SC End of Course Examination Program
State End of Course (EOCEP) exams are taken in the following courses: English II, Algebra I, Intermediate Algebra, Biology I, US History, and HIS 202.
The End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide assessment program for specific courses awarding units of credit in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The exams must be taken to earn credit for the course. Additionally, scores must be counted as 20% of the final grade in the aligned course. EOCEP test items are written to assess the knowledge and skills described in the academic standards. Links to the standards are provided by clicking on the course names above. Please note when testing sessions will occur and make arrangements to ensure attendance for the exam. Visit https://bit.ly/statetestingprogram for more details.
Testing Dates: High School Only
English 2 Writing: December 5
English 2 Reading: December 11
Biology: December 12
USHC: December 13
Algebra 1 (HS only): December 14
Electronics Use During State Testing
Per SCDE guidelines, during testing, students may not be in possession of any electronic devices that can be used for communicating, timing, creating images, or storing images. These devices include but are not limited to cellphones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, e-readers, and any other electronic device not used for testing*. Devices will be collected by the test administrator and returned after testing is complete. To learn more about investigation and discipline procedures related to electronics use during state testing, please review this guidance document (https://bit.ly/statetestingelectronics).
*This restriction does not apply to medical devices documented and approved for use during testing in a student’s IEP, 504 Plan, or Individual Health Plan.
It is National School Psychologist week. (11/6-11/10)
NMS would like to thank Ms. Cathy Okon for her service to NMS.
(For Those Who Have Served)
NMS Parents & Loved One’s, Please Sign-Up if you are an active Soldier or Veteran. We would like to honor our Veterans on November 10th, 2023.
November 10th, we (NMS) will have a Veteran(s) Breakfast begin at 7:45am in the cafeteria and will transition to the gym for our Veterans Day Assembly a routine 8:15am.
Thank you to the NMS cafeteria staff for cooking breakfast. We appreciate Veteran Mrs. Jackie Holmes, for being our 2023 Veterans Day Guest Speaker. We are also excited for the Tiger chorus & Tiger band for performing at the assembly. Thank you Ms. Gantt & Mr. O’Brien!
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The Newberry Middle School Student Council participated in the SCASC District Leadership Rally hosted at Crescent High School today. Student Council Vice President, Jordan Boateng, and 7th Grade Representative, Kade Hamilton, delivered a compelling presentation titled "Journeying as Leaders: Riding the Waves of Leadership." Their sessions were met with an overwhelmingly positive response. Experience the highlights of our day through the captivating photos.
Halloween 2023 (Go Tigers)
Krista Dickson was voted on by her colleagues as this year's Distinguished Literacy Teacher for Newberry Middle School. She showcases a commitment to promoting literacy and lifelong reading and writing each and every day in her classroom. She will now go on to be represented at the District wide Distinguished Literacy Teacher Banquet on November 14 where she will join all school representatives across the district to be recognized. Congratulations, Mrs. Dickson!
NMS School Newsletter
Sponsor: Geron Wiggins (Editor)
October, 2023
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October 2023 Teacher of the Month: Katie Shaw
Note: Pictured in her 10/31 Halloween Costume
Thank you, Joe Trainor for the Teacher of the Month Free Oil Change and 27-point inspection compliments of Mr. Trainor and Stokes Trainor.
Also, pictured is "Teddy the Tiger" (NMS Mascot)
**Each Month the Teacher of the Month is responsible for adding 1 item to "Teddy" to represent them/their class. "Teddy" will be passed to the teacher of the month each month for the teacher to display.
GO TIGERS!!!!!!!!!
October 2023 (Support Staff of the Month) NMS Cafeteria Staff
Note: Not Pictured Rose Ashe (Cafeteria MGR)
Students of the Month: October 2023 (Newberry Middle School)
6th Grade Jamikal Ruff
7th Grade Xavier Harding
8th Grade Bry'on Faulk Davis
Pictured Left to Right- Jamikal Ruff, Xavier Harding, and Bry'on Faulk Davis
NMS (Newberry Middle School) defeated White Knoll Middle School 16-6 on 10/25/23 to claim their 3rd consecutive Conference Championship in a row.
10/26
El Poblano Night
RE: NMS Football Fund-Raiser
The NMS Tiger football team heads to the Lex 10 Conference Championship on Wednesday, Oct. 25th at 6:00 pm. The game will be held at White Knoll High School. Go Tigers!
Awards Day (NMS) 10/19/23
8:30AM (6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Awards)
The home football game against Sandhills originally scheduled for Oct. 12th has been moved to Oct. 11th at 6:00 pm.
8th Grade Parents (10/5/23) Final Reminder
The Laurens & Newberry Business & Industry Showcase will be held at the Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Our 8th grade students are invited to attend this event to allow them to learn about career opportunities in Newberry and Laurens counties.
These forms should be signed by a parent/guardian and returned by Friday, October 6, 2023. Please let me know if I can assist you in collecting these forms.
Please contact Jennifer Moore at jmoore@sdnc.org if you have any questions.
Counselor Chronicles (NMS) 10/4/23 Edition
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Twin Day (Faculty Pictures)
10/4/23
VETERANS DAY (2023)
NMS Parents & Loved One’s, Please Sign-Up in you are a active Soldier or Retired Veteran. We would like to honor our Veterans on November 10th, 2023.
Please Complete the Google Link Below
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NMS TWIN DAY (NHS Spirit Week)
10/4/23 (Wednesday)
