For Immediate Release
January 11, 2017
Contact:
Erica Taylor 843-937-6303
Media Release
Survey Open for CCSD 2017-2018 School Year Calendar
Charleston, SC —CCSD has created two academic calendar options for the 2017-2018 school year. Students, parents, employees, and community members have the opportunity to take a brief survey and vote on which option they prefer starting today, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 through Monday, January 23, 2017 at noon.
Once the survey closes, the results will be presented to the CCSD Board of Trustees where they will either vote to approve the option with the most votes, or request changes to be made. The finalized calendar will be posted on the District’s homepage as soon as the Board makes their final decision.
The two academic calendar options for the 2017-2018 school year and survey can be accessed at http://www.ccsdschools.com/Calendars.php.
For questions or more information, please contact the Office of Strategy and Communications at (843) 937-6303.
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About the Charleston County School District
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is the second largest school system in South Carolina representing a unique blend of urban, suburban, and rural schools that span 1,000 square miles along the coast. CCSD serves more than 50,000 students in 86 schools and several specialized programs. With approximately 6,100 employees district-wide, CCSD is the fourth largest employer in the region.
CCSD offers a diverse, expanding portfolio of options and specialized programs, delivered through
neighborhood, charter, magnet, IB (international baccalaureate), and Montessori schools, and is divided into three Learning Communities led by associate superintendents. Options include specialized programs in science, engineering and mathematics; liberal arts; music and other creative and performing arts; career and technical preparation programs; and military and other public service enterprises.