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8.15.2025 Summer Letter to Families
 
8.15.2025 Friday Letter to Families
 
Good evening, PSA families! 
 
     We made it through our first week of school! It was great seeing all those smiles and hearing how much our students enjoyed their summer. We look forward to getting back into the swing of things. We are working hard in adjusting schedules and looking at schedule change request. Thank you for everyone's patience. Here is what we have going on this week at PSA.
 
“Attitude of Gratitude” Shoutouts Are Back! -
  • Do you have a shoutout and/or positive feedback you would like to give a staffulty member or about PSA? Head over to our home page to submit an “Attitude of Gratitude” form to let us know who deserves a reminder that THEY MATTER!
  • Here is one we had for our Registrar, Ms. Denora Brown:
  • “I think all the staff did well today, but I was really impressed with Mrs. Brown. She greeted each child almost by name, gave hugs, high fives and then after school she literally stood in the heat and smiled, waved and directed the traffic. Today might not have been the best day but she made a good impression and that is what matters most. My niece came home and said that she was so fun and nice. Thank you PSA and staff!”
Front Office Reminders - Ms. Macdonald
  • Please have your ID ready at the front desk if you plan on entering the school building, or if you are picking your student up.
  • All visitors need to ring the bell to the right of the front doors to gain entrance into the school building.
Lunch Order Reminders - Ms. Salyer
  • All students need a lunch application filled out. Lunch Applications can be filled out here.
    • This is also an lunch application for Free / Reduced Lunch needed each year.
    • Please email Shanelle Madison if you need your CCSD Student ID #.
    • Per PSA Policy, no outside vendored food is allowed to be delivered during the school day from parents and/or food delivery services. 
  • ORDER TIMES:
    • After 2nd lunch (After 1:00pm)
    • Before 8:45 a.m. the next day
  • HOW TO ORDER:
    • Links are bookmarked on students’ Chromebooks
    • Or visit psaschool.org → Click “Order Lunch” at the top right of the page
  • IMPORTANT:
    • Students are responsible for placing and picking up their lunches.
    • If a student orders a lunch, the student will be charged whether it’s picked up or not.
    • Lunch must be picked up at the beginning of lunch before any other activities. 
Controller’s Office - Ms. Stanley (RevTrak & Powerschool)
  • As we have completed our first week of the 25/26 school year, we wanted to announce that we have successfully integrated the RevTrak & PowerSchool system, yay!! We thank everyone again for all your patience through this timely process. Please see below the steps to pay fees. 
    • Log onto the psaschool.org website
    • Navigate mid way down the page and click pay fees.
    • Once on the RevTrak dashboard, scroll down to PowerSchool. Once there it will ask you to log into your account. If you do not have one, you will need to create one. Once logged in, you will be able to see your students profiles and fees. At this point you can check out and pay your fees. 
  • Reminders
    • If you are paying on your students account by check, please be sure to put your students name on the check. 
    • If you have ANY questions regarding this process or any fees, please be sure to contact me at Alisha.stanley@psaschool.org 
Yearbooks, Pictures & Picture Make-up Day - Ms. Miller
  • 8/8 Student Pick Up Day School Pictures are Ready! View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login 
    • PALMETTO SCHOLARS ACADEMY
    • Event Code: FE196125
    • Also Needed: Powerschool Student ID
  • Picture Make-Up Day is September 29 from 8-1:30. This includes seniors' formal portraits.
  • Yearbooks are on sale now for $65 at jostens.com.
Pick Up & Drop Off Traffic Pattern - 
  • Parents who intend to travel SOUTH, or right on Dorchester (toward Charleston) to pick up and drop off in the front and utilize the second exit on the corner of the parking lot to exit. 
  • For families traveling EAST (straight to Cross County Rd.) or NORTH (left on Dorchester) pick up and drop off will be in the back loop. 
  • To keep kids safe in the front parking lot a crosswalk is being installed this weekend at the front of the school. 
  • The map outlining the new pattern is 25-26 PSA Traffic Map.
Before/Aftercare Instructions - Locations found above in Traffic Map Link
  • Before care reminders: Gymnasium
    • Students have to be signed up to come.
    • Students sign in at the back loop door. 
    • To keep it equitable, no students are allowed in the building before 8:10. The exceptions are students taking an assessment or getting tutoring in a teacher’s classroom, and rainy days. 
    • Kids stay in the gym unless they have a pass.
  • After care reminders: Coach Logan’s Classroom
    • Students are to report to aftercare at 3:35.
    • Admins will do a sweep as soon as duty is done.
    • Kids who know they are going to after care need to report at the 3:25 bell to Coach Logan’s room.
    • Pickup is at the Heracles exterior door. 
Student ID's - Main Office
  • Students received their ID’s yesterday during lunch. If your student did not receive theirs, please have them stop by the main office.
  • Students are expected to wear their ID's around their necks daily.
  • Students who lose or forget their ID's need to report to the main office for a sticker temporary ID. Students will be billed for excessive printing of temporary ID's. Replacement picture ID's are $5.
2025/2026 Back To School Important Links & Forms - 
  • This FLYER will provide you with links and information to the following items that need to be filled out, signed and returned, or reviewed.
Counselor’s Corner - Ms. Widener (H.S) & Ms. Andersen (M.S.)
  • Schedule Changes
    • Any schedule changes must be submitted using the schedule change request form.  These will be available for 8th-12th grade students in the main office through Wednesday, August 20.  Students should NOT submit multiple forms.  Please remember that these are requests and are subject to course availability and prerequisites.  Students should follow their original schedule until they receive an email from their school counselor.  Please be patient - Schedule change requests may take a few days to process.
  • Dual Enrollment
    • Please visit the Dual Enrollment page of the school counseling website for the most current information.
    • Full Fall and Fall 1 courses begin on Monday, August 18.  DE students MUST log on for the first day of class and complete their attendance verification in order to remain enrolled in the course.  As a reminder, if students are dropped from their DE course for non-attendance, they will be re-enrolled in an in-person class at PSA.
    • All current DE students and parents must review the 25-26 PSA Dual Enrollment Handbook and sign the 25-26 PSA DE Approval Form.  Please note that fees for this school year for Trident Tech courses have increased to $300.
    • Students who need to use a personal electronic device to access DE course materials will have a form to complete.  This will be sent out next week.
  • Virtual SC
    • VSC Fall registration is currently open for 11th/12th grade students.  Registration opens for 9th/10th grade students on August 20.  All registration closes on August 27.  Students interested in applying, should create an account (if they do not already have one) and submit their requests.  Requests will be initially approved by PSA and then are subject to approval from Virtual SC.  Please do not send emails notifying counselors that requests have been submitted as that information is already available.
  • Seniors
    • Save the date!  The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be Friday, May 22.  Senior Breakfast and a mandatory graduation practice will be held on Thursday, May 21.
    • More details will be coming soon regarding cap and gown ordering, Senior Night and College Application Week in September, College Application Month in October.
    • Reminder that AP Capstone is required for all Seniors at PSA.  This is NOT a traditional class, so students do not attend school during that time, but there are requirements to fulfill each month throughout the year.  More information will be coming soon from Mr. Sweeney.
Powerschool Nook - Ms. Madison
  • If you're having trouble logging in or need a password reset, feel free to reach out to Ms. Madison at shanelle.madison@psaschool.org. 
  • Please ensure that your student is turning in excuse notes to the designated box located in the front lobby.
  • *DISTRICT CODE: *FDLP*
Registrar’s Desk - Ms. Brown 
  • Happy Friday PSA Families!
  • As we wrap up our first week of the 2025–2026 school year, here are a few important updates and reminders to keep in mind:
  • We are currently experiencing a high volume of calls and emails regarding registration, address changes, and records requests. We appreciate your patience and will respond in the order received.
  • Transcript requests may take up to 10 business days to process during this peak season.
  • If your student will be withdrawing from Palmetto Scholars Academy, please complete the Withdrawal Form found on our website. If your student has an outstanding balance, please reach out to Mrs. Stanley prior to submitting the form.
  • If you are not receiving Friday Notes, or if you know someone who hasn’t been receiving them, please email registration@psaschool.org with the following information:
    • Your first and last name
    • Student’s first and last name
    • Student’s grade level
    • The email address and phone number you’d like associated with the student’s account
  • If you are new to PSA this year, please be sure to withdraw your student from their former school. If your child is a rising 6th or 9th grader, they must be withdrawn from their feeder school as well. We are still waiting on records for many students, and previous schools will not release records unless the student is officially withdrawn from their system.
Athletics - Coach Philip Keefe (Athletic Director)
  • Athletics -  Please continue to check the Athletic Newsletter for ALL updates.  This is for practice schedules, game schedules, participation fees, Athletic Season Passes, SignUpGenius (Volleyball - Gate & Concession Volunteers NEEDED), Uniform Deposits, ect.
  • Be GREAT in 2025/26!
Parent Community Association (PCA) -
  • Join the Palmetto Scholars Academy Parent Community Association and become a superhero in your child's education! For just $25, your membership helps fund amazing opportunities and things for our students and teachers, like supporting academic clubs, sponsoring Spirit Week and Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, and providing extra classroom resources such as new furniture and musical instruments. Don't miss out on the chance to make a real difference and be part of the fun. Your support strengthens our school community and enriches every student's experience. You can sign up here: Parent Community Association 2025-26 Membership Form.  
SC State Department of Education - 
School Supplies - 
Mark your calendars:  
  • August 20 - Virtual SC Available for All Students
  • August 27 - Open House - 5:30 pm
  • September 29 - Picture Make-Up Day is 
  • May 22 - 2026 Graduation Ceremony (May 21 - MANDATORY Graduation Practice)

We hope everyone has a great weekend! To all of our amazing PSA community, please don’t forget…

 

 
 
Ricky Reyes
Principal
Palmetto Scholars Academy
 
7499 Dorchester Rd,
North Charleston, SC 29418
843-300-4118