Academic Information
ALL ROADS LEAD TO GRADUATION!
24 High School Credits
English/Language Arts 4 Units
U.S. History and Constitution 1 Unit
Economics (1/2 Unit), Government (1/2 Unit) 1 Unit
Other Social Studies 1 Unit
Mathematics 4 Units
Science 3 Units
Physical Education or ROTC 1 Unit
Computer Science (Including Keyboarding) 1 Unit
Foreign Language or Occupational Education 1 Unit
Electives 7 Units
All Roads Lead to Graduation
Grade Progression
Grade 9
Successful completion of eighth grade
Grade 10
5 units (must include one unit of English, one unit of mathematics and three other units)
Grade 11
11 units (must include two units of English, two units of mathematics, one science, and six other units)
Grade 12
17 units (must include three units of English, three units of mathematics, two units of science, and nine other units)
Attendance
State compulsory education laws require children of a certain age to attend school, with a few exceptions. In South Carolina, children between the ages of five and seventeen are required to attend school. The chart below highlights some of South Carolina's compulsory education laws.
Regular school attendance is an essential part of a student's learning process and a necessary means to graduating with a good education. Students who are frequently absent may be putting their futures in jeopardy by falling behind in academics and missing important socialization concepts that enhance their ability to understand and follow directions. Chronic absenteeism, especially truancy, is a behavior that is highly associated with dropping out of school.
Lawful Absences
Absences caused by a student's illness and whose attendance in school would endanger his or her health or the health of others. These absences must be verified by a physician statement within two (2) days of the student's return to school.
Absences due to an illness or death in the student's immediate family verified by a statement from the parent within two (2) days of the student's return to school.
Absences due to a recognized religious holiday of the student's faith when approved in advance. Such requests must be made to the principal in writing.
Absences for students whose parents/guardians are experiencing a military deployment. Specifically absences when the parent or legal guardian of a student is an active duty member of the uniformed services and has been called to duty for, is on leave from, or immediately returned from deployment to a combat zone or combat support posting, shall be excused as long as such absences are reasonable in duration as deemed by the principal so that the student can visit with his or her parent or legal guardian relative to such leave or deployment of the parent or legal guardian.
Absences due to activities that are approved in advance by the principal. This would include absences for extreme hardships. Such approval should be prearranged when possible.
Unlawful Absences
Absences of a student without the knowledge of his or her parents
Absences of a student without acceptable cause with the knowledge of his or her parents.
Suspension is not to be counted as an unlawful absence for truancy purposes.
Educational Opportunities
Educational Opportunities within Greenville County Schools Programs - Click Here For More Information
You may also contact Drew Perry, Lead Drop-Out Prevention Specialist or Laura Rodriguez Dropout Prevention/Intervention Specialist
Statutory Basis for Medical Homebound Instruction - South Carolina Law
South Carolina’s mandates regarding medical homebound instruction appear in State Board of Education Regulation 43-241. Put in the simplest terms, R 43-241 defines “homebound instruction” as teaching that is offered to the student who has an acute or chronic medical condition that prevents him or her from attending classes at school, takes place “in a room especially set aside for the period of instruction,” and is conducted by an individual who holds a South Carolina teacher’s certificate.
Specifically, Regulation 43-241 says that students who cannot attend public school because of illness, accident, or pregnancy, even with the aid of transportation, are eligible for medical homebound instruction. A physician must certify that the student is unable to attend school but may profit from instruction given in the home. Any student participating in a program of medical homebound instruction must be approved by the district superintendent or his or her designee on standardized forms provided by the State Department of Education. All approved forms must be maintained by the district for documentation.
Homebound Forms -can be obtained from School Counselor or School Social Worker
All homebound forms require a medical doctor's signature stating that your medical condition enables you to attend school on a regular basis
All homebound forms must be signed by both student's parent and medical doctor
All homebound forms need to be returned to school social worker or school counselor
Student must receive approved beginning and ending dates of non-attendance before missing days of school
Homebound instructor will contact the parent/student in order to arrange homebound dates and times for instruction. These homebound hours serve as the student's attendance. It is important to have the homebound teacher's contact information in the event you need to reschedule.