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2020-2021
CALENDAR & PARENT GUIDE
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Greenwood Ninety Six Ware Shoals
600 S. Main St. 118 S. Cambridge St. 54 S. Greenwood Ave.
864-941-4650 864-321-0754 864-321-0748
SCHOOL DIRECTORY A MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT
Early Childhood Center Woodfields Elementary School
Greenwood School District be to do what is best for our
1125 East Cambridge Avenue 1032 Emerald Road, Greenwood, SC 29646
Greenwood, SC 29646 Tel: 864-941-5540 . Fax: 864-388-7887
50 is working hard to help all students. While we are proud
Tel: 864-941-5520 . Fax: 864-941-3497 http://www.gwd50.org/Domain/1473 students develop the world of all of our accomplishments,
http://www.gwd50.org/Domain/826 Principal: Mr. Travis Blizard class skills to prepare them we will continue to improve
Principal: Ms. Molly Smith blizzardt@gwd50.org for the future. Our success and advance our services to
smithm@gwd50.org this school year can be meet the needs of our students.
Brewer Middle School attributed to our faculty and We will strive to make a
Hodges Elementary School 1000 Emerald Road, Greenwood, SC 29646 staff providing high quality difference in the lives of all of
4717 Main Street, Hodges, SC 29653 Tel: 864-941-5500 . Fax: 864-941-5527 educational services on a our students as we continue to
Tel: 864-374-5000 . Fax: 864-347-5028 http://www.gwd50.org/Domain/460 daily basis. Whether the produce college and career
http://www.gwd50.org/Domain/886 Principal: Ms. Amanda Hamm responsibility is supervising, ready graduates for the future!
Principal: Ms. Christine Rogers Hamma@gwd50.org Dr. Steve Glenn teaching, preparing lunches,
rogersc@gwd50.org Superintendent, maintaining the building or Sincerely,
Northside Middle School Greenwood managing the office, our
Lakeview Elementary School 431 Deadfall Road West, School District 50 common goal will always Dr. Steve Glenn
660 Center Street, Greenwood, SC 29649 Greenwood, SC 29649
Tel: 864-941-5760 . Fax: 864-941-3498 Tel: 864-941-5780 . Fax: 864-941-3434
http://www.gwd50.org/Domain/958 http://www.gwd50.org/Domain/624
Principal: Ms. Latasha Goodwin Principal: Mr. Jim Still
goodwinl@gwd50.org stillj@gwd50.org
Mathews Elementary School Westview Middle School BOARD MEMBERS
725 Marshall Road, Greenwood, SC 29646 1410 West Alexander Road,
Tel: 864-941-5680 . Fax: 864-941-3496 Greenwood, SC 29646 Johanna Bishop, 2213 E. Cambridge Ave.
http://www.gwd50.org/Domain/1025 Tel: 864-229-4301 . Fax: 864-229-4827 Greenwood, SC 29646 . 941-6160 . JohannaBishop@gwd50.org
Principal: Mr. Barry Jacks http://www.gwd50.org/Domain/717
Jacksb@gwd50.org Principal: Ms. Erin Watts
wattse@gwd50.org Hillary Craigo, 208 Moore St.
Merrywood Elementary School
329 Deadfall Road West, Emerald High School Greenwood, SC 29649 . 344-7665 . HillaryCraigo@gwd50.org
Greenwood, SC 29649 150 Bypass 225, Greenwood, SC 29646
Tel: 864-941-5700 . Fax: 864-388-2400 Tel: 864-941-5730 . Fax: 864-941-3487
http://www.gwd50.org/Domain/1114 http://www.gwd50.org/Domain/83
Ken Cobb, 295 Bluejay Rd.
Principal: Mr. Brian Perrin Principal: Ms. Jamie Blount Hodges, SC 29653 . 374-3314 . kencobb@gwd50.org
perrinb@gwd50.org blountj@gwd50.org
Rice Elementary School Greenwood High School Claude Wright, 310 Whitehall Road
1802 East Durst Avenue, 1816 Cokesbury Road,
Greenwood, SC 29649 Greenwood, SC 29649
Greenwood, SC 29649 . 229-4737 . claudewright@gwd50.org
Tel: 864-941-5660 . Fax: 864-388-2401 Tel: 864-941-5600 . Fax: 864-941-5498
http://www.gwd50.org/Domain/1207 http://www.gwd50.org/Domain/247
Tony Bowers, 6215 Highway 178 S.
Principal: Mr. Carlos Littlejohn Principal: Ms. Kathryn Benjamin
littlejohnc@gwd50.org benjamink@gwd50.org Ninety Six, SC 29666 . 344-1005 . TonyBowers@gwd50.org
Pinecrest Elementary School G. Frank Russell Technology Center
220 East Northside Drive, 601 East Northside Drive, Clay Sprouse, 106 Bamboo Ct.
Greenwood, SC 29649 Greenwood, SC 29649 Greenwood, SC 29649 . 803-351-1776 . ClaySprouse@gwd50.org
Tel: 864-941-5580 . Fax: 864-229-5284 Tel: 864-941-5750 . Fax: 864-941-5375
http://www.gwd50.org/Domain/1285 http://www.gwd50.org/Domain/1579
Principal: Mr. Leroy Platt Principal: Mr. Charles Costner David H. Trent, Chairperson . 312 Hunting Rd.
plattl@gwd50.org costnerc@gwd50.org
Greenwood, SC 29646 . 353-8520 . davidtrent@gwd50.org
Mays Elementary School Genesis Education Center
1608 Florida Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646 400 Glenwood Street, Greenwood, SC 29649
Tel: 864-941-5535 . Fax: 864-388-2402 Tel: 864-941-5460 . Fax: 864-941-5421
Danielle Fields, 103 Biltmore St.
http://www.gwd50.org/Domain/1388 http://www.gwd50.org/Domain/1634 Greenwood, SC 29649 . 993-9844 . DanielleFields@gwd50.org
Principal: Ms. Tiara Watson Principal: Mr. Damian Coleman
watsont@gwd50.org colemand@gwd50.org
GWD50 VIRTUAL LEARNING PROGRAM The GWD50 Virtual Learning Program will be asynchronous (students working inde- align with all state and district standards pendently accessing work created by the and guidelines and will parallel with the teacher via Google Classroom, SeeSaw, rigor of the daily instruction delivered in Calvert Learning, Odysseyware, Thrively our face-to-face, A/B and virtual models or VirtualSC.) of instruction. Although we may not be able to offer everything that is offered in If you are in need of technical support our traditional schools, students in grades with the virtual learning program, please K-12 will receive what they need to be col- call 864-941-5705 or lege- and career-ready. email eLearninghelp@gwd50.org. The virtual student is at home accessing course work in a digital format. Students will continue to be enrolled in their school and taught by a certified teacher from our district. Some lessons will be synchro- nous (teachers delivering a lesson live or students participating in discussions live via Google Meet), and some lessons will
DRESS CODE POLICY
In an effort to have a school environment that • Said garments may not be made of
is safe, orderly, and conducive to learning, the clinging material, such as but not limited
following dress code will apply to all schools in to biker shorts and pants, surfer pants,
Greenwood School District 50. Inappropriate form-fitting knit material, etc.
and impermissible student attire includes, but is • All garments should be of an appropriate
not limited to, the following: length, as determined by the school
1. All pants will be worn above the hips. principal.
2. Clothing or accessories that depict 5. Hats will not be worn in the buildings.
alcohol, drugs, tobacco, racial slurs/
epithets, sexual suggestion/insinuation,
inappropriate language, or gang
association is prohibited.
3. Halter tops, tank tops, and see-through
clothing are prohibited. Cleavage will not
be shown.
4. Shorts, miniskirts and culotte-type clothing
are allowed in grades 5-12 with the
following restrictions:
PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARD STANDARD
A student must be present every day and 4. For secondary students, principal judgment
must not accumulate more than a total of 4 will be used to excuse absences above five
early dismissals or tardies within a school year. days per semester, which total no more than
The board believes that attendance is a key eight days of lawful and/or unlawful absences.
factor in student achievement. Any absence 5. Absences with no documentation are
from school represents an educational loss to automatically considered unlawful.
the student. However, the board recognizes 6. In accordance with SBE Regulation 43-
that some absences are unavoidable. 274, Section B(1):
1. Students are required to bring written • When a child between the ages of 6 to
documentation for absences within five (5) 17 years has three consecutive unlawful
days from the day of the absence. absences or five unlawful absences, that
2. Parents’ notes will be accepted but child is determined to be truant.
are limited to ten (10) absences per year. • Once a child is determined to be truant,
Thereafter, a medical note will be required. school officials must meet with the parent(s)
3. For elementary and middle school or guardian(s) to identify reasons for
students, principal judgment will be used to absences.
excuse absences above 10, which total no • A written “Intervention Plan” must be
more than 15 days of lawful and/or unlawful developed to address the student’s
absences. continued absences.
TARDIES
Please refer to your school’s handbook for policies concerning tardies to school and classes.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST SCHOOL HOURS
Kindergarten Grade 3
2 boxes of Crayola crayons (24 count) 1 box of crayons (24 count) Below are the standard school day hours
2 pkg. of #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils) 2 pkgs. of loose-leaf wide-ruled notebook paper
2 bottles of glue 6 marble composition notebooks for Greenwood School District 50:
8 glue sticks 2 bottles of glue
6 pkgs. of #2 pencils (24 count)
1 box of washable Crayola Markers (8 count)
1 pair of scissors (rounded point) (no mechanical pencils) (Made in USA) Early Childhood Center: 7:50 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
1 clipboard 5 plastic folders with pockets and prongs
1 plastic two-pocket folders without prongs (red, blue, green, yellow, orange)
2 jumbo erasers 1 pkg. of highlighters Elementary: 7:50 a.m. until 2:40 p.m.
3 marble composition notebooks 1 pair of scissors (rounded point)
1 “one inch” hard cover 3-ring binder 2 pkgs. of cap erasers
1 Set of Ear Buds 1 pkg. of large pink eraser Middle: 8:05 a.m. until 3:20 p.m.
2 pkgs. of 3x5 index cards
Grade 1
1 Set of Ear Buds
2 pkgs. of #2 pencils (12 count)
(no mechanical pencils) Grade 4 High: 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
2 boxes of crayons (24 count) 4 pkgs. of #2 pencils (24 count)
1 pair of scissors (rounded point) 4 pkgs. of wide-ruled filler paper
2 “four ounce” bottles of glue 2 pkgs. of index cards
4 plastic two-pocket folders (1 of each color: 1 box of crayons or colored pencils
red, blue, green and yellow) 8 composition/marbled notebooks
1 clipboard
1 pencil box
1 pair of scissors (rounded point)
2 bottles of glue
SCHOOLMESSENGER
3 marble composition notebooks (no spirals) 4 3 prong, plastic folders
2 pkg. of cap erasers
REGISTRATION
1 “one inch” hard cover 3-ring binder
2 pkgs. of cap erasers or 2 large block erasers 1 clipboard Greenwood School District 50 will begin
1 box of Crayola Markers 4 yellow highlighters
1 Set of Ear Buds
utilizing the SchoolMessenger system to
1 Set of Ear Buds
Grade 2 Grade 5 deliver text messages, straight to your mobile
2 glue sticks & 1 bottle of glue
3 pkgs. of YELLOW#2 pencils (24 count) phone with important information about
(no mechanical pencils) 1 binder (1 ½ or 2 inch)
4 glue sticks or 3 bottles of glue 8 marble composition notebooks school closings, events, and emergency alerts.
1 pair of scissors 1 box of colored pencils
You can begin participating in this free service
2 boxes of crayons (24 count) 1 box of markers
4 plastic two-pocket folders (1 of each color: 4 pkgs. of loose-leaf notebook paper by sending a reply text message of “Y” or
red, blue, green, yellow) 2 highlighters
5 marble composition notebooks 1 pair of scissors (rounded point) “Yes” to 67587. For more information, please
2 pkgs. of cap erasers or 2 large block erasers 4 pkgs. of pencils visit https://www.schoolmessenger.com/.
1 pencil box or pencil bag 1 pkg. of graph paper
1 pkg. of wide-ruled notebook paper or 1 pkg. of 5 count tab dividers
1 pkg. of index cards 1 pencil pouch
1 wooden clipboard 2 plastic folders w/ pockets & prongs
2 yellow highlighters 1 pkg. of 3x5 index cards
1 Set of Ear Buds 1 pkg 5x8 index cards
1 Set of Ear Buds
August 2020
September 2020
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LEAP Days LEAP Days LEAP Days LEAP Days LEAP Days
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR TURNING IN EXCUSES FOR
A/B, FACE-TO-FACE, OR VIRTUAL ABSENCES
1. All students are required to turn in excuses when they miss school.
2. Excuses may be turned in the following ways:
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Students may bring excuses to school and give them to their teacher or the front office.
Excuses may be put in the drop box of the student’s school. The boxes are located outside each
school. Excuses must be put in an envelope with the teacher’s name on the front of the envelope.
READ TO SUCCEED
The South Carolina Read to Succeed Act which became law in 2014
aims to improve literacy and reading proficiency for all children in our
state. This law includes significant changes regarding the promotion
and retention of third grade students. For information on Read to
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CLOSINGS/SEVERE INCLEMENT WEATHER
Delayed Openings, Closings, will state when students and employees should
Delayed Openings, Closings, “District 50 students will Purpose: To establish the basic structure for • insulting or demeaning a student or group
Early Dismissal report to school/work. Thereport ‘X’ hours later
announcement will
Early Dismissal maintaining a safe, positive environment of students causing substantial disruption in,
The Superintendent or his designee will than
say: their normal reporting time due to (inclement
The all
Superintendent or his designee for students and staff that is free from or substantial interference with, the orderly
make decisions regarding school will make
closings, weather,
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50 conditions.
students will District
report and
‘X’ school
hours harassment, intimidation or bullying.
all decisions regarding school closings,
delayed openings, or delayed dismissal. The delayed employees will normal
report reporting
on time, time
on delayed operation of the school
later than their due to The board prohibits acts of harassment,
openings, or delayed dismissal. The superintendent Any student who feels he/she has been subjected
superintendent will communicate this information (inclement weather, etc.) conditions. District
opening days.”
will communicate this information to the media in intimidation or bullying of a student by students,
to the media in accordance with established and school employees
Morning will report classes
child development on time, are
on to harassment, intimidation or bullying is encouraged
accordance with established procedures. staff and third parties on the basis of sex, race/
procedures. delayed
cancelledopening
on delayeddays.”
opening days. Decisions to file a complaint in accordance with procedures
Information on school closings or delayed color/national origin, and disability that interfere
Information on school closings or delayed Morning Child
concerning child Development
developmentsessions
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be established by the superintendent. Complaints
openings will be communicated to radio and with or disrupt a student’s ability to learn and
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be made by kindergarten students will report to school with principal or his/her designee. Reports by students
conditions, All employees will report to work at their other school-related vehicle, at an official school
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a decision to delay or close may to other classes in the school. or employees may be made anonymously.
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individual have the effect of either of the following: When you download the app, it will ask for
If you are unable to report, your
closings:
The following radio and T.v. stations will • harming a student physically or emotionally or the school district location code which will link the
principals
immediate supervisor as early as possible.
be notified of District
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For early dismissal, the SCHOOL BUS RULES AND REGULATIONS
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3. to wait until all traffic is stopped before any time such as yelling, screaming, playing
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TEACHERS OF THE YEAR SUPPORT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
In honor of their hard work, dedication and commitment to education, sixteen teachers In honor of their hard work, dedication and commitment to education, nineteen employees
from District 50 have been selected as their school’s 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year. from District 50 have been selected as their school’s 2020-2021 Support Employee of the Year.
Yolanda Pendergrass • Brewer Middle School Kim McLaughlin • Benjamin E. Mays Elementary
Rebecca Smith • Early Childhood Center Marcella Strong • Brewer Middle School
Andrea Battles • Emerald High School Ellen Warner • Early Childhood Center
Sandra Best • G. Frank Russell Technology Center Bee Montgomery • Emerald High School
Caryn Welborn • Genesis Education Center Katrina Chiles • G. Frank Russell Technology Center
John Barry Morris • Greenwood High School
Bevery Arnold • Genesis Education Center
Janelle Copeland • Hodges Elementary School
Kendra Hicks • Greenwood High School
Amy Williams • Lakeview Elementary School
Tracie Godfrey • Hodges Elementary School
Amy Gillion • Mathews Elementary School
Mary Ann Rushton • Lakeview Elementary School
Christopher Moseley • Merrywood Elementary School
Deborah Moss • Mathews Elementary School
Melissa Mitchell • Northside Middle School
Jayne Pinson • Pinecrest Elementary School Pegge Shaughnessy • Merrywood Elementary School
Channa Griham • Rice Elementary School Tammy Griffin • Northside Middle School
Terri Kayla Allen • Springfield Elementary School Veatrice Pickney • Pinecrest Elementary School
Grayson Fields • Westview Middle School Andrea Harrison • Rice Elementary School
Haley Stephens • Woodfields Elementary School Anna Nivens • Westview Middle School
Tammy Martin • Woodfields Elementary School
2020-2021 Anne McFaddin • District Office
Isaac Stumbo • Maintenance Department
FIRST YEAR TEACHERS OF THE YEAR Lily J. Gilchrist • Transportation
In honor of their hard work, dedication and commitment to education, twelve teachers Thanks to these wonderful employees for all they do for the children in our community!
from District 50 have been selected as their school’s 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year.
Charles Childress • Emerald High School
Ricky Timms • G. Frank Russell Technology Center
Katherine Lukas • Greenwood High School
Sydney Conley • Hodges Elementary School
April Hampton • Lakeview Elementary School
Amanda Whittle • Mathews Elementary School
Arial Butler • Merrywood Elementary School
Melissa Durham • Northside Middle School
Cynthia Tucker • Pinecrest Elementary School
Lashonda Jones • Rice Elementary School
Melodi West • Springfield Elementary School
Breshay Johnson • Woodfields Elementary School
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The Greenwood Promise is a place- The full impact of the Promise begins with
based last-dollar scholarship program our children and expands to revitalize the
designed to reach beyond the boundaries entire community, improve the quality of life,
of economic need and academic ability. As
and develop a highly-qualified workforce
such, the Promise awards funds to offset the
that will meet the needs of local employers,
remaining balance of post-secondary tuition
both now and in the future.
and mandatory fees for every high school
graduate whose primary residence is zoned
for Districts 50, 51 or 52. The Promise aims to positively impact the
following areas:
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2017. Because the Promise is funded by elf Regional Healthcare Home Health Services brings compassionate and
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Our comprehensive services include:
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obtain a certificate, diploma, or associates • Physical Therapy • Home Health Aides Telemonitoring
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at Lander.
Simply put, The Greenwood Promise is an
Phase 3: includes Phase 1 and all four investment in Greenwood’s greatest resource:
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The mission of Greenwood County’s Adult Education program is to prepare
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