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2021-2022 School Year Only Virtual Learning Option
Dear Richland Two Families:
Richland School District Two will offer virtual learning
for the 2021-2022 school year only via the Richland Two
Virtual School or R2 Virtual School (formerly known as the
R2eSchool).
The R2 Virtual School is being offered through Choice.
Interested students should apply online during Choice II now
through May 31, 2021 at www.richland2.org/choice. The only
exception to this deadline is reserved for military families.
The R2 Virtual School offers a competency based virtual
learning program that gives families flexibility in learning
from home. This rigorous program for students in grades
5K-12 is designed to meet the individual needs of students by
providing personalized learning pathways in an online setting.
Although the R2 Virtual School is an online program, students
must participate in some face-to-face activities, including district/state/federal standardized
testing and enrichment activities. Parents must provide transportation for these activities.
The district is allocating staffing and resources to the R2 Virtual School based on the number
of students who apply through Choice and are accepted. Once accepted into the R2 Virtual
School, students will not be eligible to transfer back to their residentially zoned school until the
beginning of the next school year, which is 2022-2023.
This brochure provides information on the R2 Virtual School and the district’s
Pathways to Promotion Program that is housed within the Virtual School Program.
If you have questions that are not answered in this brochure, please email us
at vs-info@richland2.org or call 803-462-7081.
Dr. Emily Manigault
Director of Virtual School Programs
emanigau@richland2.org
(803) 738-3273
About Dr. Manigault
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Dr. Emily Manigault began her educational career in Richland School District Two in 1997. She has
taught Social Studies at Ridge View High School, where she earned teacher of the year honors, and
at Blythewood High School. Dr. Manigault has served the district in many roles, including K-12 Social
Studies Coordinator, High School Team Leader, Assistant Principal for Instruction at the W. R. Rogers
Adult Education Center, Virtual School Coordinator, and Director of High School Instruction and Virtual
School Programs.
Dr. Manigault earned three degrees from the University of South Carolina; a Bachelor of Arts in History
(1995); Masters in Education Administration (2003) and Doctorate in Curriculum Studies (2014).
Students who should apply for the
R2 Virtual School:
• Want online learning for the entire 2021-2022 school year
• Thrive in online learning environment
• Are not in a magnet program and do not want to be in one
during the 2021-2022 school year
• Have COVID-19 related medical concerns
• Are independent, self-directed learners
• Persevere and do not give up easily
• Are currently learning online and like it
• Want flexibility in their schedule
• Reside in Richland Two
• Are in Grades 5K - 12
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Richland Two Virtual School offers a competency based virtual learning program
that provides families flexibility in learning from home. This rigorous program for students in
grades 5K-12 is designed to meet the individual needs of students by providing personalized
learning pathways in an online setting. Elementary school students in grades 5K-5 will be
assigned to Lake Carolina Elementary School (Upper & Lower campuses).
Students in this program demonstrate mastery of South Carolina Department of Education
(SDE) standards and district expectations for learning. Students will complete all required
SDE assessments and will be required to meet graduation requirements. Students in the R2
Virtual School will develop skills in self-advocacy with the goal of creating independent learners.
Although this is an online program, students must participate in face-to-face activities,
including district/state/federal standardized testing and enrichment activities. Parents must
provide transportation for these activities.
Richland Two will provide an electronic learning device for student use. Families must have
access to reliable internet service for daily online instruction. Additionally, elementary age
students will need supervision and support during daily instruction.
This program may be most appealing to families who have significant challenges that make
attending a brick and mortar school difficult. These challenges may include medical concerns/
health needs or a student's extracurricular activities. Also, families who are participating in or
are considering full time virtual charter schools or homeschooling options can have their child in
a program in their community.
The R2 Virtual School will not offer options like magnet programs. Students enrolled in R2
Virtual School will have highly qualified instructors throughout the school year.
Athletics/Extracurricular Activities: during Choice II now through May 31, 2021 at
Students will have opportunities to participate www.richland2.org/choice. The only exception
in field studies and enrichment activities to this deadline is reserved for military families
throughout the school year. Students may moving into the district. Once students are
also have access to athletics and other accepted into the R2 Virtual school they will
extracurricular activities based on the not be eligible to attend their residentially
requirements of their zoned/assigned school. zoned school until again until the 2022-2023
school year.
Sports participation may be allowed based on
South Carolina High School League (SCHSL)
Attendance:
rules. Eligibility will be based upon the intra-
Students follow the attendance policy
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district rule established by the SCHSL and the
district. For non-sport activities like theatre or established by Richland Two’s Virtual School
student government, decisions will be made on program. Daily attendance will be taken for
a case by case basis. classes and all policies established by the
South Carolina Department of Education will be
Application: followed.
The R2 Virtual School is being offered through
Choice. Interested students should apply online
College and Career Preparation:
Students will have access to Advanced
Placement and dual credit courses, as well as
SAT/ACT preparation courses and assessments.
As with all high schools in the district,
Advanced Placement offerings may be limited;
however, every attempt will be made to meet
the needs of students enrolled in the R2
Virtual School who have previous enrollments
in these courses. Students who are interested
in dual credit courses will have options through
Richland Two Institute for Innovation (R2i2).
Competency Based Learning:
Competency based learning is an instructional
approach that transitions away from seat time
requirements to allow students to demonstrate
mastery of learning in order to complete
courses and receive credit. The foundation of
a competency based system is that learning R2 Virtual School grows we will add some
is best measured through the demonstration CTE choices. If you have already begun a CTE
of mastery of requisite skills, content and pathway you would like to complete, then
standards, not the amount of time a student you will be allowed to utilize school based
spends in a class. eLearning to access that class.
For example, if a student is required to
complete a math course, but can demonstrate
most of the standards and skills prior to the
Electronic Devices/Internet:
Richland Two will provide an electronic learning
course, they would focus only on mastering device for student use. Families must have
the skills they need as opposed to sitting access to reliable internet service for daily
through the entire course. Comparatively, if a online instruction. The district does have
student struggles in a particular content area, some hotspots available. Please contact Lead
they would have additional time beyond what Teacher Erin Armstrong for more information
traditional systems typically allow to master on receiving a hotspot.
the skills, content and/or standards. This would
allow a student more time to focus on courses Interventions:
and/or content areas where they may need Students will have access to interventions
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additional support. for remediation and acceleration based on
their individual needs. Students and their
Career & Technical Education (CTE): families will have access to social workers,
Every attempt will be made to allow students psychologists, school nurses and other learning
currently enrolled in CTE classes, such as support services as needed to meet their
culinary arts or building construction, to individual needs.
complete their chosen CTE program. As the
Magnet Programs:
The R2 Virtual School will not offer options like magnet programs. Students enrolled in magnet
programs must participate in them at the school where they are offered.
Part-time Virtual Learning for Middle and High School Students:
Middle and high school students will have opportunities to take classes in the Virtual School on a
part-time basis. Please contact our staff for more information.
Schedules:
Students attend online classes as scheduled at the assigned time. Schedules may look very
different than a traditional school setting. Students will have set schedules which include
required meeting times with their instructors. Students will be expected to log in to their classes
as scheduled with their cameras on and actively participate in the instructional activities.
Transportation:
Parents/guardians must provide transportation when R2 Virtual School students have to report
face-to-face. Those events include required federal, state or district testing, enrichment or field
study experiences, etc.
Pathway to Promotion
The Pathway to Promotion (P2P) program is housed within the Richland Two Virtual School. Rich-
land Two is committed to meeting the needs of all students by providing valuable resources to
help them achieve the ultimate goal of graduating from high school and becoming global citizens
of tomorrow. Richland Two is committed to helping students avoid expulsion and remain in a po-
sition for promotion, provided the parent and student share that same commitment. With these
goals in mind the District provides some students the opportunity to participate in P2P services
as an alternative to expulsion.
Candidates for P2P services are expelled from school; however, if admitted into the program,
their expulsion will be held in abeyance until they have successfully completed the program.
Participation in P2P is optional. Parents or students may decline the opportunity to participate
in P2P services, in which case expulsion proceedings will continue and a due process expulsion
hearing may be scheduled at the parent’s request.
P2P is for students who have committed serious discipline offenses in Category II or Category III
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of the Richland Two Code of Conduct. (The exception to this is for possession of a firearm, which
requires mandatory expulsion from school for up to one calendar year.)
Students accepted to the P2P program will be given the opportunity to earn high school credits
online with support from a teacher and a counselor. The student also participates in supportive
group programming which will address issues such as career and life programming, anger man-
agement and drug/alcohol resistance. Our goal is to have the student return to the referring
school more focused on their education, goals for their life and to be able to avoid the behaviors
that resulted in the expulsion.
Mission: PATHWAY TO
The mission of the Pathway to Promotion pro-
gram is to provide a caring and structured PROMOTION
educational environment for students who
have been expelled, that will enable them to
earn high school credits, identify career goals,
develop positive life skills and prepare them to
return to their home school ready to achieve
academically and avoid behaviors that resulted
in their placement in the program. ENTERING THE PROGRAM
Objectives: 1 RECOMMENDATION
• Provide a structured environment under the Richland Two’s Chief Administrator Officer or his
direction of a certified teacher, school coun- designee will decide if recommendation to the P2P
program is appropriate.
selors, community volunteers and communi-
ty resources (e.g. LRADAC, Richland County
Sheriff’s Department, local churches, etc.) for 2 APPLICATION
students who are recommended for expulsion Upon referral, the student and parent/guardian must
to earn high school credits. complete and sign the P2P Program Application and return it
to Erin Armstrong, Lead Teacher for Virtual School Programs
within 10 days.
• Provide those students with support in the
areas of career and life planning, anger 3 SCHOOL REFERRAL
management and drug/alcohol resistance. We The student’s home base principal or designated administrator
envision preparing students to return to their along with the appropriate school staff must complete the School
Referral and submit to Erin Armstrong within 10 days of
school with identified career and life goals and recommendation.
the realization of what they need to do in order
to achieve their goals. The program will work 4 ADMISSION
with district and community resources (e.g. A team will review each application.
Approved candidates will be invited to schedule an intake
LRADAC, Richland County Sheriff’s Depart- interview with a parent/guardian and an individual plan of action
ment, local churches, etc.) and study will be created.
Accepted students enter a two week trial period.
Attendance and course progress will be crucial components for
• Decrease the number of students who are successful completion of the trial period.
recommended for expulsion again. Students who successfully complete the trial period will continue
with the P2P program.
• Decrease the number of dropouts in Richland Meetings with Richland Two’s Student Services will be held to
discuss alternatives with students who do not successfully
Two. Students who are expelled often do not complete the trial period.
earn any credits toward graduation during the
EXPECTATIONS
period of their expulsion. Those students get 5
Participants will be required to sign a contract prior to officially beginning
behind and are at risk of dropping out, which is the program. Each P2P contract identifies program expectations and the
costly to our society and the individual. By af- consequences for failure to complete program requirements. Examples of
common terms and conditions may include but are not limited to:
fording those students the opportunity to earn
Agreement that any further serious behavior violations would
credits, we can decrease the dropout rate. otherwise typically result in an out-of-school suspension will be a
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Engage P2P students to be responsible and violation of the P2P agreement and will result in an expulsion
Agreement to attend, participate and demonstrate effort consistent
socially productive people who with program requirements, including, but not limited to the exhibition
of respectful behaviors, a commitment to the goals and expectations
• Accept responsibility for learning and actions and a pledge to successfully completing the program
Restrictions from participation in specified school activities
• Demonstrate citizenship and respect for others Loss of privileges such as having electronics (ie. cell phone) at school
Loss of “on-campus” privileges
Restitution (as appropriate) or other restorative justice measures
• Are prepared to learn by arriving on time and Participation in academic or remedial support programs
staying on task “Check-ins” or appointments with administrative or program support
staff
RETURN TO REGULAR SCHOOL UPON COMPLETION
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• Think critically Social and Behavioral Support:
• Demonstrate effective decision-making skills Students receive targeted social-skills
instruction both individually and in small
• Manage conflict in positive ways
groups. Mental-health services may also be
• Set realistic goals provided.
• Apply prior knowledge to recognize and
solve challenges Service Learning:
• Demonstrate a healthy lifestyle Students must participate in a variety of
curriculum-based, service-learning projects
• Articulate ideas, opinions, and information to enhance what is taught in the classroom,
accurately encourage development of caring for others
• Use technology responsibly as a tool for and provide preparation for the work world.
academic success
• Achieve progress toward graduation Returning to Home School:
A planning process creates follow-up supports
• Are College and Career ready to help when the student returns to regular
school. This planning involves the student
and parents, administrators from the school
Counseling Services: and P2P staff. These supports aim to help the
Counseling services will be provided for student continue the progress made in P2P.
students. Parents and students will meet for
family therapy. There will be six mandatory
sessions (mindful schools)--one of the six will
be individual trauma.
Students will participate in group and/or
individual counseling on Tuesdays from 11:00
a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Yoga will be included as a part
of their physical fitness.
Education: PATHWAY TO PROMOTION
Students will receive virtual instruction aligned
with state academic standards and linked Student Cohorts
Quarterly Enrollment Cycle
to individual goals outlined in the student’s
support plan, which is developed during the in- Virtual Coursework
take process. With support/Focus Primarily on Core Courses
Wrap-Around Services
Additional activities focus on strengthening
test-taking skills, study skills, oral and written Opportunities for Advanced Certifications
communication skills and preparation for state
Work-Based and Service Learning
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proficiency tests.
Life Skills Assessment & Training
Attendance: Completion of Capstone
If a student does not attend and comply with Portfolio Presentation
the P2P program and its services, the original Presented to homeschool administration
expulsion will be enforced. Students who fail to Successful Transition
attend the P2P program are referred back to Back to Home School
Richland Two’s Student Services.
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Administrative Staff
Lead Teacher
Erin Armstrong
earmstrong@richland2.org
(803) 309-5391
Mrs. Armstrong is in her 15th year in Richland Two. She is a former
Student Activities Director and Lead Teacher for Career Prep. She
is the Lead Teacher for Virtual Programs/BrightBytes Coordinator.
Armstrong holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education/
Social Sciences from Clemson University and Masters of Education
in Teacher Leadership from the University of Phoenix.
Counseling (K-12)
Teasha Gibson
teagibson@richland2.org
(803) 738-8461
This year marks Ms. Gibson’s eighth year in the district. She has
served as a school counselor at Ridge View High School as well as
the Director of Counseling at both Ridge View and Spring Valley
High schools. She is currently serving as the school counselor
for the R2 Virtual School. Gibson holds a Bachelor of Arts in
Psychology from Wake Forest University, Master of Arts in School
Counseling from Appalachian State University, Education Specialist
Degree in Administration and Supervision from Clemson University.
She is also National Board certified in School Counseling/Early
Childhood Through Young Adulthood.
Administrative Assistant
Valerie Williamson
vwilliamson@richland2.org
(803) 462-7081
Mrs. Williamson is in her fifth year in Richland Two. She is the former
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Student Intake Officer for the Richland Two Institute of Innovation
(R2i2). She has served in several different capacities managing and
developing educational programs for non-profit agencies in partner-
ship with K-12 public schools. She is currently serving as the Ad-
ministrative Assistant for the R2 Virtual School. Williamson holds a
Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Development with a minor
in Childhood Development and a Master of Education in Curriculum
and Instruction with a minor in Applied Behavior Analysis both from
Arizona State University.2021-2022 Teaching Staff Elementary School High School Lisa Pauling-Daniels, Kindergarten Mary Brebner, English lidaniels@richland2.org mbrebner@richland2.org Chelsie Landy, 1st grade William McCormick, Social Studies clandy@richland2.org wmccormi@richland2.org Tomiko Brown, 2nd grade Samatha Seidel, Mathematics tobrown@richland2.org sseidel@richland2.org LaToya Black, 3rd grade Jonathan Timmons, English lablack@richland2.org jtimmons@richland2.org Nichelle Johnson, 4th grade Sophia Waheed, Science njohnson@richland2.org swaheed@richland2.org Stephanie Bowling, 5th grade Allana Weigle, Social Studies sbowling@richland2.org aweigle@richland2.org Middle School Eleanor Barber, Mathematics ebarber@richland2.org Blake Bare, Social Studies bbare@richland2.org Jewel Chesnut, Mathematics jchestnut@richland2.org Dr. Meranda Esters, English mesters@richland2.org Richard Fish, Social Studies rfish@richland2.org Timothy Gfell, English tgfell@richland2.org Jamie Melvin, Science jmelvin@richland2.org Levorn Miller, Science lmiller@richland2.org
Richland School District Two is committed to providing equal access to educational and
employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy,
age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity status, spousal affiliation, or any other protected
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characteristic, as may be required by law. Visit the Richland Two website www.richland2.org for
more information on the Richland Two Title IX Coordinator at each school or district office.
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