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School District of Oconee County Parent Page

Welcome to the SDOC Parent Page!  Our goal with this site is to provide you, our parents and guardians,  with a central place to find the information and resources you need to support your students on their education journey. To help find things, we encourage you to ask yourself "I am looking for information about..." and then choose the category below that fits your question. 

 

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Academics, Athletics, Behavior FAQ

  • SDOC Athletic Handbook

     

    There are times when you as parent/guardian have concerns or questions about an athletic situation with your student.  We recommend the following steps:

    Step 1:  Contact your child's Coach with the question or concern

    If you did not get your concern or question adequately resolved after communication with the coach: 

    Step 2:  Contact the Athletic Director of your child's school

    If you did not get your concern or question adequately resolved after communication with the athletic director:

    Step 3: Contact the principal of your child's school

    If you did not get your concern or question adequately resolved after communication with the principal:

    Step 3: Contact District Staff

    Mr. Stevey Hanvy, Associate Superintendent of Administration 864.886.4400

    If you did not get your concern or question adequately resolved after communication with district staff:

    Step 4: Contact the Superintendent

    Dr. Scott Mercer 864.886.4400

    If you did not get your concern or question adequately resolved after communication with the superintendent:

    Step 5: Contact your school board member

    School Board Members

  • There are times when you as parent/guardian have concerns or questions about a situation with your student.  We recommend the following steps:

    Step 1:  Contact your child's teacher with the question or concern

    If you did not get your concern or question adequately resolved after communication with the teacher: 

    Step 2:  Contact the principal of your child's school

    If you did not get your concern or question adequately resolved after communication with the principal:

    Step 3: Contact the appropriate district Staff

    If you did not get your concern or question adequately resolved after communication with district staff:

    Step 4: Contact the Superintendent

    Dr. Scott Mercer   864.886.4400

    If you did not get your concern or question adequately resolved after communication with the superintendent:

    Step 5: Contact your school board member

    School Board Members

  • Our Instruction Department has put together an informative High School Resources document that can help answer most questions concerning high school academics. Your student's guidance counselor is also a vital resource for helping answer your questions as well. 

     

    SDOC High School Resources

Transportation FAQ

  • If you have a question about pick up or drop off times, please reach out to the bus supervisor for the area where you student attends school. Contact information for the bus office and area supervisors may be found at the link below.

     

    Transportation Contacts

  • STEP 1:  Notify the school your child attends in writing of the change.

    STEP 2: Contact the bus supervisor for the area you student attends school to receive a bus number and pick up/drop off times.

     

    Contact information for the bus office and area supervisors may be found at the link below.

    Transportation Contacts

  • No, transportation to a “choice” school is the responsibility of the family. When committing to school choice, the parent/legal guardian agrees to provide transportation to and from that school on a daily and timely basis.

  • STEP 1:  Contact your student's school and ask to speak to the principal or assistant principal who handles buses

    If you did not get your concern or question adequately resolved after communication with the school: 

    STEP 2: contact the area Bus supervisor to discuss the issue 

    If you did not get your concern or question adequately resolved after communication with the area bus supervisor:

    STEP 3: contact the Director of Transportation to discuss the issue 

    Contact information for the bus office, area supervisors, and Director of Transportation may be found at the link below.

    Transportation Contacts

  • When registering your child, you will be asked about transportation needs. Once registered, please call the area bus supervisor to receive your student's bus number and pick up/drop off times. 

    Transportation Contacts

  • During the month of October, our elementary school counselors, along with a representative from First Light SC, will host discussions with our students on Body Safety. First Light SC is a non-profit agency that operates in Oconee and Anderson Counties and partners with school districts to facilitate student body safety discussions. The focus of this curriculum is to teach students how to identify safe and unsafe touches and teach students how to ask for help if they need it. All of our schools will use the same presentations across our district. We recognize that discussions on body safety are very sensitive, so please do not hesitate to reach out to your school’s administrative team or guidance department if you have any questions or concerns.  You can view the presentations at the links below:

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    Drive Smart is a driving course, taught by the SDOC School Resource Officers, that all students must take prior to driving and parking on one of our campuses. This four-hour course will be taught at each of our three high schools and is designed to help teens gain the knowledge to drive defensively. The Drive Smart driving course will take the place of the requirement for Alive at 25. A student may still take the Alive at 25 course instead of Drive Smart. Cost of the course is $25.00. 

Social Media Resources for Parents

Gavin's Law (H.3583) is legislation that makes sexual extortion, the act of blackmailing someone using sexually explicit images or videos, a felony offense and an aggravated felony if the victim is a minor, vulnerable adult, or if the victim suffers bodily injury or death directly related to the crime. In 2022, 17-year-old Gavin Guffey was a victim of sexual extortion, resulting in him taking his own life. 

The bill reads in part, "Local school districts shall collaborate with the State Department of Education, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, and the Attorney General’s office, as appropriate, to implement a policy to educate and notify students of the provisions of this act which includes adequate notice to students, parents or guardians, the public, and school personnel of the change in law."

For more information on Gavin's Law, including age appropriate videos for elementary, middle and high school students, visit:

 

SC Department of Education Gavin's Law Information

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As devices play an increasing role in children’s education it is crucial that we put safeguards in place. Your child already benefits from internet filtering technology which blocks inappropriate web content on their school-owned device. This is also mandated by US legislation.

As a district, we have gone one step further by providing each parent/guardian with a free Qustodio Parental App account. Qustodio is a valuable partner that prioritizes privacy, safety and rights of students and parents worldwide.  Qustodio will give you important insights into your child’s online activity on their school device. You can use it to review and manage activities on other devices in your home too.

With Qustodio, you are able to:

  • Manage your child’s screen time with the ability to pause internet access outside of school hours
  • Supervise your child’s online activity
  • Access expert advice via SDOC's Online Safety Hub

Activate Your Free Account:

  • Visit Qustodio. To register your account, you will need to use the same email address we have on file for you in Powerschool.
  • Please visit the SDOC Online Safety Hub for more information about Qustodio, access to expert advice and additional resources.

(SDE: Alternative Education Programs Options)

The State Department of Education shall create, publish, and provide to all public schools in the State a list of alternative education programs that can award high school degree or high school equivalency credential. The list must include, but not be limited to, the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School and the South Carolina Youth Challenge Academy.

As part of each student's annual review of his Individualized Graduation Plan, school counselors shall distribute information provided by the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School, the South Carolina Youth Challenge Academy, and any other alternative education program to students who are not on track for on-time graduation or who otherwise are at risk of dropping out of school. School counselors shall provide those institutions the names and addresses of all students who are not on track for on-time graduation or who are otherwise at risk of dropping out of school except for students who have opted out of disclosure of directory information under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. Section 1232g. Parents or students age eighteen or older may complete a form to opt the student out of the disclosure of student contact information with these institutions. The department shall develop this opt-out and each district shall make the form available on its website. 

 

Opt Out Form

Technology FAQ

  • Gavin's Law (H.3583) is legislation that makes sexual extortion, the act of blackmailing someone using sexually explicit images or videos, a felony offense and an aggravated felony if the victim is a minor, vulnerable adult, or if the victim suffers bodily injury or death directly related to the crime. In 2022, 17-year-old Gavin Guffey was a victim of sexual extortion, resulting in him taking his own life. 

    The bill reads in part, "Local school districts shall collaborate with the State Department of Education, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, and the Attorney General’s office, as appropriate, to implement a policy to educate and notify students of the provisions of this act which includes adequate notice to students, parents or guardians, the public, and school personnel of the change in law."

    For more information on Gavin's Law, including age appropriate videos for elementary, middle and high school students, visit:

     

    SC Department of Education Gavin's Law Information

  • A white stylized letter 'Q' on a green background.

    As devices play an increasing role in children’s education it is crucial that we put safeguards in place. Your child already benefits from internet filtering technology which blocks inappropriate web content on their school-owned device. This is also mandated by US legislation.

    As a district, we have gone one step further by providing each parent/guardian with a free Qustodio Parental App account. Qustodio is a valuable partner that prioritizes privacy, safety and rights of students and parents worldwide.  Qustodio will give you important insights into your child’s online activity on their school device. You can use it to review and manage activities on other devices in your home too.

    With Qustodio, you are able to:

    • Manage your child’s screen time with the ability to pause internet access outside of school hours
    • Supervise your child’s online activity
    • Access expert advice via SDOC's Online Safety Hub

    Activate Your Free Account:

    • Visit Qustodio. To register your account, you will need to use the same email address we have on file for you in Powerschool.
    • Please visit the SDOC Online Safety Hub for more information about Qustodio, access to expert advice and additional resources.

  • (SDE: Alternative Education Programs Options)

    The State Department of Education shall create, publish, and provide to all public schools in the State a list of alternative education programs that can award high school degree or high school equivalency credential. The list must include, but not be limited to, the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School and the South Carolina Youth Challenge Academy.

    As part of each student's annual review of his Individualized Graduation Plan, school counselors shall distribute information provided by the Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School, the South Carolina Youth Challenge Academy, and any other alternative education program to students who are not on track for on-time graduation or who otherwise are at risk of dropping out of school. School counselors shall provide those institutions the names and addresses of all students who are not on track for on-time graduation or who are otherwise at risk of dropping out of school except for students who have opted out of disclosure of directory information under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. Section 1232g. Parents or students age eighteen or older may complete a form to opt the student out of the disclosure of student contact information with these institutions. The department shall develop this opt-out and each district shall make the form available on its website. 

     

    Opt Out Form

  • Technology FAQ