Haynsworth K-5 Program


Admissions
Entrance into the K-5 program is based on the 5-year Readiness or Primer evaluation, satisfactory parent and child interview by Director and satisfactory testing.

Testing
National Standard Achievement Tests are administered in the spring.

Other Information
Each student is required to have a South Carolina Certificate of Immunization. Other information pertinent to the child's physical and emotional development should be filed with the school. The registration process includes completion of application and payment of enrollment fee; entrance test appropriate for K-5, conference and test evaluation with the school.

Curriculum

Foreign Language: Spanish

Computer
A computer science program enables students to become familiar with important computer concepts appropriate to K-5. Each classroom contains its own computer lab area.

Pure Art and Music
Classroom art and music provides the basic skills to understand and enjoy these activities.

Conferences
Teacher/Parent conferences are held at the end of the first nine weeks, second nine weeks and in the spring. It is required that a parent attend these conferences. Unscheduled conferences may be held upon request of the teacher or parents throughout the year.

Hours
K-5 school hours are from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon. Late stay is available from noon to 5:45.

Attendance
Attendance is recorded on a 180-day basis. A student must be in class half the day to be counted as present.

Arrivals and Dismissals

Arrivals
Students arriving between 7:30 am and 8:00 am should enter through the front door of the appropriate building and report to the designated room until they are taken to their own classroom. Those arriving after 8:00 am can go directly to their classroom. Parking is available in front of the school at street level or behind the school.

Dismissals
Parents or caregivers must enter the building to pick up K-5 students if leaving at noon. When picking up your child at 2:30 pm, the gates will be opened behind the school for you to drive through and we will help your child into the car.

Lunches and Snacks
Lunches and morning snacks (drink and fruit, cheese or crackers) are to be provided by the students. Lunch boxes and snack bags should be clearly marked with the student's name and should include napkins and any utensils needed. Milk, hot sandwiches, and chips are available for purchase and lunches can be heated in the microwave. All heated lunches should be provided in a microwavable container and any tops removed from heatables.