Superintendent’s update on CCSD reopening schools
October 7, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC — Charleston County School District reopened for the first full day of classroom instruction today since the weather impacted operations late last week. Superintendent Gerrita Postlewait issued the following statement to update parents and families about the status of operations and what they should expect over the next few days.
“We appreciate everyone who was able to get their children to school day. We know it is an inconvenience in some cases to wait through the traffic and we also know that there are some students and staff members that are still impacted by flooding and road closures. Our thoughts are with you.
“We urge those of you who cannot make it to school yet to contact your school. The people there will help you work out excused absences and make arrangements to make up your work.
“We do anticipate continued traffic delays and road closures in the days to come, especially on James and Johns Island. With this situation, far from ideal, we are still committed as always to making sure that everyone is safe while also preserving as much instructional time for as many students as possible.
“CCSD has established a hotline for families beginning tomorrow, Thursday, October 8, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. so that families can report concerns, ask questions, or report absences. The hotline number is 843-937-6366.
“We appreciate everyone’s continued patience as we work together to move through this difficult and challenging time for our community and get everyone back to school safely and on time.”
CCSD estimates that 93.2 percent of students and 94.1 percent of teachers were in attendance today across the county.
About the Charleston County School District
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is the second largest school system in South Carolina representing a unique blend of urban, suburban, and rural schools that span 1,000 square miles along the coast. CCSD serves more than 50,000 students in 86 schools and several specialized programs. With approximately 6,100 employees district-wide, CCSD is the fourth largest employer in the region.
CCSD offers a diverse, expanding portfolio of options and specialized programs, delivered through neighborhood, charter, magnet, IB (international baccalaureate), and Montessori schools, and is divided into three Learning Communities led by associate superintendents. Options include specialized programs in science, engineering and mathematics; liberal arts; music and other creative and performing arts; career and technical preparation programs; and military and other public service enterprises.
About Vision 2016
Vision 2016 is the next phase of Charleston Achieving Excellence, CCSD’s flagship reform initiative. The five-year plan aims to dramatically improve the achievement of every student in Charleston County and includes three fundamental goals: 1) close the achievement gap, 2) elevate achievement overall and 3) raise the graduation rate. These goals were developed through a series of community engagement meetings in partnership with the CCSD Board of Trustees.
