Southwood Academy of the Arts
February 1st - 5th
Mrs. Liles's Student Complete a TDA Breakout
Her 1st block students read the passage, "Two Amazing Tales of Memory," and 3 student responses. The students used the writing rubric to evaluate the student responses with a partner in a Google Meet Breakout Room. Quarantined students were also included; they joined via Google Meet on student Chromebooks!
Teacher PD Day Monday, February 1st -- No School for Students!
8th Grade Students & Parents: IGPs
Ms. Doolittle and Mr. Chamblee are conducting IGP meetings with 8th grade students and their parents. Course catalogs and information have been distributed. Calendar sign-ups are happening now. General IGP information, the high school course catalog, and more is available through Ms. Doolittle's IGP website linked below. As always, Ms. Doolittle is just an email or phone call (864-260-5205) away.
What Happens in an 8th Grade IGP?
Your parents are invited and encouraged to attend.
You will talk about your career cluster.
You discuss possible high school and AIT majors.
You discuss possible career goals.
You review career pathway programs.
You review the classes you’re qualified to take.
You sign up for your 9th grade courses.
Plan Ahead & Show Your Spirit!
Candy Grams on Sale
Check Out These Set Designs!
Theatre Students Design and Create Sets
Mrs. Small’s 6th, 7th, and 8th grade theatre students chose a musical, tv show, movie, or book. Then they designed a set with sketches, ground plans, scaled drawings, and models. This helped students learn how important set designers are to theatrical productions.
A5 Free Internet Information
AM Drop Off - front of the school 7:30-8:15!
PE Schedule
Order a Yearbook!
Order a Yearbook Ad for your 8th Grade Student!
For ad choices and prices, open the document below. Contact Mr. Powell if you have questions.
Outside of School Activities in the Yearbook
Yearbook Announcement for Virtual Students
Don't Forget to Wash Your Masks!
PowerSchool for Students & Parents
A5's District Code is GWJZ
Early Dismissal / Appointment Policies
- When you arrive at school, please call the office: 864-260-5205 to let us know you are here to pick up a student for dismissal.
- Make sure to have your license ready and press the buzzer for entrance.
- Once the door is unlocked, be prepared to show your license through the window while you will remain in the foyer. Please DO NOT enter the office area.
- We will have a sign-out sheet in the foyer. Please know that we will get your student to you as quickly as we can.
Bus Information
All School Meals Are Free for Students
Cafeteria News
Cafeteria Reminders
1. Please wash your hands or use hand sanitizer BEFORE eating.
2. Please wear masks in the lunch line and stand 6 feet apart.
3. Please do not grab utensils, condiments, etc. The cafeteria staff can help!
News from Nurse Rosa
1. Take the temperature of any child demonstrating shortness of breath, loss of taste, sore throat, muscle aches, chills, new or worsening cough, or runny nose.
2. Keep the child at home one or more days to monitor symptoms.
3. If you decide to have a COVID-19 test, notify the school nurse of the results so that the school can implement the Enhanced Health and Safety Protocols in the classroom(s) where your child attended.
*All information will remain confidential between the school and family. No other families will be given the health information of your child.
For any health-related questions, call the office or email Nurse Rosa.
TLH Boys Tennis
Tryouts for boys tennis team begins February 1st, 2021.
All players interested in trying out for boys tennis must fill out the Google Form below.
If you have any questions please e-mail Coach Spencer at RobSpencer@anderson5.net
Westside Baseball Try-Outs
Westside High School baseball try-outs for 7th and 8th grade students will take place on February 1 & 2 from 6-8 PM at Westside High School. You must have a completed arbiter athlete account on file in order to try out. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Jarrod Payne at Westside.
Westside Soccer Reminders
Boys interested in playing should contact Coach Rodney Burdette.
Girls interested in playing should contact Coach Allie Meadors.
Spring Sports Information
Ebook Opportunities
2020-2021 District Calendar
Southwood Academy of the Arts
Eric Chamblee, Associate Principal & Instructional Facilitator
Paula Doolittle, Guidance
Joshua Powell, Arts Lead Teacher
Cheri Gilbert, Secretary
Email: jamiesmith@anderson5.net
Website: http://www.anderson5.net/southwood
Location: 1110 Southwood Street, Anderson, SC, United States
Phone: 864-260-5205