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Welcome, Scholars!

Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Welcome, Scholars!. Orientation Agenda. Mission & Focus for Year Fall Schedule Policies & Procedures Forms to complete Question/Answer. 47 Freshmen 35 Sophomores 25 Juniors 20 Seniors Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. 127 Scholars!. from 13 schools!.

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Welcome, Scholars!

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  1. Tuesday, August 14, 2012 Welcome, Scholars!

  2. Orientation Agenda • Mission & Focus for Year • Fall Schedule • Policies & Procedures • Forms to complete • Question/Answer

  3. 47Freshmen 35 Sophomores25 Juniors20 Seniors Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 127 Scholars! from 13 schools!

  4. The Scholars Academy Mission “learning” “compassion” “leadership”

  5. “Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” John F. Kennedy

  6. Student Council Community Service Project for August:Back to School Scholars

  7. Back to School Scholars • August mission: Supply the tools for learning to kids in need in our community. • Please bring one or more items to Mrs. Grant’s room 226 by August 21.

  8. Expo Markers Magic Markers Composition Notebooks Pocket Folders Glue Sticks Ruler Pencil Box Items Needed: • Crayons • Notebooks • Notebook paper • Three-Ringed Binders • Pencils • Pens • Tissues • Scissors

  9. Future College Focus New for all Scholars in 2012-2013!

  10. Tools • “A Scholar’s Guide to the College & Scholarship Process” • Transcript • Letter to Admissions • Portfolio • Seminars

  11. Calendar: 1st Week Schedule • Monday, August 20 = 1st Day at USC Upstate for Sophomores & Freshmen! • Tuesday, August 21 = First Day for Seniors & Juniors • College Classes begin August 23.

  12. Calendar 1st Semester • Same holidays as your school: • Labor Day, Election Day • Thanksgiving, • Winter break Page 3

  13. Calendar 1st Semester • College Fall Break October 18-19: No college classes. • Community Service October 18 • SA Teacher WorkDay October 19 No classes at Upstate!

  14. Calendar 1st Semester • Friday, October 26 Teacher Workday at your school Report to ALL classes at USC Upstate. No buses.

  15. Calendar 1st Semester • Dec. 7 College classes end. • Dec. 10-14 College exams. • Dec. 20 Last Day at USC Upstate (9th & 10th Grade) • Dec. 21 Do not report to USC Upstate.

  16. Calendar 2nd Semester • Jan. 7 Scholars grades 9-11 report to USC Upstate • Jan.14 College classes begin. • Jan. 21 Holiday • Feb. 15 Teacher In-service Day: College classes will meet! No buses. • March 15 Teacher In-service Day: No College or high school classes.

  17. Calendar 2nd Semester • March 11-15 College Spring Break • March 11-13 All grades 9-11 report to USC Upstate for honors & AP classes only. • March 14 Community Service Day—All Scholars report to USC Upstate • March 15 No Scholars report to USC Upstate. Teacher In-service Day at your school.

  18. Calendar 2nd Semester • April 1-5 Spartanburg County Spring Break • FRESHMEN: Attend college science lectures & labs at USC Upstate. • Grades 10-12: Attend all college and AP classes at USC Upstate. • No BUSES!

  19. Calendar 2nd Semester • May 8 = end college classes & exams • May 9-29 Freshmen report to USC Upstate • Grades 10-12 attend classes at high school as usual. • May 29 = Last day at USC Upstate Grades 9-12 • Scholars Academy Finale 10 am-12 pm CLC ballroom • May 30-31 = Attend your school only

  20. Seniors GraduationSA Evening GraduationThursday, May 23

  21. SA Spaces—Library 2nd FloorRoom 224 DeLoach officeRoom 222 SA Study RoomRoom 220 Greenway officeRoom 218 Grant officeRoom 216 microwave, copier, suppliesRoom 226 classroomRoom 228 classroomRoom 252 classroom, textbook storage

  22. Academic Honor Code of Conduct • Sign & return form by August 21.

  23. Courses Required by SC Law & The Scholars Academy as Recommended by the SC Commission on Higher Education

  24. Check VIP for College class location changes. No class adds!

  25. Fall 2012Algebra II Honors or Geometry HonorsEnglish I /English II Honors US History 105 Freshmen

  26. Spring 2013Algebra II Honors/Geometry Honors/Precalculus 126English II/III Honors US History 106Physics 101/Chemistry 101/ Biology 101 Freshmen

  27. Fall 2012Precalculus 126/127English III Honors Physics 101/Biology 101 Sophomores

  28. Spring 2013Precalculus 127/Calculus 141AP English LanguagePhysics 101/Chemistry 101/ Biology 101 Sophomores

  29. Fall 2012Calculus 141Physics 101/Chemistry 101Government 101Psychology, Computer Science, Public Speaking, Spanish, German, Theater, etc. Juniors

  30. Spring 2013AP English LiteratureWorld History 102Economics 221Sciences, Psychology, Computer Science, Public Speaking, Spanish, German, Theater, Geology, etc. Juniors

  31. Grading Scale • SC High Schools 100-93 A 92-85 B 84-77 C 76-70 D 69-0 F Page 7-8 • College Classes 100-90 A 89-80 B 79-70 C 69-60 D 59-0 F

  32. Grading Scale Conversion • High School Grade 96 92 88 84 80 76 73 61 • USC Upstate A B+ B C+ C D+ D F

  33. Grades As & Bs required • Interim reports & conferences • Report Cards from Academy & home school • Per individual course syllabus Page 7

  34. Academic Support Tutors/Mentors Study Sessions Seminars Independent Study University Math Lab University Writing Center Center for Student Success

  35. Math Tutoring MWF 8:30-8:50 Precalculus 12:00-12:25 Calculus TTh 11:20-12:00 Any math Room 226 Grant

  36. Campus Services • ID Card made at Campus Police • $35 replacement • Have ID on campus at all times! • Bookstore--HEC • Library • Lunch—page 12 BRING LUNCH 1ST 3 DAYS!

  37. Transportation • Drop off 8-8:30 Behind Library off Gramling/right side entrance up steps • Pick up 12:30-12:45 Behind Smith & HPAC • Arrive at home school by 1 p.m. • Complete Transportation Permission Form. Return tonight!

  38. Driving Policy All seniors & juniors with 8 am or afternoon classes are permitted to drive to and park on campus during Academy hours on regular school days. --one-day parking permit for Teacher Workdays and Spring Break Page 12

  39. Safety • Wellness Center—NO! • Health Form Complete & return by August 21 • Accidents—Emergency contacts • Medication

  40. Attendance • 5 days per semester in each course • Exceptions: • Medical excuses • School activities • Per college syllabus • Early Dismissal/Late Arrival Page 13

  41. Inclement Weather If your home school closes due to inclement weather, you are not expected to report to USC Upstate but should notify your college professors of the reason for your absence. If all Spartanburg County School Districts close due to inclement weather, the Scholars Academy will close as well. If your home school is delayed opening due to inclement weather, you will report to the Scholars Academy late per your school’s schedule. If the University closes due to inclement weather, the Scholars Academy will be closed as well. Page 15

  42. Student Behavior • Tardy Policy page 14 • Discipline Policy Part One page 16 • Discipline Policy Part Two page 17-18 • Dress Code • Cell Phones, IPODs, MP 3s, etc. Turned off/out of sight in class Behavior Contract Required!

  43. PTSO • 8 parent leaders • 4 student leaders • 2 teacher leaders • Director • Scholars Academy Advisory Board

  44. Communication • mdeloach@uscupstate.edu • 503-5506 (office) • Library 224 • 978-2354 (cell) • Blackboard* • Newsletters • www.uscupstate.edu/scholars Page 3

  45. Reminder Except parking tickets or library fines! Disregard tuition bills from USC!

  46. Summer Reading Reminder English I & II QQTT # 1 & 2 August 20 US History 105 paper August 24 English III QQTT #2 TONIGHT! QQTT #3 August 20 AP Literature RRC #2 August 20

  47. Academic Honor Code of ConductHealth Form Media Release Form Confirmation Form*Transportation Form—tonight!PTSO FormBehavior Contract Complete and return by August 21.

  48. “Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have.” Winston Churchill

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