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

Academic Issue - Mrs. Lisa Simmons, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction
Email  or 864.886.4400

Special Education Issue - Dr. Marge Bright, Director of Special Education
Email  or 864.886.4400

Discipline Issue - Mrs. Evie Hughes, Director of Student Services, Security & Safety
Email or 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. Michael Thorsland    Email  or 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 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 
Email  or 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. Michael Thorsland    Email  or 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

Our technology department has provided detailed information and a "Frequently Asked Questions" section on their department page.  

Technology Department

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 transporation 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