November 22, 2024

In reflecting on this season of gratitude I find myself feeling thankful each and every day for the staff, students, families, and board members at PSA. Our school is such a warm and unique community and it is an honor to get the opportunity to learn and work with each of you. Happy Thanksgiving PSA! 

School day extension survey - The PSA board is considering extending the school day for the 25-26 school year and is seeking stakeholder input regarding the potential change. 

Any potential time added to the day will be used to extend lunch periods with the goal of providing enhanced opportunities for students to engage more fully in clubs, socialization, eating and recreation in the middle of their scheduled day. 

Thank you for completing the 25-26 PSA Time Survey form by December 13th! We appreciate your input.

PSA Tours - We are excited to begin offering tours to prospective students and families in December and January. 

Tours will be 10-11am and dates include:

December 9, 10, 16, 17

January 9, 10 

If you know a fantastic student that should be here with us please encourage them to sign up for a tour at 24-25 PSA Tour Signup today! Seating is limited to the first 125 respondents for each tour.

8th grade IGP’s - Eighth grade IGP meetings will begin on December 2nd. Please check your email for details on how to schedule your appointment. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Washington (ayriel.washington@psaschool.org).

December Cheer -  STUCO is sponsoring our December cheer calendar. Details on specifics for each day will be displayed on the TV’s throughout the school. We encourage all students to join in the fun and help us celebrate December together!

Virtual SC Testing Update - Fall Virtual SC Reminders: Just a reminder to any students who are taking a Fall semester Virtual SC course that courses are scheduled to end the week we return from break on December 5.  Any students who are behind should be sure to spend some time over the break working to ensure your course is completed in time.

All Fall Virtual SC courses also have a required exam that must be proctored by a certified staff member.  Semester 1 Virtual SC Final exams will take place Monday, December 9 - Thursday, December 12.  Students will need to report to the PSA campus to take these exams in person on their assigned date and time.  If a student chooses, they are able to take their final exam from home using the Monitor EDU service.  This is a third-party company and students/parents are responsible for registering and paying a $15 fee.  If you are taking a Fall Virtual SC course, please complete the following survey to let us know how you will be taking your final exam.  Please complete this as soon as possible, but no later than Monday, December 2 at 3:00 PM.

Athletic Academics Letter to families - If your student plays a JV or Varsity sport please sign and return the Athletic Academic letter to signify your understanding of the new procedure for grades. Letters should be returned by 12/4/24 to the student’s coach. For questions please contact philip.keefe@psaschool.org 

Progress Reports - Quarter 2 progress report cards will be sent home on Wednesday December 4, 2024. Please direct any questions regarding grades to your student’s individual teacher. PSA Directory

Instructional Materials Review - The SC Department of Education invites the public to participate in a public review of textbooks and instructional materials. 

Mark your calendars:  

• November 25-29 - PSA is on fall break - No School!
• December 4 - printed progress reports go home
• December 9-12 - Semester 1 Virtual SC Exams

PSA Parent/Student handbook. 

From the students, staff, and administration of PSA, “Thank you for all your support!”

Sincerely,

Dr. Kimberly Zerbst

Principal, Palmetto Scholars Academy