Cross High

Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to sincerely apologize for the delay in sending out our September and October newsletters. We understand the importance of keeping you informed about the happenings at Cross High School, and we appreciate your patience during this time. Attached to this email, you will find the September / October newsletter, which highlight important dates and taking place at our school. We encourage you to review the newsletters to stay updated on all the exciting activities and opportunities for our students. Thank you for your continued support and understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Warm regards, Desmond Jefferson Title 1 Facilitator

Thursday's Games Postponed

Dear Parents, I hope this message finds you well. As you may know, our school is a Title I school, and we are required to seek input from parents regarding our Parent Involvement Policy and School-Parent Compact. We kindly ask you to review the School Home/School Compact and the Family Engagement Policy. Your insights are invaluable, and we encourage you to share any suggestions you may have. Please include your feedback in the attached Google Form for both documents. Additionally, if you would like a copy of the school's Title I plan, please feel free to reach out to me at the school. Your input is essential in helping us foster a collaborative environment for our students' success. Thank you for your continued support! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNR-ldPs-6FJPmaGnBvE3eSkrn-vMtV8ExogpH1ODno2gglA/viewform?usp=pp_url Best regards, Desmond T. Jefferson, M.Ed. Title I Facilitator 843-899-8900

Dear Parents & Guardians, Please be advised that all elementary and middle school-aged students (8th grade and under) must be accompanied by a responsible adult to enter any high school athletic event. This means that any child who is not in 9th grade or above will not be allowed to enter the game without an adult present; this person needs to plan to stay for the game and be over the age of 18. Please be reminded of our district's Clear Bag/No Bag policy. The attached diagram includes acceptable sizes and types of bags.

We are currently raising funds to support our building construction students, and one exciting way to contribute is by purchasing a raffle ticket for a picnic table. The drawing will take place at the home game on Friday, August 30, at the end of halftime. You do not need to be present to win. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Hello Trojan Family! Please review the attached flyer for information regarding Homecoming 2024.

Greetings Cross High families! Please join us on Thursday, August 22nd as we host Open House and the 27th Annual Kids' Day! This is an opportunity to meet your student's teachers and secure a variety of free resources. Both events will occur from 4:05 PM until 6 PM. (Open House is drop-in style, so you may attend Kids' Day first).

For the upcoming school year, all BCSD schools will use Rooms as their direct communication tools for parents, teachers, athletic coaches, club advisors, etc. Because Rooms is located in the Berkeley County School District mobile app, this streamlines communication and minimizes the number of apps parents and guardians need for communication. If you haven't already, download the BCSD app today and turn on notifications so you never miss a message.

Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has postponed the first day of school to Thursday, August 15, giving teachers and staff more time to prepare and students an extra day of summer break. This decision comes after recent severe weather and flooding prevented access to school buildings for three days, disrupting traditional classroom and school preparation time for teachers and staff. “We value the dedication of our teachers and staff in preparing classrooms and schools, and this additional day will allow them to better prepare to receive more than 38,000 students on Thursday,” said BCSD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon. “Last week, teachers completed virtual professional development and training so now they can focus on classroom and school needs Monday through Wednesday.” School and district offices will be open regular hours, and extracurricular activities and athletic programs will also operate according to their normal schedule. Information and schedules for school specific meet the teacher and grade specific orientation days have been shared with families by school leaders. Dixon added, “We understand that disruptions in schedules are not easy for anyone so we appreciate the understanding of our parents and community as we work to ensure that the first day is the best it can be for students and teachers on Thursday.” Any weather day adjustments necessary as a result of this calendar change will be reviewed and communicated, if needed, at a later date.

BCSD transitions to virtual operations today, August 9 Due to unexpected flash flooding resulting in numerous road closures and impassable road conditions, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools and offices will transition to virtual operations Friday, August 9. All extracurricular activities, athletics, and school programs are currently suspended Friday, August 9. BCSD leaders urge staff to stay off of the roads. In collaboration with county and municipal leaders, BCSD will reassess conditions Friday and throughout the weekend and provide updates, as appropriate, concerning potential access to schools and offices. BCSD leaders are working closely with Berkeley County Emergency Management and are receiving regular updates about the weather from the National Weather Service. As safety and security is our

Hello Trojan Family! The Trojan Trample (orientation for rising 7th graders and students new to CHS) has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 13th from 9 AM to 12 PM. Buses will pick up students at their regularly scheduled time.

Greetings CHS Family! Please review important information and upcoming events in The Trojan Times.

CHS Band Camp is here! Please use the QR code on the flyer to register! For more information, please contact Mrs. Nelson.

Senior Photo Signup Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4BAEAE2FA3FE3-49932246-cross

CHS Seniors, don't forget to schedule appointments to take your senior photos! Photos will be taken in the Gym at CHS on July 29th. Please use the link in the attached flyer to schedule. There will be four setups: formal (yearbook), studio in the round (indoor casual), cap and gown, and an outdoor casual camera. The sitting fee covers all four setups.

Is your student coming back to BCSD? Then don't forget to complete Returning Student Registration through the PowerSchool Parent Portal! MORE INFO: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/returning-student-registration

Our JROTC students enjoying camp this week.

A two-day Archery Camp will be held for Cross High students on July 30th and 31st for any 7th - 12th grade students interested! Please see the flyer for additional information.

CHS Seniors, don't forget to schedule appointments to take your senior photos! Photos will be taken in the Gym at CHS on July 29th. Please use the link in the attached flyer to schedule.

Please congratulate our 8th graders on their awards and promotion!