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8.8.2025 Summer Letter to Families
 
8.8.2025 Summer Letter to Families
 
Good morning, PSA families! 
    
     We are so excited to welcome our 25/26 Phoenix students on Tuesday! We are looking forward to making it a great school year! Here is what we have planned for this week!
Student Pick Up - (If you missed it today)
  • If you missed Student Pick Up today, you can stop by the school on Monday to pick up your students schedule and items, or the student will receive the information and items on Tuesday.
  • YEARBOOK / ID PICTURES - Make up pictures will be scheduled in September. We will send out details when the date gets closer.
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 pattern is 25-26 PSA Traffic Map.
Before/After care 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.
  • Aftercare reminders: Coach Logan’s Classroom
    • Students waiting in car loop at 3:35 will be escorted to the aftercare and will be billed an aftercare fee.
    • Admin 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:

  • Students will be given ID's on the first day of school. New students will receive temporary ID's until they arrive.
  • 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.
    • Lunch Services Application
    • CCSD Meals Information & Linqconnect.com Application
    • All 25/26 Students are required to fill out 25/26
    • Powerschool / Parent Portal Contact
    • Parent / Student Handbook Draft
    • Parents Sign Acknowledgement Form
    • Progressive Discipline Plan Draft
    • Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures
    • Before/Aftercare Procedures (MAP)
    • PSA Technology Use Form
    • Home Language Survey (All Students)
    • Health Update (Hard Copy Signed)
    • Media Opt-Out Form
    • (Submit only if you wish to opt out of photos/videos in PSA publications)
    • Before and After-School Care Sign-up (if applicable)
    • PCA Membership Form (Parent Community Association)
School Supplies - (To Be Updated) 
Powerschool Corner - *DISTRICT CODE: *FDLP*
  • 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.
  • The PS District Code is: FDLP.
Registrar’s Desk - 
  • 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. Please note that these requests can take up to 10 business days. 
  • 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
  • Looking forward to our Fall Sports getting into action next week!  Please continue to check our Athletic Newsletter on Monday's and periodically throughout the week for updates.
  • Parent meetings for Cross Country and Volleyball will be on Monday, August 11th at 6:00 pm in the Band Room (located directly behind the bleachers between the Kratos and Athena Hallways).  The meeting will be between 30-45 minutes.  This is for Parents ONLY!  Please try to have one parent in attendance.  If you can't attend you can email and I will send out the agenda.
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.  
Mark your calendars:  
August 12 - Students Return
August 13 - Virtual SC Available for 11th-12th Grade Students
August 20 - Virtual SC Available for All Students
August 27- Open House - 5:30 pm
May 22 - 2026 Graduation Ceremony (May 21 - MANDATORY Graduation Practice)

We hope everyone enjoys their last weekend of summer! We are looking forward to making this school year the #PSABestSchoolYearYet! 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