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CALL FOR LEADERS IN LITERACY CONFERENCE PROPOSALS - ACPSD Teachers: Do you have an exemplary literacy strategy/instructional practice that you would like to share with fellow educators? If so, please complete the Presentation Proposal for approval to present at our Leaders In Literacy Conference being held on January 18. Additional information, including possible presentation topics, is available under the Department of Instruction.
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MAKE-UP DAYS - Friday, October 19, 2018 & Monday, February 18, 2019, designated Weather Make-Up Days on the 2018-19 District Calendar, will be utilized to recoup instructional time lost due to school closings related to Hurricane Florence. The South Carolina Code of Laws requires school districts to designate annually at least three days within their school calendar to be used as make-up days in the event of snow, extreme weather conditions, or other conditions requiring schools to be closed. At a minimum, Aiken County Public Schools is required to make-up the first three days of school missed for an event of this nature.
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#WhyITeachACPSD - Teachers: unleash your passion for the profession in a campaign designed just for you. #WhyITeachACPSD is a hashtag, a calling and an invitation. Find out more about a new campaign aimed to celebrate your big hearts and inspire even greater understanding about your work.
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BUS SAFETY - School buses are among the safest forms of travel for students! Please join us in promoting school bus safety by reviewing Parent and Student Tips and Resources available under the Transportation Department > Safety Reminders & Resouces.
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VISION - Aiken County Public Schools has a lot to celebrate, from new construction that’s exceeded expectations and come in “on-time and under-budget,” to teacher leadership in the development of our district’s very own curriculum and pacing guides, reading inventories for all students, and enhanced support from the community through donations of time, talent and financial resources. Many of those achievements are highlighted in a new publication titled VISION, which also includes the details of strategic initiatives aimed to move our organization, your district and public schools, on the PATH TO PREMIER.
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GOLDEN CIRCLE CLUB - 60 or older & an Aiken County Resident? Bring a picture ID to Aiken County Public Schools’ District Office for your complimentary membership into the Golden Circle Club. Membership allows free admission into school-sponsored events district-wide (athletic, arts, etc.). Call (803) 641-2428 or simply stop by 1000 Brookhaven Drive, Aiken, for additional information. #GoldenCircleClubACPSD
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2018 SCORES: Class of 2018 Surpasses 2017 Scores on SAT College Readiness Assessment While also Outperforming State, National Graduates
Year-over-year performance increased in all subject areas.
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Paul Knox Middle Using Consistent Messaging, Restorative Framework to Reduce Referrals and Build School Culture
School morale has increased as discipline referrals have decreased.
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2018 SCORES: Class of 2018 Graduates Outperform State Graduates in Nearly all Subject Areas in Most Recent ACT Assessment
The Class of 2018 outperformed state graduates in math, reading and science.
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2018 SCORES: Aiken County Juniors Perform Well on New ‘Soft Skills’ Assessment of Workplace Skills
Nearly 80% of juniors passed the first state assessment to measure important soft skills for the workplace.
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Artistic Abilities
USC Aiken celebrates winners of Ruth Patrick Center's youth art competition.
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Mentoring with meaning
More than 50 Mossy Creek Elementary students are getting more than just a confidence boost from mentors. Statistics have shown an increase in test scores for many students.
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Aiken High Rotary Interact Club inducts new members
Club allows students ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of 'Service Above Self'.
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Electronic Flyers On Your Mobile Device & In Your Inbox, Putting Student Activities At Your Fingertips!
