SCWS News
A Monthly Newsletter - May 2023
Our April school events, Stretch and Chat, Adopt-A-Highway, and the first-ever SCWS Prom were phenomenal! Thank you to all the students and the SCWS Community for supporting these events.🎉
We have some awesome events coming up in May sign up today to attend.
A message from our school leaders.
Happy May! We have had some amazing school events this spring including the SCWS 5K and prom. We look forward to our next event this month for the DC trip, which will be followed by graduation in June. Continue working hard and make sure you reach out for help if you need it. We are so proud of all of your hard work this school year!
Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Dunbar
Did you know that our Executive Director, Mrs. Dunbar, and Principal, Mrs. Adams are certified counselors too? Learn more about their school counseling background here.
"The last month of the traditional school year is here! EOC testing is in May. It is very important for you to make every effort to attend testing on your designated testing day. EOC exam grades count 20% of your final grade. Do your best! Be sure to check your emails, text and phone messages about testing details. Seniors, be sure to complete the Senior Exit Ticket! Graduation is right around the corner!"
Hey, Class of 2023! Learn everything you need to know about graduation here!
Possip
Your voice matters! We need to hear what's working for you and what you need. This year we will send routine text messages and emails with a few simple questions asking for feedback on your experience with school. You will receive these messages from Possip, an organization we have partnered with to learn your needs. We are excited to hear from you via Possip this school year!
Counselor's Corner
Counselor Updates
Looking for information from Counselors Corner? Check out this link today!
Check out some great events and scholarships here.
It is never too early to…
Start visiting colleges
Apply for scholarships
Work ahead of pace in your courses
Meet with your counselor or teachers
Investigate SchooLinks for career information
Students taking the ACT or SAT:
The ACT or SAT may be required as a part of the 4 year college acceptance process or towards certain scholarships. If you plan to take the ACT or SAT, you may want to consider taking our ACT or SAT Prep courses to help you do your very best.
Making Yourself More Attractive for Employment or College:
- Work on your typing speed and accuracy.
- Increase your reading speed and comprehension.
- Prepare yourself for assessments such as ACT or SAT via our ACT/SAT Prep Courses.
Extended School Year:
The extended school year at SCWS starts on June 2nd! Click this link to apply today!
Dual Enrollment
Are you an 11th or 12th grader looking to earn college credit while in high school?
- We are excited to announce a new partnership with the University of South Carolina Union (USC Union), which will allow SCWS students to complete an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree online by the time they graduate from high school. Read more about the partnership and how to sign up here: https://bit.ly/SCWSUnion
Check out this latest Dual Enrollment session recording to learn more today!
Learn more about dual enrollment at Piedmont Technical College
Electronic Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Longer videos on Health Care and EMT from our PTC Live Series.
Dialogue Virtual Mental Health Counseling
SC Whitmore School has partnered with Dialogue, a virtual mental health counseling program that is FREE to students. They offer help with anxiety, depression, grief, and much more. If you have more questions click here to learn more about Dialogue, and how to sign up.
Charlie Health - A virtual intensive outpatient program
Please reach out to Mrs. Miller, the SCWS Student Resources Coordinator to learn more.
cmiller@scwhitmoreschool.org or (803)200-2151 (Call or Text)
Free Tutoring
Tutor.com offers real-time tutoring to K-12 students in Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, etc. The South Carolina State Library provides the service for free. The student can quickly connect with a tutor using the “Connect with a tutor now” option, or they can create a free tutor.com account to drop off a math question, submit a paper for review, or connect with their favorite tutor. Creating an account is optional and is not needed if using the “Connect with a tutor now” option.https://lhh-tutor-com.scsl.idm.oclc.org/Landing.aspx
Username: discus2023
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Scholarships
Check out https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php for lots of scholarship opportunities.
More opportunities are at this site as well.
Spartanburg Methodist College
Check out Enrollment days! This is a great way for students and families to get on campus and get help with their admission application and meet with key departments like financial aid to help answer any questions that may arise. https://smcsc.edu/enrollmentdays2023
Spartanburg Methodist College
Check out the new 4.0 GPA Pioneer Promise scholarship for students. To learn more about both events please visit https://smcsc.edu/pioneer-promise-scholarshipYou can also set up a virtual tour of Spartanburg Methodist College at https://www.smcsc.edu/admissions/plan-a-visit/
Wingate University
Wingate will be hosting a number of summer camps, which include sports camps, a health science camp, and a pharmacy camp. Students can access more information through the flyer, such as dates, costs, and registration. Click here to learn more.
Learn more about their Summer Mentorship Program 2023 for students.
Francis Marion University
Francis Marion is waiving the $41 application fee for the remainder of the summer. This waiver is an opportunity for students to take the first step toward their academic goals at no cost. Learn more about FMU here.
Express Enrollment Day
Trident Technical College - All five campuses
June 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Get help applying to the college and with the next steps.
High school students, parents and school counselors are all welcome!
We’ll help you with:
- New students, apply to the college for free; bring high school diploma or an official high school transcript and your driver’s license or government-issued ID card.
- Transfer students, bring college transcripts.
- Returning students, bring driver’s license or government-issued ID and unofficial transcript from previous institution(s) attended, if possible.
This includes help with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please bring:
- Your and/or your parents’ 2021 federal tax returns,
- Social Security number,
- Driver’s license,
- Verification of any untaxed income, and
- Alien registration number (for eligible noncitizens).
You are not required to take the Next-Gen ACCUPLACER Placement Test if you have a final, official high school transcript with a weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher from the last five years or qualifying SAT or ACT scores. There are multiple ways to determine placement in college-level courses at TTC. Once you are admitted, please check with your navigator or academic advisor to see if the ACCUPLACER is necessary.
If you plan to take the placement test you will need:
- A valid picture ID (school ID, driver’s license, passport or military ID
- Last four digits of your Social Security number
You will be introduced to “Navigate to Success.” Learn more about Navigate and the services available in The Hub. Navigate offers academic planning tools to help you complete all important enrollment steps. New students are assigned a personal navigator within 1 to 3 business days of applying to the college.
Berkeley Campus
1001 S. Live Oak Drive
(AKA Hwy 17A)
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Dorchester Campus
10055 Dorchester Road
Summerville, SC 29485
Mount Pleasant Campus
1125 John Dilligard Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Palmer Campus
66 Columbus Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Thornley Campus
The Hub (Bldg. 500)
7000 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29406
For more information about this event, call 843-574-6111.
Charleston Southern University
Scholarship for visiting campus!
Prospective students have an opportunity to receive $1,000 after touring Charleston Southern University, the Lowcountry’s only Christian higher education institution. The $1,000 Tour Treasure Grant is provided to a student if they attend an official visit such as a personal tour, Saturday Session, or First Look event with the Office of Admissions between July 2022 and August 2023. To be eligible, a student must enroll as a first-time freshman or transfer student in the fall 2023 term, submit the 2023-2024 FAFSA, and live anywhere in the world outside of Berkeley, Charleston, or Dorchester counties.
With a 300-acre campus nestled in the center of the Charleston metro area, CSU enrolls close to 3,400 students from 43 states and 40 countries. The university offers more than 60 undergraduate degree programs, 20 graduate programs, and two doctoral programs. CSU also competes at the NCAA Division I level with 16 teams in the Big South Conference.
Students interested in a campus visit and the $1,000 Tour Treasure Grant may sign up below.
For your seniors, our Fall 2023 application is open and FREE! We are also on the Common App,
and there is a $26 application fee to apply through the Common App. Please fill out the application as soon as you are able and one of the Enrollment Counselors will reach out to help them with the next steps towards becoming an official Buccaneer!
Presbyterian College Opportunities:
FALL 2023 APP IS OPEN!
Please encourage your students to apply to PC. The Fall 2023 application is open, and it's free to apply. Your students can apply by using the Common App or our application. Read
more here.
A SCHOLARSHIP GIVEN IN YOUR NAME
You can nominate a student for the 1880 Student Referral Program Scholarship, a $1,880 scholarship awarded annually for up to four years. You must nominate the student before the student is accepted. The student will receive a scholarship IN YOUR NAME if the student enrolls at PC. You can nominate as many students as you'd like. Nominate now.
$100,000 BOYS STATE AND GIRLS STATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Palmetto Boys State and Girls State students automatically qualify for a $100,000 scholarship ($25,000/year over four years). But they must apply by our Early Action
deadline on December 1. Please encourage your Palmetto Boys State and Girls State students to apply if they haven't already. Apply here.
FULL-RIDE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Your service-minded students with entrepreneurial spirits also have a chance to receive a full-ride scholarship. Our Service Entrepreneurship Scholarship Competition gives your students the chance to solve a problem in their community ... for a chance to earn a full ride to PC! Read more here.
A FREE AND USEFUL TOOL FOR YOU
Serve your students with a free tool called Slate.org. You can add events for colleges and universities to attend, view applicant decisions, upload transcripts through a secure portal,
and more. Visit Slate.org to get started.
Culverhouse College of Business Summer Programs
The Diversity Business in Bridge Program (DBBP) is geared toward historically marginalized students (i.e. Hispanic/Latino, African American, Native American) and will focus on academic, social and leadership skills essential to success as a business major and as a professional. Students will engage in sessions about various business areas such as Marketing, Management, Finance and Management Information Systems, and participate in experiential activities. Students will also learn how to set goals and understand financial literacy to become more personally, fiscally and socially responsible in life and within careers. After successfully completing the program, students admitted to The University of Alabama will be eligible for financial support in the Culverhouse College of Business. Support of $45,000 has been committed to students in the first two cohorts.
Thanks to the partnership between Culverhouse and Protective Life Corporation, the DBBP is FREE for participants. Additional information can be found at diversity.culverhouse.ua.edu/culverhouse-diversity-in-business-bridge-program.
2. Minerva Young Women's Business Summer Program, July 9-14, 2023
The Minerva Young Women’s Business Summer Program is a chance for high school junior (rising senior) women to visit The University of Alabama. The program will focus on academic, social and leadership skills essential to success as a business major and as a professional. Finance, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Accounting are among the majors that will be represented. The participants will have the opportunity to hear from professional women in all of these fields. Other features of the program include professional development, supervised college life, experiential learning and connections with like-minded women who have interests in different facets of business.
The program costs $850. Full or partial scholarships are available on a limited basis thanks to the Women in Business Conference and Minerva sponsors. Additional information can be found at diversity.culverhouse.ua.edu/minerva.
These are great opportunities for students to learn about college and gain skills to be successful before entering their senior year of high school. Please feel free to contact Paige Miller, Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at cpmiller1@ua.edu or 205-348-5749 with any questions.
Columbia University Pre-College Programs
Check out this opportunity available to high school students in grades 9–12 this fall: the Columbia University online Academic Year Weekend program.
Applications are now open, and the Early Registration Deadline is June 29. They encourage students to apply as soon as possible for the best selection of classes.
Over ten weekends from September 23–December 3, Academic Year Weekend students will have the opportunity to gain a rigorous college preparatory educational experience through exploratory coursework and co-curricular activities.
Students can waive their application fees by entering the identification code GC23 on the Additional Information page of their application.
Academic Year Weekend Highlights
Choose from more than 20 online courses in 11 subject areas and explore a wide range of academic interests.
Meet and engage with fellow students and instructors from around New York City, across the United States, and all over the world.
Take part in activities focused on leadership, preparing for college, career exploration, and cross-cultural community building.
Earn a Columbia Certification of Participation and a personalized evaluation letter from the course instructor.
Online Information Session:
Summer Immersion and Academic Year Weekend
Prospective students can join Admissions representatives online as they discuss the program experience, answer audience questions and offer tips on how to submit their best application.
May 10, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. ET RSVP Now
Online Information Session:
College Edge
Students enrolled in grades 10–12 in spring 2023 may apply to take Columbia University undergraduate courses on campus this summer through this commuter program. May 22 is the application deadline for Summer Session B (July 3–August 11).
May 10, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. ET RSVP Now
Questions about Academic Year Weekend or other Columbia University Pre-College Programs, please contact hsp@columbia.edu.
Help students activate their futures!
Tips and Takeaways for Wellbeing, College, and Career Success
Free Webinar
Thursday, May 11, 2023
6:00 p.m., CT
Academic skills and test scores are important, but helping students focus on their wellbeing can help them build a base for lifelong success for wherever their journeys take them. In this event, students will make a connection with Joe Dorri, a longtime psychology professor and researcher, who will showcase how key psychological factors will help them channel their wellbeing into lasting college and career success.
Why you and your students should attend:
Get five tips to help them make their wellbeing a priority and gain useful exercises to use at school and at home.
Students will discover things about themselves and their goals that they may never have considered before.
They will be set up for college and career success by learning about resources they can use now for big wins later.
Can’t make the live event? Register anyway to get the recording sent to your inbox.
Interested in learning about a career in Accounting, Management, Entrepreneurship, Supervision, Office Management, Computer Technology, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office Administrative Assistant, Early Care & Education, Human Services, Automotive Technology, Automotive Diagnostic Technology, Air Conditioning and Heating, Welding, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Record Coding, Nursing, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technology, Machining and CNC, Engineering Design Technology, Mechatronics, Environmental Engineering Technology, Natural Resources Management, Wastewater Operator, Water Operator, or Workforce Development?
Please contact your school counselors to learn more about this opportunity at Central Carolina Technical College.
Elon is excited to officially announce that they’re set to offer the second year of the Emerging Journalists Program at Elon University, which offers the ideal opportunity for high school students to explore what it means to be a journalist, to report, and to produce news that informs communities. Learn more here.
Saint Leo encourages students to complete their free, test-optional application for Fall 2023 as soon as possible. Transcripts can be sent to admissions@saintleo.edu. Click here to take our virtual tour, here to schedule a campus visit, or here to access our campus viewbook. Call (352) 588-8283 or email admissions@saintleo.edu to speak with a member of our staff.
Online Immersion Programs For High School Students at Wake Forest
EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS BEFORE COLLEGE
Are there subjects you’re thinking about taking in college but would like to know more about? The Online Immersion Program, designed for high school students ages 13 and up, has been created for this purpose. It offers exciting topics, covered in-depth, through online coursework led by Wake Forest University professors. The program is available year-round, and the online format allows you to study anywhere, anytime, while working at your own pace. Learn more here.
Opportunities
3D Nail Academy hosts an open house for aspiring nail techs
Learn more about this opportunity here.
TESTING UPDATES
April 2023 STUDENT ALL - STARS
How do you become a Student All-Star?
Each month the SC Whitmore School Faculty and Staff identifies 4 students that really stand out. The student All-Stars will receive a $100 reward. These students are: most improved, best all-around, monthly standout, and the SCWS All-Star.
Most Improved - Kate Ruble
A student who has shown an increased effort in their course(s).
SCWS All-Star - Anna Clark
A student who has done well in their courses and engages with the teachers.
Best All-Around - Caroline Tiller
A student who has consistently demonstrated their ability to earn great grades and stays on pace. this student is also engaged, reaches out for help, and shows up to one-to-one meetings.
Monthly Standout - Isabella Burnett
A student who has shown tremendous efforts this month overall.
Staff Spotlight
Joe McIsaac, Science Teacher
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I read, walk my dogs, and spend time with my family.
Tell a little bit about your background.
After moving to Myrtle Beach I worked in Research & Development for AVX Corporation. I went to Coastal Carolina University for my MAT and have been teaching at SC Whitmore School since it opened.
What do you do at SCWS and what do you enjoy most about your role?
I teach science. I enjoy working with students and answering their questions.
What do you want the students to know about you?
If you need help please schedule a time to meet with me for help.
In Guilin, China.
Ground Zero Dragon Boat races at Market Commons in 2022.
In January of 2023, SC Whitmore School released its new brand! Learn more about our new brand by watching this video!
Clubs
Beta Club is a group of students committed to leading through serving others in their community and state. These students are selected based upon their GPA, attendance and behavior. Students work to complete volunteer hours, as well as come together as a team to complete a service project. Induction Ceremony is held in the fall.
Coding Club
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Lit Lunch is a virtual meet-up for creative students who want to meet new friends and share what latest creative project they’re working on. Whether you’re into cosplay, digital art, drawing by hand, photography, rapping, writing or playing instruments, this is the space for you! We meet on the first Thursday of each month from 1-2 p.m
The SC Whitmore National Honor Society is an organization for students in grades 10-12. Selection is based on four criteria: scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Members complete volunteer hours and work together to complete at least one service project each school year. Membership into the National Honor Society allows students to apply for over 400 college scholarships not available to other students. Members also have access to numerous college planning services.
S.C. Whitmore Student Council is an organization of student leaders who are elected by the student body. The Council is led by the Student Body President along with offices of Vice President and Secretary. The Council provides input into how to make student life better at SC Whitmore School. They also plan events and contribute in other areas the administration of the school sees fit. The Council is advised by a faculty sponsor who attends all meetings.
Students are eligible to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities at their local high school. Contact your local high school for more information.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Painting Class, honoring the life of Jessica Munyon May 2nd - 10 AM - 11 AM
Do you love art? Attend this virtual art class as we honor the life of one of our beloved teachers, Jessica Munyon. Click here https://www.scwhitmoreschool.org/scholarships/ to learn about the Jessica Munyon Memorial Scholarship at SC Whitmore School. RSVP by April 18th.
Groucho's Spirit Night, May 4th - 4 PM - Close
Mark your calendars! We are excited to host a fundraising night at Grouchos across South Carolina on May 4! 10% of all the sales will be given back to our school! Visit the Grouchos in Greenville, Forest Acres or Mt. Pleasant!
Join us to take a break from schoolwork, meet new friends, and share any creative projects you're working on. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/May2023RSVP
Oh the places you will go, Class of 2023! May 10th - 11 AM
Are you looking to learn more about SC Whitmore School? Sign up for our information session today! Our goal is to give students, parents and counselors across SC the opportunity to speak with the faculty and staff at SCWS, ask questions and fully understand how we serve high school students in South Carolina. We are excited to meet you virtually! Share with a friend who is interested in learning more about SCWS? RSVP here: https://bit.ly/SCWSMay23
How to Access the SCWS Library!
Attention, students! We are proud to announce the launch of the brand new SCWS library! This library is completely free and completely virtual and offers hundreds of e-books, audiobooks, graphic novels, and texts in Spanish.
See this flyer for information on how to download the Sora app and access the SCWS library titles. See also Dr. White's video on how to use the app once it's downloaded.
Please contact Dr. White at jwhite@scwhitmoreschool.org with any questions or concerns. Happy reading!
Please help support our school by registering to support SCWS as a Publix Partner. Click here to learn more.
Who should I contact?
If you have any questions feel free to contact the office directly at 866-476-6416. Or you can contact these individuals for your specific question.
Office: SC Whitmore School
General questions. The office will be able to point you in the right direction.
866-476-6416 - office@scwhitmoreschool.org
SC Whitmore Principal: Ebone' Adams
General student concerns.
803-768-8310 - eadams@scwhitmoreschool.org
Director of Compliance: Michelle Bishop
Questions about compliance, Special Education, 504 or IEP.
803-768-8306 - mbishop@scwhitmoreschool.org
Enrollment Coordinator: Pam Chick
Questions about re-enrollment or enrollment status.
866-476-6416 - pchick@scwhitmoreschool.org
Attendance Specialist: Christine Featherstone
Questions about attendance.
803-768-8318 - attendance@scwhitmoreschool.org
Director of School Counseling: Amber Goff
Questions about your courses, graduation requirements, and plans after graduation.
Please call or text the numbers below.
Amber Goff - 803-768-8314 - email: agoff@scwhitmoreschool.org
Traylor Disbrow - A through F - 803-768-8302 - email: tdisbrow@scwhitmoreschool.org
Cameron DeLong - G through M - (803) 881-8077 - email: cdelong@scwhitmoreschool.org
JaQuette Gilbert - N through Z - 803-768-8305 - email: jgilbert@scwhitmoreschool.org
Paula Hurley - Graduation Coach - Call 803-220-1598 Text
(803) 768-8301 - email - phurley@scwhitmoreschool.orgChristina Miller - Student Resources Coordinator - 803-200-2151 email - cmiller@scwhitmoreschool.org
Testing Coordinator: Patrick Bowers
Questions about all things testing (SAT, ACT, EOC, WIN, PSAT)
803-786-8313 or email pbowers@scwhitmoreschool.org
Public Relations Manager: Ashten Latta
Questions about social media, newsletter, events, press releases, or do you have a story to tell?
803-768-8315 or email alatta@scwhitmoreschool.org