Greenville County Schools
2009-10 Back to School Plans
SCHOOL STARTS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19!
Elementary Schools
Armstrong Elementary
355-1100
Tuesday, August 18
"Meet the Teacher"
1st - 2nd grades 4:00 - 5:00 pm
3rd - 5th grades 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, August 18 – 4:00 – 5:00 pm
"The Night Before Kindergarten" (reading and pajama activity)
Monday, September 14 – 6:30 pm
PTA Meeting/"Open House"
Augusta Circle Elementary
355-1200
Monday, August 17
Meet the Teacher
11:00 – 11:45 - 5K – 2nd grade
11:45 – 12:30 - 3rd – 5th grades
Wednesday, August 19 – 7:45 am
5K & 1st grade moms’ drop-in
Monday, August 31 – 9:30 am
New Parent Orientation
Friday, August 28 – 9:30 am
Room Parent Orientation
Bell’s Crossing Elementary
355-3800
Baldrige Model for Continuous Improvement
Tuesday, August 18
Meet the Teacher - 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Monday, September 14
PTA/Open House - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, September 15
School Pictures will be taken
Bethel Elementary
355-4100
Monday, August 10 - 6:00 pm (cafeteria)
New Student Orientation & Tour
Tuesday, August 11 - 6:00-7:30 pm, $6 per child
Back to School Fun Night at Jump Zone (105 Ben Hamby Drive, Greenville)
Monday, August 17 - 5:00-7:00 pm
Meet the Teacher Night
K – 2nd - 5:00-6:00 pm
3rd – 5th - 6:00-7:00 pm
Visit classrooms, meet teachers, join PTA, purchase Chick-fil-A dinners, and get answers
to questions.
Monday, September 14 - 6:30 pm
PTA Open House
Blythe Academy
355-355-4400
Tuesday, August 18 – 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Meet the Teacher
Brook Glenn Elementary
355-4700
Monday, August 17
"Learning Under the Big Top"
Come One Come All to the Greatest Show in Taylors
6:00 - 6:45 pm or 6:45 - 7:30 pm
Brushy Creek Elementary
355-5400
Monday, August 17
Sneak Preview/Meet the Teacher
4:30 pm – Last Names A – L
5:30 pm – Last Names M – Z
Wednesday, August 19 – 8:00 am
Boohoo party for parents of students in K4, K5, 1st grade
Thursday, August 27 - 1:30 pm
Popsicle Party for Reading Incentive Participants
Friday, August 28
PTA Fundraiser Kick-off
Monday, September 14
6:30 pm – PTA Open House
Bryson Elementary
355-3600
Monday, August 17, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, August 18, 11:30 – 1:00 pm
Meet the Teacher Dates
Attend either session to meet your teacher!
Buena Vista Elementary
355-2200
Monday, August 17 - 5:30 pm
Parent Orientation for Kindergarten
Tuesday, August 18 – 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Pop-In Preview - Classrooms open for visitation by students and parents
Wednesday, August 19 - 8:15 am
New Parent Orientation/ Sip ‘n Sob; Parents will have the opportunity to meet staff from
all areas of the school.
Friday, August 21 - 9:00 am
PTA Volunteer Orientation Coffee
Tuesday, September 1
Sally Foster Fundraiser Begins
Monday and Tuesday, September 14 and 15
Open Houses - 7:00 pm
Families are invited to Family Bingo Night prior to the Open Houses.
Monday - Kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th grades
Tuesday - 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades
Tuesday, September 15 – 6:00 pm
Challenge meeting for grades 3, 4 and 5
Teachers will present their syllabi and offer information about the year’s plans.
Chandler Creek Elementary
355-2400
Monday, August 17 - 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Back to School Meet & Greet
Meet the Teacher; drop off school supplies; sign up for School Improvement Council;
PTA volunteer opportunities; inflatables for children
Cherrydale Elementary
355-3300
Sunday, August 16 - 3:00 pm
Meet the Teacher Event, including an Ice Cream Social
Crestview Elementary
355-2600
Monday, August 17 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Drop off school supplies for students
Duncan Chapel Elementary
355-2700
Theme: “Sail the Seven C’s”
Monday, August 17 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Meet the Teacher Night
Ellen Woodside Elementary
355-4900
Monday, August 17 - 4-7 pm
Meet the Teacher
Monday, September 14
Open House
Dinner 5:30 PM; Open House 7:00 pm
Fork Shoals School
355-5000
Fork Shoals International Baccalaureate School
Monday, August 17
Meet the Teacher
12:30-1:30 PM or 5:30-6:30 pm
Thursday, September 10
Donuts for Dads - 7:30 am
Monday, September 28
Flag Football Game vs. Ellen Woodside @ Old Woodmont High
4 pm - All proceeds from this event go towards the Fork Shoals Tree of Love
Contact Autumn Cline at 355-5000
Monday, October 5
Grandparent’s Open House
5:00-7:00 pm
Thursday, October 8
Muffins for Moms
7:30 am
Saturday, October 10
Fall Frenzy
10 am - 2 pm
Fountain Inn Elementary
355-5100
Friday, August 14, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Meet the Teacher
Gateway Elementary
355-5200
Monday, August 17 - 5:00-7:00 pm
Inflatables and new playground equipment for students and free snow cones. Staff, PTA,
and community personnel available with information on dismissal procedures, extended
care, and programs.
5:00-6:00 PM -Teachers in classrooms
6:00-7:00 PM -Grade level meetings
Greenbrier Elementary
355-5300
“Greenbrier Safari: We’re Wild about Learning! “
Baldrige and Quality Tools Come to Greenbrier
This year at Greenbrier, we will use the Baldrige Model for continuous improvement. As
part of the continuous improvement model, teachers and staff will be engaging students
in goal-setting conferences throughout the year, beginning with the first week in
September.
Tuesday, August 4, 4:00-5:00 pm
New Family Orientation
Orientation, introductions, and tours
Friday, August 14, 3:00-6:00 pm
Meet the Teacher Night
Get information about: bus/car transportation, after-school daycare, PTA, SIC, and more.
Also Boy and Girl Scouts, and savings account with Greenville Federal Credit Union.
Wednesday, August 19, 9:30 am
Sip and Sob Program for Parents of Kindergarteners
Parents of kindergarteners are encouraged to bring their child to school at 9 am; Sip and
Sob begins at 9:30 am.
Monday, August 24
Fundraiser Kickoff
Friday, September 4
Summer Reading Celebration
Grandparents Luncheon
Thursday, September 10
Grades 2, 4, and Kindergarten
Friday, September 11
Grades 1, 3, and 5
Monday, September 14 – 5:00 pm
SIC Meeting and PTA Open House
PTA/Open House will follow at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, September 15
Lunch and Learn
Friday, September 18
Fall Pictures
Daily from 7:15 – 7:45 am
Coffee Talk with Principal
Grove Elementary
355-5900
Monday, August 17 – 6:00 pm
Meet Your Teacher
Wednesday, August 19 – 7:30 am
PTA Parent Drop-Off Drop In
Tuesday, September 15 – 6:00 – 7:45 pm
Open House
Heritage Elementary
355-6000
Monday, August 17, 4:00 – 6:30 pm
Meet the Teachers
Hollis Academy
355-4800
Tuesday, August 18
“Watermelon Welcome” 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Tour the building, meet your teacher, see old friends, and enjoy watermelon and Sno-
cones.
Single Gender Education Option
All students, K-5th, will have the opportunity to participate.
Thursday, September 24
First Parent Meeting
Monday, September 14
PTA/Title I Open House- 6:00 pm
Lake Forest Elementary
355-4000
Thursday, August 13 – 1:00 -3:00 pm
New Student and Parent Tours
Friday, August 14 – 9:00 – 11:00 am
New Student and Parent Tours
Monday, August 17 – 5:30 pm
Meet the Teacher/PTA Open House/Curriculum Night for Grades K4, K5 and 1st
Tuesday, August 18 – 5:30 pm
Meet the Teacher/PTA Open House/Curriculum Night for Grades 2-5
Mauldin Elementary
355-3700
Monday, August 17, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
First Day Celebration
Meet your teacher and catch up with old friends
New Family Orientation - 5:30 - 6:00 pm
All registered students receive a free school t-shirt; prizes will be awarded for Beach
Blanket Bingo Summer Reading Program
Mitchell Road Elementary
355-6700
Monday, August 10 – 6:00 pm
New Student Orientation
Monday, August 17 - 4:30-6:30 pm
Back to School Night
Mustang Roundup
Friday, August 28 6:00 pm
Back to School Celebration at Fluor Field; Tickets are $20 Kids 10 & under $14;
Includes ticket and all you can eat and drink from 6-7:30 pm; Tickets without food are
available for $7; Order forms with contact information will be sent home to parents.
Monday, September 14 – 7:00 pm
Open House
Monaview Elementary
355-4300
Thursday, August 13
Teacher Celebration and Welcome Breakfast
Monday, August 17 – 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Back- to -School Event "Destination Learning"
Mountain View Elementary
355-6800
Back to School Night
Tuesday, August 18 – 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Oakview Elementary
355-7100
Meet the Teacher Drop In
Monday, August 17
9:00-11:00 am - K and 1st Grades
1:00-3:00 PM - 2nd – 5th Grades
Meet the Teacher Drop In
Tuesday, August 18
9:00-11:00 am
Preschool Self-Contained Class
Open House Curriculum Night & PTA Meeting
Thursday, August 27
5:30-6:15 pm
Open House/Curriculum Presentations (all grades)
6:30 pm
PTA Meeting
7:15-8:00 pm
Open House/Curriculum Presentations (all grades)
Volunteer Breakfast
Friday, August 28
8:30-9:30 am
Room Coordinator Breakfast
Wednesday, September 9
8:30-9:30 am
Sunshine Math Volunteer Training
Tuesday, September 15
8:30-9:30 am
Computer Lab Volunteer Training & Substitute Teacher Training
Friday, October 2
8:30-9:30 am
Reading Tutor Training
Tuesday, October 9
8:30-9:30 am
Paris Elementary
355-4260
Friday, August 14
New (to Paris) Family Orientation
9:30 am
Monday, August 17
Family Orientation
Kindergarten-2nd Grade - 6:00-6:45 pm
3rd – 5th Grade - 7:15-8:00 pm
Pelham Road Elementary
355-7600
Thursday, August 13
Welcome faculty/back with breakfast provided by the office staff
PTA will provide a welcome back lunch
Friday, August 14
Grade level meetings with the principal and Instructional Coach; all-day meeting for
Greenville County's Physical Education teachers
Monday, August 17
Welcome back breakfast provided by Chik-fil-A
Monday, August 17 – 1:30 – 4:00 PM
"Back-to-School-Meet-Your-Teacher Afternoon"
Wednesday, August 19
"Sip and Sob" for our new kindergarten and first grade parents in the school cafeteria
Monday, September 14
Open House
Plain Elementary
355-7700
“Sea of Opportunity – An Exploration of Learning”
Monday, August 17
Meet the Teacher Night
K, 1st and 2nd - 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm
3rd – 5th - 6:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Robert E. Cashion Elementary
355-8000
Tuesday, August 18 – 1:00 – 1:45 pm and 6:00 – 6:45 pm
Meet the Teacher
Rudolph G. Gordon Elementary
452-0200
Monday, August 17 – 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Meet the Teacher Night
Sara Collins Elementary
355-3200
Monday, August 17 - 4:30-6:30 pm
K, 1st Grade Orientation and “Back to School” Dinner
Tuesday, August 18 - 4:30-6:00 pm
Grades 2-5 “Meet the Teacher”
Pre-packaged school supplies for each grade will be available for purchase both nights.
Wednesday, August 19 – 7:45 am
New Parent Drop-In
Simpsonville Elementary
355-8300
Monday, August 17 - 4:30-6:00 pm
"Meet the Teacher" Drop-In
Monday, August 17: 6:00 pm
SES Afterschool Program Parent Meeting
Tuesday, September 1 – 6:00 pm
K5 and First Grade Information Night
Friday, September 4 – 8:00 am
Homeroom Parent and Volunteer Meeting
Monday, September 14 – 5:30 pm
Safe Kids Night, PTA Meeting, Book Fair
Skyland Elementary
355-7200
Back to School Night
Monday, August 17 – 4:00 – 6:30 pm
Slater-Marietta Elementary
355-2000
Back to School Night
Thursday, August 13 – 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Sterling School
355-4480
Monday August 17 - 4-6 pm
Middle School - Grades 6-8
Tuesday August 18 - 4-6 pm
Elementary - 5k-5th Grade
Stone Academy
355-8400
Tuesday, August 18 - 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Meet the Teacher Event
Wednesday, August 19 – 8:30 am
New Parent Orientation
Monday, September 14 - 6:30
Open House - grades K-2nd
Thursday, September 17 – 6:30 pm
Open House - grades 3rd -5th.
Sue Cleveland Elementary
355-4200
Monday, August 17 – 4:00 – 6:00 pm
First Day Jitters Carnival for Parents and Kindergartners
Tuesday, August 18 – 4:00 -6:00 pm
Meet Your Teacher; Meet Local Daycare Providers; Bus Information; Required
Registration for K5 and 1st grade Bus Riders; School Printed Car Tags—Registration
required for all afternoon car riders
K4 parents must enroll children at The Riley Center beside Ellen Woodside Elementary.
Summit Drive Elementary
355-8800
Tuesday, August 18 -5 - 7 pm
“Bring a Picnic” and meet their teachers
Dessert provided by PTA
PTA memberships, committees and volunteer opportunities; find out ways you can assist
in the classroom
Taylors Elementary
355-7450
Monday, August 17 - 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Popsicle Pop-In
Meet your child’s teacher and enjoy a Popsicle.
Wednesday, August 19 - 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
PTA “Love ‘em and Leave ‘em”
Enjoy a light breakfast and meet PTA officers.
Friday, August 21
Summer Math Incentive Program - “Math Connects”
Tuesday, August 25 - 8:00 a.m. and 5:45 pm
Volunteer Orientation and Coffee Chat/Dessert Dialogue with Principal Vaughan
Overman
“Come Hear the Scoop”
Time for parents to learn about the volunteer process, ask questions and offer suggestions
Wednesday, September 2 - 12:00 pm
School Improvement Council Meeting
Thursday, September 3
PTA Skate Night -Taylors Roller Sports
$3 per person; parents responsible for transportation
Friday, September 11 - 7:15 a.m.
For children who turn in a summer reading sheet
Monday, September 14 - 5:30 pm
PTA Open House “Parent – Teacher Connections”
Tuesday, September 22
PTA Spirit Night at Texas Roadhouse
Tigerville Elementary
355-4600
Monday, August 17 – 12:30 – 1:30 Last Names A-L
Monday, August 17 – 2:00 – 3:30 Last Names M-Z
Meet the Teacher
Welcome Elementary
355-3900
Welcome Elementary will serve as the Flagship School for Greenville County Schools for
interactive videoconferencing. Throughout the year, the school and district will provide
students with opportunities to “see the world” through live-action remote video and two-
way communication.
Welcome Back Night
Monday, August 17 - 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 pm
Meet the teacher, sign up for after school day care, receive information about helping
your child with homework and long-term assignments, gather information about
community services, and receive literacy activities
Monday, September 14 - 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 pm
Open House
Westcliffe Elementary
355-0300
Monday, August 17 - 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Meet the Teacher
Tour the school, meet new staff members, visit classrooms, and talk with teachers
Woodland Elementary
355-0400
Monday, August 17 - 3:30-6:00 pm
Back to School/ Meet the Teacher Drop-in
Kindergarten- 5th Grade
Everyone is invited to drop by and meet your new teacher for the 2009-10 school year.
Middle Schools
Beck Academy
355-1400
Saturday, August 8 – 7:30 am
Brighten Beck Workday, spreading mulch, planting flowers, weeding.
Monday, August 17
Bright Beginnings - Students pick up schedules
8th Grade - 9:30-10:30 am
7th Grade - 11:00 am -12:30 pm
6th Grade - 1:30-3:30 pm
Wednesday, August 19 – 8:30 – 9:30 am
First Day of School/New Parent Coffee Drop-In
Wednesday, August 26
Cookie Dough Kick Off Assembly
Thursday, August 27
School Pictures
Blue Ridge Middle
355-1900
Tuesday, August 18
Back to School Event
8th grade: 4:00-4:45 pm
7th grade: 5:00-5:45 pm
6th grade: 6:00-6:45 pm
Bryson Middle
355-2100
Monday, August 10
Girls volleyball tryouts (rising 7th and 8th) - Hillcrest High School
Contact Julie Bagwell, jkbagwel@greenville.k12.sc.us.
Monday, August 17
Rising 7th and 8th graders - 7:30 am to 1:00 pm; Pick up schedules and other important
information; Purchase BMS Spiritwear, PTSA memberships and pick up a special treat.
Monday, August 17
First Night Welcome Event - 6:00 – 7:30 pm
New 6th graders and other new students
Purchase BMS Spiritwear, PTSA memberships and pick up a special treat.
Wednesday, August 19
All students are asked to come with the following supplies: One large binder (3" or
larger); one package of subject dividers; loose leaf paper; pens / pencils; one pouch with
notebook holes to hold pens / pencils
Greenville Middle Academy
355-5600
Monday, August 17
Back to School / Meet the Teacher Night
General Meeting with 6th graders and parents – 4:00 pm
Open House Visitation - 4:30-6:30 pm
Students and Parents can pick up schedules, meet teachers, join PTA, and collect
information about the upcoming events
Greer Middle
355-5800
Sunday, August 16 - 4:00 pm
7th and 8th Grade Parent/Student Orientation
Information regarding procedures, expectations, and special events to start the school
year; Students will receive their schedules; Spirit Shop will be open for students and
parents to purchase Greer apparel; Yearbooks will be available for purchase; Greer
Christian Learning Center will be in attendance for students to sign up for Release Time
Monday, August 17 - 6:00 pm
6th Grade Parent/Student Orientation
Information regarding procedures, expectations, and special events to start the school
year; Presentation on transitioning from elementary school to middle school for both
parents and students; Students will receive their schedules, meet their teachers, and tour
the building; Spirit Shop will be open for students and parents to purchase Greer apparel;
Yearbooks will be available for purchase; Greer Christian Learning Center will be in
attendance for students to sign up for Release Time
Friday, August 28 - 8:30 am
PTSA Volunteer Orientation
September 4-11
All Day Book Fair
Friday, September 11
Bring Grandparents to Lunch Day
Tuesday, September 15 - 5:15 pm
PTSA Open House
Dinner available for purchase at 5:15 pm; Meet and greet teachers beginning at 6:00 pm;
Showcase student work throughout the building
Hillcrest Middle
355-6100
Hughes Academy
355-6200
Come celebrate the beginning of school, meet your teachers, see friends, pick up your
schedule and First Day packet
Monday, August 17, 5:30—7:00 pm
6th Graders
Tuesday, August 18, 5:30—6:30 pm
7th and 8th Graders - Drop in anytime during the hour
Lakeview Middle
355-6400
Friday, August 14 from 5-6:30 pm
Back to School Night
Tour the school, meet the teachers, get books, and learn about student needs such as
transportation, afterschool, and supplies at our booths. Sixth grade parents still have an
exciting opportunity to enroll in single gender classes that are still available.
League Academy
355-8100
Tuesday, August 18 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Open House
Mauldin Middle
355-6770
Week of August 10
Seventh and Eighth Grade Schedules Mailed to Students
Tuesday, August 18 – 9:30 am
New Student/Parent Orientation
Wednesday, August 19
All Students Report to School by 8:05 am
Sixth Graders to Cafeteria; Seventh Graders to Gymnasium; Eighth Graders to their
Homeroom Classrooms
Thursday, August 20 – 6:45 pm
PTA Meeting/Open House for Sixth Grade Parents
Tuesday, August 25 – 6:45 pm
PTA Meeting/Open House for Seventh and Eighth Grade Parents
Thursday, August 27 – 9:00 am
PTA Volunteer Coffee
Wednesday, September 16 – 11:30 am
School Improvement Council (SIC) Meeting
Northwest Middle
355-6900
Northwood Middle
355-7000
Monday, August 17
Back-to-School” Celebration
6th Grade – 1:30 pm; 7th Grade – 2:30 pm; 8th Grade 3:30 pm
Monday, September 21 - 6:45 p.m.
Open House PTA:
Thursday, September 24 - 6:45 p.m.
Parent Career Awareness Night:
Ralph Chandler Middle
452-0300
Thursday, August 13 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
6th grade Orientation for students and parents
Monday, August 17 -6:00 – 8:00 pm
7th grade Orientation for students and parents
Tuesday, August 18 - 6:00 – 8:00 pm
8th grade Orientation for students and parents
Monday, September 21
Open House
Riverside Middle
355-7900
Monday, August 17th – 8th Grade
Tuesday, August 18th – 6 & 7th Grades
Orientation – check with the school for hours.
Sevier Middle
355-8200
Sunday, August 16, 3:00 – 5:00 pm – 6th Grade
Monday, August 17, 4:00 – 7:00 pm – 7th Grade
Tuesday, August 18, 4:00 – 6:00 – 8th Grade
Student pictures will be taken for the Yearbook;
Class schedules distributed;
Vision Screening for rising 7th Graders;
Purchase your P.E. Uniforms
Parents – meet the teachers, pick up supply lists,
Put lunch money into the account, join the PTA,
Sign up to volunteer.
Woodmont Middle
355-8500
Contact Tee Brock 355-8502
Monday, August 17 - 2:00 – 4:00 pm
7th/8th Graders pick up your schedule, meet your teachers, receive your textbooks,
purchase spirit wear and much more.
Monday, August 17 – 4:30- 6:30 pm
6th Grade orientation program for parents/guardians and students – 4:30 pm
Immediately following the orientation program you will be given your schedule, meet
your teachers, receive your textbooks, purchase spirit wear and much more.
High Schools
Berea High
355-1600
Sunday, August 16 – 2:00 pm
Open House for all students
Blue Ridge High
355-1800
Sunday, August 16 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Orientation for Freshmen 2:00 to 2:30 pm
August 25 and 26
Class Pictures; Make-Up Pictures September 9
September 28
PTSA Open House
Eastside High
355-2800
Monday, August 17 – 9:00 – 11:00 am
Grade 12 Orientation
Monday, August 17 – 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Grade 11 Orientation
Monday, August 17 – 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Grade 10 Orientation
Monday, August 17
Grade 9 Orientation – 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Last Names A-K
Grade 9 Orientation – 7:00 – 8:00 pm – Last Names L-Z
New Student Orientation Program – 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Monday, August 24 – 6:30 pm
PTSA Open House
Greenville Sr. High Academy
355-5500
Tuesday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 12, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Senior Portraits - Auditorium
Tuesday, August 11, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Senior Orientation, Books, Dues, Schedules
Wednesday, August 12, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Junior Orientation, Books, Dues, Schedules
Thursday, August 13, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Sophomore Orientation, Books, Dues, Schedules
Monday, August 17, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Freshman First Day
Schedules, Books & Lockers
Cookout
Buses will not run
Thursday, August 20
Underclassmen Photos during English Classes
Friday, August 21
Make-up Day for Senior Portraits
Hillcrest High
355-3500
New Program/Initiative - Single Gender classes will be offered in Math and English for
9th graders who choose to participate in the program.
Schedule Pick Up
Grade 12 – Monday, August 10
8:30 am – 12:00 Noon
Grade 11 – Tuesday, August 11
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Grade 10 – Wednesday, August 12
8:30 am – 12:00 Noon
Grade 9 – Thursday, August 13
Student/Parent Orientation Program
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
Sunday, August 16
Student/Parent Orientation Program
2:00 – 3:00 pm in the Auditorium
Tuesday, September 22 - 6:30 pm
Open House –for all grades
August 3 - 6 - 9:00 am until 4:00 pm
Senior Yearbook Pictures; No appointment is necessary. There will be a $15.00 sitting
fee.
J. L. Mann High Academy
355-6300
Monday, August 10 -- 10:00-12:00 Seniors
12:00-2:00 Juniors
Tuesday, August 11 -- 10:00-12:00 Sophomores
12:00 -2:00 Freshman
Pick up schedules, pay fees, ID photos, & Underclassmen pictures made.
Mauldin High
355-6500
Unique Programs at Mauldin High School- Robotics; Project Lead the Way- Pre-
Engineering Courses
Monday, August 17 -6:00-8:00 pm
Meet the Mavs 9th Grade Orientation
Students will receive information about the school procedures and policies. Students and
parents will have the opportunity to tour the school and get oriented. IDs will be made.
9th grade teachers and administrators will be available to answer questions.
Contact: Betty Mitchell 355-6527
Monday, August 24 – 6:30 pm
Open House
There will be a brief PTSA meeting followed by classroom visitation. Parents will have
the opportunity to follow their child's schedule and meet the teachers. Teachers and
administrators will be available to answer questions.
Contact: Betty Mitchell 355-6527
Riverside High
355-7800
Monday and Tuesday, August 17 & 18
Get Back to School information packets, schedules, textbooks, and lockers. Parking
decals will be sold to students in grades 11 & 12 ONLY. School pictures will be taken for
grades 9, 10, & 11. Students must be dressed in the proper attire that follows the school
dress code for Greenville County Schools.
Monday, August 17
8:30-11:30 a.m.—Grade 12 Orientation
Parking decals will be sold at this time. Students must bring a valid driver’s license, a
valid registration for car, proof of insurance, and $35.00 for the parking decal.
Monday, August 17
12:30-3:30 p.m.—Grade 11 Orientation
Parking decals will be sold at this time. Students must bring a valid driver’s license, a
valid registration for car, proof of insurance, and $35.00 for the parking decal. School
pictures will be taken.
Monday, August 17
5:30-8:30 p.m.—Grade 9 Orientation -- All students are requested to report at their
designated times. The same information will be given at each time segment.
5:30-6:30---Last names A-F
6:30-7:30---Last names G-M
7:30-8:30---Last names N-Z
School pictures will be taken. After the students have their picture taken, they will take
an eye exam.
Note: Self-Contained Special Education students will have their parent orientation on
Monday, August 17, at 10:00-11:30 am in the classrooms with their teachers. Neuro
self-contained will meet in H110, Occupational diploma self-contained will meet in J119,
and Trainable self-contained will meet in H106. Pictures for the yearbook will be taken
after the Orientation. All other special education students will have their orientation
with their designated grade level.
Tuesday, August 18
8:30-11:30 a.m.—Grade 10 Orientation
All students will receive class information, locker assignments, schedules, and lockers.
School pictures will be taken. The class of 2010 will sell agendas to record class work
for $7.00 during the Orientation.
Monday, August 31 – 7:00 pm
PTSA Open House
Short business meeting followed by visitation to classrooms; Lynn Dew, PTSA President
(864)-355-7800; Informational meeting for parents of seniors at 6:00 pm
Southside High Academy
355-8700
Tuesday, August 4
9-11 a.m. - Seniors
1-3 p.m.- Juniors
Thursday, August 6
9-11 a.m. - Sophomores
5-7 p.m. - Freshman Orientation
Sunday, August 16
3 p.m.- IB Orientation
Monday, September 28
6 p.m. - PTSA Open House
Travelers Rest High
355-0000
Early schedule pickup is as follows:
Seniors - Monday, August 17 (9 am-11:30 am) Dues $10.00
Juniors – Monday, August 17 (1 pm- 3:30 PM) Dues $25.00
Sophomores – Tuesday, August 18 (9am-11:30 am) Dues $10.00
Freshmen – Tuesday, August 18 (1 pm- 3:30 pm) Dues $5.00
Schedules may be picked up early only if all debts to school have been cleared and dues
are paid day of early schedule pickup.
Provided above requirements have been satisfied, parking permits will be sold for $10.00
to seniors, juniors, and sophomores.
Tuesday, August 11 - 9am – 2pm
Dog Training (Freshman Orientation)
Monday, August 24 - 7 pm
PTSA Open House
Wade Hampton High
355-0110
Monday, August 17, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Wade Hampton Family Fun Fest
Meet teachers and find out about school activities, clubs, and organizations; DJ and free
hotdogs, drinks, popcorn, and drawings for prizes; ID’s will be made.
Monday, August 24 - 7:00 pm
PTSA Open House
Meet teachers and tour our wonderful new facility; sign up for PTSA membership and
discover volunteer opportunities
October 24 – 30
Eastside Week
To benefit A Child’s Haven; be prepared for many outrageous fundraising activities to
benefit underprivileged children all week long!
Woodmont High
355-8600
Monday, August 10 - 5:30 pm
Freshman Orientation
Contact: Melissa Patterson - mpatters@greenville.k12.sc.us
Lifelong Learning
355-6088
Fall Registration Dates for Day Classes
August 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25; September 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22; October 6, 27
November 10; December 1
Location: Old J.L. Mann High School, 61 Isbell Lane
Students should come at 9:00 am and plan to stay until approximately 12:30 pm for
TABE testing.
$30 Registration/Assessment Fee (Cash Only); $80 per Semester
ALL daytime and evening students who are 17 or 18 years old must bring the following
with them to registration:
1. Alternative Assignment Form
2. Transcript
3. EXIT Scores
Fall Registration Dates for Evening Classes
Location: Old J.L. Mann High School, 61 Isbell Lane
Tuesday, September 8 at the first class meeting
New students may register any Tuesday evening beginning September 8 through
November 17.
$30 Registration/Assessment Fee (Cash Only); $40 per Semester
ALL daytime and evening students who are 17 or 18 years old must bring the following
with them to registration:
1. Alternative Assignment Form
2. Transcript
3. EXIT Scores
Class Meeting Days: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Evening classes for Fall begin Tuesday, September 8 at 5:00 pm.
For more Information about classes in other parts of the county Call Lifelong Learning:
355-6088. For information about the GED test given at Lifelong Learning call 864-355-
3GED (Lifelong Learning) or GED HOTLINE at 1-800-277-7323 or check online at
www.scged.org.
Updated 07-30-09