SCWS News
A Monthly Newsletter - October 2022
Did you get a chance to check out the Virtual Open House website?
Check it out here and learn more about our school.
Meet the SCWS Board of Directors -
Learn more about the team on our website.
A message from our school leaders.
"It is finally Fall! I'm looking forward to returning to our field trip for Midway Physics Day at the SC State Fair on Tuesday, October 18th. Remember to reach out to your counselors and teachers if you need help and continue working hard in your courses!"
Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Dunbar
"The first few weeks of school have gone remarkably well. We are just a few weeks shy of ending the 1st quarter. Continue to check the weekly progress reports that are emailed each Friday.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on October 24th. You will receive an email in the coming weeks with instructions on how to book an appointment to meet with teachers. Have a great month!"
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
Remember to check social media platforms on Thursdays for new updates and tips from your counseling department. These posts will include:
- A calendar of the upcoming month’s events
- Videos containing tips to aide your success at SCWS and into the future
- Interviews with various professionals
National Hispanic Heritage Month lasts from September 15-October 15 each year. This is a wonderful time to learn about the amazing accomplishments of Hispanics and how they've shaped our world today. Check out this Bitmoji activity to learn more about Hispanic culture. Bonus points if you can tell us what any of the people shown are best known for!
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.
Course Drops:
Please remember that all course drops must be done within 5 days of starting a course. Those falling outside of the 5 days may impact your transcript and GPA.
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
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.
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
Password: read1!
Scholarships
Check out https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php for lots of scholarship opportunities.
Join us for an information session with Winthrop University on October 19th from 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM! The Eagle STEM Scholars Program director will be talking about this amazing program! Click here to join the event.
Courage Essay Contest
Do you love to write? The 2022 - 2023 Profile in Courage Essay Contest is now open! Learn more about the contest requirements and deadlines, and information about how you can incorporate the essay into your curriculum. https://bit.ly/SCWSJFK
Hampton Wildlife Fund
High School Seniors, look into these scholarship opportunities! The deadline to apply is January 31, 2023.
Student Poetry Contest
Students! Do you enjoy writing? Check out this contest! There are over $3,000 in prizes! The mailing deadline is November 18, 2022.
Coke Scholars Program
Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by October 31, 2022, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Opportunities
TESTING UPDATES
Check out the first Testing Tuesday Podcast with Mr. Bowers!
End - Of - Course Exam Conway
October 17
Please arrive at 9 AM
Horry - Georgetown Technical College
2050 US 501
Building 300 - Classroom 110
Conway, SC 29526
End - Of - Course Exam Charleston
October 18
Please arrive at 9 AM
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport & Convention Center
5265 International BLVD
North Charleston, SC 29418
End - Of - Course Exam Spartanburg
October 19
Please arrive at 9 AM
Spartanburg Marriott
299 N Church St
Spartanburg, SC 29418
End - Of - Course Exam Columbia/Rock Hill Area
October 20
Please arrive at 9:30 AM
Springhill Marriott
511 Lady St
Columbia, SC 29201
December EOC Exams
When: December 12 - 16
Location: Your exact date/location will come soon.
What to do: Continue working in your courses.
What to do: Keep checking your email for updates.
Questions? Contact Mr. Bowers using the information below.
803-814-5903 (Text)
803-768-8313 (Call)
September 2022 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 - Banks Shaffer
A student who has shown an increased effort in their course(s).
SCWS All-Star - Amaree Sanders
A student who has done well in their courses and engages with the teachers.
Best All-Around - Brendan Ballenger
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 - Emma Chandler
A student who has shown tremendous efforts this month overall.
Staff Spotlight
Cyndi Hatcher, Mathematics Teacher
What do you like to do in your spare time?
My family loves to travel. I love to watch my girls in cheerleading, gymnastics, and marching band.
Tell a little bit about your background.
I have been teaching math for 26 years. I have been teaching at SC Whitmore for 4 years and I love it!! I am a proud graduate of Clemson University. Go Tigers! I live in Charleston, SC with my husband Eric (also a teacher at SC Whitmore) and our two girls, Savannah and Grace.
What do you do at SCWS and what do you enjoy most about your role?
I teach math at SCWS (Foundations in Algebra, Probability and Statistics and AP Statistics). I love that I have a chance to work with students one on one to meet their goals.
What do you want the students to know about you?
Please just know that I am here to help. Don't be afraid to reach out with questions. I want to see you be successful and reach your goals! You CAN do this!
Bowling with my girls
Family photo
Ziplining Fremont Street in Las Vegas
Learn why SCWS was a good fit for, Kiersten Boulden.
MEET THE STUDENT RESOURCE COORDINATOR
My name is Mrs. Miller. I am the school’s Student Resource Coordinator. I am excited to be working with you all this upcoming year!
Experience: I am originally from Massachusetts, and made South Carolina my home in 2017. I received my masters degree in educational counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston. I previously worked as a graduation coach, school counselor, social worker, case coordinator, crisis counselor, and therapist. I am honored to be able to serve the state of South Carolina in providing social support services to our students and their families. I am here for YOU!
As your Student Resource Coordinator, I will be working alongside students, parents, teachers, administration, school counselors, and other supportive staff to deliver individualized social support services.
Some of the services I provide include:
• Assessing your student’s overall well being, including any potential mental health needs.
• Communication and consultation with you and your family, your student’s teachers, and other supportive services for monitoring your student’s progress.
• Identifying barriers that may be hindering your student’s education and/or connecting you and your family with community resources to ensure basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing are being met.
• Providing trauma informed individual and group counseling services.
• Providing monthly life skills groups.
• Psycho-education for parents and teachers.
Contact: cmiller@scwhitmoreschool.org (803) 216-1721 (call or text)
Resources: COMMUNITY RESOURCES FIND A COUNSELOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGENCIES
Mrs. Miller will be offering several groups this year for students to attend virtually. Groups will be one hour. Click here to share which groups you may be interested in attending. Call/Text Mrs.Miller, School Resource Coordinator, at (803) 216-1721, with any questions!
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.
Best Charter School in Irmo Chapin Life Magazine
We would love your support as we enter the Best Charter School in the Best of Irmo Chapin Life competition. Please click this link https://bit.ly/SCWSIrmoChapinLife2023, and click on the VOTE NOW ribbon to vote for SC Whitmore School. Voting is open from September 1 - October 6th.
Thank you!
Are you interested in learning more about the physics behind the rides and games at the SC State Fair? Join us at Midway Physics Day to learn physics from USC Professors and Graduate Students. Register early to save your spot! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/Oct2022RSVP
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/Oct2022RSVP
Have you ever wanted to go on a segway tour? Join us as we segway through downtown Greenville and learn about the history of the Upstate. The first 10 students will be able to attend. Students who attend will have to complete a safety waiver. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/Nov2022RSVP
Do you have an awesome talent? We would love to see it! Sign up to attend or participate in SC Whitmore's Got Talent! A virtual talent show! Click here to attend the event - https://bit.ly/Nov2022RSVP
Talen Show Sign-Up Information -
Do you love to sing, dance, or maybe you have an awesome talent you want to share? Please sign up for SC Whitmore's Got Talent by November 9th. Register here.
There will be some awesome prizes for students, faculty, and staff including Air Pods, a Kindle, and an Alexa.
You will be responsible for recording and sending your video to prscws@scwhitmoreschool.org to enter the Talent Show.
November 9th - Registration Due
November 14th - Video Sent in for approval
November 16th - Virtual Talent Show
*SC Whitmore's Got Talent - November 16th at 5:00 PM
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/Nov2022RSVP
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) 768-8300 - cfeatherstone@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
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