Upcoming Events
Announcements
School Supply List (Virtual and Brick and Mortar) & Student Fees
2020 Back to School Supply List - Virtual and Brick and Mortar
2020-2021 Student Fees and Instructions
Mask/Force Covering Required for All SHS Students beginning August 24
Masks/Face Covering Required for all SHS students
All employees and scholars at Southside High School are required to wear a mask when moving about the building or whenever social distancing is not possible.
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
School meals will be available for all students in all school-opening scenarios, including the 100% eLearning option (Attendance Plan 0) and for those that register for the Virtual Program. In order to qualify for free or reduced meals, parents must complete a new free and reduced meal application for the current school year.
The online Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications are now available for the 2020-2021 school year and can be accessed on our website at http://greenville.schoollunchapp.com
While paper applications will be provided for parents when they returned to school, the online applications are by far the most accurate and efficient method to apply for Free or Reduced Priced Meals. On average, online applications are processed within 24-48 hours of completion. We highly encourage all parents to take advantage of this simple to use and fast process.
For more information regarding Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications please contact the Food and Nutrition Services office at 355-1251 or by e-mail at bhogue@greenville.k12.sc.us.
GCSD Plan for Opening this Fall
Greenville County School District's plans for returning to school in Fall 2020.
First Day of School Moved to August 24
First Day of School Moved to August 24
Greenville County Schools has moved the start-date for the 2020-21 school year from August 17 to August 24, which is one week later than our original plan. The main reason for this change is to allow us time to reconstruct class rosters and allocate teachers in response to the new Virtual Program option. Approximately 10,000 students have already enrolled ahead of the July 27 deadline to sign up. This change in the start-date will not affect the end-date of the school calendar. Days will be made up as follows:We are an approved eLearning district now, which means “snow days” are not required to be built into the calendar. Those three days will become school days
The first Monday of November, the day before the election, will change from a student and teacher holiday to a school day. Election Day, as mandated by law, will continue to be a student/teacher holiday.A teacher workday/student holiday on January 15 will become a school day. This gives us five additional attendance days to balance the five days we would have been in school from August 17-21. In keeping with the original calendar, teachers will still report to school August 10 for teacher work days used to prepare for the new year. Teachers will not be required to work the week of August 17.
2020-21 Enrollment Information
Parents wishing to enroll new students for the 2020-21 school year should print enrollment forms, complete them, and scan or photograph the required documentation. Once complete, please email tdahlstrom@greenville.k12.sc.us. The appropriate individual will contact you with further directions for turning in the forms and completing the enrollment process. All families should complete the transportation form to indicate how the child will be transported to school (walk, car, bus).
https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Parents/main.asp?titleid=forms
Our school counselors’ email address
Shana Dendy
School Counseling Department Head: 9th-12 Grade Counselor Assigned Students: Letters A - Ga
srdendy@greenville.k12.sc.us
Cathy Taylor
9th-12th School Counselor Assigned Students: Letters Ge - Mi
cattaylor@greenville.k12.sc.us
Tyrone Westfield
9th - 12th School Counselor Assigned Students: Letters Mo - Z
twestfield@greenville.k12.sc.us
Summer 2020 Information
Beginning July 6, 2020, visitor access to Southside High School will be limited. We want to ensure that we can accommodate your needs and requests; however, due to the impact of COVID-19 and summer hours (M-Th 7:30 – 5:30), appointments must be made in advance. Please refer to the staff directory to locate appropriate faculty members and e-mail addresses.
For concerns with transcripts, enrollments, or grades, please call our guidance office at 864-355-8704 or e-mail tdahlstrom@greenville.k12.sc.us. Additional information may be found on our School Counseling tab. To schedule an appointment with a school counselor, please email tdahlstrom@greenville.k12.sc.us.
For sales calls, to reach the school principal, and other business-related items, call 864-355-8715 or email aescott@greenville.k12.sc.us
For transportation concerns or to complete the required transportation form please email tdahlstrom@greenville.k12.sc.us or cemerson@greenville.k12.sc.us
For debts and student debts and fees, please email cseear@greenville.k12.sc.us
Questions about student matters, please contact your child’s administrator
Paige Baker
Freshman Assistant Principal - plbaker@greenville.k12.sc.us
Angel Stepp
Assistant Principal: 10- 12 Grade Students A-Ga
astepp@greenville.k12.sc.us
Christopher Emerson
Assistant Principal 10 -12 Grade Students Mo-Z
cemerson@greenville.k12.sc.us
Regene Ransome - Assistant Principal 10 -12 Grade Students Gl-Mi
eransome@greenville.k12.sc.us
Julie McGaha
Magnet and Innovative Programs Coordinator
jmmcgaha@greenville.k12.sc.us
For each contact above, please allow for 48 – 72 work hours. Thank you for your patience and understanding
New Transportation Form for 2020-2021
Greenville County Schools is asking ALL families who will have a student or students enrolled for the 2020-21 school year to complete a new Transportation Request Form. The form should be completed for EVERY student, including bus riders, car riders, walkers, bicyclists, and daycare bus riders.
It is very important to complete the form so GCS can efficiently plan for how students will arrive and depart campuses daily. It is particularly important for students who have moved or changed schools.
In order to ensure school bus transportation on the first day of school, forms are due by Friday, July 31. School bus requests submitted after July 31 will not be routed until after Labor Day.
2020-2021 Sex Education Dates
Sex Education dates for the 2020-2021 SY will be broken up into two 8-day programs split over the 1st and 2nd semester. The dates for Southside High School are:
Sex Ed. Instruction 2020-2021
- Semester 1: Sept. 3rd-15th
- Semester 2: Jan. 29th-Feb. 9th
Parent Preview
- Aug. 26th-Sept. 2nd
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AVID is here at Southside!
Do you have a desire to go to college? Are you willing to work hard to make it happen? If so, AVID may be a great fit for you. The AVID Program will be available for the 2019-2020 School Year. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a college readiness system to prepare students in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility by taking more rigorous courses at Southside (Dual Credit, AP, or IB).
The three main components of the AVID college readiness system are academic instruction, tutorial support, and motivational and college prep activities. The AVID curriculum is based on writing as a tool of learning, inquiry method, collaborative grouping, organization, and academic reading. Contact: Ms. Ransome for more information.
