Preparing for the

2024-2025 School Year

News

The Jasper County Board of Education has approved the academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. The first day of school is scheduled for August 19, 2024.

The Jasper County School District has announced the return of online registration for the 2024-2025 school year. This is a time-saving opportunity that we encourage everyone to take advantage of. Soon, we will open the registration portal on the PowerSchool platform. If you already have login credentials, the process will be easy to complete. However, if you do not have a login, you will need to create a profile. To connect your profile with your student's, you will need your scholar's Student ID Number. You can find this number on your scholar's report card.

All new and returning students must register and present current documents upon registration. 

• All students must meet immunization requirements.
• Mandatory proof of residency and photo I.D. of parent/guardian are required for all students.
• Accepted Documents: electric bill, water bill, rental/lease agreement, property tax, SC DMV car registration.

In accordance with the law, every school district in South Carolina is required to identify third-grade students who are not proficient in reading on their grade level. These students must be given the chance to attend a summer reading camp. The summer reading camps will be led by highly qualified teachers who have experience in working with struggling readers. Students will have the opportunity to receive individual and small group instruction to improve their reading, writing, listening, and researching skills. Each school will identify and inform the students who have been selected for this program. Not accepting the invitation may lead to the student being held back in the third grade.

Summer STEAM Program (available for K-8th grade) (begins Summer 2024) 

The students of Jasper County have a wonderful opportunity to explore arts through STEAM with our Summer STEAM Program, which is provided in partnership with Engaging Creative Minds, Arts Grow SC, SC Arts Commission and the SC Department of Education. The summer camp is open to students from Kindergarten to eighth grade. During the camp, students will be engaged in weekly innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) learning experiences. They will work with certified teachers and STEAM professionals to design and produce projects, experiments, and unique art. The specific dates for the camp have not yet been determined. Keep an eye out for the announcement to sign up for this exciting summer camp.

We highly encourage scholars to register for the 2024-2025 school year through the online portal. However, if you have any accessibility issues or need translation assistance, we will be offering in-person registration on the dates posted below.

All students, both new and returning, are required to register and present current documents upon registration.

• All students must meet immunization requirements.
• Mandatory proof of residency and photo I.D. of parent/guardian are required for all students.
• Accepted Documents: electric bill, water bill, rental/lease agreement, property tax, SC DMV car registration

Hardeeville Campus In-Person Registration Dates

Thursday, June 13, 2024

(9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.)

(3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.)

Thursday, August 1, 2024

(9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.)

(3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.)

Ridgeland Campus In-Person Registration Dates

Tuesday, May 22 - 2024

(8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - In-Person Registration 

(8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.) & (5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.)

Click the button below to visit a link to download your school's supply lists and to view the uniform requirements for the 2024-2025 school year.

Saturday Academy (begins Fall 2024) Every Other Saturday of Each Month 

Saturday Academy is an excellent opportunity for students in Grades 3 to 8, as well as those enrolled in End of Course Assessments, to receive targeted academic support in small group instruction. The aim is to help students who are below grade level improve academically and avoid possible grade-level retention.

After School Programs (begins Fall 2024) (available at all schools for grades 3rd-12th ) 

The JCSD Academic/Enrichment After-School Program is open to all students from 1st to 11th grade. The program runs from Monday to Thursday every week and provides academic instruction and support in the areas of Reading, Math, and End-of-Course content. 

Jasper County School District is dedicated to meeting the academic needs of all scholars and addressing the learning loss caused by Covid-19. The Academic After-School Program is an additional form of support that aims to support our Academic Recovery efforts in the district. 

Each school has designed an after-school program tailored to target each student's individual academic needs, using student data. During the after-school program, certified teachers will provide intensive intervention, academic instruction, answer questions, and offer resources to support student success.

New English Language Arts Textbooks

This year, new English Language Arts (ELA) textbooks were adopted across the state. The selection process for new ELA textbooks at JCSD was as follows:

School Hours

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To request transportation services from the Jasper County School District, you must first complete the registration process. You can do this either online or in-person at either the Hardeeville or Ridgeland Campuses. The registration dates for in-person registration are listed in the registration section above. 

As part of the registration process, you will need to complete a transportation form. It is important to ensure that your transportation request includes your home address, which must be verified by the necessary residency documents. Additionally, the pick-up and drop-off locations must be the same address. 

If you require Special Education transportation, you will need to contact the JCSD Special Services department first. Your student will need to receive an IEP, and the Special Education team will send your Special Education transportation plan to the transportation department.

The Jasper County School District will have an extended summer break this year. Our students will be out of school from May 31, 2024 until August 19, 2024.

As a result, we are intentionally providing structured academic support to all scholars. This will ensure that we address academic challenges related to the summer slide and provide our scholars with intense instructional support and enrichment.

We are elated to offer to all scholars, a late-summer academic academy from July 8, 2024, to August 1, 2024. 

The Rockstar Academy will be held Monday thru Thursday, from 7 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

We will provide breakfast and lunch. Also, transportation will be provided.

Our goal is to provide small-group instruction to scholars that will be led by our certified staff members and supported by our classified staff, in specific areas. 

We will announce the opening date for registration as the end of the current school year approaches. Stay tuned for updates regarding this exciting opportunity to propel students forward academically!

Important Dates

March

14

End of 3rd Quarter

March

15

District Professional Development Day – No Students

March

28

Report Cards Issued for Q3