203 Phone: (803) 545-3100 Fax: (803) 343-8744 Director: Carey Rich (803) 351-6946 Afterschool Program Director: Christie Wright (803) 543-5302 – Cell (803) 545-3086 – Office

• Meadowfield Elementary

None

$25.00

EdVenture Children’s Museum P.O. Box 1638 Columbia, South Carolina 29202 Phone: (803) 779-3100 Fax: (803) 779-3144 Director: Robin McCants (803) 779-3100 (843) 312-2417 – Cell Vice President of Education: Nikki Williams (803) 606-3940

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$30.00

$48.00

Forest Heights Elementary School 2500 Blue Ridge Terrace Columbia, South Carolina 29203 Phone: (803) 691-3780 Fax: (803) 691-3782 Director: Lula Lee (lula.lee@richlandone.org)

• Forest Heights Elementary

$15.00

$40.00 $50.00

Satchel Ford Elementary School 5901 Satchel Ford Road Columbia, South Carolina 29206 Phone: (803) 738-7209 Fax: (803) 738-7218 After-hours number: (803) 738-7209, ext. 2001 Director: Cindy Gary - (803) 917-0715 (cynthia.gary@richlandone.org)

• Satchel Ford Elementary

$30.00

$45.00

Hyatt Park Elementary Horrell Hill Elementary Bradley Elementary A.C. Moore Elementary Rosewood Elementary Gadsden Elementary Lewis Greenview Elementary Caughman Road Elementary Sandel Elementary H.B. Rhame Elementary Pine Grove Elementary Southeast Middle School

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2016 August 5 August 13 August 15 August 15 August 22-26 September 13

September 15 October 7

October 12

October 13 October 19 October 22

November 13-19 November 23-25 December 16 December 19-30

KEY DATES Countdown to Kindergarten, EdVenture Children’s Museum, 5-8 p.m.

Sportsarama at Memorial Stadium; pre-game activities at 5:45 p.m., kick-off at 6 p.m.

First day of school for students Afterschool childcare and athletic tutorial programs begin First week of school for pre-kindergarten students Afterschool Comprehensive Remediation, SC Chamber Homework Center, eXpectations and 21st Century Community Learning Center programs begin Early release for all schools Richland One vs. Richland Two “Nothing But Net” charity basketball game, Richland Northeast High School, 6 p.m.

Richland One College and Career Expo for students in grades 11-12, Carolina Coliseum, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Early release for all schools/parent conferences PSAT, grades 9-11 Palmetto Health Foundation’s 2016 Walk for Life/Race for Life breast cancer fund-raiser at Spirit Communications Park; opening ceremony at 7:30 a.m.

American Education Week Thanksgiving Break Early release for all schools Winter Break

First Day of School - August 15

2017 January 12 January 24 January 27 January 28

February 17 February 9 March 1 March 1 March 1 – May 1 March 7-21 March 20 March 21 March 22- April 4 March 29 March 30 April 4 April 4 April 10-14 April 21

April 24-28

April 28

May 4

May 24-26 May 26 May 26 May 31

Early release for all schools Honor Chorus Concert with Elementary Festival Choir, Dreher High School, 6:30 p.m.

Honor Band Concert (middle and high schools), Eau Claire High School, 6 p.m.

Richland One Hall of Fame Induction Gala, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center; red carpet reception at 5 p.m. and program/dinner at 6 p.m.

Honor Orchestra Festival Concert, Lower Richland High School, 6 p.m.

State of the District/VIP Network Meeting, W.A. Perry Middle School, 6 p.m.

Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration begins Language immersion program registration begins Student transfer application season; contact the Registrar’s Office for details.

Middle and High Schools’ Visual Arts Exhibit, Tapp’s Arts Center Richland One Technology Showcase, Olympia Learning Center, 4 p.m.

Middle and High Schools’ Visual Arts Award Ceremony, Tapp’s Art Center, 6-7:30 p.m.

Elementary Schools’ Visual Arts Exhibit, Tapp’s Arts Center District Dance Festival Showcase, A.C. Flora High School, 7 p.m.

Early release for all schools/parent conferences Statewide READ-IN, State House, 10 a.m. – noon Elementary Schools’ Visual Arts Award Ceremony, Tapp’s Art Center, 6-7 p.m.

Spring Break Augusta Baker Storytelling Festival, Historic Robert Mills House and the Hampton-Preston Mansion, 10 a.m.

Week of the Young Child Honor Jazz Band Concert in the Park (middle and high schools), Emily Douglas Park, 4-9 p.m. (rain location: Hand Middle School) Last day of 21st Century, Comprehensive Remediation, eXpectations and SC Chamber Homework Center afterschool programs High school graduation ceremonies, Colonial Life Arena Last day of afterschool childcare programs Last day of school/half-day for students Last day for pre-kindergarten registration for 2017-2018

Nothing But Net - October 7

Hall of Fame Induction Gala - January 28

High School Graduations - May 24-26 NOTE: Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, including testing dates, go to www.richlandone.org. The 2016-2017 academic calendar is posted on the website and printed on the inside back cover of this publication.

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26

5 12 19

M

27

6 13 20

T

28

7 14 21

T

27

6 13 20

T

27

6 13 20

T

28

7 14 21

W

29

1 8 15 22

W

28

7 14 21

W

28

7 14 21

W

30

F

2 9 16 23

S

3 10 17 24

29

T

1 8 15 22

30

T

2 9 16 23

29

T

1 8 15 22

S

3 10 17 24 31

S

4 11 18 25

F

2 9 16 23 30

S

3 10 17 24

June 2017

31

F

3 10 17 24

March 2017

30

F

2 9 16 23

December 2016

29

T

1 8 15 22

September 2016

Richland County School District One 2016-2017 Academic Calendar

180-day employees: 182-day employees: 184-day employees: 186-day employees: 190-day employees: 200-day employees: 220-day employees: 240-day employees:

August 15, 2016 - May 26, 2017 August 12, 2016 - May 27, 2017 August 10, 2016 - May 27, 2017 August 8, 2016 - May 27, 2017 August 8, 2016 - May 27, 2017 August 1, 2016 - June 2, 2017 July 18, 2016 - June 16, 2017 July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017

Richland One Employee Work Schedules

Early release for all schools

Teacher Workday

Holiday

Student holiday/professional development

First/last day of school for students

184-day employees do not work October 14, January 13, March 31, April 17.

182-day employees do not work October 14, January 13, March 31, April 17.

May 27 will be a workday for 190-, 200-, 220- and 240-day employees.

Student make-up days (if needed) are January 13, March 31, April 17.

CALENDAR NOTES

Independence Day Holiday July 4 Teacher Workday/Professional development August 8 - 12 First day of school for students August 15 Labor Day September 5 Interim Reports September 13 Early release for all schools September 15 Early release for all schools (Parent Conferences) October 13 Student Holiday/Professional development October 14 End of first marking period (45 days) October 18 Report cards issued October 25 Election Day Holiday November 8 Interim Reports November 22 Thanksgiving Break November 23-25 Early release for all schools December 16 Winter Break December 19-December 30 End of second marking period (90 days) January 9 Early release for all schools January 12 Student Holiday/Professional development January 13 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday January 16 Report cards issued January 19 Interim Reports February 14 End of third marking period (135 days) March 15 Report cards issued March 21 Early release for all schools (Parent Conferences) March 30 Student Holiday/Professional development March 31 Spring Break April 10-14 Student Holiday/Professional development April 17 Interim Reports April 25 Last day of school (180 days)/Half-day for students/Elementary report cards issued May 26 Teacher Workday May 27 Middle/High schools report cards mailed June 6

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