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Sandhills Middle School
The middle school of Gaston-Swansea School
District Four of Lexington County, seeks to provide each student with challenging
and
highly motivating learning
experiences. Located in Gaston, South Carolina, just twenty miles south
of Columbia, Sandhills
Middle School has a unique student population. It boasts an
approximate enrollment of 575 students. There are 36 dedicated and
highly trained classroom
teachers. The support staff works closely with administration and teachers to
help
ensure students are
offered the best possible education. Grades
seven and eight are served at Sandhills Middle School.
Visit our school anytime you wish - but please remember to stop by the main office and check in.
Directions to SMS
From the Upstate or the Lowcountry on I-26
Take Exit # 115
onto SC Hwy. 321
Follow US Hwy 321 going towards Swansea
Travel 8.8 miles into Gaston (we're the little town before Swansea)
At the second red light turn right onto Mack Street between the Texaco and the
BP station
Cross over the railroad tracks and turn left at the stop sign
Go around the sharp right curve - this is Meadowfield Road
Travel 2 miles on Meadowfield Road and Sandhills Middle School will be on the
right
From Charlotte on I-77
Follow I-77 to the south side of Columbia
Take exit #1 toward US Hwy 321 going to Swansea
Make a slight right turn onto SC-73
At the red light turn left onto US Hwy 321
Now, follow the above directions
From Lexington on Highway 6
Travel southeast on Hwy. 6 through the town of Lexington
Go approximately 20 miles and turn left onto Meadowfield Road
Follow this road about four miles and Sandhills Middle School is on the right
Curriculum Overview
Sandhills Middle School utilizes the middle school concept for
preparing students for high school and beyond. Classes operate on a
modified block
schedule. Grade level teams integrate social studies, language arts, science,
and math. Focus is placed in critical
thinking and problem-solving skills that will
prepare students for the rigors of high school. Technology is integrated into
all curriculum
areas. Special field trips are
one of the highlights of the middle school
experience.
Related Arts
Sandhills Middle School offers a variety of exploratory classes
for all students. Selection include Teen Wellness, Career
Education,
Physical Education, Art, and Chorus. Students also may elect to participate in Band, French or Spanish, Drama or Performing
Arts.
Seventh and
eighth graders work with the guidance counselor to select two electives for each
semester.
Extra Curricular Activities
Students at Sandhills Middle School have a variety of extra
curricular activities from which to choose. Activities available to
students are
Student Council, Yearbook, Varsity, Junior Varsity, and B-team athletics, Marching Band, and Beta
Club.
School and Community Activities
Sandhills Middle School holds many events throughout the year
to involve parents and the community in education. Student-Led Conferences,
a Performing Arts Festival, and School
Improvement Council are among the activities in which parents
can participate.
Registration Information
All students
All students, new or returning to the district,
must have two proofs of residence (one from EACH
of the following categories).
Category A
Tax receipt showing both property and dwelling are in
Lexington Four's attendance area; mortgage statement or receipt;
rental or lease
agreement showing the address of the dwelling,
the landlord’s name, address, and telephone number
(statements from apartment
complexes, or other
multiple family dwellings must be on letterhead
stationary showing appropriate information as mentioned above).
RENT RECEIPTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Category B
Cable television bill, telephone bill (cell phone
bill will not be accepted) utility bill such as
electric/gas or water/sewer
(If these items
are included in Rental Agreement, then it must be stated in the agreement.)
New Enrollees
A current immunization record, a copy
of your child's birth certificate and social security card, a
withdrawal form (if the student is coming
from another
school), and two proofs of residence as mentioned above.
Our School District
Gaston-Swansea School District Four of Lexington County is a
small, rural school district.
However, our district continues to grow at a steady
rate.
In addition to Sandhills Middle
School, there are two primary schools,
Swansea Primary and Frances Mack Primary, housing Child Development
through second grade. Sandhills
Elementary, serves grades three and four, and Sandhills Intermediate, serves grades five and six. One high school
in the district, Swansea High, includes Freshman Academy and grades ten through twelve. With the
support of the community, parents, and
dedicated faculty and staff,
Gaston-Swansea School District Four is on the cutting edge of educational horizons.
