It is hard to believe, but the end of the

2014-15 academic year is coming to a

close. Following is important informa-

tion for all SCAIHS families:

If you have Elementary Students

(Grades K6 - 6), you are required

to submit the following reports by

June 7, 2015:

Final progress report

Year-end grades

If you have students in grades 3-6,

you must also submit your child’s

2014-15 test results

If you have Middle and/or High

School Students, you must submit

the following by June 7, 2015:

Final progress report

Year-end grades

2014-15 test results

If you have students enrolled in

the Special Needs Department,

you are required to submit the

following by June 7, 2015:

June Reports End of Year progress

report

2014-15 test results (grades 3 and

up) *Juniors and Seniors in high

school may use ACT, SAT, PSAT,

etc. for their results

Please be sure to include atten-

dance records on your final pro-

gress report. Also, if you have not

received 2014-15 test results, please be

sure to let your counselor know.

If you have any problems submitting

your year-end reports, please contact

your counselor or the SCAIHS Office.

Final Progress Reports/Grades Due

SCAIHS ADVANTAGE

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

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IN THIS ISSUE

Deadline ap-

proaching for End

of Year Reports

and testing results

Growing Re-

sources in the

High School sec-

tion of SCAIHS

Station

Summer

Opportunities

Application Dead-

line for SCAIHS

Student Council:

June 1

M A Y 2 0 1 5 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1

DON’T FORGET TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

If you haven’t done so already, please take a moment to renew your member-

ship for the 2015-16 year so you can schedule a time to meet with your coun-

selor for support, encouragement and advice. We’ve made it easy with an online

application.

In order to accommodate our members, we can talk in person, on the phone,

through Skype or via e-mail. We’d love to hear from you!

S C A I H S S T A F F

Middle & High School Dept.

Beth Martin, Director

Rebecca Pope, Asst. Director

Jan Lane

Elementary Dept.

Emily Lipscombe, Director

Sarah Filbey, Counselor

Letitia Taylor

Special Needs

Beth Moore, Director

Nancy Willoughby

Kristina Fleming

Office Manager/Book Store

Sheila Pierce

P A G E 2

“Tell me and I

forget, teach me

and I may

remember, involve

me and I learn.”

― Benjamin

Franklin

Summer Opportunities Check out these great opportunities for your children this summer:

SUMMER CAMP

University of South Carolina’s Adventure Series-This program is for

academically talented rising 6th through 12th grade students and is specially

designed each year to be challenging and rewarding for top students. The se-

ries is offered in a wide variety of subjects. Learn from top University of

South Carolina faculty and research professors as you practice law and order,

author an anthology or build your own robot.

Spanish Camps at Christian Life Church, 2700 Bush River Road, Columbia,

SC. There will be a Manners at the Table Camp (grades 3 –5 and ages 16-

adult) and a Party Unit (grades 2 –3). Cost is $125/week and space is limited

to 12 campers per camp. For more information, or to register, email spanish-

connectionssc@gmail.com or call Sabina at 803.551.1003.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Murdock Farms (Belton, SC) has opportunities for watermelon technicians in-

cluding pollinators and harvesters this May through August. The farm has a week

of devoted Watermelon Camp when technicians are invited to stay on site for a

week at a time. The typical work day is from 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. The job is

available to anyone 12 or older, and parents or older siblings are encouraged to

apply. For more information, call Brent or Judy Murdock, 864-940-7277 (Judy's

Cell), or you may email the Murdocks, bamandjam1@yahoo.com.

Deepwood Estates (Lexington, SC) has a great part-time opportunity for

homeschool students ages 15 and up. If your student loves working with senior

citizens, Deepwood Estates is looking for good servers. Plenty of hours available

at $7.25 per hour. MUST BE ABLE TO MEMORIZE 4 ORDERS WITH A SMILE.

Shifts may include week days 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., as well as working some of

the 3 meal shifts on Saturday and Sunday. APPLY IN PERSON ONLY. No phone

calls, please. 203 Old Chapin Road, Lexington, SC 29072

GROUP DISCOUNTS

Hi-Wire Trampoline Park is offering a group discount for homeschoolers

through June 5 for only $8 per jumper. If you are interested in scheduling a

group trip at the discounted rate, please contact HiWire Ice (Irmo) at (803)

732-1900 or HiWire Sandhills (Northeast) (803)360-7300. This offer is only

good Monday—Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

S C A I H S A D V A N T A G E

Inaugural Year for SCAIHS Student Council a Success

P A G E 3 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1

The SCAIHS Student Council's inaugural year culmi-

nated with an awards ceremony on Friday, May 1,

2015. We extend our gratitude and congratulations

to these students for their faithful service to the com-

munity this past year. A big thank you to our 2014-15

officers, and best wishes to our incoming 2015-16

officers!

SCAIHS Expands Resources

2014-15 Officers: Taylor and Noah Diveley (Co-Presidents),

Kate Chalfant and Trevor Dacus (Co-Vice Presidents), and

McKenzie Vickery (Secretary).

2015-16 Officers: Taylor and Noah Diveley (Co-Presidents),

Kate Chalfant (Vice President), Georgie Harrington

(Secretary), Joshua Diveley (Student Council Representa-

tive).

SCAIHS Student Council Applications Due June 1

The SCAIHS Student Council is accepting applications

for the upcoming school year. Student Council is open to

students in 9th through 12th grade. For more information,

or to get an application/contract, contact

Pamela Chalfant, pachalfant@aol.com.

Check out our growing resource area in the High School section of the SCAIHS Station! You will need a

user name and password to log on to this “Members Only” section.

We have honors course guidelines, lists of pre-

approved curriculum, pre-approved resource cen-

ter and co-op course lists, help videos, and our

new high school graduation requirements and track

options.

If you don’t see a curriculum or class, contact

your counselor. We are updating these lists fre-

quently as more resources and courses are re-

viewed!

930 Knox Abbott Drive

Cayce, SC 29033

Phone: 803.454.0427

Fax: 803.454.0428

E-mail: scaihs@scaish.org

Be sure to visit SCAIHS online, via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest,

YouTube, or Linked In.

Whether you are a new

homeschooling family or have

been homeschooling for sev-

eral years, SCAIHS member-

ship offers more than legal

status as an independent

homeschool; it also provides

you and your family with sup-

port and accountability.

Following are some high-

lights of SCAIHS Membership

benefits:

Experienced, com-

passionate and

knowledgeable staff

who are able to pro-

vide counseling ser-

vices to you and your

family to ensure your

child’s educational

needs are being met.

We have counselors for

all grade levels, in addi-

tion to a Special Needs

department.

Diplomas that are rec-

ognized by the NCAA,

the military, and every

university in the state

(as well as many outside

the state including Ivy

League schools).

15% discount on most

items in the SCAIHS

bookstore

HSLDA Discount for

SCAIHS Members

Most importantly, your

SCAIHS membership allows

you to build a relationship

with our staff who can help

you navigate the blessings, and

challenges, of homeschooling.

If you have any membership

questions, please contact us.

WHY RENEW YOUR SCAIHS MEMBERSHIP?