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SchoolsFor the most up-to-date list of school administrators, visit the district’s website at www.lexington1.net.Beechwood Middle School (6–8)1340 Highway 378Lexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-5700Gloria B. Jenkinson, PrincipalW. Brantley Foxworth, Assistant PrincipalJason A. Mills, Assistant PrincipalAnna “Mickey” Summerall, Assistant PrincipalCarolina Springs Elementary (4K–5)6340 Platt Springs RoadLexington, SC 29073Telephone 803-821-5100Todd C. Brown, PrincipalSandy R. Cherry, Assistant PrincipalTomeka D. Love, Assistant PrincipalCarolina Springs Middle (6–8)6180 Platt Springs RoadLexington, SC 29073Telephone 803-821-4900Brice L.S. Cockfield, Ed.D., PrincipalRyan W. Carpenter, Assistant PrincipalLeah R. Sarantopoulos, Assistant PrincipalM. Keith Tolleson, Assistant PrincipalCenterville Elementary (4K–5)Forts Pond Elementary (K–5)7350 Fish Hatchery RoadPelion, SC 29123Telephone 803-821-2500Michelle L. Smith, PrincipalJason R. Lehmann, Assistant PrincipalTiffany R. Miller, Assistant PrincipalGilbert Elementary (4K–5)520 Main StreetGilbert, SC 29054Telephone 803-821-1600William H. Moody Jr., PrincipalColleen M. Pelley, Assistant PrincipalSujata S. Wallace, Assistant PrincipalGilbert High (9–12)840 Main StreetGilbert, SC 29054Telephone 803-821-1900Jacob W. Nelson, PrincipalAaron W. Dellorco, Assistant PrincipalRichard B. Tillmon, Assistant PrincipalBrienne C. Williams, Assistant PrincipalGilbert Middle (6–8)4147 Augusta HighwayGilbert, SC 29054Telephone 803-821-5900P. Heath Branham, PrincipalPatrick Burnett, Assistant PrincipalKim M. Streett, Assistant Principal120 Rikard CircleGilbert, SC 29054Telephone 803-821-1700Kyle J. Meetze, PrincipalKelly R. Smoak, Assistant PrincipalEdward S. “Chip” Spradley, Assistant PrincipalLarry Stroud, Assistant PrincipalDeerfield Elementary (K–5)Lake Murray Elementary (K–5)638 Longs Pond RoadLexington, SC 29073Telephone 803-821-5500Janet H. Malone, PrincipalAdam D. Dymond, Assistant PrincipalSamantha B. Trotter , Assistant Principal205 Wise Ferry RoadLexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-3100Jennifer A. Stanley, PrincipalJason R. Black, Assistant PrincipalLeisa F. Clamp, Assistant Principal2021–2022 Student Handbook SchoolsPage 8

Lexington Elementary (4K–5)Midway Elementary (K–5)Lexington High (9–12)New Providence Elementary (K–5)116 Azalea DriveLexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-4000Timothy J. Carnahan, Ed.D., PrincipalAlicia D. Prezzy, Assistant PrincipalMichele H. Zee, Assistant Principal2463 Augusta HighwayLexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-3400Ryan T. Pool, Ed.D., PrincipalCarol M. Anderson, Assistant PrincipalStephanie L. Burgess, Ed.D., Assistant PrincipalTiffany K. Goodson, Assistant PrincipalChristopher R. Martinez, Assistant PrincipalWilliam C. Verburg, Assistant PrincipalLexington Middle (6–8)702 North Lake DriveLexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-3700Casey B. Calhoun, PrincipalJustin Cegelis, Assistant PrincipalAlexandra M. Pinto, Assistant PrincipalLexington Technology Center2421 Augusta HighwayLexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-3000Bryce Myers, DirectorCarla M. Stegall, Assistant DirectorMeadow Glen Elementary (K–5)510 Ginny LaneLexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-0400Jennifer W. McNair, PrincipalLori B. Meyers, Assistant PrincipalT. Todd Wade, Assistant PrincipalMeadow Glen Middle (6–8)440 Ginny LaneLexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-0600Bill A. Coon, Ed.D., PrincipalMargaret “Maggie” H. Frick, Assistant PrincipalBrian Lim, Assistant PrincipalAlisa K. Long, Assistant Principal180 Midway RoadLexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-0300Janet M. Fickling, PrincipalChris C. Bussell, Assistant PrincipalElizabeth M. Smith, Assistant Principal1118 Old Cherokee RoadLexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-3300Robert P. Candillo, PrincipalLakisha H. Cook, Assistant PrincipalRebecca F. Matthews, Assistant PrincipalOak Grove Elementary (4K–5)479 Oak DriveLexington, SC 29073Telephone 803-821-0100Christy M. Graham, PrincipalJoseph W. Casey, Assistant PrincipalStephanie G. Taylor, Assistant PrincipalPelion Elementary (K–5)1202 Pine StreetPelion, SC 29123Telephone 803-821-2000Debbie R. Poole, PrincipalM. Casey Davis, Assistant PrincipalStephen A. Deyo, Assistant PrincipalPelion High (9–12)600 Lydia DrivePelion, SC 29123Telephone 803-821-2200W. Bryan Hearn, PrincipalK. Tracy Gooding, Assistant PrincipalBryson M. Williams, Assistant PrincipalPelion Middle (6–8)758 Magnolia StreetPelion, SC 29123Telephone 803-821-2300Kailanya S. Brailey, PrincipalRichard L. Adams, Assistant PrincipalJessica L. Keisler, Assistant Principal2021–2022 Student Handbook SchoolsPage 9

Pleasant Hill Elementary (4K–5)Saxe Gotha Elementary (4K–5)Pleasant Hill Middle (6–8)White Knoll Elementary (4K–5)Red Bank Elementary (K–5)White Knoll High (9–12)664 Rawl RoadLexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-2800Margaret B. Mitchum, PrincipalKelly Middleton, Assistant PrincipalSusan K. Berresford, Assistant Principal660 Rawl RoadLexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-2700Julie A. Painter, PrincipalAshley R. Fouty, Assistant PrincipalJessica I.M. Robbins, Assistant Principal246 Community DriveLexington, SC 29073Telephone 803-821-4600Janet B. Ricard, PrincipalJames P. Kimpton, Assistant PrincipalLauren S. Vann, Assistant PrincipalRiver Bluff High (9–12)320 Corley Mill RoadLexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-0700Jacob N. Smith III, PrincipalTara D. Black, Assistant PrincipalHoward S. “Tradd” Denny, Assistant PrincipalTerrence L. Harris, Assistant PrincipalJenna C. Howell, Assistant PrincipalMeg H. Huggins, Assistant Principal100 Bill Williamson CourtLexington, SC 29073Telephone 803-821-4800Elizabeth A. Houck, PrincipalAmy Cooper, Assistant PrincipalCarmelita R. Cureton, Assistant Principal132 White Knoll WayWest Columbia, SC 29170Telephone 803-821-4500M. Elizabeth Whisennant, PrincipalAngelo DiBiase, Assistant PrincipalMartha W. Goff, Assistant Principal5643 Platt Springs RoadLexington, SC 29073Telephone 803-821-5200Ted L. Daughtrey, PrincipalWalter J. Allen, Assistant PrincipalJohn C. Nix, Assistant PrincipalAdam E. Russell, Assistant PrincipalJennifer Steiner, Assistant PrincipalSandy P. Vining, Assistant PrincipalWhite Knoll Middle (6–8)116 White Knoll WayWest Columbia, SC 29170Telephone 803-821-4300Donald E. Hardie, PrincipalMargaret B. Schilit, Assistant PrincipalAngela K. Thom, Assistant PrincipalRocky Creek Elementary (4K–5)430 Calks Ferry RoadLexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-4200Gregory W. Watchinski, PrincipalKatie R. Herndon, Assistant PrincipalKristen E. Smalley, Assistant Principal2021–2022 Student Handbook Schools Page 10

Attendance Areas

Other ServicesAll Lexington District One telephone numbers begin with 803-821-.Extensions appear in parentheses next to each name.Adult LearningRosenwald Community Learning Center420 Hendrix Street, Lexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-2950Brian S. Barrineau, Director (2951)Karen P. Elliott, Executive Secretary (2950)Educational FoundationMailing Address:P.O. Box 1869, Lexington, SC 29071-1869Building Address:100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-1008; Fax 803-821-1280Julie A. Washburn, Executive Director (1008)TBD, Secretary (1288)Tracy Rouillard, Assistant Secretary (1009)Building Maintenanceand Facilities946 Pisgah Church Road, Lexington, SC 29072Matthew E. Warren, Operations Director (1229)D. Lee Cousins, Maintenance Coordinator (1384)Sara G. Davis, Facilities Specialist (1385)Donna W. Gaines, Facilities Specialist (1380)Jim E. Jett, Construction Coordinator (1391)Alan S. Williams, Custodial Services Manager (1386)Central ServicesMailing Address:P.O. Box 1869, Lexington, SC 29071Food Service and NutritionRosenwald Community Learning Center420 Hendrix Street, Lexington, SC 29072Sally Nicholson, Director (1170)Scott R. Darden, Electrician (1178)Tracy B. Frierson, Executive Secretary (1186)Tim B. Franklin, Electrician (1178)Kathleen S. Moss, Field Supervisor (1169)Polly Peyinghaus, Field Supervisor (1378)Rita V. Squires, Bookkeeper (1373)Susan P. Stenstrom, Procurement Bookkeeper (1183)Ashley H. Summers, Marketing Coordinator (1231)Wesley T. Wilson, Executive Chef Supervisor (1361)Parenting CenterRosenwald Community Learning Center420 Hendrix Street, Lexington, SC 29072Marla G. Hamilton, Lead Parent Educator (1365)Maria E. Arroyo, Parent Educator (1364)Joyce Horres, Early Care Educator (1363)Lucy Liu, Family Literacy Assistant (1367)Gigi E. Towers, Parent Educator (1362)Chanta V. Zeigler, Parent Educator (1366)Personalized Learning PathwaysAlternative Educational Services and LOOLARosenwald Community Learning Center420 Hendrix Street, Lexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-1300Christopher N. Rabon, Director (1301)Eric Dowdy, Assistant Director (1302)Building Address:100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-1000; Fax 803-821-1010Information Line 803-821-1299Tip Line 803-821-1232Website http://www.lexington1.net2021–2022 Student Handbook Attendance Areas Page 12

Superintendent’s Office100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-1000Gregory D. Little, Ed.D., Superintendent (1002)Tracy A. Halliday, Executive Administrative Assistant(1002)Brenda A. Young, Superintendent’s Specialist (1001)The College CenterLocated at Gilbert High School840 Main Street, Gilbert, SC 29054Telephone 803-821-1921Brandon L. Baskett, Dean for Higher Education ServicesTransportation — Main Office315 Barr Road, Lexington, SC 29072Telephone 803-821-1340William A. Kurts, Director (1341)Adrianne L. Bazemore, Transportation Specialist (1342)George L. Blackwell, Coordinator of Transportation(1346)Carol A. Buff, Executive Secretary (1350)Juan M. Gonzales, Field Trip Supervisor (1349)Bob Peterson, Executive Secretary (1348)Transportation — GilbertCandace Wood, SupervisorTelephone 803-821-1351Transportation — LexingtonBridgette D. Summers, SupervisorTelephone 803-821-1329Transportation — PelionJohn E. Dorroh, SupervisorTelephone 803-821-1352Transportation — Special NeedsShelby J. Anderson, Supervisor (1354)Shernetta R. Morris, Supervisor (1344)Telephone 803-821-1345Transportation — White KnollSusie J. Navarro, SupervisorTelephone 803-821-13532021–2022 Student Handbook Attendance Areas Page 13

Attendance

Absences and ExcusesThe district considers students present only when they areactually at school, on homebound instruction or attendingan activity authorized by the school such as field studies,athletic contests, music festivals, student conventions, etc.Due to the change of a federal law that governs the UnitedStates K–12 public education policy, the Every StudentSucceeds Act (ESSA), a student who is at school must bepresent for 51% or more of the school day (elementary) orperiod (secondary) to be considered present.If absent, a student must present a written excuse signedby a parent/guardian, physician or other appropriate personwithin three days after returning to school.The excuse must include the date the excuse is written,date of the absence, reason for the absence, telephonenumber where the parent/guardian may be reached and therequired signature.If a student fails to provide a proper excuse, the excusemay be recorded as unexcused.Students enrolled in a course for high school creditcannot accumulate more than five unexcused absencesin a semester-long course or 10 unexcused absences in ayear-long course to receive credit. This includes absencescovered by parent excuses, which means that parentexcuses count as unexcused absences in high school creditcourses. A parent excuse, however, does enable the studentto make up for missed work.Principals require a student who accumulates more thanfive absences in a semester or 10 absences in a yearto provide a doctor’s excuse for all medically relatedabsences in order to receive course credit.Parents can routinely monitor absences by accessing theirstudents’ information in PowerSchool. If a parent has aquestion or concern about an absence, the parent shouldcontact the school as soon as possible.Principals have the authority to review absences in excessof 10 days (five days in a semester course) and to use theirown discretion for follow-up.Any student who provides a false excuse will be referredto an administrator for disciplinary action.Excused absencesThe district gives excused absences for: ill students whose attendance in school endangers theirhealth or the health of others, as determined by a doctoror the school nurse. students who are chronically ill. A doctor’s statementexplaining that the student does not need to see a doctorevery time the illness occurs must be turned into theattendance office. Once the statement is on file withthe school, the parent/guardian can inform the doctorof the occurrence of the illness and the doctor can faxthe attendance office the excuse or the original may bepicked up from the doctor and given to the attendanceoffice when the student returns to school. (Schools donot accept faxes from parents/guardians.) students who must keep medical or dental appointments.Called-in doctor’s notes are not accepted. The studentmust see the doctor for the absence to be excused exceptin cases where the student has been determined to bechronically ill as explained above. Sessions with theLCCMH are considered medically excused absencesand the LCCMH counselor provides the excuseinforming attendance. students who have prior permission from their highschool administration to visit a college. Two excusedabsences in the junior year and two excused absencesin the senior year are permitted. A note from theadmissions office of the college visited must be turnedinto the attendance office. students who have an immediate family member whois seriously ill. A parent/guardian note stating that thefamily member is seriously ill must be turned into theattendance office. students attending a funeral of an immediate familymember. A parent/guardian note must be turned into theattendance office. students participating in a recognized religious holidayof their faith. students who have prior permission to participate inschool-sponsored or school-approved activities.2021–2022 Student Handbook Attendance Page 15

students who have unusual or mitigating circumstancesas determined by the school principal.Unexcused/unlawful absencesThe district gives unexcused absences for: students willfully absent from school. students absent without the knowledge of their parents/guardians for any reason other than those described inthe previous section. students suspended from school.After three consecutive unexcused absences or after a totalof five unexcused absences, the principal or designee willidentify the reason(s) for the student’s continued absenceand will, with the student and parent/guardian, develop aplan to improve that student’s attendance. The student maybe referred to a truancy prevention program or to court.Before a principal takes legal action, the principal willnotify the parent/guardian and allow that parent/guardianto present information for appeal.Three unexcused tardies (three minutes late) to any oneclass can count as an unexcused absence.High School CreditStudents taking courses for high school credit can accrue the following number of unexcused absences before losingcourse credit:45-day classes3 unexcused absences90-day classes5 unexcused absences180-day classes10 unexcused absencesSEARS programLexington District One’s School Extension for At-Risk Students program provides an attendance extension for highschool students who receive a final grade of “F” due only to unexcused absences beyond the limit allowed for the course.To participate, the student must otherwise have a passing course grade.Students are allowed to make up no more than two days of unlawful absences per term. Students with excessive absencesfirst term must attend SEARS at the end of the first term. Students with excessive absences second term must attendSEARS at the end of the second term. The cost of the program is 25 per day.Homebound InstructionThe district offers homebound instruction for thosestudents of legal school age who, because of accident,illness or other medical condition, cannot attend schooleven with the aid of transportation.To be eligible for homebound instruction, a licensedphysician must complete the district’s required MedicalHomebound Application certifying that the student isunable to attend school even with transportation, butthat he/she may be expected to benefit from homeboundinstruction.After a licensed physician completes the form, the parent/guardian should return the form to the Lexington DistrictOne Special Services Office for review and approval.Additional information about the Medical HomeboundApplication process, criteria, expectations and services areavailable at the district’s Special Services Office.If the district denies the Medical Homebound Application,the parent/guardian may appeal the decision to the StudentServices Office using Board Policy JII.Parents/guardians can get a copy of the MedicalHomebound Application from Amy Derrick at the SpecialServices Office, located at 111 Tarrar Springs Road, SuiteD, Lexington, S.C. 29072. Amy Derrick may be contactedat 803-821-1134.2021–2022 Student Handbook Attendance Page 16

TardinessA student who is late for school must go to the office for awritten admission slip before going to class.Teachers will not allow students whose names appear onthe absentee list to attend class without an admission slipfrom the office.A student who knows in advance that he/she will be latefor school must make a request in advance through theschool office.Three unexcused tardies (three minutes late) to any oneclass can count as an unexcused absence.Students with school choice options or special permissionwho have excessive tardies or unexcused absences willlose their school choice options if problems continue fortwo grading periods.Perfect attendance awards may be withheld from studentswho have more than 10 tardies.2

The Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees usually meets at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to the public and are held in the Auditorium of Building One of Central Services at 100 Tarrar Springs Road in Lexington, South Carolina. The board holds its executive sessions prior to its public meetings. Members