Newberry Alternative School

SC End of Course Examination Program State End of Course (EOCEP) exams are taken in the following courses: English II, Algebra I, Intermediate Algebra, Biology I, US History, and HIS 202. The End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide assessment program for specific courses awarding units of credit in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The exams must be taken to earn credit for the course. Additionally, scores must be counted as 20% of the final grade in the aligned course. EOCEP test items are written to assess the knowledge and skills described in the academic standards. Links to the standards are provided by clicking on the course names above. Please note when testing sessions will occur and make arrangements to ensure attendance for the exam. Visit https://bit.ly/statetestingprogram for more details. Testing Dates: High School Only English 2 Writing: December 5 English 2 Reading: December 11 Biology: December 12 USHC: December 13 Algebra 1 (HS only): December 14 Electronics Use During State Testing Per SCDE guidelines, during testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic devices that can be used for communicating, timing, creating images, or storing images. These devices include but are not limited to cellphones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, e-readers, and any other electronic device not used for testing*. Devices will be collected by the test administrator and returned after testing is complete. To learn more about investigation and discipline procedures related to electronics use during state testing, please review this guidance document (https://bit.ly/statetestingelectronics). *This restriction does not apply to medical devices documented and approved for use during testing in a student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or Individual Health Plan.

Deadline to purchase the optional Technology Insurance (alternately referred to as “Technology Fee”) is Friday, September 1. The yearly $25 cost covers the first iPad or laptop repair free. Certain first time repair or replacement costs without insurance could exceed $600. The $25 may be paid directly to your child's school. For more information, please refer to pages 16-17 of the 1:1 Technology Handbook. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1079/NMS/3370241/2023-2024_1_1_TechnologyHandbook.pdf

Happy National SRO Day to the officers who keep our students, staff, and schools safe each day!

Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Week to our wonderful drivers!

✅District Recruitment Fair 🗓️Saturday, Feb. 4 📍Mid-Carolina High School - 377 Cy Shumpert Rd. Prosperity, SC 29127 ⏰9-11 a.m. 🥳Certified and Classified Openings 🤝All Schools and Departments Represented

✅District Recruitment Fair 🗓️Saturday, Feb. 4 📍Mid-Carolina High School - 377 Cy Shumpert Rd. Prosperity, SC 29127 ⏰9-11 a.m. 🥳Certified and Classified Openings 🤝All Schools and Departments Represented

✅District Recruitment Fair 🗓️Saturday, Feb. 4 📍Mid-Carolina High School - 377 Cy Shumpert Rd. Prosperity, SC 29127 ⏰9-11 a.m. 🥳Certified and Classified Openings 🤝All Schools and Departments Represented

✅District Recruitment Fair 🗓️Saturday, Feb. 4 📍Mid-Carolina High School - 377 Cy Shumpert Rd. Prosperity, SC 29127 ⏰9-11 a.m. 🥳Certified and Classified Openings 🤝All Schools and Departments Represented

✅District Recruitment Fair 🗓️Saturday, Feb. 4 📍Mid-Carolina High School - 377 Cy Shumpert Rd. Prosperity, SC 29127 ⏰9-11 a.m. 🥳Certified and Classified Openings 🤝All Schools and Departments Represented

Recruitment Fair! Saturday, February 4 Mid-Carolina High School 9-11 a.m. Recruiting for all schools and departments

Nightly internet shutoff times affecting only school-issued, student devices. Please refer to the FAQ document for additional information.

The School District of Newberry County is committed to ensuring the safety of its students, staff, and spectators at athletic events.

With the potential for bad weather Friday, the Child Nutrition Department will send home both tomorrow’s and Friday’s meals.

Encuesta Comunitaria de ESSER III El Distrito Escolar del Condado de Newberry necesita información sobre el gasto de la asignación de ARP - ESSER III. El SDNC recibió más de $ 15,2 millones para abordar la pérdida de aprendizaje y las necesidades académicas relacionadas con la pandemia de Covid19. Los fondos no se pueden utilizar para bonificaciones. El 11 de marzo de 2021, la Ley del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense (ARP) se convirtió en ley. El Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos está proporcionando $ 121,9 mil millones adicionales para el Fondo de Ayuda de Emergencia para Escuelas Primarias y Secundarias (Fondo ESSER III). Esta legislación otorgará estas subvenciones a las agencias educativas estatales (SEA) con el propósito de proporcionar a las agencias educativas locales (LEA) fondos de ayuda de emergencia para abordar el impacto que COVID-19 ha tenido y sigue teniendo en las escuelas primarias y secundarias de todo el país. la Nación. Por favor complete la siguiente encuesta: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe68t0vop3zRC4n7gkjzBg00beljT0orT04uS5Pwd1jEcTAEQ/viewform

ESSER III Community Survey The School District of Newberry County needs input on the spending of the ARP - ESSER III allocation. The SDNC received over $15.2 million to address learning loss and academic needs related to the Covid19 pandemic. Funds cannot be used for bonuses. On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act was signed into law. The US Department of Education is providing an additional $121.9 billion for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III Fund). This legislation will award these grants to state educational agencies (SEAs) for the purpose of providing local educational agencies (LEAs) with emergency relief funds to address the impact that COVID-19 has had, and continues to have, on elementary and secondary schools across the nation. Please complete the following survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei9tClMHrmiD75mx587EV1x2WJzU8P3QljYmghF9bB9aZ2KA/viewform

In preparation for the 2021-2022 school year, all parents are asked to complete the following survey regarding instruction in a non-pandemic school year - https://bit.ly/3jHOw2t . Please complete one per child. Surveys must be completed before March 15.

Newberry County School District Recruitment Fair

The School District of Newberry County will remain on schedule for resuming four days of face to face instruction. The following schedule outlines the dates students will return: January 5 – students in the Tuesday/Friday group will return to schools this day. January 6 – Virtual learning day for all students. January 7 – Grades PK-5 will begin four days of face to face instruction. (Grades 6-12 M/Th group will return on this date and students will remain in their two hybrid groups (M/Th or Tu/F) until their scheduled return date). January 14 – Grades 6-8 will begin four days of face to face instruction (Grades 9-12 will remain in their two hybrid groups until their scheduled return date). January 22 – Grades 9-12 will begin four days of face to face instruction. The four days of instruction will be Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Wednesdays will remain a virtual day for all students. Students who are transitioning from Newberry ONE to face to face instruction will do so on their grade level’s designated date as listed above. The Board voted to implement this phased in approach to face to face instruction at the October 29, 2020, Board Meeting.

All children regardless of household income, can now get FREE meals for the rest of the 2020 - 2021 school year. Click on the image below to learn more information.

Instructional Setting Change Agreement Please complete this form ONLY IF YOU WISH TO CHANGE YOUR STUDENT'S INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING. INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING CHANGE means you request to change from Newberry ONE eLearning to Face to Face Instruction OR from Face to Face Instruction to Newberry ONE eLearning. Complete one form for each child. CHANGES WILL BE MADE IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE (space available may vary by school, grade level, instructional setting, etc.). You will be notified about the status of your request no later than Dec. 18, 2020. All requests must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. Requests made after that time will not be considered. Changes would take effect after winter break (Jan. 7 for elementary students/Jan. 14 for middle school/Jan. 22 for high school). http://bit.ly/InstSet