Dean Thompson

Special Education Orange Room (in the Media Center)

Email: dethompson@greenville.k12.sc.us

My Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Special Education Department Office Hours: Fridays 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Classroom Phone: 864 - 355 - 8785

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High Schools and Career/Special Centers

Personal electronic devices cannot be used by students in classrooms during the instructional day. All personal devices must remain out of sight of others and be silenced during this time. Students, however, may use personal electronic devices during class changes, lunch, and other times outside of the classroom during the instructional day unless directed differently by the principal or principal’s designee. The instructional day for high schools shall be from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The instructional school day for other special centers, such as the Fine Arts Center and Roper Mountain Science Center, shall be determined by the location administrator in accordance with the instructional activities of that facility.

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Violations of the above requirements will result in disciplinary action in accordance with Board Policy JCDA. Discipline will be imposed, to the extent possible, in a progressive manner based upon the number of previous violations and the nature of or circumstances surrounding a particular violation. The confiscation of any electronic device and/or search of an electronic device shall be governed by Board Policy JCAB and legal training provided to administrators pertaining to searches of electronic devices.

Greetings! Welcome to the 2025/2026 school year! I would like to officially welcome you to the new school year. My name is Dean Thompson, a Special Educator and Department Chair here at Southside. I specialize in supporting those with behavioral/emotional/academic difficulties. I teach and promote social-emotional learning and health . I strive to create an environment in my classroom where students are encouraged to learn independently and cooperatively. It is my hope that I can provide your child with the essential tools and knowledge he or she needs to further their education, become a successful member of our community, and enter life after high school with the ability and toolos necessary to succed in the adult world.

About Me...

I am from Oregon, having moved here over 9 years ago. I have a background in Therapeutic Recreational Education and Behavioral Intervention. I have been working with at-risk students and youth with a variety of disabilities for over 15 years. I have a passion for special education and serving students who might need a little more support than the regular education classroom can provide. I have two children, Cannon is my 8 year old girl, and Hayes is my 6 year old boy. I am married to my lovely wife, Kate Thompson, who is also a special educator and recently won Teacher of the Year at Brushy Creek Elementary. This is my 5th year teaching here at Southside. I am invested in this school, its direction, and plan to be a faculty member here at Southside for years to come.

Student Handbook Link: docs.google.com/document/d/1t76r6owuCZc1z3AOWPHuT_sDwYbYshvjX1XOjhOASD0/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs