Whitmire Community School

High School Students and Parents SC End of Course Examination Program State End of Course (EOCEP) exams are taken in the following courses: English II, Algebra I, Intermediate Algebra, Biology I, US History, and HIS 202. The End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide assessment program for specific courses awarding units of credit in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The exams must be taken to earn credit for the course. Additionally, scores must be counted as 20% of the final grade in the aligned course. EOCEP test items are written to assess the knowledge and skills described in the academic standards. Links to the standards are provided by clicking on the course names above. Please note when testing sessions will occur and make arrangements to ensure attendance for the exam. Visit https://bit.ly/statetestingprogram for more details. Testing Dates: High School Only English 2 Writing: December 3 English 2 Reading: December 10 Biology: December 11 USHC: December 12 Algebra 1 (HS only): December 13 Electronics Use During State Testing Per SCDE guidelines, during testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic devices that can be used for communicating, timing, creating images, or storing images. These devices include but are not limited to cellphones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, e-readers, and any other electronic device not used for testing*. Devices will be collected by the test administrator and returned after testing is complete. To learn more about investigation and discipline procedures related to electronics use during state testing, please review this guidance document (https://bit.ly/statetestingelectronics). *This restriction does not apply to medical devices documented and approved for use during testing in a student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or Individual Health Plan. Programa de exámenes de fin de curso de SC os exámenes estatales de fin de curso (EOCEP) se toman en los siguientes cursos: Inglés II, Álgebra I, Álgebra intermedia, Biología I, Historia de los EE. UU. y HIS 202. El Programa de Exámenes de Fin de Curso (EOCEP, por sus siglas en inglés) es un programa de evaluación estatal para cursos específicos que otorga unidades de crédito en inglés/artes del lenguaje, matemáticas, ciencias y estudios sociales. Los exámenes deben tomarse para obtener créditos para el curso. Además, las calificaciones deben contarse como el 20 % de la calificación final en el curso alineado. Los elementos de prueba EOCEP están escritos para evaluar los conocimientos y las habilidades descritas en los estándares académicos. Los enlaces a los estándares se proporcionan haciendo clic en los nombres de los cursos anteriores. Tenga en cuenta cuándo se realizarán las sesiones de prueba y haga los arreglos necesarios para garantizar la asistencia al examen. Visite https://bit.ly/statetestingprogram para obtener más detalles. Fechas de las pruebas: solo para la escuela secundaria Inglés 2 Escritura: 3 de diciembre Lectura de inglés 2: 10 de diciembre Biología: 11 de diciembre USHC: 12 de diciembre Álgebra 1 (solo HS): 13 de diciembre Uso de dispositivos electrónicos durante las pruebas estatales Según las pautas del SCDE, durante las pruebas, los estudiantes no pueden tener en su posesión ningún dispositivo electrónico que pueda usarse para comunicarse, cronometrar, crear imágenes o almacenar imágenes. Estos dispositivos incluyen, entre otros, teléfonos celulares, relojes inteligentes, dispositivos Bluetooth, lectores electrónicos y cualquier otro dispositivo electrónico que no se use para las pruebas*. El administrador de la prueba recogerá los dispositivos y los devolverá una vez finalizada la prueba. Para obtener más información sobre los procedimientos de investigación y disciplina relacionados con el uso de dispositivos electrónicos durante las pruebas estatales, revise este documento de orientación (https://bit.ly/statetestingelectronics). *Esta restricción no se aplica a los dispositivos médicos documentados y aprobados para su uso durante las pruebas en el IEP, el Plan 504 o el Plan de Salud Individual de un estudiante.

End of Course Exam Schedule: English 2 Writing: April 29 English 2: May 9 Algebra 1: May 12 Biology: May 13 USHC: May 14 Window: 5/8-5/29

*2nd Grade Testing Dates for GogAT & IOWA -Please check your child's folder for more information!

Clink on link below for Lice Education Information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f4LUvcYtJg3U8DcYJ-372zAuEqpn0ahHClT7gQ2VQx8/edit#heading=h.tc0r7juwm0dj

Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 See attached flyers for more event information!

Please click on the link below for our Title I Parent Compact: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4YmveI_nXnkghSapIGR0yD97McLpJjo53yWdZyZEfaSJ3QQ/viewform

Book Fair Coming Soon! See attached image for dates & times!

See attached image for information on Kindergarten Signing Night!

Don't wait, register now! All returning & new students to WCS will complete registration information and upload the proper documents in Final Forms. Your registration will be complete once verified by staff in addition to receiving a confirmation email from Final Forms. In-person registration will be July 9th & July 10th. The Final Form link is: https://newberry-sc.finalforms.com What school are your zoned for: https://map.newberrycounty.net/school/...

Book Fair next week!

See attached image for Mass Physical Day information.

Click on image for State Testing Dates!

See attached for Santa Shop flyer for Elementary & Middle School students this Wednesday & Thursday!

Wednesday, December 20th is a half day. Please see attached image for dismissal times.

SC End of Course Examination Program State End of Course (EOCEP) exams are taken in the following courses: English II, Algebra I, Intermediate Algebra, Biology I, US History, and HIS 202. The End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide assessment program for specific courses awarding units of credit in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The exams must be taken to earn credit for the course. Additionally, scores must be counted as 20% of the final grade in the aligned course. EOCEP test items are written to assess the knowledge and skills described in the academic standards. Links to the standards are provided by clicking on the course names above. Please note when testing sessions will occur and make arrangements to ensure attendance for the exam. Visit https://bit.ly/statetestingprogram for more details. Testing Dates: High School Only English 2 Writing: December 5 English 2 Reading: December 11 Biology: December 12 USHC: December 13 Algebra 1 (HS only): December 14 Electronics Use During State Testing Per SCDE guidelines, during testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic devices that can be used for communicating, timing, creating images, or storing images. These devices include but are not limited to cellphones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, e-readers, and any other electronic device not used for testing*. Devices will be collected by the test administrator and returned after testing is complete. To learn more about investigation and discipline procedures related to electronics use during state testing, please review this guidance document (https://bit.ly/statetestingelectronics). *This restriction does not apply to medical devices documented and approved for use during testing in a student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or Individual Health Plan.

Trunk-or-Treat for Elementary students will take place during Red Ribbon Week this year! Please see attached pictures for dates and candy information! (All elementary students will have this information sent home with them today as well!)

Red Ribbon Week is coming up soon! Please see picture below for our dress up days this year! (Elementary students will have this information sent home with them today as well!)

See attached image for PTSO Fundraiser!

See attached image for 1st Nine Weeks Success Assembly Information!

Handwashing & Flu Fact Sheets from the Nurse!