I got a call from a school in Conway, SC. Anyone have any information about the area and the schools (Green Sea Floyd HS)If anyone knows anything about the schools and where to live leave me anything! Thank you!
On 4/04/08, michele wrote: > I got a call from a school in Conway, SC. Anyone have any > information about the area and the schools (Green Sea > Floyd HS)If anyone knows anything about the schools and > where to live leave me anything! Thank you!
I work at Green Sea Elementary School which is right next door to the high school. This school district is very advanced in technology. In the elementary school every room has 4 - 6 computers, plus we have 3 computer labs. The district also has a laptop initiative where each year 500 - 1500 teachers are given a laptop and training. You also receive an lcd overhead projector. In our school we have a push on getting smartboards in all the classrooms. I am not sure about the high school. The middle school, which is connected to the high school, is brand new this year. The attendance area is very rural and has a high poverty rate. This is only my second year here in SC, I moved here from NH, but in the elementary level, I feel they are trying to do what is right for the kids. There is a much bigger push on state testing down here than there was in NH. Hope this helped you some. If you would like more information, I probably could find out more. You can always check out the district web site, [link removed].
By the way, we are just 30 minutes from Myrtle Beach.
I'm searching for a new state to live in and work in. Rent in south carolina seems cheap and I know the weather would be nice. Plus its surrounded by georia, northcarolina and florida. The bad would be storms and hurricanes. I've heard Sc treats teachers with more respect. And has smaller class sizes. But pay is a bit less. On the bad side I have heard its very conservative and even racist. If this is so as an african american teacher I'd have some reservation moving there. But then I hear SC is desperate for black teachers, so will the real SC please stand up?
I'm not originally from SC. My husband is military that is why I am here. The biggest plus I have seen with SC is the weather. Outside of that I don't see it as a progressive state. Racism is everywhere. Remember SC has a high percentage of blacks and depending on where you live it is not as conservative as you think.
On 4/06/08, SC Teacher wrote: > South Carolina is very nice to live and work in. Yes, we do > have extreme weather sometimes, but usually temperatures are > mild fall through winter and warm to HOT and humid in the > spring and summer. Most places in SC are very nice to live > in, depending on what you prefer. Want more people, > traffic, malls and cultural experiences? Then Greenville, > Columbia and Charleston areas are better for you. Want > quiet, small, and rural? Then there's plenty of places in > SC to choose from. Plus everything in between. > > I've lived in SC my entire life (40+ years) and though I've > only visited other places, SC still seems like the most > wonderful place to live. > > As for racism, yes, it does exist here, but doesn't it > everywhere? My friends who are African American who have > lived other places tell me that it's usually worse where > they've been than here in SC. I can't speak to that > personally, but I think everyone can find a wonderful place > to teach and live here. > > Good luck to you! > On 4/06/08, what's real? wrote: >> I'm searching for a new state to live in and work in. >> Rent in south carolina seems cheap and I know the weather >> would be nice. Plus its surrounded by georia, > northcarolina >> and florida. The bad would be storms and hurricanes. I've >> heard Sc treats teachers with more respect. And has >> smaller class sizes. But pay is a bit less. On the bad >> side I have heard its very conservative and even racist. >> If this is so as an african american teacher I'd have some >> reservation moving there. But then I hear SC is desperate >> for black teachers, so will the real SC please stand up?
As a black male I feel I am qualified to say I know many more black folk who are racist than white people who are racist. I have lived and taught in Greenwood SC my entire life. Does that answer your question?
On 4/07/08, darnell wrote: > I'm not originally from SC. My husband is military that is > why I am here. The biggest plus I have seen with SC is the > weather. Outside of that I don't see it as a progressive > state. Racism is everywhere. Remember SC has a high > percentage of blacks and depending on where you live it is not > as conservative as you think. > > On 4/06/08, SC Teacher wrote: >> South Carolina is very nice to live and work in. Yes, we do >> have extreme weather sometimes, but usually temperatures are >> mild fall through winter and warm to HOT and humid in the >> spring and summer. Most places in SC are very nice to live >> in, depending on what you prefer. Want more people, >> traffic, malls and cultural experiences? Then Greenville, >> Columbia and Charleston areas are better for you. Want >> quiet, small, and rural? Then there's plenty of places in >> SC to choose from. Plus everything in between. >> >> I've lived in SC my entire life (40+ years) and though I've >> only visited other places, SC still seems like the most >> wonderful place to live. >> >> As for racism, yes, it does exist here, but doesn't it >> everywhere? My friends who are African American who have >> lived other places tell me that it's usually worse where >> they've been than here in SC. I can't speak to that >> personally, but I think everyone can find a wonderful place >> to teach and live here. >> >> Good luck to you! >> On 4/06/08, what's real? wrote: >>> I'm searching for a new state to live in and work in. >>> Rent in south carolina seems cheap and I know the weather >>> would be nice. Plus its surrounded by georia, >> northcarolina >>> and florida. The bad would be storms and hurricanes. I've >>> heard Sc treats teachers with more respect. And has >>> smaller class sizes. But pay is a bit less. On the bad >>> side I have heard its very conservative and even racist. >>> If this is so as an african american teacher I'd have some >>> reservation moving there. But then I hear SC is desperate >>> for black teachers, so will the real SC please stand up?
Richland One has many problems (especially discipline). If you accept a position you will most likely work in a inner city school or in a rural areaa.
On 4/13/08, Heather wrote: > I have an interview with Richland School District 1. Any > information about this school district, fill me in!!! Please!!! > Thanks.
I was sent a site for Ga. teacher's .net and I am appalled by some of the comments there. This is not an idle question. Three yrs. ago, I began homeschooling my sp. needs child because of an intensely negative experience in the public school arena. Now, I'm sick and do not know how much longer I will be able to teach--it is with fear and trepidation that I have contacted the school adm.--if teachers really feel so negative about this subject, I would really appreciate knowing before I pursue this any further. Would you please reply and give me some honest feedback.
I am the special ed host teacher for my grade level this year. We use the inclusion model in my district and the students are mainstreamed with the regular ed kids. I have the Special ed teacher in the room with me for core subjects and it seems to work great. I don't think the regular ed kids are even aware as to why we have another teacher in the room with us. My advice to you is to check out the programs your district offers for special ed. Approaches as to how to best meet their needs can be varied at best, and you may really need to do your homework. It is a good idea to go in as an "informed' parent and it is fine to ask questions as to how your child's needs will be meet in the school.
On 4/13/08, ann hughes wrote: > I was sent a site for Ga. teacher's .net and I am appalled > by some of the comments there. This is not an idle > question. Three yrs. ago, I began homeschooling my sp. > needs child because of an intensely negative experience in > the public school arena. Now, I'm sick and do not know how > much longer I will be able to teach--it is with fear and > trepidation that I have contacted the school adm.--if > teachers really feel so negative about this subject, I > would really appreciate knowing before I pursue this any > further. Would you please reply and give me some honest > feedback.
I have taught for 18 years and have had good and bad experience with special ed. As the other post said, do your homework. Each school is different. At one school I had inclusion and I had 18 kids, 9 were special ed(mentally handicapp). It was not fair to the others to have that many in a room. This year I have four and it is great! They are in fact staffing out this year. As a teacher, I treat all my students equally, but when you have very low, emotional students it is hard. You want honest, some special ed teachers are more negative than regular ed teachers. I would rather have special ed in my class than send them out. It takes both teachers working together to make it work. (As a side note, I am cert. in both areas)
On 4/13/08, Jack wrote: > How are the schools in Horry County? I was thinking about > moving to that area and I wasnt sure how the school system > is to work for.
I have only been here for two years. I moved here from NH. The district is much more advanced in technology then NH could ever dream of being. They also offer a lot of training and support. They really push the state testing here more than up north, but I really think the kids benefit from it. Everything is designed to help the kids learn in a more effecient way. If you want more specific details, let me know and I will see if I can get an answer for you.
I have taught for 17 years in Horry County. I came from north. It is a very progressive school district. You definitely have funds and supplies. It is technologically advanced, but not as advanced as other districts in SC in the central part of the state. It is also the 3rd largest district in the state serving about 40,000 studnets in 48 schools. It seems that Horry is always striving to be the best regardless of the needs of the students. You do get lots of training so you can teach and understand the Horry County way
Achievement is a huge focus and it seems the students are being tested all the time. I see teachers and students getting overstressed about such tests. A new superintendent is about to take the helm in July which may bring the focus back to teaching students.
I am fortunate to work in a school where the administration fields a bulk of the district mandates and allows teachers to do what they need to do to allow students to learn. Where you are depends on what kind of experience you will have, but that is true anywhere.
On 4/13/08, Jack wrote: > How are the schools in Horry County? I was thinking about > moving to that area and I wasnt sure how the school system > is to work for.
Very small system. They do no list many job openings. Look at the statistics on the Great Schools site. Beautiful country, rural and quiet. Wonderful if you do not long for night spots, movies, entertainment.
On 4/20/08, New Teach wrote: > thinking of teaching there any advice?
On 4/20/08, New Teach wrote: > thinking of teaching there any advice?
I can not tell you about teaching but I did work for the Forest Service which covered this area for eight years. Are you looking at working for the McCormick School or John de la Howe which is a state run school there? John de le Howe is a residential facility there with a school on campus. I did work with them for about two years while employed with the Forest Service completing an environmental education project. You will find very nice people. Lots of retires in the area. If you like the outdoors and quiet this is the place. The nearest larger towns are Augusta, GA and Greenwood, SC. A bit of a drive to both areas. I still have friends who live in the area. Let me know if this helps or if you have any more questions.
On 4/22/08, clanna wrote: > Anyone a master teacher as a part of the Teacher > Advancement Program in South Carolina? What are your job > responsibilities? Do you like this position?
WOW did not know this program was still around.I was a master teacher in 90's. I trained and evaluated new teachers. I presented a few workshops and was a mentor. I then evalutated for APT's. Not bad, just lots of paper work.
It is only in a few schools in South Carolina. I'm not sure if these schools are low performing schools or not. The job description includes teaching for two hours each day, as well as mentoring and evaluating beginning teachers using ADEPT. The pay is an additional 10,000.00 added to my current salary. I think maybe the program has been revisited in the past few years. I would love to hear from someone doing it now in South Carolina.
On 4/23/08, jan wrote: > On 4/22/08, clanna wrote: >> Anyone a master teacher as a part of the Teacher >> Advancement Program in South Carolina? What are your job >> responsibilities? Do you like this position? > > > WOW did not know this program was still around.I was a > master teacher in 90's. I trained and evaluated new > teachers. I presented a few workshops and was a mentor. I > then evalutated for APT's. Not bad, just lots of paper work.
I'm currently teaching overseas for the Dept. of Defense Dependent Schools and have been for 11 yrs. w/ 10 years former stateside experience. The salary is terrific, duty free lunches and planning periods are a norm. I am considering one day returning to teach in the US, but skeptical about issues such as low salaries and how my quality of life will change. Concerned about NCLB and the pressure put on teachers, and whether or not classroom teachers feel respected as professionals. We are not under NCLB, but have high standardarized test scores across the board. I love my working conditions, students etc, but sometimes long to return to the "real world". Any advice or thoughts? Thanks in advance.
On 5/19/08, Skye wrote: > TYpe in DODDS in a search, I think USA jobs posts open job > positions for the gov. > I applied 4 years ago for teaching at Ft. Buchanan in Puerto > Rico but I was a brand new teacher so of course I didn't get > the job. It's a simple process, lots of paperwork but nothing > out of this world. > > If you can get in, do it Dan, I wish I could! > > >experience. The salary is terrific, duty >>> free lunches and planning periods are a norm. I am >>> considering one day returning to teach in the US, but >>> skeptical about issues such as low salaries and how my >>> quality of life will change. Concerned about NCLB and the >>> pressure put on teachers, and whether or not classroom >>> teachers feel respected as professionals. We are not under >>> NCLB, but have high standardarized test scores across the >>> board. I love my working conditions, students etc, but >>> sometimes long to return to the "real world". Any advice >>> or thoughts? Thanks in advance.
On 5/19/08, dan wrote: > Thank you I'll try. > > On 5/19/08, Skye wrote: >> TYpe in DODDS in a search, I think USA jobs posts open job >> positions for the gov. >> I applied 4 years ago for teaching at Ft. Buchanan in Puerto >> Rico but I was a brand new teacher so of course I didn't get >> the job. It's a simple process, lots of paperwork but nothing >> out of this world. >> >> If you can get in, do it Dan, I wish I could! >> >> >>experience. The salary is terrific, duty >>>> free lunches and planning periods are a norm. I am >>>> considering one day returning to teach in the US, but >>>> skeptical about issues such as low salaries and how my >>>> quality of life will change. Concerned about NCLB and the >>>> pressure put on teachers, and whether or not classroom >>>> teachers feel respected as professionals. We are not under >>>> NCLB, but have high standardarized test scores across the >>>> board. I love my working conditions, students etc, but >>>> sometimes long to return to the "real world". Any advice >>>> or thoughts? Thanks in advance.
I began working as a teacher in GA, 12 years ago. I started the year with rave reviews from my administrators. I seemed to keep up the reviews, then out of the blue the day before contracts were offered, I was called into his office and was told I would not be renewed for the school or district. The excuse I was given was that I just wasn't a "good" fit. What is going on? Help please.
I advise you to bow out gracefully. You can't force the principal to want you to stay. Let it go. I had the same thing to happen years ago. I accepted the principal's decision, told him that I understood, finished the year teaching my heart out (which I was doing, anyway). When I got a new job for the next year, the new principal told me that the previous principal sent me the best referral he had seen out of thousands. I do hope your principal gave you the chance to resign instead of putting non-renewed on your record. My former principal did, so no one ever knew that I did anything but resign. Almost all systems ask if you were ever non-renewed, so it is much better for the record to have that you resigned. Move on and you will do and feel better at a new place. I had been 'Teacher of the Year' several times and had awards by the dozens, so it hurt me badly to be rejected. Plus, I was in my 40's and had been teaching for 16 years. I will never know what the true reason was, but it was just a bump in the road. I am happy at my new school, so my advise is 'Move on.'
On 4/30/08, an idea for you guy.....don't back down wrote: > > What evaluations were you given? They are required by law to > have given you a set number of FORMAL evaluations AND > feedback before they cannot offer you a contract. I recommend > you go to your superintendant and meet. have the following: > > 1. Give your students an opportunity to evaluate you, take > the results with you. > > 2. All e-mail, evaluations, ANYTHING you were given relating > to suggestions to your performance. > > 3. Any comments from ANYONE ho evaluaed you. > > if you were a 1st year teacher, your district was required to > provide you with a mentor...did they? Did they provide > consistant feedback WITH SPECIFIC WAYS TO MODIFY YOUR > INSTRUCTION? If not....you win. :-) > > Get yourself a lawyer, or research yourself what the > requirements are, and go the the big man. It's amazing how > quick you get a contract when you have the facts. e-mail me > and give me a call....I'll help ya. > > ********** > > > On 4/28/08, looking for clarification wrote: >> I began working as a teacher in GA, 12 years ago. I >> started the year with rave reviews from my administrators. >> I seemed to keep up the reviews, then out of the blue the >> day before contracts were offered, I was called into his >> office and was told I would not be renewed for the school >> or district. The excuse I was given was that I just wasn't >> a "good" fit. What is going on? Help please.
This happened to me years ago in NC, the exact same way. I told my story as I applied for unemployment--but was gently told no un-tenured teacher had ever gotten it before. But, ha ha! I was given the money! The Board appealed, but I had kept my good reviews and notes of how the two conversations went down, and during a phone conference hearing with the principal, superintendent, and attorneys, I won and continued to get unemployment for the next several months before moving on to a much better school system. Don't beat yourself up over this like I did at first. Just move on . . . best of luck!!!
On 4/28/08, looking for clarification wrote: > I began working as a teacher in GA, 12 years ago. I > started the year with rave reviews from my administrators. > I seemed to keep up the reviews, then out of the blue the > day before contracts were offered, I was called into his > office and was told I would not be renewed for the school > or district. The excuse I was given was that I just wasn't > a "good" fit. What is going on? Help please.
I am not sure. A friend of mind who was in my cohort and just finished her first year of teaching said that the same thing happened to a teacher in her school who use to teach in Chicago. Constantly she was asked where did she get her teaching style from.
On 4/04/08, michele wrote:
> I got a call from a school in Conway, SC. Anyone have any
> information about the area and the schools (Green Sea
> Floyd HS)If anyone knows anything about the schools and
> where to live leave me anything! Thank you!
I work at Green Sea Elementary School whi...See More