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.
- High School classes
- SC Curriculum standards
- Gifted & Talented Education information
- 504 Plans
- Homeschool Information
- Summer Resources
- Transcript Requests
- VirtualSDOC
- Tech Helpline
- Parent Resources
- Chromebook Issues
- Clever Portal
- Google Classroom
- FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
- Medication forms
- Immunization questions
- Mental Health Resources
- School Nurses
- Registering a new student
- Enrolling in 4K or Kindergarten
- Kindergarten Waiver Form
- Attending from out of county
- School Choice application
- Student Health forms
- GT Waiver Form
- 504 Grievance
- Kindergarten Waiver
- Parent Portal Signature Page
- Sports Physical
- Technology Use Agreement
- Procedural Safeguards
- Acts of Harassment
- Special Education
- Federal Programs
- Behavior Code
- Athletic Handbook
- Sex Offender Registry
- FERPA, PPRA
- Uniform Procedure for Selection or Reconsideration of Instructional Materials
Elementary Safe Touch Information
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:
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
Here are some trusted tools and guides to help you support your child’s safe and healthy use of social media:
Common Sense Media
Parents’ Ultimate Guides to Social Media Platforms - Age-based app reviews, safety tips, and conversation starters
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Media and Children Communication Toolkit - Advice on screen time, media use plans, and digital well-being
ConnectSafely
Parent Guides to TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and More - Quick, practical guides to major platforms and online safety
The Social Institute
Modern Social Media Education for Families - Tools and workshops that promote positive social media habits for students
Safer Schools Together
Raising Digitally Responsible Youth: a guide for parents and caregivers
Cyberbullying Research Center
Guide for Parents on Preventing and Responding to Cyberbullying - Research-based tips to understand, prevent, and respond to online harassment
Apps that can help parents monitor online activity
- Qustodio - SDOC provides free access to this app for all SDOC parents. To learn more about it, visit the SDOC Online Safety Hub
- Bark.us
- Google Family Link
- Microsoft Family Safety
Gavin's Law
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:
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 www.qustodio.com/my-school. 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.
Proviso 1.99 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
(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.
Academics, Athletics, Behavior FAQ
- As a parent /guardian, I have questions about an academic or disciplinary situation with my student
- As a parent/guardian, I have questions about an athletic situation with my student
- Questions about my high school - class rank, available classes, honor graduate, etc.
As a parent /guardian, I have questions about an academic or disciplinary situation with my student
As a parent/guardian, I have questions about an athletic situation with my student
Questions about my high school - class rank, available classes, honor graduate, etc.
Technology FAQ
Transportation FAQ
- Who do I contact if I have a question about my child's pick up or drop off time?
- My child has been a car-rider but now needs to ride the bus, who do I contact to get more information?
- Does the school district provide transportation for students on school choice?
- My student had a problem on the bus, who do I contact for help?
- We are new to the area, how do I find out what bus my student will ride?