News Summary
The Charleston County School District will host a Partnership Pop-Up event aimed at fostering community relationships and support for students and families. Scheduled for June 30, the event will allow participants to learn about various mentorship initiatives. Additionally, a new teen curfew ordinance is set to be enforced in Charleston, targeting youth safety amidst rising concerns over crime. Supporting educational programs include the CSU-CCSD Collegiate Pathways Program and a Healthcare Education initiative with MUSC, both aiming to provide practical experiences and opportunities for students.
Charleston, South Carolina – The Charleston County School District (CCSD) is set to host a Partnership Pop-Up event on June 30, aimed at strengthening ties between the school district and the community. Scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies, the event will provide opportunities for attendees to learn about collaborative efforts to support students and families through various services and mentorship initiatives. Participants can register for the event via a provided link, and for additional information, CCSD’s Office of Communications can be contacted at communications@charleston.k12.sc.us.
In conjunction with this event, Charleston is implementing a new teen curfew ordinance that will take effect on June 27. The City of Charleston, along with the Charleston Police Department, will enforce this curfew, which is particularly aimed at large groups of teenagers involved in criminal activities within the Central Business District. The ordinance is designed to safeguard vulnerable youth, not to criminalize them, according to officials. Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children’s whereabouts to ensure safety.
CCSD Superintendent Anita Huggins has expressed her support for the curfew initiative, highlighting the importance of maintaining safety for children during the summer months. The police department is also running youth-focused mentorship programs to provide engagement and reduce youth crime. One such initiative is the ‘High Flyers’ program, recently implemented at Simmons Pinckney Middle School, which targets a group of five to ten students. Success in such programs relies on trauma-informed cognitive therapy, transformative mentorship, workforce development, and family collaboration.
The curfew will restrict minors from being in public areas from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Starting June 27, this ordinance is part of broader efforts to encourage community involvement and support for youth, with strong backing from local law enforcement and educational institutions.
On June 18, CCSD announced another significant partnership with Charleston Southern University for the CSU-CCSD Collegiate Pathways Program. This program will be piloted at three high schools: North Charleston High, R.B. Stall High, and St. John’s High School. Its mission is to provide eligible students with access to college-level coursework. Instructors will conduct virtual classes while CCSD staff members offer supervision and academic support. Students in grades 11 and 12 with a GPA of at least 3.0 will have the opportunity to earn college credits and fulfill high school graduation benchmarks.
Additionally, St. John’s High will have a cohort of 15 to 20 ninth-grade students participating in this program, which will be financially accessible as tuition costs will be covered by CCSD, with only a minimal participation fee required from students.
Furthermore, CCSD has announced a new healthcare education program developed in collaboration with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Trident Technical College. This initiative, the MUSC Health Science Cohort at Early College High School, aims to equip students interested in healthcare careers with hands-on experiences and industry certifications. Students enrolled in this program will gain practical clinical experience at the MUSC campus as part of their education.
Superintendent Anita Huggins has emphasized the significance of this partnership in addressing the growing demand for skilled healthcare workers in the local community. Applications for these programs will be made available starting January 14, in preparation for the 2025-26 academic year.
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- Live 5 News: Charleston County School District Hosts Community Partnership Pop-Up Event
- Wikipedia: Charleston, South Carolina
- Count on 2 News: Teen Curfew Awareness Partnership
- Google Search: Charleston County School District
- ABC News 4: CCSD Teams Up with MUSC and TTC for Healthcare Education
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Education
- Post and Courier: New CSU-CCSD Partnership Announcement
- Google News: Charleston School Partnership
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