Southwood Academy of the Arts
April 5th - 16th
Coding is a Hole in One!
Theatre Performances
SIxth, seventh, and eighth grade students over the past few weeks have been working on not only their monologues, but also costume design! Students were to represent a character from a book, movie, or a tv series.
Step It Up News
Social Studies Update
Students throughout the school are learning their history! In the 6th grade, students are starting to study the Renaissance. 7th grade students are learning about World War II; the World War II test will be after spring break. The 8th grade students are learning about World War I, which is also referred to as The Great War.
Light It Up Blue
Spring Break Survey Results
Spring Break is April 3rd - 11th!
YCI Thursday Mornings
YCI is meeting in the Performing Arts Center at 7:40 am on Thursday mornings! All are welcome.
MAP Testing
April 14-15- reading
April 16- language
April 20-21- math
3rd 9 Week Grading Period
Performing Through the Decades Rehearsals
AIM Donations
*Individual shelf milks (do not require refrigeration)
*Individual cereals
*Individual Juice boxes
*Individual Snack items
Please bring in donations to the cafeteria and place them in the collection bins. Thank you for helping others in need!
A5 Free Internet Information
AM Drop Off - front of the school 7:30-8:15!
Don't Forget Athletic Shoes for PE Day!
Order a Yearbook!
Don't Forget to Wash Your Masks!
PowerSchool for Students & Parents
A5's District Code is GWJZ
Bus Information
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.
All School Meals Are Free for Students
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.
McCants Girls Basketball
If you are interested in playing girls basketball at McCants, please check out the Google Classroom linked below and email Coach Quan Ramsey. Bogodcd is the Google Classroom code in order to join. All announcements and information will be there!
TLH Cheer Tryouts
Tryouts for TLH Competition/Football Spirit Cheer will take place April 12-16, 2021 in the auxiliary gym for those that have completed the Google Form. The Google Form can be found on the school website and cheer social media. For additional information please contact Head Coach Kelly Jones via e-mail kellyjones@anderson5.net.
Middle School Cheer Tryouts Are Happening Soon
Ebook Opportunities
Poetry & Library Month
Read 3 & Review 3
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