May 21, 2020

Good Evening Brave Nation,

I hope this email finds everyone doing well and ready to enjoy the holiday weekend.  The week ahead will provide our underclassmen with an opportunity to drop off items belonging to the school if they are done with their classwork.  If they need to keep their device until June 2^nd, there will be another opportunity to drop off devices and pick up their yearbooks if they purchased one.  Thursday, May 28, from 1 pm to 7 pm graduating seniors will have an opportunity to pick up their honor cords, senior awards, and adopt a senior gift if they participated. We will be set up in the front loop of the school. 

 

• Underclassmen Drop-off Days and Yearbook Pick-Up
• Underclassmen will have the opportunity to turn in anything belonging to the school and pick up their yearbook if they purchased one next Tuesday and Wednesday. If your student still needs their device to finish their work, we will offer another drop off day June 2^nd from 1 pm – 7 pm.
• If you need to take care of your fees, we will have a station set up to take Credit Card, Check (Made out to SHS), or Cash.
• Tuesday, May 26, 2020
• 1 pm – 7 pm
•  Wednesday, May 27, 2020
• 8 am – 2 pm 

• Please enter through the main gate. We will have stations set up along the loop for you to drop off items that belong to the school as well as pick-up yearbooks if you have already purchased one. You will exit through the parent entrance on Campbell-Shuford Blvd.
• Laptops, Textbooks, PACE Books, AFJROTC Uniforms, Athletic Uniforms, Library Books, English Novels, Instruments, Sheet Music, etc.

Senior Pick-Up - Cords, Senior Awards, Adopt a Senior Gifts, and more. In order to walk at Graduation, all fines need to be cleared and everything that belongs to the school needs to be returned.

• Thursday, May 28, 2020
• 1 pm – 7 pm

 

• Seniors who have selected individual graduations will be contacted next week by phone to set up an appointment time. We plan to hold all individual graduations on June 3^rd as well.  We will start at 11:30 am. Please make sure you are on time.  Staff will be on hand to help direct the families during individual graduations.
• No new work will be assigned for underclassmen as of May 15, 2020.  Underclassmen can use this time to finish up their work.  All work for underclassmen must be completed by June 2, 2020 at midnight.
• Prom refunds are being processed and will be mailed to the address in Power School.
• Our gates will remain open from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM daily if you need to use the school's Wi-Fi from the parking lot.
• Pick up and go lunches are available at Socastee High School. Please see our website or the district office website for more information.
• Friday, May 22, 2020, we will have a small team of people at the school to assist with devices and allow for pick-up of hard copies of classwork if you choose to. Please call the school at 843-293-2513 and leave a message if you would like to set up an appointment. This will be by appointment only so we can keep the numbers low. I will call you back and set up a time that works for you. This will take place at the main entrance to the school.

 Please continue to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you may have through email, JRich@horrycountyschools.net. Once a Brave, Always a Brave!

 

Sincerely,

Jeremy Rich, Principal

Socastee High School

May 15, 2020

Good Evening Brave Nation,

As we approach the end of the year, I am hopeful that everyone is staying healthy.  We are Socastee Strong! Below is a lot of information for closing out the school year.

• Senior Drop-off Days and Yearbook Pick-Up
• Seniors will have the opportunity to turn in anything belonging to the school and pick up their yearbook if they purchased one next Tuesday and Wednesday.
• We have a few extra yearbooks if anyone would like to purchase one for $85.
• If you need to take care of your fees, we will have a station set up to take Credit Card, Check (Made out to SHS), or Cash.
• Tuesday, May 19, 2020 and Wednesday, May 20, 2020
• 8am – 11am
• Noon – 3pm
• 4pm – 7pm
• The main gate will be closed.  We ask that everyone enter the student parking lot entrance and follow the loop in front of the stadium and school.  We will have stations set up along the loop for you to drop off items that belong to the school as well as pick-up yearbooks. You will exit through the parent entrance on Campbell-Shuford Blvd.
• Laptops, Textbooks, PACE Books, AFJROTC Uniforms, Athletic Uniforms, Library Books, English Novels, Instruments, Sheets Music, etc.
• Senior Cords will be distributed the week of May 26^th. We will send out dates and times next week.
• Reminder for all seniors to go to your Senior Google Classroom to select your choice for graduation. SHS will provide both options, please choose your preference. You can only choose one.

• Today, May 15, 2020 is the last day for Seniors to turn in any work.  It must be submitted by Midnight tonight.
• Underclassmen Drop-Off Days and Yearbook Pick-Up will be the week of May 26^th. We will send out dates and times next week.
• No new work will be assigned for underclassmen after today, May15, 2020.  Underclassmen can use this time to finish up their work.  All underclassmen work must be completed by June 2, 2020 at midnight.
• Our gates will remain open from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM daily if you need to use the school's Wi-Fi from the parking lot.
• Pick up and go lunches are available at Socastee High School. Please see our website or the district office website for more information.
• Tuesday, May 19, 2020 and Wednesday, May 20, 2020 lunches will be provided by the bus entrance on River Rd.
• Friday, May 22, 2020, we will have a small team of people at the school to assist with devices and allow for pick-up of hard copies of classwork if you choose to. Please call the school at 843-293-2513 and leave a message if you would like to set up an appointment. This will be by appointment only so we can keep the numbers low. I will call you back and set up a time that works for you. This will take place at the main entrance to the school.

 

I am so proud of the students, teachers, staff, parents and the Socastee Community for their hard work this spring. Please continue to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you may have through email, JRich@horrycountyschools.net. I wish you all the best moving forward and stay healthy. Once a Brave, Always a Brave!

 

Sincerely,

 

Jeremy Rich, Principal

Socastee High School

May 7, 2020

Brave Nation,

Thank you for being such a supportive community.  We truly appreciate how invested you are in Socastee High School. If you need assistance, please reach out to your teachers, counselors, or administrators.  We will assist however we can. We will continue to offer Friday device and hard copies of work pick up days for the remainder of the school year. Stay Strong Socastee!

 

• End of the Year Timeline for Grades
• May 8^th – Last day of new assignments for seniors
• Seniors can utilize May 9^th through May 15^th to complete any missing assignments.
• All work must be completed by May 15^th. We will not accept work after May 15^th.  This includes all virtual courses.
• All Senior FA’s must be completed by May 15^th.
• May 15^th – Last day of new assignments for underclassman
• Underclassman can utilize May 16^th through June 2^nd to complete any missing assignments.
• All work must be completed by June 2^nd. We will not accept work after June 2^nd.  
• All underclassman FA’s must be completed by June 3^rd.
• Athletic Uniform Collection
• Athletic Coaches and Coach Renfrow will collect all athletic uniforms next week.
• Please have your uniform in a bag with your name on the bag.
• Spring Sports Senior Athletes will have an opportunity to take a picture in their uniform on their specific athletic field.
• Please park in the student parking lot and remember to practice social distancing.
• If you have not picked up your spring athletic pictures, you may do so during the following days as well.
• If you have items in a sports locker room, athletes will be able to go into the locker room one at a time with a coach to retrieve their items.
• Tuesday, May 12^th
• 10 am – 1 pm
• 4 pm – 6 pm
• Wednesday, May 13^th
• 10 am – 1 pm
• 4 pm – 6 pm
• Senior Supply Distribution

• Herff Jones finished the delivery of senior supplies today.

• If you still need to place an order, please visit their website at hjcarolina.com.
• If you have questions about your order or want to check your balance due, please contact Herff Jones by email athjcarolina@herffjones.com.

• Prom Refunds are being processed and will be mailed home.
• Failure due to Attendance (FA’s)
• If your student has an FA on their report card from the first semester or Quarter 3, you will be contacted through email or a letter in the mail with an opportunity for your student to make up their attendance time. If they make up their attendance time, we will clear the FA from their report card, and they will receive credit for the course.

• Driver’s License Signatures
• Please reach out to Coach Illing at JIlling@horrycountyschools.net with any Driver’s Education questions.
• If your student is getting their driver’s license and needs a signature from a school official, please call 843-293-2513 and leave a message. I will call you back and set up a time to sign the form. 
• Yearbooks are scheduled to arrive around May 15^th.  As soon as we have a definite date, we will organize a drive-through pick up day for all students. 
• If your student is having device problems, please email Mr. Chuck Rhue at CRhue@horrycountyschools.net . Mr. Rhue will set up a time with you to exchange your device.
• We will be organizing dates in May for students to be able to get any items they have in the building, along with drop off items that belong to the school.  As soon as we have more direction on how this will look, we will share those dates with you.
• Our front gate will be open from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM daily if you need to use the school's Wi-Fi from the parking lot.
• Pick up and go lunches are available at Socastee High School. Please see our website or the district office website for more information.
• Friday, May 8, 2020, we will have a small team of people at the school to assist with devices and allow for pick-up of hard copies of classwork if you choose to. Please call the school at 843-293-2513 and leave a message if you would like to set up an appointment. This will be by appointment only so we can keep the numbers low. I will call you back and set up a time that works for you. This will take place at the main entrance to the school. We will continue this every Friday in May.

 

Please continue to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you may have through email, JRich@horrycountyschools.net.  Stay healthy Socastee. Once a Brave, Always a Brave!

 

Sincerely,

 

Jeremy Rich, Principal

Socastee High School

April 30, 2020

Brave Nation,

Stay strong Socastee! As we head into May, please push your students to continue working hard. The end of the school year will be here before you know it. If you need assistance, please reach out to your teachers, counselors, or administrators. We will assist however we can. We will continue to offer Friday device and hard copies of work pick up days for the remainder of the school year. We are Socastee Strong!

• Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4th – May 8th)
  • I would like to thank our teachers for all they do for the students of SHS.
• Senior Supply Distribution went very well Monday, 4/27/20
  • If you were unable to pick up your senior supplies on Monday, Herff Jones will be delivering your supplies to your house within the next two weeks.
• If you still need to place an order, please visit their website at hjcarolina.com
• If you have questions about your order or to want to check your balance due, please contact Herff Jones by email at hjcarolina@herffjones.com
• Prom Refunds are being processed and will be mailed home.
• Failure due to Attendance (FA’s)
  • If your student has an FA on their report card from the first semester or Quarter 3, you will be contacted through email or a letter in the mail with an opportunity for your student to make up their attendance time. If they make up their attendance time, we will clear the FA from their report card, and they will receive credit for the course.
• Driver’s License Signatures
  • If your student is getting their driver’s license and needs a signature from a school official, please call 843-293-2513 and leave a message. I will call you back and set up a time to sign the form.
• Yearbooks are scheduled to arrive around May 15th. As soon as we have a definite date, we will organize a drive through pick up day for all students.
• If your student is having device problems, please email Mr. Chuck Rhue at CRhue@horrycountyschools.net. Mr. Rhue will set up a time with you to exchange your device.
• We will be organizing dates in May for students to be able get any items they have in the building, along with drop off items that belong to the school. As soon as we have more direction on how this will look, we will share those dates with you.
• Our front gate will be open from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM daily if you need to use the school's Wi-Fi from the parking lot.
• Pick up and go lunches are available at Socastee High School. Please see our website or the district office website for more information.
• Friday, May 1, 2020, we will have a small team of people at the school to assist with devices and allow for pick-up of hard copies of classwork if you choose to. Please call the school at 843-293-2513 and leave a message if you would like to set up an appointment. This will be by appointment only so we can keep the numbers low. I will call you back and set up a time that works for you. This will take place at the main entrance to the school. We will continue this every Friday in May.

I am honored to serve as the principal of Socastee High School. It is truly a privilege to be a part of a community where parents, teachers and students care for each other and strive to build positive relationships that support academic and social growth. Please continue to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you may have through email, JRich@horrycountyschools.net.

I wish you all the best moving forward and stay healthy.

Once a Brave, Always a Brave!

Sincerely,

Jeremy Rich

Principal

Socastee High School

April 22, 2020

 

Dear Parents and Guardians,

 I hope everyone enjoyed their spring break and all families are staying healthy.  Socastee is such a great community and I am honored to be your principal. I want to thank you all for your continued support of Socastee High School. Our teachers will continue to work through new material with the students and utilize programs like Google Meet and Zoom to meet virtually with the students. We will continue to update you with any changes as we navigate through eLearning together. Students will continue to access their work through Google Classroom. Below are some updates for week four:

• Governor McMaster has declared that all schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.

• Friday, April 24, 2020, we will have a small team of people at the school to assist with devices and allow for pick-up of hard copies of classwork if you choose to. Please call the school at 843-293-2513 and leave a message if you would like to set up an appointment for Friday. This will be by appointment only so we can keep the numbers low. I will call you back and set up a time that works for you. Friday pick-up and drop-off dates will continue the remainder of the school year. This will take place at the main entrance to the school.

• Herff Jones will be on our campus on Monday, April 27th, from 11am until 2pm to conduct a drive-thru delivery of your graduation items. Those picking up items will drive through the front loop at SHS to pick up your items. You will not get out of your vehicle. A Herff Jones representative will come to your vehicle and deliver your items. Orders will need to be paid in full. You may pay your balance by cash or debit/credit card at the drive-thru pickup or you may pay online prior to pick-up at hjcarolina.com If you still need to place an order, please visit their website at www.hjcarolina.com If you have questions about your order or to want to check your balance due, please contact Herff Jones by email at hjcarolina@herffjones.com

• #Be the Light Horry County Schools event May 1, 2020 at 8:20pm. (20:20 military time) Please join SHS support our 2020 Seniors by turning on your front porch lights for 20 minutes May 1^st. 

• Beginning on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, HCS will offer Bus WiFi Access Monday- Friday for students at the following locations below. Also, during the extended school closure, internet access is available in the parking lots of any HCS school building. Parking for internet access is allowed in these areas between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

                                  8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Peachtree Rd. and Mill Pond Rd.
                                 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Forestbrook Dr. by the Club House
                                 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Ivystone Dr. and April Pine Dr.
                                 2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. - Deerfield Plaza by Harbor Freight

 

• Support for Parents and Guardians -- How to Submit Student Work Virtually for High School Student: 

• Digital Submissions:

• Google Classroom: Here is a link to a video that will walk you through how to submit assignments and communicate with your teacher through the digital platform. Here is a link to a video that shows you how to upload pictures of student work from your phone to Google Classroom.
• Email Attachments: You can submit assignments as attachments in an email to the teacher. Here is a link to our school directory. Each school website has teacher emails listed on the staff directory page.
• Any Other Questions? Email the Help Line: eLearningHelp@horrycountyschools.net

• Parents and Guardians, please remind your students of the proper use of online platforms. If students are posting inappropriate materials on Google Classroom or making inappropriate comments in virtual meetings, disciplinary consequences can still occur. 

• HCS has cancelled food distribution for two weeks. Please see our website or the district office website for more information.

As we embark on the remainder of the school year, please know that we will do all we can to support the students and families of Socastee High School. As information becomes available, we will continue to update everyone weekly. We are all in this together and I want to thank everyone involved for all their hard work. Please continue to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you may have through email, JRich@horrycountyschools.net. I wish you all the best moving forward and stay healthy.

We are Socastee Strong. Once a Brave, Always a Brave!

 

Sincerely,

Jeremy Rich 

Jeremy Rich, Principal

Socastee High School

 

April 9, 2020

Brave Nation,

You are simply amazing! Thank you for taking on this major obstacle of eLearning in stride and working the problem.  As we approach a needed spring break, I am hopeful that everyone is staying healthy.  Embrace this time with your families and enjoy your break.  Hopefully we will get some guidance from the Governor in regards to school re-opening or remaining closed in May very soon. This is a trying time for all involved, but the Socastee Community has stepped up to the challenge like you always do.  We are Socastee Strong!

• Senior Supplies have arrived!
• Herff Jones will be on our campus on Monday, April 27^th from 11am until 2pm to conduct a drive-thru delivery of your graduation items. Those picking up items will drive through the front loop to pick up your items. You will not get out of your vehicle. A Herff Jones representative will come to your vehicle and deliver your items.
• Orders will need to be paid in full. You may pay your balance by cash or debit/credit card at the drive-thru pickup or you may pay online prior to pick up at hjcarolina.com
• If you still need to place an order, please visit their website at hjcarolina.com
• If you have questions about your order or to want to check your balance due, please contact Herff Jones by email at hjcarolina@herffjones.com
• Seniors – I am begging you to continue your studies. We only have 20 school days remaining after spring break. Please do not wait to the last minute to get your work completed.  You are almost graduates, keep working hard so your future dreams can become reality!
• All students – please continue to contact your teachers for assistance. If you are behind on your studies, use some time over spring break to get caught up.  There will be no new work assigned while we are out for spring break.

• Support for Parents and Guardians -- How to Submit Student Work Virtually for High School Student: 

• Digital Submissions:

• Google Classroom: Here is a link to a video that will walk you through how to submit assignments and communicate with your teacher through the digital platform. Here is a link to a video that shows you how to upload pictures of student work from your phone to Google Classroom.
• Email Attachments: You can submit assignments as attachments in an email to the teacher. Here is a link to our school directory. Each school website has teacher emails listed on the staff directory page.
• Any Other Questions? Email the Help Line: eLearningHelp@horrycountyschools.net
• Parents and Guardians, please remind your students of the proper use of online platforms. If students are posting inappropriate materials on Google Classroom or making inappropriate comments in virtual meetings, disciplinary consequences can still occur.
• Our front gate will remain open from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM daily if you need to use the school's Wi-Fi from the parking lot.
• Pick up and go lunches are available at Socastee High School. Please see our website or the district office website for more information.
• Friday, April 24, 2020, we will have a small team of people at the school to assist with devices and allow for pick-up of hard copies of classwork if you choose to. Please call the school at 843-293-2513 and leave a message if you would like to set up an appointment. This will be by appointment only so we can keep the numbers low. I will call you back and set up a time that works for you. This will take place at the main entrance to the school.

 

I am so proud of the students, teachers, staff, parents and the Socastee Community for their continued hard work and support of SHS. Enjoy your spring break and continue to practice social distancing.  Together we will overcome COVID-19. Please continue to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you may have through email, JRich@horrycountyschools.net. I wish you all the best moving forward and stay healthy.  

Once a Brave, Always a Brave!

Sincerely,

Jeremy Rich, Principal

Socastee High School

April 2, 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

It is hard to believe we are working on our third week out of school. I want to thank you all for your continued support of Socastee High School. This week the teachers have started new material with the students and utilized programs like Zoom and Google Meet to meet virtually with the students. From the feedback I have received, it seems to be going very well so far. We will continue to update you with any changes as we navigate through eLearning together. Students will continue to access their work through Google Classroom. Below are some updates for week three:

• Per the State Department of Education, the following changes will occur with our grading:
• There will be no final exams for all students.
• Q3 & Q4 will both count 50% towards final grade.
• AP is working on a test of students taking AP classes to earn college credit.
• IB has cancelled their testing, but is using IA’s for earning college credit & IB Diploma Credit.
• Seniors will be done May 15^th .
• Senior Grades will store May 22^nd .
• Underclassmen will continue to follow already established school calendar.
• Support for Parents and Guardians -- How to Submit Student Work Virtually for High School Student: 

• Digital Submissions:

• Google Classroom: Here is a link to a video that will walk you through how to submit assignments and communicate with your teacher through the digital platform. Here is a link to a video that shows you how to upload pictures of student work from your phone to Google Classroom.
• Email Attachments: You can submit assignments as attachments in an email to the teacher. Here is a link to our school directory. Each school website has teacher emails listed on the staff directory page.
• Any Other Questions? Email the Help Line: eLearningHelp@horrycountyschools.net
• Parents and Guardians, please remind your students of the proper use of online platforms. If students are posting inappropriate materials on Google Classroom or making inappropriate comments in virtual meetings, disciplinary consequences can still occur.
• Report cards are available on Power School for parents and students.
• HCS will continue to observe Spring Break April 10th through April 19th.
• Our front gate will be open from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM daily if you need to use the school's Wi-Fi from the parking lot.
• Pick up and go lunches are available at Socastee Elementary School. Please see our website or the district office website for more information.
• Friday, April 3, 2020, we will have a small team of people at the school to assist with devices and allow for pick-up of hard copies of classwork if you choose to. Please call the school at 843-293-2513 and leave a message if you would like to set up an appointment for Friday. This will be by appointment only so we can keep the numbers low. I will call you back and set up a time that works for you on Friday. Friday pick-up and drop-off dates will include April 3rd and April 24th. This will take place at the main entrance to the school.

Any time you start something new it takes some time to adapt. We are all adapting to eLearning together and I want to thank everyone involved for all their hard work and dedication to the students of Socastee High School. Parents and Guardians, we appreciate your continued support of your students and SHS. We will overcome these challenges together to make this the best learning experience we can for our students. Please continue to reach out to me with any questions or concerns you may have through email, JRich@horrycountyschools.net. I wish you all the best moving forward and stay healthy.

Once a Brave, Always a Brave!

Sincerely,

Jeremy Rich, Principal

Socastee High School

March 25, 2020

Good afternoon Brave Nation,

We truly miss seeing our students on a daily basis and hope that everyone is staying healthy.  The school is not the same without the students and staff bringing it to life. Governor McMaster declared that schools will remain closed through April. Our teachers are busy working on eLearning assignments past the original ten days to include new content.  The teachers will be assigning work weekly which will include low-level, mid-level, and high-level assignments in the gradebook. This will begin April 1, 2020.  Students will still be able to access all their work through Google Classroom.  Teachers will set up virtual class meetings during their normal class times with their classes three times a week and then have office hours the other two days.

• Parents and students will have access to Power School starting today at 4 PM.
• The end of the 3^rd quarter is this Friday, 3/27.
• Report cards will be available through Power School April 1^st for all parents and students.
• HCS will continue to observe Spring Break from April 10^th – April 17^th.
• Prom - We are currently looking at dates in May to reschedule the prom.
• Senior Trip has been cancelled. We are working on refunds and will mail the checks home.  Please make sure we have your correct address in Powerschool.
• DECA refunds are being processed as well. We will mail home the refund.  Please make sure we have your correct address in Powerschool.
• Graduation is still on at the MBCC. Time will tell on this.
• It is critical for you as the parent/guardian that you are making sure your child is logging into their Google Classroom daily and completing their work each day. The majority of our students are working hard to complete their work, but we need your help to get everyone involved.
• Starting Friday, 3/27/20, we will have a small team of people at the school to assist with devices and allow for you to pick up hard copies of classwork if you choose to. Please call the school at 843-293-2513 and leave a message if you would like to set up an appointment for Friday.  This will be by appointment only so we can keep the numbers low. I will call you back and set up a time that works for you on Friday.  Friday pick-up and drop-off dates will include March 27^th, April 3^rd, and April 24^th. This will take place at the main entrance to the school.
• Our front gate will be open from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM daily if you need to use the school’s Wi-Fi from the parking lot.
• Pick up and go lunches are available at Socastee Elementary School. Please see our webpage and the district office website for more information.

Switching to eLearning over a weekend was a daunting task for everyone involved.  I would like to thank our staff for all their hard work, the students and parents/guardians for making the best of this situation, and Dr. Maxey and the district office for their leadership.  Together we will do everything we can to make this a positive learning experience for all.  

Brave students, I challenge you to embrace the opportunity that you have in front of you and run with it.  Make the best out of the situation we are currently in.  This will be a learning experience for all of us.  Parents/Guardians, please continue to monitor your student’s work.  If you have questions, please email their teachers. I am always available as well through my email, JRich@horrycountyschools.net.  I wish you all the best as we move forward and be safe.

 

Sincerely,

 Jeremy Rich

Jeremy Rich, Principal

Socastee High School