SC End of Course Examination Program
State End of Course (EOCEP) exams are taken in the following courses: English II, Algebra I, Intermediate Algebra, Biology I, US History, and HIS 202.
The End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide assessment program for specific courses awarding units of credit in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The exams must be taken to earn credit for the course. Additionally, scores must be counted as 20% of the final grade in the aligned course. EOCEP test items are written to assess the knowledge and skills described in the academic standards. Links to the standards are provided by clicking on the course names above. Please note when testing sessions will occur and make arrangements to ensure attendance for the exam. Visit https://bit.ly/statetestingprogram for more details.
Testing Dates: High School Only
English 2 Writing: December 5
English 2 Reading: December 11
Biology: December 12
USHC: December 13
Algebra 1 (HS only): December 14
Electronics Use During State Testing
Per SCDE guidelines, during testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic devices that can be used for communicating, timing, creating images, or storing images. These devices include but are not limited to cellphones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, e-readers, and any other electronic device not used for testing*. Devices will be collected by the test administrator and returned after testing is complete. To learn more about investigation and discipline procedures related to electronics use during state testing, please review this guidance document (https://bit.ly/statetestingelectronics).
*This restriction does not apply to medical devices documented and approved for use during testing in a student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or Individual Health Plan.
Deadline to purchase the optional Technology Insurance (alternately referred to as “Technology Fee”) is Friday, September 1. The yearly $25 cost covers the first iPad or laptop repair free. Certain first time repair or replacement costs without insurance could exceed $600. The $25 may be paid directly to your child's school. For more information, please refer to pages 16-17 of the 1:1 Technology Handbook. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1079/NMS/3370241/2023-2024_1_1_TechnologyHandbook.pdf
Happy National SRO Day to the officers who keep our students, staff, and schools safe each day!
Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Week to our wonderful drivers!
✅District Recruitment Fair
🗓️Saturday, Feb. 4
📍Mid-Carolina High School - 377 Cy Shumpert Rd. Prosperity, SC 29127
⏰9-11 a.m.
🥳Certified and Classified Openings
🤝All Schools and Departments Represented
✅District Recruitment Fair
🗓️Saturday, Feb. 4
📍Mid-Carolina High School - 377 Cy Shumpert Rd. Prosperity, SC 29127
⏰9-11 a.m.
🥳Certified and Classified Openings
🤝All Schools and Departments Represented
✅District Recruitment Fair
🗓️Saturday, Feb. 4
📍Mid-Carolina High School - 377 Cy Shumpert Rd. Prosperity, SC 29127
⏰9-11 a.m.
🥳Certified and Classified Openings
🤝All Schools and Departments Represented
✅District Recruitment Fair
🗓️Saturday, Feb. 4
📍Mid-Carolina High School - 377 Cy Shumpert Rd. Prosperity, SC 29127
⏰9-11 a.m.
🥳Certified and Classified Openings
🤝All Schools and Departments Represented
✅District Recruitment Fair
🗓️Saturday, Feb. 4
📍Mid-Carolina High School - 377 Cy Shumpert Rd. Prosperity, SC 29127
⏰9-11 a.m.
🥳Certified and Classified Openings
🤝All Schools and Departments Represented
Recruitment Fair!
Saturday, February 4
Mid-Carolina High School
9-11 a.m.
Recruiting for all schools and departments
The Veterans Day program has been postponed until November 22, due to Newberry County Schools being closed for inclement weather on 11-11-22.
November Newsletter is here! Click on this link to read it: https://5il.co/1kgqt
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES WILL BE ON MONDAY, SEPT. 26 FROM 7:30-3:30. THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS ON MONDAY, SEPT. 26.
Nightly internet shutoff times affecting only school-issued, student devices. Please refer to the FAQ document for additional information.
The School District of Newberry County is committed to ensuring the safety of its students, staff, and spectators at athletic events.
We would like to remind all rising 9th grade students that MCHS will host a Freshman Orientation and 9th grade early student registration on Monday, August 1st. The purpose of Freshman Orientation is to help our incoming Freshman class acclimate to their new school culture and allow for positive transition regarding change in existing school environments. Freshman Orientation will also allow Freshman Parents to participate in Early Registration on August 1.
On August 1st, rising 9th grade students are asked to arrive by last name. Freshman orientation times for rising 9th grade students with last names beginning with A-F will be from 8:00 am – 9:00 am, last names beginning with G-M will be from 9:00 am – 10:00 am, and last names beginning with N-Z will be from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. This event will be held in the MCHS Cafeteria. Students and parents are asked to enter through the student parking lot entrance on August 1.
Seniors- be sure to return your laptop and charger to the library on whichever day is your last day of school. The library is open from 8:00-3:00 daily. You MUST turn in your laptop and charger to avoid being charged for them! Contact Ms. Felker with any questions.
2022 Laptop/Charger/Bag Return Information
*Seniors will return their laptop/charger/bag to the library upon completion of their last class or last exam at MCHS. The library will accept these items between 8:00-3:00 daily.
The last day to turn in these items for seniors will be Thursday, May 26. After May 26, seniors will be invoiced for these items.
*9th-11th graders will turn in laptops/chargers/bags to their 4th block teachers after their final exam. If they are exempting, they must still turn in their laptop/charger/bag to their 4th block teacher. Anyone without a 4th block class may turn in their tech items to the library between the hours of 8:00-3:00. ALL TECH MUST BE TURNED IN BY THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY ON JUNE 1 TO AVOID BEING INVOICED FOR THE COST OF THE LAPTOP/CHARGER/BAG.
If you have any questions, e-mail Ms. Felker at jfelker@newberry.k12.sc.us
SENIOR CLASS NIGHT, a special program for graduates, their immediate family, and grandparents, will be held on MAY 18, 2022 - 6:00 P.M. in the gym.
The School District of Newberry County graduation dates and times:
Mid-Carolina High School: Wednesday, June 1 at 8:30 a.m.
Whitmire Community School: Wednesday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
Newberry High School: Thursday, June 2 at 8:30 a.m.
Contact your child's school for more information.