FAC Summer Update #2
July 21, 2021
Good Morning, Fine Arts Center Family
We hope that your summer continues to provide you and your family with relaxation and memorable moments!
This newsletter is our second communication of the summer. Below are some new items for your review, along with reminders from our first newsletter. As always, please feel free to reach out to our Main Office with any questions. We are open from Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (864) 355-2550.
Here is the latest from the halls of the Fine Arts Center...
NEW ITEMS
FAC Student/Parent Handbook - 2021-2022 Edition
- New students will find this document to be extremely useful in their transition to our school.
- Returning students will find new sections and updates to prior procedures.
The Handbook can be found at the following link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1taYENZOyOY_NrwZRPRuV8ajvDsAObYgP/view?usp=sharing
The link to the acknowledgment form is on the cover page of the handbook, and can also be found here - https://forms.gle/hTvG1ZhbdLJSgmLo8.
Thank you in advance for the investment of your time into this process. Knowing the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the school will ensure that your child has the best possible experience at the FAC.
Sign Up For Text Messaging
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D1tDFI_hkEPIYFzm-jPbxMAyXG_fGfxZ/view?usp=sharing
We will send our first reminder during the week of August 9.
Parking Passes
Students are now able to apply for parking spaces at the Fine Arts Center.
Important guidelines:
- All Parking Pass applicants should read the application carefully.
- Wade Hampton students buy parking passes from Wade Hampton High School, not from the FAC.
- FAC assigned spaces are provided to students on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Ms. Michel will review applications and provide instructions for payment and next steps via email.
The link to the Parking Pass Application can be found here - https://forms.gle/NZDT7xXEJ8XX2FsK6.
Please reach out to Ms. Michel at nmichel@greenville.k12.sc.us, or call our Main Office at (864) 355-2550 with any questions.
First Day - August 17, 2021
Please note that our building opens at 8:45 a.m. The only exceptions to this are:
- Students who have AM classes at Wade Hampton HS and are dropping off instruments or supplies. These students may enter to complete the task and then should report to Wade Hampton HS.
- Students who have an 8:00 a.m. Theatre Foundations or Dance Foundations class.
- Students who have an 8:15 a.m. embedded online class.
- Students who are in programs that offer Studio Time; these students must complete the applications and receive approval before starting Studio Time.
Should this rule cause your family hardship due to transportation to/from the FAC, please reach out to Mr. Popat at vpopat@greenville.k12.sc.us.
For PM students, the building opens at 1:00 p.m. The only exceptions to this are:
- Students who have a 12:30 p.m. Advanced Topics in Theatre class.
- Students who have a 12:30 p.m. embedded online class.
- Students who are in programs that offer Studio Time; these students must complete the applications and receive approval before starting Studio Time.
REMINDERS
Orientation for New FAC Students
Details for the event are as follows:
Date
- Monday, August 16, 2021
Time
- Last Names A-J -- 4:00-5:30 p.m.
- Last Names K-Z -- 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location
- The Fine Arts Center - 102 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville
- Parking is available in the lot in front of the school and also behind the school (next to the WHHS Football Stadium)
Structure
- Meet as a whole group with the Administration; learn about the school, our basic school procedures, and how to be successful from "Day One"
- Visit with your Instructor; a chance to see where you will learn, and to learn more about the procedures in the classroom
- Tables will be set up for the purchase of FAC Merchandise and for the FAC Parent Guild (our version of the PTA, where you can get involved in helping our school to be successful)
2021-22 Fine Arts Center Student Information Form
Please click on the following link to complete the form - https://forms.gle/QckGK7Utw6kUktXZ9.
Again, we need this completed by all families. One form per student, please.
Should you be unable to access the form, or require a computer to complete this task, please reach out to our Main Office - (864) 355-2550. We can schedule an appointment for you to come to the FAC to complete this task.
The deadline to complete this task is Thursday, August 12. Thank you in advance for your help with this!
Proof of Immunization Requirements - New FAC Students who are OOD
This information is for our new FAC students who attend Private, Charter, Homeschool, and Virtual Schools. Please note that these schools are termed, "OOD," which stands for "Out of District."
Since you do not have a home school in Greenville County School District, we are required to keep an SC Certificate of Immunization on file here for you. Please note the following guidelines from the District website:
“A child cannot be admitted to any school or child development program without a valid SC Certificate of Immunization or a medical, religious, or special exemption. If your child does not have a valid certificate, take his/her shot records to your physician or the county Health Department (282-4100). A parent or adult authorized by the parent must accompany a student under 16 who requires shots. For further information, call Medical Health Services at 355-3171.”
We appreciate your cooperation with this matter. As stated above, your child cannot come to the FAC without the appropriate documentation. Please be sure to have the required paperwork turned in to the FAC by Thursday, August 12. You may either mail it to us (102 Pine Knoll Dr., Greenville, 29609) or drop it off (we are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.).
Please contact Kathryn Rhyne at (864) 355-2556 or krhyne@greenville.k12.sc.us if you have any other questions.
Thank you!
Student Directory Information
- Student Directory Information - Annual Notice to Parents and Guardians: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cF7cFvc2IOMKWCXqSqtTjW6rNRzaW2CG/view?usp=sharing
- Directory Information Opt-Out Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P_GosXbbBAHt6E5YqhbsCCZn14Ydicw0/view?usp=sharing
If you do not want us to include your child in our publicity efforts, please complete and return the Directory Information Opt-Out form by Thursday, August 12. Forms can be mailed to or dropped off at the FAC. We will have paper copies of the forms available at the FAC for anyone who cannot print the form at home.
IMPORTANT DATES
- August 12 - Deadline for the completion of the aforementioned forms: "2021-22 Fine Arts Center Student Information Form," submission of Immunization Records (if applicable), and the Student Directory Form (if applicable).
- August 16 - Orientation for NEW students; Deadline to complete the Student/Parent Handbook acknowledgment form.
- August 17 - First Day of the 2021-2022 School Year.
- September 6 - No School; Labor Day
FAC Parent Guild
If you have any questions or are interested in being a part of the FAC Parent Guild, please email our Parent Engagement Committee Co-Chairs:
- Anita Pacylowski-Justo - anita@danceartsgreenville.com
- Steve Hairston - steve.hairston@furman.edu
Fine Arts Center - Greenville County Schools
Preparing dedicated students for 21st-century careers through rigorous, pre-professional arts training in a dynamic, inclusive, collaborative learning community.
Core Values
Creativity
Respect
Grit
Identity
Connection
Email: vpopat@greenville.k12.sc.us
Website: https://www.fineartscenter.net
Location: 102 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, SC, USA
Phone: (864) 355-2550
Twitter: @FACGreenville