Cross High

📣 You're Invited to Our Middle School Spelling Bee! 📣 Join us for an exciting and challenging Spelling Bee competition on Wednesday, November 20th at 10:00 AM in the auditorium! Come cheer on our talented spellers as they showcase their skills. It's a great opportunity to support our students and enjoy a fun-filled morning. We hope to see you there! 🎉✨ #SpellingBee #MiddleSchool #SupportOurStudents

📸 ¡Make-Up Picture Day! 📸 Just a quick reminder that make-up picture day is happening on Monday, November 18th. Seniors will also have an opportunity to take pictures if they missed the summer session. If you missed the first round or want to take a new picture, this is your chance! Make sure to come prepared with your best smiles! ✨ #MakeUpPictureDay #SmileBright #CaptureTheMoment

Attention Cross High School Families! Mark your Calendars for Testing! We need your support in ensuring our students are prepared for their upcoming testing/exams. These tests and exams are a crucial part of their academic journey and play a significant role in their education. Middle School: December 3rd I-Ready Reading December 4th I-Ready Math December 5th - 13th Make Up Testing High School EOC Schedule: December 3rd - English 2 Writing December 10th - English 2 Reading December 11th - Biology 1 December 12th - Algebra 1/US History Final Exams: December 17th - Blocks 1 & 2 December 18th - Blocks 3 & 4 Remember: These exams/tests are important! Let's support our students with a positive and encouraging environment.

Dear Cross High School Families, We are sharing a draft of our District Family Engagement Policy with you. Family Engagement is a crucial component of our school community, supporting meaningful collaboration between families and our school to enhance student success. Your insights are invaluable, and we would love to hear any suggestions or improvements you may have for this policy. Please review the attached draft and let us know your thoughts. You can provide feedback in two ways: Use the QR code included with the policy to submit your suggestions online, or Submit written feedback directly to Mr. Desmond Jefferson, our Title 1 Facilitator, at Cross High School. Thank you for partnering with us to support our students' educational journey!

Arrr you ready? Prizes, pirates and treasured eats - next week is National School Lunch Week! Don't miss out on the swashbuckling fun. More Info: https://www.bcsdschools.net/nslw2024

Weather Make-up/e-Learning Day for Students

Get Ready! Get Ready!

Berkeley County School District will utilize the Teacher Workday/Inclement Weather Day on October 11 as a weather make-up, e-Learning Day for students, as designated in the BCSD Instructional Calendar. This adjustment is necessary due to the postponement of the first day of school from August 14 to August 15, following impacts of Tropical Storm Debby. MORE INFO: https://bcsdschools.net/oct11elearning

Please use this link to purchase online tickets for the homecoming game on Friday, October 4th. https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/chsathletics/page/cross-high-box-office

Good afternoon! Cross High's Homecoming Week is upon us! Please see the attached flyer for information on the parade, ticket sales, and game day tailgating.

Due to forecasted impacts of Hurricane Helene, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) students will learn from home and complete eLearning Day assignments on Friday, September 27. All after-school activities and after-school care programs will close at 6 p.m. this evening. All schools and offices will be closed Friday, and before and after-school care programs are canceled. As the storm system is projected to move out of the area that afternoon, after school activities may resume after 4 p.m. on Friday.

Thursday's Games Postponed

Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to sincerely apologize for the delay in sending out our September and October newsletters. We understand the importance of keeping you informed about the happenings at Cross High School, and we appreciate your patience during this time. Attached to this email, you will find the September / October newsletter, which highlight important dates and taking place at our school. We encourage you to review the newsletters to stay updated on all the exciting activities and opportunities for our students. Thank you for your continued support and understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Warm regards, Desmond Jefferson Title 1 Facilitator

Dear Parents, I hope this message finds you well. As you may know, our school is a Title I school, and we are required to seek input from parents regarding our Parent Involvement Policy and School-Parent Compact. We kindly ask you to review the School Home/School Compact and the Family Engagement Policy. Your insights are invaluable, and we encourage you to share any suggestions you may have. Please include your feedback in the attached Google Form for both documents. Additionally, if you would like a copy of the school's Title I plan, please feel free to reach out to me at the school. Your input is essential in helping us foster a collaborative environment for our students' success. Thank you for your continued support! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNR-ldPs-6FJPmaGnBvE3eSkrn-vMtV8ExogpH1ODno2gglA/viewform?usp=pp_url Best regards, Desmond T. Jefferson, M.Ed. Title I Facilitator 843-899-8900

Dear Parents & Guardians, Please be advised that all elementary and middle school-aged students (8th grade and under) must be accompanied by a responsible adult to enter any high school athletic event. This means that any child who is not in 9th grade or above will not be allowed to enter the game without an adult present; this person needs to plan to stay for the game and be over the age of 18. Please be reminded of our district's Clear Bag/No Bag policy. The attached diagram includes acceptable sizes and types of bags.

We are currently raising funds to support our building construction students, and one exciting way to contribute is by purchasing a raffle ticket for a picnic table. The drawing will take place at the home game on Friday, August 30, at the end of halftime. You do not need to be present to win. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Hello Trojan Family! Please review the attached flyer for information regarding Homecoming 2024.

Greetings Cross High families! Please join us on Thursday, August 22nd as we host Open House and the 27th Annual Kids' Day! This is an opportunity to meet your student's teachers and secure a variety of free resources. Both events will occur from 4:05 PM until 6 PM. (Open House is drop-in style, so you may attend Kids' Day first).

For the upcoming school year, all BCSD schools will use Rooms as their direct communication tools for parents, teachers, athletic coaches, club advisors, etc. Because Rooms is located in the Berkeley County School District mobile app, this streamlines communication and minimizes the number of apps parents and guardians need for communication. If you haven't already, download the BCSD app today and turn on notifications so you never miss a message.

Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has postponed the first day of school to Thursday, August 15, giving teachers and staff more time to prepare and students an extra day of summer break. This decision comes after recent severe weather and flooding prevented access to school buildings for three days, disrupting traditional classroom and school preparation time for teachers and staff. “We value the dedication of our teachers and staff in preparing classrooms and schools, and this additional day will allow them to better prepare to receive more than 38,000 students on Thursday,” said BCSD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon. “Last week, teachers completed virtual professional development and training so now they can focus on classroom and school needs Monday through Wednesday.” School and district offices will be open regular hours, and extracurricular activities and athletic programs will also operate according to their normal schedule. Information and schedules for school specific meet the teacher and grade specific orientation days have been shared with families by school leaders. Dixon added, “We understand that disruptions in schedules are not easy for anyone so we appreciate the understanding of our parents and community as we work to ensure that the first day is the best it can be for students and teachers on Thursday.” Any weather day adjustments necessary as a result of this calendar change will be reviewed and communicated, if needed, at a later date.