County Public Schools - Aiken County Public School District
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County Public Schools - Aiken County Public School District
Aiken County Public Schools Aiken County’s citizens have a long standing commitment and legacy of supporting education. In Aiken County Public schools, educational opportunities are plentiful for all students, where academic, as well as physical and character development are stressed. Aiken County Public Schools continues to be recognized for academic excellence and student achievement throughout the pre-K to 12th grade levels. During the 2013-14 year, 11 schools received South Carolina Palmetto Gold and Silver awards for attaining high levels of performance on state standardized measurements for general performance; three schools were recognized for closing the achievement gap. In addition, many schools have received statewide and national recognition for model programs in academics, the arts, physical education, middle school education, and science education. • Students in elementary school receive cutting-edge literacy instruction from reading experts and interventionists with the goal of reading on grade level by third grade. • Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) initiatives are integrated in all Aiken County Middle Schools. • Aiken County Public School District seniors performed above both the state and national averages on the ACT college entrance exam. • The Class of 2014, comprised of 1307 high school graduates, amassed a record-breaking $50,962,224 in scholarships. Aiken County Public Schools are successful due in part to the many partnerships with local colleges and corporations that enhance Aiken County Public Schools academic courses and expand the academic choices for students at all grade levels. The Aiken County Career and Technology Center (ACCTC) offers a multitude of award-winning career focused programs. Recently, the first apprentices from the District’s partnership with MTU America graduated as Skilled Metal Workers and are among the first high school students in the nation to complete an apprenticeship program of its kind. From welding and emergency/fire management to fashion, health sciences, electricity, media technology and just about everything in between, the Career and Technology Center increases student options and supports local employment needs. Page 2 Aiken’s college-bound students have the opportunity to earn dual credit by completing up to 36 hours of college course work while still in high school. Partnerships between the District, Aiken Technical College and the University of South Carolina at Aiken, save students thousands of dollars in college costs and give students a head start on their college career. Aiken County Public Schools CONTACT INFORMATION & STATISTICS District Office Address: 1000 Brookhaven Drive Aiken, SC 29803 Phone: (803) 641-2428 www.acpsd.net 4K-12 Student Population: 24,614 Number of Schools: 42 • 7 High Schools • 11 Middle Schools • 20 Elementary Schools • 1 Career and Technology Center • 3 Charter Schools Teacher and Administrator Quality: (measured by highest degree attained) • 43% Master’s Degree • 17% Master’s Degree + 30 • 1% Doctorate DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT Page 3 Dr. Elizabeth Everitt, Ph.D. Aiken County Public Schools AIKEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION The Aiken County Public School District has nine voterelected Board Members and each must be a resident of his/her respective single member district. Mrs. Rosemary English, Chair, District 7 (North Aiken and Central North Western Aiken County) [email protected] or (803) 648-1126 Mr. Levi Green, Vice Chair, District 2 (New Ellenton, Jackson, Beech Island and Portions East of the City of Aiken) [email protected] or (803) 652-7462 Mr. Cecil Atchley, District 6 (Warrenville and Central Western Aiken County into Graniteville, Langley, Burnettown, Clearwater, Midland Valley) [email protected] or (803) 292-2404 Mr. Tad Barber, District 8 (Southeastern City of Aiken and Central County North of City of Aiken) [email protected] or (803) 641-1042 Mr. Richard Hazen, District 9 (South Aiken) [email protected] or (803) 642-6629 Mr. Wesley Hightower, District 3 (Clearwater, Bath, Portions of Midland Valley, and Beech Island) [email protected] or (803) 593-4684 Page 4 Mr. Keith Liner, District 4 (North Augusta) [email protected] or (803) 279-0238 Mr. Jeremy Mace, District 5 (North Augusta) [email protected] or (803) 279-5001 Aiken County Public Schools Mr. Ronnie West, District 1 (Wagener-Salley, Ridge Spring-Monetta into Saluda County) [email protected] or (803) 564-6016 NEW STUDENTS The District’s website, acps.schoolfusion.us, has a GIS locator to assist families in determining which schools students who live at a particular address are zoned for. Simply enter a valid address into the school zone locator and information will appear for zoned elementary, middle and high schools. All new students entering school for the first time in Aiken County are requested to provide the following documents: • Birth Certificate • Immunization Card/Form • Proof of residency IMMUNIZATION For complete immunization requirements, call 1-800-27-SHOTS or visit www.scdhec.net. Age Requirements: Child Development (4K): 4 years old by September 1 Kindergarten (5K): 5 years old by September 1 First Grade: 6 years old by September 1 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE Page 5 2014-2015 School Year First Day of School: August 18, 2014 2014-2015 School Year Last Day of School: June 4, 2015 Aiken County Public Schools 2015-2016 School Year First Day of School: August 17, 2015 2015-2016 School Year Last Day of School: June 2, 2016 VOLUNTEERS The Aiken County Public School District benefits from the many community volunteers who are committed to serving as mentors, tutors, reading helpers and lunchroom buddies to our students. There are numerous opportunities throughout our county to make a difference in the lives of our students by volunteering in our schools. Page 6 An updated list of volunteer opportunities is located on our website, acps.schoolfusion.us. Interested individuals or groups may contact the Office of Public Information at (803) 641-2639 for additional questions. Aiken County Public Schools Aiken County Public School District Merry Glenne Piccolino Public Information Officer 803.641.2639 [email protected] www.acpsd.net For Release Friday, November 14, 2014 at 12:01 a.m. or thereafter Aiken Schools Rated EXCELLENT on Latest State Report Card Aiken County Public Schools once again received an “Excellent” Absolute Rating, the highest rating possible, for substantially exceeding the standard for progress on the State of South Carolina Annual District Report Card released today by the South Carolina Department of Education. The District also exceeded standards for Growth. The state’s Department of Education reports on all schools and districts annually, assigning Excellent, Good, Average, Below Average and At-Risk ratings for both performance, “Absolute Rating,” and “Growth,” a comparison of current year’s performance to the previous year. Page 7 "We are all pleased that the District has, again this year, earned an Absolute Rating of ‘Excellent’ and a Growth rating of ‘Good,’” said Aiken Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Everitt. “The teachers and staff are to be commended for their dedication and innovative instruction.” Currently, the SCPASS (Palmetto Assessments of State Standards), South Carolina’s standards-based test measuring students’ mastery of grade-level curriculum in English/language arts, mathematics, science and social studies, is the primary determinant of schools and district ratings on the state report card for grades three through eight. Middle school ratings also include End of Course test -more- Aiken County Public Schools results. HSAP (High School Assessment Program/exit exams), End of Course tests, as well as the percentage of students graduating from high school on time, are factors in a high schools’ report card rating. “Aiken County high schools outperformed other districts on almost every measure when measured against ‘Districts with Students Like Ours’ (those with similar percentages of students eligible for Medicaid services and/or participating in free or reduced lunch programs),” said Gina Bassford, Aiken’s Report Card Coordinator. Every high school in the District received an Absolute Rating of “Good” or “Excellent.” And Aiken’s graduation rate of 82.7% exceeds rates of previous years and is in the top 35% of the state. South Aiken High School’s report card rating is “Excellent” for the fourth consecutive year. Midland Valley High School had the District’s highest Absolute Index, the number corresponding to the report card rating, and joined Aiken and Silver Bluff high schools in receiving second consecutive “Excellent” ratings. Minnie B Kennedy Middle School and North Augusta Middle School exceeded standards for progress and their schools received “Good” ratings for the District’s 2014 Report Card. Additional middle schools showing gains in the Absolute Index are Busbee Corbett, LangleyBath-Clearwater, Leavelle McCampbell, and Paul Knox. Page 8 Chukker Creek Elementary and Hammond Hill Elementary were rated “Excellent” for the fifth consecutive year. Aiken, Millbrook and North Augusta Elementary Schools improved their 2013 report card ratings of “Good” and are being recognized for exceeding standards for progress with their 2014 ratings of “Excellent.” Also demonstrating gains in their elementary schools’ Absolute Index are Belvedere, Busbee Corbett, Byrd, Clearwater, East Aiken School of the Arts, Gloverville, Jefferson, Mossy Creek, North Aiken, OakwoodWindsor, Redcliffe, Ridge Spring-Monetta, and Warrenville. -more- Aiken County Public Schools “The ‘Excellent’ rating for the second consecutive year and the steady increase in the percentage of students graduating are testaments to the commitment to academic achievement in our teachers and our students,” said King Laurence, Associate Superintendent of Instruction and Accountability. The District showed positive growth in academic performance when comparing current performance to the previous year’s performance and also made significant strides in reducing the achievement gap between majority groups and historically underachieving groups of students. The District received a 2014 Growth Rating of “Good” for exceeding the standards for progress toward the 2020 South Carolina Performance Vision. Chukker Creek Elementary, Midland Valley High, and New Ellenton Middle Schools’ report cards reflect “Excellent” growth. An additional five schools, Aiken High, Hammond Hill Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Silver Bluff High, and South Aiken High, received “Good” ratings for Growth. Ridge Spring-Monetta and Wagener-Salley High Schools’ growth rates significantly improved. “Aiken County’s teachers work tirelessly to ensure that their students receive quality instructional experiences every day,” said King Laurence, Associate Superintendent for Instruction and Accountability. “We still have work to do to meet the needs of all of our students and these results confirm that we are on the right track.” Also reported on the state report card is district profile data, including, among other information, the attendance rate of the District’s students: 96.1% (up .2 points from 2013 and 2.1 percentage points above the state objective) and the percentage of students eligible for the LIFE Scholarship: 39.7% (up from 32.6% in 2013). Page 9 ##### SCHOOL/OFFICE NAME / TITLE PHONE/FAX SCHOOL/OFFICE NAME / TITLE Elementary Schools LAURIE REESE, Academic Officer Debbie Cavazos, Secretary Tel: 641-2447 Tel: 641-2427 Fax: 641-2636 Elementary Schools Janice Kitchings, Academic Officer Cathie Miller, Secretary Debra McCord, Principal Diane Cole, PT Assistant Principal Lori Martz, Secretary/Bookkeeper Tel: 641-2560 Tel: 641-2670 Fax: 641-2561 J. D. Lever Elem. Amy McClure, Principal Kimmerie Allen, Assistant Principal Cathey Ferrell, Secretary Patricia Wilson, Bookkeeper Tel: 442-6330 Fax: 442-6131 Millbrook Elem. Janet Vaughan, Principal Sara-Beth Brown, Assistant Principal Monica Leverett, Secretary Sharon Lamar, Bookkeeper Tel: 442-6170 Fax: 442-6112 Stephanie Hammond, Principal Leslie Bee, Assistant Principal Gwyn Chavous, Secretary Terri Lester, Bookkeeper Wendy Jacobs, Principal Felicia Walters, Assistant Principal Stephanie Williams, Secretary Joanne Smith, Bookkeeper Trey Laube, Principal Meredith Nolan, Assistant Principal Stacey Boatwright, Secretary/Bookkeeper Jefferson Elem. Greendale Elem. PHONE/FAX Tel: 641-2540 Tel: 641-2487 Fax: 641-2636 Cathy Ellis, Principal Patricia Wilson, Assistant Principal Shakeena Brown, Secretary Karla Aldrete, Bookkeeper Denise Huff, Principal John Metts, Assistant Principal Polly Maclure, Secretary Cheryl Murphy, Bookkeeper Tel: 641-2760 Tel: 641-2761 Fax: 641-2402 East Aiken School of the Arts Lisa Fallaw, Principal Christine Abernethy, Assistant Principal Brenda Callahan, Secretary Lisa Francis, Secretary/Bookkeeper Tel: 641-2450 Tel: 641-2451 Fax: 641-2527 Tel: 442-6090 Fax: 442-6092 Aiken Elem. Tel: 641-2740 Tel: 641-2743 Fax: 641-2526 Tel: 442-6280 Fax: 442-6282 Chukker Creek Elem. Tel: 593-7240 Fax: 593-7120 North Aiken Elem. Becky Wilson, Principal Peggy Coleman, Assistant Principal Rebecca Martz, Secretary/Bookkeeper Tel: 593-7180 Fax: 593-7112 Byrd Elem. Sonya Colvin, Principal Steven Kolodizieizyck, PT Asst. Principal Michelle Holtsizer, Secretary/Bookkeeper Tel: 652-8170 Tel: 652-8171 Fax: 652-8173 Gloverville Elem. Julie Revelle, Principal Denise Barnhart, Assistant Principal Stephanie Harden, Secretary Sylvia Campbell, Bookkeeper Tel: 827-3350 Tel: 652-7343 Fax: 827-3354 Warrenville Elem. Rebecca Koelker, Principal Leroy Walker, Assistant Principal Jennifer Good, Secretary Gisele Morland, Bookkeeper Amy Gregory, Principal Charlene Heard, Assistant Principal Jodi Anderson, Secretary Tammie Bates, Bookkeeper Elisa Sanders-Pee, Principal Clyde Jobes, Assistant Principal Shirley Hayward, Secretary Deborah Kelly, Bookkeeper Russell Gunter, Principal Dr. Samantha Nobles, Assistant Principal Donna Hair, Secretary Judy Moulton, Bookkeeper Michelle Padgett, Principal Cynthia Hewitt, PT Assistant Principal Shelly Busbee, Secretary Linda Boatwright, Secretary/Bookkeeper Brad Watson, Principal Kay Minor, Assistant Principal Karen Manor, Secretary/Bookkeeper Joy Shealy, Academic Officer TONYA SPRADLEY, Secretary Tel: 641-2404 Tel: 641-2605 Fax: 641-2636 RSM Elem. Callie Herlong, Principal Amy Cooper, Assistant Principal Sandy Platts, Sec./Bookkeeper Tel: 685-2000 Fax: 685-2008 Dr. Lloydette Young, Principal Pam Schofield, Assistant Principal Daniel Bartley, PT Assistant Principal Carrie Myers, Secretary Angela Sherwood, Bookkeeper Teresa Mitchem, Principal Jamie Byrne, Assistant Principal David Hanna, PT Assistant Principal Bonnie Gibbons, Secretary Tanya Cato, Bookkeeper Tel: 641-2770 Fax: 641-2529 Tel: 641-2470 Tel: 641-2472 Fax: 641-2405 Aiken High Aiken Middle John Bradley, Principal Tyral Braxton, Assistant Principal Kimberly Walden, Secretary Iris Woodson-Trapp, Bookkeeper Tel: 641-2570 Tel: 641-2577 Fax: 641-2578 South Aiken High North Augusta Middle Phyllis Gamble, Principal Kimbra Herndon, Assistant Principal Eric Lewis, PT Assistant Principal Stephanie Abney, Secretary Yvonne Todd, Secretary/Bookkeeper Tel: 442-6200 Fax: 442-6202 North Augusta High Kyle Smith, Principal Terra Van der Linden, Assistant Principal Margo Gore, PT Assistant Principal Mary Felak, Secretary/ Bookkeeper Tel: 442-6300 Fax: 442-6302 Midland Valley High Brenda DeLoache, Principal Kyle Blankenship, Assistant Principal Dr. Stephanie Brightharp-Jackson, PT AP Catherine Corbett, Secretary/Bookkeeper Johnny Spears, Principal Kela Sharpton, Assistant Principal LaTina Turner, Secretary/Bookkeeper Tel: 593-7260 Fax: 593-7119 RSM Middle/High Tel: 663-4300 Fax: 663-4302 Wagener-Salley High Dr. Laura Bacon, Principal Dr. Debbie Black, Assistant Principal Clinton Saunders, Assistant Principal Stephanie Adams, Secretary Tina Widener, Bookkeeper Shunte Dugar, Principal Steven Kolodizieizyck, PT Asst. Principal Trina Springs, Secretary/Bookkeeper Tel: 564-1000 Fax: 564-1010 Silver Bluff High Jason Holt, Principal Kathy Freeman, Assistant Principal Wendy Stikeleather, Sec./Bookkeeper Tel: 279-3525 Tel: 471-2237 Fax: 471-2202 Oakwood-Windsor El. 3773 Charleston Hwy Aiken, SC 29801 Belvedere Elem. 201 Rhomboid Place Belvedere, SC 29841 Hammond Hill Elem. 901 W. Woodlawn Ave North Augusta, SC 29841 Mossy Creek Elem. 421 West Five Notch Rd. North Augusta, SC 29841 North Augusta Elem. 400 E Spring Grove Ave North Augusta, SC 29841 Clearwater Elem. 4552 Augusta Road Beech Island, SC 29842 170 Flint Drive Warrenville, SC 29851 505 S Boundary Avenue New Ellenton, SC 29809 Redcliffe Elem. 22 Double Springs Road Aiken, SC 29803 Middle Schools Schofield Middle 224 Kershaw Street NE Aiken, SC 29801 Kennedy Middle 274E Pine Log Road Aiken, SC 29803 101 Gator Lane Aiken, SC 29801 725 Old Edgefield Road North Augusta, SC 29841 Paul Knox Middle 1804 Wells Road North Augusta, SC 29841 LBC Middle 29 Lions Trail Warrenville, SC 29851 Leavelle McCampbell Middle 82 Canal Street Graniteville, SC 29829 Busbee Elem./A. L. Corbett Middle 10 A L Corbett Circle Wagener, SC 29164 New Ellenton Middle 814 Main Street South New Ellenton, SC 29809 Jackson Middle 8217 Atomic Road Jackson, SC 29831 Tel: 652-8200 Fax: 652-8203 2404 Columbia Hwy Aiken, SC 29805 255 E Pine Log Road Aiken, SC 29803 223 Old Wagener Road Aiken, SC 29801 2050 Pine Log Road Aiken, SC 29803 1830 Chukker Creek Rd. Aiken, SC 29803 100 Bears Rock Road Aiken, SC 29801 1225 Weldon Way Graniteville, SC 29829 114 Gloria Rush Circle Gloverville, SC 29828 569 Howlandville Road Warrenville, SC 29851 422 Hazzard Circle Ridge Spring, SC 29129 High Schools 449 Rutland Drive Aiken, SC 29801 232 E Pine Log Road Aiken, SC 29803 2000 Knobcone Avenue North Augusta, SC 29841 227 Mustang Drive Graniteville, SDC 29829 10 JP Kneece Drive Monetta, SC 29105 272 Main Street South Wagener, SC 29164 64 DeSoto Drive Aiken, SC 29803 Tel: 641-2580 Tel: 641- 2581 Fax: 641-2449 Tel: 641-2474 Tel: 641-2528 Fax: 641-2537 Tel: 641-2690 Tel: 641-2691 Fax: 641-2674 Tel: 663-4320 Fax: 663-4321 Tel: 593-7280 Fax: 593-7281 Tel: 663-4270 Fax: 663-4271 Dr. Tim Yarborough, Academic Officer Paula Ehlers, Secretary Tel: 641-2454 Tel: 641-2495 Fax: 641-2636 Garen Cofer, Principal Mark Dugar, Alisa Hamrick, Tameika Valentine, Jennifer Warner, Asst. Principals Jody Morgan, Secretary Debra Hiers, Bookkeeper Tel: 641-2500 Tel: 641-2502 Fax: 641-2501 Annex Site Tel: 641-2692 Tel: 641-2600 Tel: 641-2601 Fax: 641-2607 Jill Jett, Principal Martha Messick, Andrew Young, Tami Shaffer, Mark Brown, Assistant Principals Martha Hutto, Secretary Sharon Harrison, Bookkeeper John Murphy, Principal Paige Day, Peter Kosko, LaTonya Young Asst. Principals Sheldon Higgenbottom, PT Asst. Principal Susan Ayer, Secretary Kathy McCann, Bookkeeper Carl White, Principal Marc Funderburk, Jason Schumpert, Assistant Principals, Kristie Brooks, PT AP Angela Gibson, Secretary, Bookkeeper Tel: 442-6100 Fax: 442-6127 Tel: 593-7100 Fax: 593-7106 Warren Wintrode, Principal Sylvia Gay, Assistant Principal Suman Marks-Johnson, Assistant Principal Angela Rodgers, Secretary/Bookkeeper Ute Aadland, Principal James Arnold, Assistant Principal Linda Askew, Secretary/Bookkeeper Tel: 685-2100 Fax: 685-2108 Collette Johnson, Principal Vernon Johnson, Assistant Principal Alan Burnham, PT Assistant Principal Debby Bouknight, Secretary Peggy Eaves, Bookkeeper Tel: 652-8100 Tel: 279-1373 Fax: 652-8104 Tel: 564-1100 Tel: 564-1101 Fax: 564-1109 DEPARTMENTS PHONE/FAX CENTERS/DEPTS. Dr. Randy Stowe Marsha Gozur, Secretary 1000 Brookhaven Drive Aiken, SC 29803 Tel: 641-2490 Fax: 641-2485 Aiken County Career & Technology Center 2455 Jefferson Davis Hwy Warrenville SC 29851 Maria McClure, Manager Sandra Blackwood, Secretary 2457 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Warrenville, SC 29851 Eunice Robinson, Special Programs Candy Hayes, Training Dottie Reames, Routing Tel: 593-7201 Tel: 593-7202 Fax: 593-7111 Byrd Learning Center 1 Willis Circle Graniteville, SC 29829 Tel: 593-7130 Tel: 593-7123 Substitute Teaching Dr. Randy Stowe Marsha Gozur Tel: 641-2490 Tribunal Meetings Tonya Spradley Paula Ehlers Tel: 641-2605 Tel: 641-2495 One: Two: Three: Four: Five: Tel: Tel: Tel: Tel: Tel: Director of Administrative Services Transportation Office AREA BOOKKEEPERS NAME / TITLE Karesa Marshall Chastity Washington (NAHS) Deana Roberts Linda Kirkland (ALCM) Tracie Bryant (NEMS) 641-2720 442-6250 593-7200 564-1076 652-8250 NAME / TITLE PHONE/FAX William Hudson, Director Mike Orsini, Assistant Principal Judy Abrams, Secretary Sherry Abney, Bookkeeper Rhonda Douglas, CATE Bookkeeper Pat Keating, Director Sylvia Goldman, Secretary Tel: 593-7300 Tel: 593-7113 Fax: 593-7115 Center For Innovative Learning at Pinecrest 1050 Pinecrest Avenue Aiken SC 29801 Ben Osborne, Principal Natonia Sullivan, Assistant Principal Revonda Durham, Secretary/Bookkeeper Peggy Fleming, Secretary Tel: 641-2680 Fax: 641-2681 Freedman Parenting 225 Aiken Road/POBox463 Graniteville SC 29829 Dept. of Special Programs 1000 Brookhaven Drive Aiken SC 29803 Adult Education 1000 Brookhaven Drive Aiken, SC 29803 Cherell Butler, Coordinator Beth Kelley, Secretary/Bookkeeper Spec. Programs Tel: 641-2683 Tel: 663-4204 Fax: 663-4200 Cassie Cagle, Director Marty Hintermann, Secretary Tel: 641-2624 Fax: 641-2628 Pat Keating, Director Emily Cox, Secretary Tel: 641-2476 Fax: 641-2492 Tel: 663-4920 Tel: 663-4921 Fax: 663-4919 DEPARTMENT TELEPHONE FAX DEPARTMENT TELEPHONE FAX Accounts Payable 641-2445 641-2686 Instructional Services 641-2420 641-2700 Adult Education 641-2476 641-2492 Maintenance Department 641-2511 641-2635 Assoc. Super. Administration 641-2609 641-2700 Material Center 641-2479 641-2480 Attendance 641-2422 641-2559 Parenting (Freedman) 663-4204 663-4200 Attorney’s Office 641-2572, 641-2573 641-2536 Payroll 641-2456 641-2686 Auditor 641-2460 641-2485 Purchasing 641-2524 642-8948 Board of Education 641-2431 641-2700 School Food Service 641-2406 641-2519 Community & Media Relations 641-2639 641-2700 Special Programs 641-2624 641-2628 Comptroller 641-2437 641-2412 Staff Development 641-2484 641-2466 Deputy Superintendent 641-2514 641-2700 Superintendent 641-2430 642-8903 Educational Technology 641-2444 641-2441 Workers Compensation 641-2439 641-2686 Facility Construction 641-2534 641-2567 Federal Programs 641-2403 641-2569 Health Services 641-2417 641-2491 * S.C. Dept. of Education 803-734-8500 (www.ed.sc.gov) 803-734-3389 Home Bound/School Services 641-2421, 641-2644 641-2491 Human Resources 641-2463 641-2466 AIKEN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2014-2015 1000 Brookhaven Drive Aiken South Carolina 29803 (803) 641-2428 www.acps.schoolfusion.us