Southwood Academy of the Arts
December 7th-11th
Mr. Parker Returns to the 8th Grade
This week, Mr. Parker returned to the eighth grade from virtual school. He is teaching both 8th grade science and social studies. The students have Mr. Parker for one block, in which he splits it into science and social studies with each subject having forty-minutes. He is currently covering electromagnetic waves in science and national issues in early US history in social studies. Welcome back, Mr. Parker!
The Arts Celebrate the Holidays
Honor Roll Lunch
Dystopian Book Clubs
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.
Masks for Sale in the Main Office
New Addition to the School Website
SC Governor's School for the Arts Odyssey Program
Drama: applydrama@scgsah.org
Creative Writing: applycw@scgsah.org
Dance: applydance@scgsah.org
Music: applymusic@sgsah.org
Visual Art: applyva@sgsah.org
For more information, access the Governor's School information below.
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
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.
Westside Track Information
Ebook Opportunities
Addi's Reading Recommendation
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