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Contents

Spotlight ONE • Fall 2017 Edition

Features 8 Points of Pride From a record-breaking scholarship total earned by the Class of 2017 to 17 state sports championship titles won by student-athletes, 2016-2017 was a great year for Richland One schools, students and staff!

9 & 16 Employee Spotlights Meet Richland One’s 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year!

10 - 11 Program Spotlight: Career and Technology Education

Think you know what career and technology education is all about? Think CATE is only for students not going to college? Think again!

Richland One’s CATE programs offer ‘a world of opportunity’ for all students.

12 - 14 School Essentials School enrollment information, immunization requirements, attendance policies, inclement weather procedures, afterschool childcare programs and more!

17 Adult Education CATE Program Spotlight – 10-11

ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION Spotlight ONE is published by the Richland One Office of Communications. It is mailed 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; Kiosha Boyles, Marketing Coordinator; Gwen Etheredge, Executive Assistant; and Caroline Burdett, Communications Intern Graphic Design: Tommy Flowers Photography: Mitch Wyatt

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 characteristic in its programs and activities.

Earning a diploma gives Adult Ed graduate hope, opportunities to succeed.

ALSO INSIDE: Board of School Commissioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Superintendent’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Directory of Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6-7 For Your Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Key Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 2017-2018 Academic Calendar . . . . . . Inside Back Cover

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Leadership The 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 atlarge 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 even-numbered 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, the ROTV broadcast schedule and board policies also are posted on the district’s website (www.richlandone.org).

CHERYL HARRIS Chairwoman

Election District 4 Term expires in 2020 Voice Mailbox Number:

(803) 231-6981

DWAYNE SMILING Vice Chairman

Elected At-Large Term expires in 2018 Voice Mailbox Number:

(803) 231-6987

AARON BISHOP

Secretary-Treasurer Election District 1 Term expires in 2018 Voice Mailbox Number:

(803) 231-6984

JAMIE L. DEVINE

Parliamentarian

2017 -2018 Board Meeting Schedule July 11, 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District Office August 8, 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . District Office August 22, 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . District Office Sept 12, 2017 . . . . . . . . . Arden Elem School

Election District 2 Term expires in 2020

School Board Office

Sept 26, 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District Office

Stevenson Administration Building

Oct 10, 2017 . . . . . . . . . Hand Middle School Oct 24, 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District Office Nov 14, 2017 . . . . . . . . . Dreher High School

1616 Richland Street Columbia, SC 29201

Nov 28, 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District Office Dec 12, 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District Office Jan 9, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District Office Jan 23, 2018 . . Pendergrass Fairwold School Feb 13, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District Office Feb 27, 2018 . . . . . . . Brockman Elem School March 13, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . District Office

Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monday-Friday Contact: Eva Wilson, Special Assistant to the Board

March 27, 2018 . . . . . Brennen Elem School

May 8, 2018 . . . . . . . . A.C. Flora High School May 22, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District Office

E-mail: eva.wilson@richlandone.org

June 12, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District Office June 26, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District Office

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(803) 231-6985

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

(803) 231-6986

DARRELL BLACK Elected At-Large Term expires in 2020 Voice Mailbox Number:

(803) 231-7561

Phone: 803-231-7556 Fax: 803-231-7560

April 10, 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . District Office April 24, 2018 . . . . Olympia Learning Center

Voice Mailbox Number:

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LILA ANNA SAULS Elected At-Large Term expires in 2020 Voice Mailbox Number:

(803) 231-7562

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Superintendent’s Message Dear Richland One Families, Teamwork is defined as the ability to work together toward a common goal. In Richland One, our goal is to ensure that we provide a world-class education to each and every one of the 24,000 students we serve. We couldn’t ask for a better team to accomplish that goal – a team that not only includes students, parents, teachers, administrators and support staff, but also our volunteers, school resource officers and community partners.

The start of a new school year is always exciting for the Richland One team because it means new opportunities to do even more great things. We had a lot to celebrate during the 2016-2017 school year. Our Language Immersion Program opened at Carver-Lyon Elementary School. The Class of 2017 earned more than $83.3 million in scholarships and other financial aid, a new district record. Richland One teams and individual student-athletes won 17 state championship titles in five different sports.

You’ll find more of our Points of Pride on page 8 of this publication.

This year, we will continue to create innovative learning experiences and expand options for our students as we prepare them for college and careers. Our expanded offerings will include a new virtual school program. We will share more information about the virtual school program early in the school year. We’re also excited about the new firefighting program at Lower Richland High School. Read more about our CATE (career and technology education) programs on pages 10-11.

In Richland One, we believe it’s important to keep our parents and other stakeholders informed about what’s happening in the district, and we offer many ways for you to stay connected, including our website (www.richlandone.org); Richland One TV (Time Warner Cable channel 12 and ROTV On Demand at www.richlandone.org); and social media (facebook.com/richlandone and www.twitter.com/richlandone), as well as our new mobile app (see page 2). I also invite and encourage you to read my blog, Straight from the Supe, at www.richlandone.org, follow me on Twitter @RichlandOneSupe and participate in the Twitter Chats that will be announced during the year.

We’re excited about what the 2017-2018 school year holds for us in Richland One. By working together, there is no limit to what we can accomplish for the benefit of our students … we are Stronger Together!

Sincerely,

Craig Witherspoon, Ed.D. Superintendent

The Richland One Class of 2017 earned more than $83.3 million in scholarships and other financial aid, setting a new district record. For more Points of Pride from the 2016-2017 school year, see Page 8.

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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: 334 Grades: CD-5 Bradley Elementary 3032 Pine Belt Road Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone 738-7200 Principal: Kezia Myers Enrollment: 418 Grades: CD-5 Brennen Elementary 4438 Devereaux Road Columbia, SC 29205 Telephone: 738-7204 Principal: Mark D. Shea Enrollment: 853 Grades: CD-5 Brockman Elementary 2245 Montclair Drive Columbia, SC 29206 Telephone: 790-6743 Principal: Dr. Marian Crum-Mack Enrollment: 326 Grades: Pre K-Grade 5 Burnside Elementary 7300 Patterson Road Columbia, SC 29209 Telephone: 783-5530 Principal: Dr. Felicia Richardson Enrollment: 318 Grades: CD-5 Burton-Pack Elementary 111 Garden Drive Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone: 691-5550 Principal: Dr. Sarah Smith Enrollment: 546 Grades: CD-5 Carver-Lyon Elementary 2100 Waverly Street Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone: 343-2900 Principal: Dr. Teresa Turner Enrollment: 322 Grades: CD-5 Caughman Rd. Elementary 7725 Caughman Road Columbia, SC 29209 Telephone: 783-5534 Principal: Shawn Hall Enrollment: 696 Grades: CD-5 Forest Heights Elementary 2500 Blue Ridge Terrace Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 691-3780 Principal: Dr. Winnie Johnson Enrollment: 564 Grades: CD-5

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Gadsden Elementary 1660 South Goodwin Circle Gadsden, SC 29052 Telephone: 353-2231 Principal: David Thorpe Enrollment: 161 Grades: CD-5

Pine Grove Elementary 111 Huffstetler Drive Columbia, SC 29210 Telephone: 214-2380 Principal: Dr. Tracy Pickett Enrollment: 570 Grades: CD-5

Hopkins Elementary 6120 Cabin Creek Road Hopkins, SC 29061 Telephone: 783-5541 Principal: Debora Varn Enrollment: 332 Grades: CD-5

H.B. Rhame Elementary 1300 Arrowwood Road Columbia, SC 29210 Telephone: 731-8900 Principal: Monica Owens Carter Enrollment: 464 Grades: K-5

Horrell Hill Elementary 517 Horrell Hill Road Hopkins, SC 29061 Telephone: 783-5545 Principal: Parthenia Satterwhite Enrollment: 612 Grades: CD-5 Hyatt Park Elementary 4200 Main Street Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 735-3421 Principal: Dell Brabham Enrollment: 450 Grades: CD-5 Lewis Greenview Elementary 726 Easter Street Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 735-3417 Principal: Delores Gilliard Enrollment: 415 Grades: CD-5 Logan Elementary 815 Elmwood Avenue Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: 343-2915 Principal: Christopher Richards Enrollment: 265 Grades: CD-5 Meadowfield Elementary 525 Galway Lane Columbia, SC 29209 Telephone: 783-5549 Principal: Lisa Davis Enrollment: 703 Grades: CD-5 Mill Creek Elementary 925 Universal Drive Columbia, SC 29209 Telephone: 783-5553 Principal: Dr. Charles DeLaughter Enrollment: 400 Grades: CD-5 A.C. Moore Elementary 333 Etiwan Avenue Columbia, SC 29205 Telephone: 343-2910 Principal: Dr. Chantelle Baker Enrollment: 372 Grades: CD-5

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Rosewood Elementary 3300 Rosewood Drive Columbia, SC 29205 Telephone: 343-2930 Principal: Elizabeth Williams Enrollment: 419 Grades: K-5 W.S. Sandel Elementary 2700 Seminole Road Columbia, SC 29210 Telephone: 731-8906 Principal: Claudia Brooks Enrollment: 611 Grades: CD-5 Satchel Ford Elementary 5901 Satchel Ford Road Columbia, SC 29206 Telephone: 738-7209 Principal: Kevin Hasinger Enrollment: 773 Grades: K-5 South Kilbourne Elementary 1400 South Kilbourne Road Columbia, SC 29205 Telephone: 738-7215 Principal: Samantha Carlisle Enrollment: 259 Grades: CD-5 Edward E. Taylor Elementary 200 McRae Street Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 343-2924 Principal: Debbie R. Hunter Enrollment: 304 Grades: CD-5 J.P. Thomas Elementary 6001 Weston Avenue Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 735-3430 Principal: Selina Latimore Enrollment: 389 Grades: CD-5 Watkins-Nance Elementary 2525 Barhamville Road Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone: 733-4321 Principal: Dr. Linda Norton Enrollment: 382 Grades: CD-5 Webber Elementary 140 Webber School Road Eastover, SC 29044 Telephone: 353-8771 Principal: Dr. Sommer Jones Enrollment: 308 Grades: CD-5

Middle Schools Alcorn Middle 5125 Fairfield Road Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 735-3439 Principal: Dr. Carla Mathis Enrollment: 365 Grades: 6-8 Crayton Middle 5000 Clemson Avenue Columbia, SC 29206 Telephone: 738-7224 Interim Principal: Angela Burns Enrollment: 1014 Grades: 6-8 Heyward Gibbes Middle 500 Summerlea Drive Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 343-2942 Principal: Dr. Ericka Hursey Enrollment: 325 Grades: 6-8 Hand Middle 2600 Wheat Street Columbia, SC 29205 Telephone: 343-2947 Principal: Dr. Robin Hardy Enrollment: 885 Grades: 6-8 Hopkins Middle 1601 Clarkson Road Hopkins, SC 29061 Telephone: 695-3331 Principal: Bobbie Hartwell, Jr. Enrollment: 513 Grades: 6-8

W.A. Perry Middle 2600 Barhamville Road Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone: 256-6347 Principal: Dr. Robin Coletrain Enrollment: 345 Grades: 6-8

Dreher High 3319 Millwood Avenue Columbia, SC 29205 Telephone: 253-7000 Principal: Jeanne Stiglbauer Enrollment: 1130 Grades: 9-12

St. Andrews Middle 1231 Bluefield Road Columbia, SC 29210 Telephone: 731-8910 Principal: Derrick Glover Enrollment: 632 Grades: 6-8

Eau Claire High 4800 Monticello Road Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 735-7600 Principal: Neshunda Walters Enrollment: 573 Grades: 9-12

W.G. Sanders Middle 3455 Pine Belt Road Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone: 735-3445 Principal: Andrenna Smith Enrollment: 445 Grades: 6-8

A.C. Flora High 1 Falcon Drive Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone: 738-7300 Interim Principal: Susan Childs Enrollment: 1375 Grades: 9-12

Southeast Middle 731 Horrell Hill Road Hopkins, SC 29061 Telephone: 695-5700 Principal: Inger Ferguson Enrollment: 479 Grades: 6-8

C.A. Johnson High 2219 Barhamville Road Columbia, SC 29204 Telephone: 253-7092 Principal: Dr. Veronica Scott Enrollment: 377 Grades: 9-12

High Schools Columbia High 1701 Westchester Drive Columbia, SC 29210 Telephone: 731-8950 Principal: Shenequa Coles Enrollment: 627 Grades: 9-12

W.J. Keenan High 361 Pisgah Church Road Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 714-2500 Principal: Vondre’ Whaley Enrollment: 670 Grades: 9-12 Lower Richland High 2615 Lower Richland Boulevard Hopkins, SC 29061 Telephone: 695-3000 Principal: Rose Pelzer Enrollment: 1156 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 Board Policies

231-7404

Adult Education

343-2935

Homeschooling

231-6904

School Improvement Councils

231-6842

Advanced Academic Programs

231-6836

Human Resources

231-7418

School Psychologists

231-6764

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

Insurance (student)

231-7401

Special Education (pre-school)

691-3993

Challenger Learning Center

929-3951

Instructional Technology Services

231-6803

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)

Superintendent’s Office

231-7500

Teaching and Learning

231-6704

Textbooks

231-6865

231-6914

Extended-Day (Afterschool) Programs

231-6842

Facility Services

231-7057

Partnerships 231-6842

Foreign Language and International Programs

Procurement Services

231-7033

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

Security and Emergency Services

231-7130

Hearing Office

231-6926

School Board Office

231-7556

Title I Visual and Performing Arts

231-6815

Volunteer Programs

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Richland One Points of Pride 2016-2017 School Year

Richland One schools, students and staff had a lot to celebrate in 2016-2017! Below are some of our many Points of Pride. For more Points of Pride, go to www.richlandone.org.

• A.C. Flora and Dreher high schools were named two of America’s Most Challenging High Schools by The Washington Post. Dreher also received a silver medal in U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 ranking of the best high schools in America.

Twenty-three students in C.A. Johnson High School’s Health Science Magnet Program (above) received traditional white medical coats to mark their entry into the medical field, setting a new program record.

Students who receive white coats have successfully completed all coursework and requirements with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and are ready to move on to the next phase of the program: internships and/or clinical rotations.

• Hand Middle School teacher Jennifer Wise represented South Carolina as the Palmetto State’s 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year. She also received the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

• Seven Richland One schools were named 2017 National Healthy Schools award winners, recognizing them as being among the healthiest schools in the nation. The awards are presented by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the Clinton Foundation.

• The Richland One Class of 2017 earned more than $83.3 million in scholarships and other financial aid, setting a new district record.

• A fifth-grade team from Lewis Greenview Elementary School won at the state level and qualified for the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals at Michigan State University.

Greenview’s team competed against 67 other teams from around the world, including the U.S., Poland, Japan, China and Kenya, and won third place in their category.

• Seven Richland One students were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, an honor that less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors receive.

• H.B. Rhame Elementary School teacher Stephanie Johnson received the prestigious Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence from the National Education Association Foundation.

• Crayton Middle School was named a National School to Watch by the National Forum to Accelerate MiddleGrades Reform.

• A science experiment designed by three W.J. Keenan High School students was launched into space and performed by astronauts aboard the International Space Station as part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program.

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Richland One teams and individual student-athletes won 17 state championship titles in five sports – swimming, basketball, track and field, golf and baseball. The Lower Richland High School boys’ basketball team (pictured) won the 2017 Class 4A state championship.

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

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Robert Harris

Hand Middle School 2017-2018 Richland One Teacher of the Year A proud graduate of Lower Richland High School, Robert Harris began working in the district as a substitute teacher after graduating from Winthrop University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science degree in family and consumer services/youth development. He worked his way up the ladder as a principal’s secretary and landed his first teaching position in 2014 at Hand Middle School. He holds a Master’s of Education degree in English from South Carolina State University and a Master’s of Education degree in educational administration from the University of South Carolina. He is also an adjunct English professor at Benedict College.

He describes himself as a risk-taker who loves to travel.

1. Why did you want to become a teacher? What inspired/motivated you?

I believe it is my job to provide our students with the tools and resources to be successful. This belief was inspired by a family full of educators. I had the opportunity often to assist them in their classrooms, help them grade papers, etc. It wasn’t until I got to high school that my aspirations became clearer. I realized that it was not only my calling, but definitely my passion.

2. How are you making a difference in the lives of your students?

Besides trying to be a role model for them, I provide them with individualized instruction, inspire them to reach their own goals and offer guidance and advice when they are dealing with any problems. I continue to make sure I support them in their successes, but also help them learn from their mistakes.

3. What do you love most about Richland One? I love how Richland One is a family and how we serve so many diverse populations, but we all share the same common goal.

Particularly, I love being able to serve and give back to the same district that educated me.

4. What are your interests outside of the classroom?

I love to read, shop and travel. I enjoy cooking and trying new recipes. I love watching sports and I am a DIE-HARD Carolina Gamecocks and Dallas Cowboys fan. I also love working in youth ministry at my church and being involved with the youth.

5. What would people be surprised to learn about you?

I’m an AVID The Young and the Restless viewer and supporter. I haven’t missed an episode since I started watching five years ago. #TeamVictor 6. Who is your hero and why?

My hero is my granddad, Zack Taylor, also known as GrandZack. Since I was a child, he has aided my father and mother in my growth and development as a man. He has taught me many life skills and is the reason I know all about running a business and entrepreneurship. I have watched him sacrifice so much for his family. He continues to serve faithfully in his church and community all while being an awesome husband, dad, granddad and uncle. To this day, hearing him say, “Good job, I’m proud of you!” means a lot to me and shows me that I’m on the right track to becoming the man that he is proud of.

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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT:

Career and Technology Education (CATE) CATE programs offer ‘a world of opportunity’ for students Parents, do you want your children to graduate with realworld skills that will give them an advantage when they step into the workforce or head to college?

High earning potential, state and national industry certifications while in high schools, college credit, industry internships, skills to start your own business: Richland One’s CATE (career and technology education) programs offer these opportunities and a whole lot more.

Dr. Sherry Rivers, principal of Heyward Career and Technology Center, and CATE Director Dr. Johnny Murdaugh, with input from their industry partners, are taking CATE to new heights as they prepare students for high-paying, in-demand jobs.

“We’re talking about earning potential. That’s the bottom line for students and parents. There is a big difference between the earning potential of students taking CATE and those that don’t,” said Dr. Rivers.

“With CATE training, there is a world of opportunity open to them. It’s available to anyone with the motivation to go further and improve their skill set. Some have the mindset that CATE is just for students not going to college, but we have opportunities for all levels of students whether they choose to go to college, the military or into the workforce.”

The numbers add up to success: Every junior in the diesel technology program and at least 27 others in various CATE programs participated in summer internships and all Class of 2017 graduates who were in the diesel program have jobs. Also, 194 certifications were earned by students last year (2016-2017), 64% of seniors who completed their programs of study earned a Silver on the WorkKeys test and more than 350 completed all the courses in their areas of study.

Dr. Murdaugh says Richland One’s CATE programs have advantages that other districts don’t offer to students.

“Some have the mindset that CATE is just for students not going to college, but we have opportunities for all levels of students, whether they choose to go to college, the military or into the workforce.”

Dr. Sherry Rivers Principal, Heyward Career and Technology Center

“In Richland One, we give students a more in-depth knowledge of their field with more classes and more thorough preparation than other districts. That gives them more industry knowledge and skills,” he said. “If they go on to college, they will have already taken the basic introductory courses. If they go into the workforce, they will already have the skills for entry-level jobs. For example, students with barbering, cosmetology and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certifications can open their own businesses after receiving their licenses.”

In the 2017-2018 school year, five new CATE programs will be offered at district high schools: • Agriculture at W.J. Keenan High School: Students will learn veterinary skills (with live goats and rabbits on campus) and small engine repair.

• Clean energy at W.J. Keenan High School: Students will study renewable, solar, nuclear and geothermal energies and may be able to earn certification to install solar panels.

• Firefighting at Lower Richland High School: Students will learn basic firefighting skills and will be able to take the firefighter examination. A fire truck from the Columbia Fire Department is being donated to the program.

• Virtual enterprise at Eau Claire High School (in partnership with Benedict College and Midlands Technical College): Students will learn to run online businesses.

• Early childhood development at Lower Richland and Eau Claire high schools: Students can earn certifications to work in daycare centers or programs for four-year-old children.

For more information about Richland One’s career and technology education (CATE) programs, contact Dr. Sherry Officials from Richland One and Cummins, Inc., held a ribbon-cutting ceremony

Rivers at 735-3343 or sherry.rivers@richlandone.org, or contact in February 2017 to celebrate the company’s partnership with the district in creating its first-ever Youth Technician Apprenticeship Program, which will train Dr. Johnny Murdaugh at 735-3325 or johnny.murdaugh@ students and give them a head start in securing high-paying jobs in the diesel richlandone.org. industry.

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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT:

Career and Technology Education (CATE)

Richland One CATE Career Clusters There’s not a school district in the state that offers more career clusters (types of professions in high demand) than Richland One does. Of the 16 career clusters identified by the U.S. Department of Labor, Richland One offers 15. According to Heyward Career and Technology Center Principal Dr. Sherry Rivers, no school district in South Carolina offers all 16.

“We are at the top. We have a huge advantage and so many offerings and opportunities,” she said. “We want parents to know what we have. If students can’t find an area of interest in this district, it can’t be found. We have variety, rigor and the opportunity for students to be well-prepared for their careers.”

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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

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Human Services

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Architecture and Construction

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Information Technology

3.

Arts, AV Technology and Communications

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Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

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Business Management and Administration

12. Manufacturing

5. Finance

13. Marketing

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Education and Training

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Health Science

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

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Hospitality and Tourism

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Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

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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 2017-2018 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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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.

INTERNATIONAL WELCOME CENTER Richland One’s International Welcome Center is located on the lower level of the Richland One Education Center at 2612 Covenant Road, Columbia, SC 29204. Testing for potential new ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) students will begin August 1, 2017 and continue throughout the school year.

The office is open for ESOL testing MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m. – noon. Parents should bring two proofs of residence as well as your child’s official proof of age (birth certificate, passport, etc.). For more information, call 212-1475.

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

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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 2017-2018 schedule include: • 3rd 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.

• 5th 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 child’s fourth birthday.

• 11th 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.

Please note that the child’s class enrollment (not age) determines which required standards to use – day care or school. Day care 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 2017-2018 schedules of required vaccines for school admittance and daycare 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).

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 2017-2018 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.

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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 a written 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 and excused absences include, but are not limited to illness, death in the immediate family, and recognized religious holidays of the student’s faith, emergency conditions as determined by the school administration, inclement weather and short-term suspensions.

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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 for full or partial day absences (i.e. late arrival, early dismissals).

5. Parents or guardians are encouraged to regularly check their child’s attendance at any time by contacting their child’s school or by logging into the Parent Portal.

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Parents/guardians also should disclose and discuss with school administrators if extenuating circumstances arise that prevent their child from attending school daily. Richland One has school social workers and school counselors in place to assist families with options related to student attendance.

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.

Richland One welcomes our students back to school. We know that when we connect and partner with parents we are positioning our children for greatness!

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

Schools Meals Are Free for All Students All 24,000 Richland One students can eat breakfast, lunch, snacks and supper for free thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program. The 2017-2018 school year will be the district’s third year of participation in the federal program.

With students eating school meals at no cost, the average Richland One family could save more than $400 per child in a school year. Parents do not have to complete any forms or other paperwork.

Parents who would like more information may contact Student Nutrition Services at 231-6953.

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/richlandone), 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 2017-2018 district calendar that would be used as make-up days (in the following order) if necessary: February 19, March 30 and May 28.

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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2017-2018 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 site-based at all of the district’s elementary schools and one middle school. A fee is assessed to parents for these services.

At right is a list of the approved providers and the schools they will serve for the 2017-2018 school year:

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

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

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

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

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

• Brockman Elementary

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

EdVenture Children’s Museum P.O. Box 1638 Columbia, South Carolina 29202 Phone: (803) 779-3100 Fax: (803) 779-3144 Director: Robin McCants (803) 917-0915 – Cell VP of Education: Nikki Williams (803) 606-3940

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

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

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

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

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For Your Information Richland One Parent Portal Gives Parents Easy Access to Student Information

Pre-Kindergarten Pre-kindergarten is a voluntary school readiness program for four-year-olds who live within Richland One’s school boundaries.

The program’s primary focus is to provide a developmental appropriate school experience for students. There are pre-kindergarten classrooms in 24 of the district’s 28 elementary schools. Each class has two adults: a teacher and an instructional assistant and no more than 20 children.

Pre-kindergarten follows the school’s guidelines for attendance. The school day is from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for 180 days. Students are expected to arrive at school promptly each day. Bus transportation is available for those students who live 1.5 miles away from their assigned school. Breakfast, lunch and a snack are provided daily.

Academic guidelines are regulated by the South Carolina Department of Education, and assessments are used to help guide, individualize and enhance instruction.

Parents are encouraged to establish positive relationships with their child’s teachers and school. Family involvement begins with home visits and continues throughout the year as parents participate in student-led conferences, attend programs and field trips or volunteer in the classroom.

For more information about registration and enrollment contact the Department of Early Childhood at 231-6709; send an email to 4K@ richlandone.org; or visit the pre-kindergarten page at goo.gl/7yQ6HB.

Title I

Parents: Did you know that you can have easy access to your children’s class schedules, attendance information, grades, assignments and teacher comments in real time through the Richland One PowerSchool Parent Portal? If you haven’t signed up, sign up today!

How to Sign Up Creating a PowerSchool Parent Portal account is very simple: 1. Go to the district’s website (www.richlandone. org) and click on the PowerSchool Parent Portal link on the left side of the home page under Site Shortcuts.

2. On the Student and Parent Sign-In page, select “Create Account.” Type in your name, your email address and an easy-toremember username and password.

3. Add the specific information pertaining to your child, including student name, Access ID and Access Password (the Access ID and Access Password are available from your child’s school).

4. Click “Enter.”

Note: Parents with more than one child in the district can view information for all of their children in the same portal. If you need assistance creating an account or if you have questions about the information you see in PowerSchool, please contact your child’s school.

PowerSchool Mobile App The PowerSchool mobile app, which can be downloaded from Google Play or the Apple App Store to any smartphone, will allow students and parents to access PowerSchool anywhere at any time. Having the app also will allow you to get notifications when your child’s grades, attendance and other information is updated in PowerSchool.

Richland One’s Title I Office is pleased to announce that we will serve 25 district schools in 2017-2018, supporting over 7,300 students, families and communities.

Title I is a federally-funded program awarded to states and districts to ensure that all children have a fair and equal opportunity to obtain a high quality education and reach proficiency on challenging state academic standards and assessments. The Title I Program in Richland One supplements the district’s instructional program for all students in designated schools. The mission of the Richland One Title I department is to ensure students in identified schools have equitable access to supplemental resources, are career- and college-ready, and achieve proficiency on rigorous local and state assessments.

You may contact a member of the Title I staff by calling our office at 231-6816, or you may email Title I Director Robert Candillo at robert.candillo@ richlandone.org. Also, visit our website at https:// www.richlandone.org/Domain/162.

2017-2018 Title I Schools Elementary Schools Hyatt Park John P. Thomas Logan Pine Grove H.B. Rhame W.S. Sandel South Kilbourne Watkins-Nance Webber

Arden Bradley Burnside Burton-Pack Carver-Lyon Edward E. Taylor Forest Heights Gadsden Greenview Hopkins

Middle Schools Alcorn Heyward Gibbes St. Andrews W.A. Perry

High Schools C.A. Johnson Eau Claire

Special Services Parents: Please be advised that annual review IEPs (individualized education programs) will be held using the month and date of each student’s next re-evaluation/eligibility date, which is listed on the first page of your child’s IEP. If your child’s re-evaluation/eligibility month and date is during the summer or prior to August 31, your child will have a spring annual review.

A notice of the IEP meeting will be sent to you two weeks prior to your child’s annual review IEP meeting date.

Annual reviews will be conducted throughout the school year. Your child’s IEP team will meet at least once a year to review and revise your child’s IEP. The IEP team addresses: • progress or lack of progress toward your child’s annual goals; • the results of any re-evaluation; • information provided to or by you; • your child’s anticipated needs; or • other matters.

Interim Report Dates

Report Card Dates

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Althreasa Middleton-Precia

Lewis Greenview Elementary School 2017-2018 Richland One Classified Employee of the Year Althreasa Middleton “I am ecstatic to be in a Precia is the go-to person school and district where at Lewis Greenview I know that I can make a Elementary School. As difference.” the school’s database specialist, she has - Althreasa Middleton-Precia more than 17 years of experience providing administrative support to the principal, handling admissions, working with parents and teachers, and managing student records and attendance.

She also serves as a mentor for the Greenview Girls Club, PTA vice president and treasurer, and coordinator of the Lewis Greenview Enhancement Program.

1. Why did you become a database specialist?

Accepting this job was one of the best decisions of my life! The duties I perform are essential in obtaining and maintaining accurate data that assists the school and district in operating effectively. Funding for all school projects are based on the data that I provide to the district and the State Department of Education, which helps to ensure that students have the resources they need to learn.

2. What lessons have the students at your school taught you?

They have taught me to be patient and understanding. I have realized that all home lives are different and that it is up to me to help students while they are in my care.

3. What advice would you give to someone going into education?

My advice would be to work diligently to develop a welcoming atmosphere for students, parents, and visitors. Speak positive words such as “good job” or “you can do it” to students so they are feel empowered and motivated to reach their goals and dreams.

4. What do you love most about Richland One? I love the educational resources and professional development opportunities that Richland One provides for their faculty and staff members. Our district ensures that we are actively learning so that we can better assist our students.

5. What do you love most about your job?

I love the interaction that I am able to have with the students and parents. I am often the first person that students and parents meet when enrolling. This gives me an opportunity to build a positive connection between the students, the parents and the school.

6. What is your favorite thing in the world to do?

My favorite thing to do is spend time with my family. We laugh, we cry but, most of all, we enjoy each other’s company. We are supportive of each other and I know that I could not do anything without them in my corner.

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SPOTLIGHT:

Richland One Adult Education

‘THE SKY IS THE LIMIT’

Earning diploma gives Adult Ed graduate hope, opportunities to succeed Persistence runs deep in the character of the family of Jamaican-born Glenford Bryan (pictured at right), who received his High School Equivalency Diploma (formerly known as a GED) at the age of 47 through Richland One’s adult education program.

As a young man in Jamaica, Glenford was smart, dedicated and ambitious, but a series of family and personal challenges caused him to lose his focus on his education. He shared his struggles while delivering the commencement address at his graduation ceremony in May 2017.

“I went from being motivated to hopeless,” Glenford said. “During this time, I was visiting the United States and started rethinking my life. Today, I credit my comeback to the Richland One Adult Education Center – the place that resuscitated my hope, the place where there is hope for the hopeless.”

Glenford says it’s not easy being an adult student, but the encouragement he received from the Richland One Adult Education staff made all the difference in the world.

“This is one of the greatest group of people. They are my new family,” he said. “When I came here, I felt something pulling me to be a student again. I started night classes in October 2016 and switched to day classes four days a week.

The teachers made me feel safe, like mothers teaching their children. I never missed a day.”

Glenford says there were times he wanted to give up.

“I almost stopped. I knew if I gave up, I could not face the staff if I saw them on the street. These people are motivation in my life. I owe it to them. This building is my second home and they are my family. I doubted myself so much and I don’t know why. The past took my confidence. This place gave me confidence.”

With his newfound confidence, Glenford is setting new goals for himself, including real estate school and classes at Midlands Technical College. Although it’s been 30 years since he was in high school, Glenford encourages other adults to go back to school.

“When it comes to education now, the sky is the limit,” he said. “I owe it to my mom, God and myself to go as far as I can. It’s been a rough journey, but you can make it. I’m not going to stop. My journey has been tough, but I’ve gained a resilient heart.“ Adult Education Coordinator Dr. Marva Coates and her staff share Glenford’s pride in his accomplishment.

“Through our staff, from the intake secretary to the career specialist and to the coordinator, we gave Mr. Bryan words of encouragement that he would accomplish his goal,” said Dr. Coates. “Now that Mr. Bryan has achieved his first goal, we know that bigger and better opportunities will find him.”

The Richland One Adult Education Center serves more than 1500 students a year. It offers six programs and it is an official South Carolina GED testing center and a WorkKeys testing site.

All students must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in a high school. Morning and evening classes are held at various sites in the community. Students are given a placement test for assignment to classes. The registration fee is $10. Fees for classes are determined by the program a student wishes to attend. The program has intake counselors who will advise students.

High School Equivalency Diploma (formerly GED): Group and individual classes to assist students with skills to successfully pass the official High School Equivalency Diploma test WorkKeys: This job skills assessment helps employers select, hire, train, develop and retain a high-performing workforce. The WorkKeys preparation class helps students prepare for the test.

Adult Literacy: Classes for adults with limited reading, writing, spelling and mathematical skills Self-Improvement: Classes for adults wanting to refresh their reading, writing and math skills High School Diploma: Students complete courses to receive a high school diploma. Courses are offered using online programs.

English as a Second Language: Students develop their ability to understand, speak, read and write English.

For more information: Richland One Adult Education Center 2612 Covenant Road Columbia SC 29204 803.343.2935 Marva.Coates@richlandone.org

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KEY DATES

August 4 August 12 August 22 August 22 Aug. 29-Sept. 1 September 5 September 12

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 Pre-kindergarten staggered start week First full week of school for pre-kindergarten students Afterschool Comprehensive Remediation, SC Chamber Homework Center and 21st Century Community Learning Center programs begin October 5 Richland One vs. Richland Two “Nothing But Net” charity basketball game, Richland Northeast High School, 6 p.m.

October 11 PSAT (grades 7-8 and 10-11) October 12 Richland One College and Career Expo for students in grades 11-12, Carolina Coliseum, 8:30 a.m.

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October 14 PSAT (Saturday date) October 14 Palmetto Health Foundation’s 2017 Walk for Life/Race for Life breast cancer fund-raiser at Spirit Communications Park; opening ceremony at 7:30 a.m.

October 23 How to Plan and Pay for College: Financial Aid 101 Workshop for high school seniors and parents, Heyward Career and Technology Center, 6:30-8 p.m.

November 2 Early release for all schools/parent conferences November 12-18 Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week; student artwork on display at Richland Library November 13-17 American Education Week November 22-24 Thanksgiving Break Dec. 18-Jan. 1 Winter Break

2018 January 27

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. (ticket information: 231-7504) January 30 Honor Band Concert (middle and high schools), Dreher High School, 6 p.m.

February 8 Superintendent’s State of the District Address, 6 p.m. (location TBA) February 13 Honor Chorus Concert with Elementary Festival Choir, Dreher High School, 6 p.m.

February 22 Honor Orchestra Festival Concert, Columbia High School, 6 p.m.

February 22 How to Plan and Pay for College 101 workshop for middle school and high school students and parents, Heyward Career and Technology Center, 6:30-8 p.m.

Feb. 28-March 13 Middle and High School Visual Arts Exhibit, Tapp’s Arts Center March 1 Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registration begins March 1- May 1 Student transfer application season; contact the Registrar’s Office (231-6944) for details.

March 13 Middle and High Schools Visual Arts Exhibit Award Ceremony, Tapp’s Art Center, 6-7:30 p.m.

March 15-27 Elementary Schools Visual Arts Exhibit, Tapp’s Art Center March 27 Elementary Schools Visual Arts Awards Ceremony, Tapp’s Art Center, 6-7 p.m.

March 29 Early release for all schools/parent conferences April 2-6 Spring Break April 12 Statewide READ-IN, State House April 13 District Dance Festival Showcase, A.C. Flora High School, 6 p.m.

April 16-20 Week of the Young Child April 20 Augusta Baker Storytelling Festival, Historic Robert Mills House and the Hampton-Preston Mansion, 10 a.m.

April 28 Last day for 2018-2019 pre-kindergarten early registration May 4 Last day of 21st Century, Comprehensive Remediation and SC Chamber Homework

Center afterschool programs June 5 Last day of school/half-day for students June 5 Last day of afterschool childcare programs June 5-7

High school graduation ceremonies, Colonial Life Arena

First Day of School - August 22

Walk For Life - October 14

Pay for College Workshop - October 23

High School Graduations - June 5-7

NOTE: Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, including testing dates, go to www.richlandone.org. The 2017-2018 academic calendar is posted on the website and printed on the inside back cover of this publication.

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

First workday August 22, 2017 August 21, 2017 August 17, 2017 August 15, 2017 August 15, 2017 August 8, 2017 July 25, 2017 July 3, 2017

Last workday June 5, 2018 June 6, 2018 June 6, 2018 June 6, 2018 June 6, 2018 June 13 2018 June 27, 2018 June 29, 2018

Richland One Employee Work Schedule

First/last day of school for students Professional Development (No school for students) Student/Teacher Holiday (Schools/Offices Closed) Teacher Workday (No school for students)

240-day employees work on December 18-19, 2017 and May 28, 2018 (Or take leave)

NOTE: 182-, 184- and 186-day employees do not work on Oct. 13, 2017, Jan. 2, 2018, Feb. 19, 2018 or March 30, 2018

Teacher make-up days: May 28; June 7; June 8

Student make-up days: February 19; March 30; May 28

CALENDAR NOTES

Independence Day Holiday Professional Development Professional Development Teacher workday Professional Development Teacher workday First day of school for students Labor Day Interim Reports Professional Development End of First Marking Period (45 days) Report Cards Issued Parent/Teacher Conferences (Student Early Release) Thanksgiving Break Interim Reports Winter Break Teacher Workday Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday End of Second Marking Period Report Cards Issued Professional Development Interim Reports End of Third Marking Period Report Cards Issued Parent/Teacher Conferences (Student Early Release) Parent-Teacher Conferences a.m./Teacher Workday Spring Break Interim Reports Memorial Day Last Day for Students (Early Release) Report Cards Issued Teacher Workday

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Richland County School District One 1616 Richland Street Columbia, SC 29201