Good morning,
 
I am writing to share an opportunity for families to get involved at our school. School Council is a representative, school building-based committee composed of the principal, parents, teachers, and students. The group meets monthly and serves as an advisory board to the principal. At SSCPS the School Council is an active group that plays an important role in guiding new initiatives and developing policies. Each year the School Council monitors progress on the current School Improvement Plan and develops the School Improvement Plan for the following year.
 
We are looking for parents and guardians who are willing to be part of our School Council this year. Ideally, we would like representation from each Level. Meetings will start in mid October. We will determine the meeting dates and times based on what works best for the membership.
 
If you are interested, please complete this form. 
 
Thank you for your consideration,
Angie
 
--
Angie Pepin
Principal, K-12
South Shore Charter Public School
781-982-4202 x10

Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year. We are so excited to see all of the students back in school and we wanted to go over a few updates for this school year. 

Medication drop off: You are still required to drop off all medication for your student(s) and hand it directly to one of the nurses. No medication should be transported on the buses by a student. We are available for medication drop off on Thursday, 8/25 and Monday, 8/29 during school hours. You can also drop off any day next week while school is in session. Please make sure to have a new doctor medication form or action plan filled out, it is required to have a new one every school year. If your doctor’s office does not have their own medication form please use the one in the attached link. Parents/guardians also need to sign the medication authorization form.  

http://files.sscps.org/browsable/Health+Office/FY21%20Prescription%20Medication%20Release.pdf

Water: Please have your student bring a reusable water bottle to school every day. Water fountains are available to refill. Cups will no longer be available and students are able to use the water fountain if needed. 

Sick student at school: If your student becomes sick at school, you will be called to come pick up your child. They will not be able to stay at school until the buses arrive for dismissal. Please make sure you fill out the Emergency Contact form with 2 contacts other than a parent. Please make sure to have a back up plan for someone to pick up your child in case of an emergency or illness and you are unable to come. 


​COVID-19 Protocols:
 
This year there is NO requirement to wear a mask but students still have the option to wear one. Masks need to be brought in from home if you would like your student to wear one. 

There will be NO COVID testing at school this year, this includes in school symptomatic testing, weekly testing or sending home test kits. It is the responsibility of the guardian to test if a student is symptomatic or sent home from school.

Quarantine is not required if you are a close contact. It is recommended to test on Day 6 after exposure or if symptoms occur. It is also recommended to wear a mask from the date of known exposure through Day 10. 

Symptomatic individuals should stay home from school and test at home. If the student develops symptoms at school they will be sent home and asked to test at home. They can return to school if a negative test results and symptoms are improving.

For a positive at home COVID test, Day 0 is when symptoms begin or day of test if asymptomatic. Individuals should isolate for 5 days and may return to school on Day 6 if symptoms have resolved. They are required to wear a mask from Day 6-10 only. Please call the appropriate health office or email [email protected], if your student tests positive for COVID at home. 

Please reach out for any questions or concerns,

Darcie Edwards, RN (K-8)                            [email protected] 
Jaime Kjelgaard, RN (K-8)                            [email protected]
Barbara Folan, RN (High School)                 [email protected]

We are pleased to provide the bus schedules and routes for the South Shore Charter Public School for the upcoming school year. The following information is for families who have completed the school transportation survey and have indicated their student will be participating in school provided transportation. School transportation is provided for students residing in our sending districts. Students residing in other districts may be placed on a waitlist upon request. Included is the following information:

• The bus number, the route number, and stops on the route.
• The time and location the bus begins its route in the morning.
• The time the bus arrives at school in the morning.
• The time the bus leaves school in the afternoon.

Next week additional information will be sent to families who have indicated their student will be participating.  Included in this email will be your student's bus route and registration form. For the 2022-2023 school year, please review your student’s bus route, drop-off procedures, safety reminders, and the Student Conduct on School Buses section of the Student and Family Handbook. Stops and schedules have been updated to reflect the most current ridership information. Please review the stops prior to the first day of school. 

Bus Schedules & Routes | 2022-2023 School Year
AM & PM BUS ROUTES

ROUTE 1: BROCKTON
AM
7:18 AM - START: Oak Hill Way
7:28 AM - STOP: Stop-n-Shop (Montello St.)
7:34 AM - STOP: Price Right Parking Lot (240 E Ashland St.)
8:00 AM - DESTINATION: South Shore Charter School
PM
2:45 PM - ARRIVE: South Shore Charter School
3:00 PM - START: South Shore Charter School
3:24 PM - STOP: Stop-n-Shop (Montello St.)
3:31 PM - DESTINATION: Price Right Parking Lot (240 E Ashland St.)
 
ROUTE 2: BROCKTON - ABINGTON
AM
7:25 AM - START: Oak Hill Way
7:36 AM - STOP: Bedford & Auburn St. (Brockton)
7:45 AM - STOP: Trucchi's Market (858 Bedford St. Abington)
8:00 AM - DESTINATION: South Shore Charter School
PM
2:45 PM - ARRIVE: South Shore Charter School
3:00 PM - START: South Shore Charter School
3:12 PM - STOP: Trucchi's Market (858 Bedford St. Abington)
3:20 PM - END: Bedford & Auburn St. (Brockton)
 
ROUTE 3: BROCKTON
AM
7:17 AM - START: Oak Hill Way
7:25 AM - STOP: West Branch Library (Feinberg Way)
7:35 AM - STOP: Home Depot Parking Lot (Crescent St.)
8:00 AM - DESTINATION: South Shore Charter School
PM
2:45 PM - ARRIVE: South Shore Charter School
3:00 PM - START: South Shore Charter School
3:20 PM - STOP: Home Depot Parking Lot (Crescent St.)
3:32 PM - END: West Branch Library (Feinberg Way)
 
ROUTE 4: HANSON - HANOVER
AM
7:10 AM - START: Oak Hill Way
7:30 AM - STOP: Hanson Commuter Rail (1070 Main St. Hanson)
7:46 AM - STOP: Boston Bowl (58 Rockland St. Hanover)
8:00 AM - DESTINATION: South Shore Charter School
PM
2:45 PM - ARRIVE: South Shore Charter School
3:00 PM - START: South Shore Charter School
3:10 PM - STOP: Boston Bowl (58 Rockland St. Hanover)
3:30 PM - END: Hanson Commuter Rail (1070 Main St. Hanson)
 
ROUTE 5: WEYMOUTH - NORWELL
AM
7:17 AM - START: Oak Hill Way
7:40 AM - STOP: Starbucks Parking Lot (980 Main St. Weymouth)
7:53 AM - STOP: Pond St. @ Nelson Rd. (Norwell)
8:00 AM - DESTINATION: South Shore Charter School
PM
2:45 PM - ARRIVE: South Shore Charter School
3:00 PM - START: South Shore Charter School
3:06 PM - STOP: Pond St. @ Nelson Rd. (Norwell)
3:16 PM - END: Starbucks Parking Lot (980 Main St. Weymouth)
 
ROUTE 6: WEYMOUTH
AM
7:00 AM - START: Oak Hill Way
7:27 AM - STOP: 580 Middle St.
7:37 AM - STOP: 645 Bridge St.
8:00 AM - DESTINATION: South Shore Charter School
PM
2:45 PM - ARRIVE: South Shore Charter School
3:00 PM - START: South Shore Charter School
3:10 PM - STOP: 580 Middle St.
3:21 PM - END: 645 Bridge St.
 
ROUTE 7: WEYMOUTH
AM
7:10 AM - START: Oak Hill Way
7:42 AM - STOP: Immaculate Conception Church (Broad St.)
8:00 AM - DESTINATION: South Shore Charter School
PM
2:45 PM - ARRIVE: South Shore Charter School
3:00 PM - START: South Shore Charter School 
3:12 PM - END: Immaculate Conception Church (Broad St.)
 
ROUTE 8: RANDOLPH - HOLBROOK - WEYMOUTH
AM
6:51 AM - START: Oak Hill Way
7:19 AM - STOP: 7-Eleven (671 North St. Randolph)
7:34 AM - STOP: The Brook Kitchen (200 S Franklin St. Holbrook)
7:47 AM - STOP: Trotter Rd. & Patriot Parkway (Weymouth)
8:00 AM - DESTINATION: South Shore Charter School
PM
2:45 PM - ARRIVE: South Shore Charter School
3:00 PM - START: South Shore Charter School
3:11 PM - STOP: Trotter Rd. & Patriot Parkway (Weymouth)
3:26 PM - STOP: The Brook Kitchen (200 S Franklin St. Holbrook)
3:36 PM - END: 7-Eleven (671 North St. Randolph)
 
ROUTE 9: RANDOLPH - BROCKTON
AM
7:01 AM - START: Oak Hill Way
7:18 AM - STOP: Walmart (Oak St. Brockton)
7:32 AM - STOP: Dollar Tree (Condlin Dr. Randolph)
8:00 AM - DESTINATION: South Shore Charter School
PM
2:45 PM - ARRIVE: South Shore Charter School
3:00 PM - START: South Shore Charter School
3:23 PM - STOP: Dollar Tree (Condlin Dr. Randolph)
3:40 PM - END: Walmart (Oak St. Brockton)
 
ROUTE 10: RANDOLPH
AM
7:10 AM - START: Oak Hill Way
7:31 AM - STOP: Shaw's Supermarket (121 Memorial Pkwy)
8:00 AM - DESTINATION: South Shore Charter School
PM
2:45 PM - ARRIVE: South Shore Charter School
3:00 PM - START: South Shore Charter School 
3:23 PM - END: Shaw's Supermarket (121 Memorial Pkwy)
 
ROUTE 11: RANDOLPH
AM
7:09 AM - START: Oak Hill Way
7:37 AM - STOP: Vincente's Parking Lot (Scanlon Dr. Lot)
8:00 AM - DESTINATION: South Shore Charter School
PM
2:45 PM - ARRIVE: South Shore Charter School
3:00 PM - START: South Shore Charter School
3:17 PM - END: Vincente's Parking Lot (Scanlon Dr. Lot)
 
ROUTE 12: PLYMOUTH - PEMBROKE
AM
7:23 AM - START: Market Basket (1 Commerce Way, Plymouth)
7:34 AM - STOP: Jones River Tavern (Pembroke)
8:00 AM - DESTINATION: South Shore Charter School
PM
2:45 PM - ARRIVE: South Shore Charter School
3:00 PM - START: South Shore Charter School
3:26 PM - STOP: Jones River Tavern (Pembroke)
3:37 PM - END: Market Basket (1 Commerce Way, Plymouth)
 
ROUTE 13: QUINCY - WEYMOUTH
AM
6:49 AM - START: Oak Hill Way
7:24 AM - STOP: Stop-n-Shop Parking Lot (Holbrook Rd. Quincy)
7:32 AM - STOP: Home Depot Parking Lot (Centre St. Quincy)
7:42 AM - STOP: Weymouth Landing Commuter Rail (East Braintree)
8:00 AM - DESTINATION: South Shore Charter School
PM
2:45 PM - ARRIVE: South Shore Charter School
3:00 PM - START: South Shore Charter School
3:31 PM - STOP: Weymouth Landing Commuter Rail (East Braintree)
3:41 PM - STOP: Home Depot Parking Lot (Centre St. Quincy)
3:49 PM - END: Stop-n-Shop Parking Lot (Holbrook Rd. Quincy)
 
ROUTE 14: SCITUATE - HULL
AM
7:26 AM - START: Greenbush Commuter Rail (247 Old Driftway, Scituate)
7:39 AM - STOP: Nantucket Junction Commuter Rail (190 Summer St. Hingham)
7:51 AM - STOP: South Elementary School Parking Lot (831 Main St. Hingham)
8:00 AM - DESTINATION: South Shore Charter School
PM
2:45 PM - ARRIVE: South Shore Charter School
3:00 PM - START: South Shore Charter School
3:07 PM - STOP: South Elementary School Parking Lot (831 Main St. Hingham)
3:18 PM - STOP: Nantucket Junction Commuter Rail (190 Summer St. Hingham)
3:32 PM - END: Greenbush Commuter Rail (247 Old Driftway, Scituate)
 
ROUTE 15: ROCKLAND
AM
7:13 AM - START: Oak Hill Way
7:44 AM - STOP: Rockland Plaza Parking Lot (Union St. across from Dunkin')
8:00 AM - DESTINATION: South Shore Charter School
PM
2:45 PM - ARRIVE: South Shore Charter School
3:00 PM - START: South Shore Charter School
3:10 PM - END: Rockland Plaza Parking Lot (Union St. across from Dunkin')
​
 Bus Drop-Off Procedures

• All K-8 students must be met by a parent, or guardian when the bus arrives at their bus stop. Families must notify the school if there is another individual that should be added to the authorized pick up list. If a parent, guardian, or authorized individual is not at the bus stop, the driver will radio the dispatcher and keep the child on the bus. 
• The dispatcher shall note the child’s name and assigned bus stop and direct the bus driver to proceed on the route. 
• After the last bus stop on the bus route, the driver will receive instructions from the dispatcher and may return to the bus stop to see if the parent or guardian has arrived. If the parent or guardian is still not there, the driver will radio the dispatcher and will return to take the student back to school. 
• Level I students should display a tag on their back pack indicating their name, grade, and assigned bus stop to assist the driver in the event there is no one at the bus stop to meet the student. 

Bus Safety

Bus Stop Safety Reminders 

• Arrive a minimum of ten minutes before the scheduled pick up time.
• Stand off the roadway, away from cars and traffic.
• Do not run or play while waiting for the bus.
• When the bus arrives, wait until the bus comes to a complete stop and the red lights flash. 
• Board the bus in an orderly fashion, no running, shouting, or pushing. 
• Never run to catch the bus. 
• When exiting the schoolbus, always walk straight away from the bus. Do not remain in the “danger zone” where the driver cannot see you.
• Never reach under the bus to pick up lost articles.
• Never cross the roadway behind the bus.
  
  
  

Student Conduct on School Buses

Procedures for Drivers, Parents and Guardians

1. In case of any misconduct on a bus, the incident will be reported on the proper form to the school Principal or Assistant Principals. School administration will report the incident in writing to the parent or guardian concerned. 
2. The Principal or Assistant Principal will suspend the student’s transportation privileges as deemed appropriate with written notice to the parent or guardian. 
3. The length of the transportation suspension will be determined by the school administrator and the responsibility for transportation will then rest with the parent or guardian. 

Loading and Unloading at Bus Stop

1. Riders should arrive on time meaning ten minutes before the scheduled pick up time. Bus drivers will not wait. 
2. Riders will enter or leave the bus at regular stops only. 
3. Orderly behavior and respect for private property will be required.
4. Directions of the driver must be followed by the riders when entering or exiting the bus. 
5. No K-8 student will be dropped off without a parent or guardian present for pickup.

Required Conduct aboard the Bus

1. Riders must remain in seats and in place while the bus is in motion. 
2. Whistling and shouting are not permitted.
3. Profanity and obscene language are forbidden
4. Smoking is prohibited. 
5. The following disturbances are prohibited:
   1. Pushing or wrestling
   2. Annoying other passengers or disturbing their possessions
   3. Talking to the driver while driving
   4. Throwing objects within the bus or out of windows
   5. Climbing over seats
   6. Leaning out of windows
   7. Littering the bus
6. Parents and guardians will be held responsible for any defacing or damaging of the bus.

 The administration of South Shore Charter Public School shares with students and parents/guardians the responsibility for student safety during transportation to and from school.  All school buses are equipped with video recording equipment which will be used on transportation routes.  The authority for enforcing schoolwide  requirements of student conduct on buses will rest with school administration. 

To ensure the safety of all students who ride in buses, it may occasionally be necessary to revoke the privilege of transportation from a student who abuses this privilege.  Parents/guardians of children whose behavior and misconduct on school buses endangers the health, safety, and welfare of other riders will be notified that their children face the loss of transportation privileges in accordance with regulations approved by the Board of Trustees.

These regulations will be included in the SSCPS Student and Family Handbook which will be sent to families next week. Families must sign either electronically or on paper indicating that the regulations contained in the Student and Family Handbook have been received and read.

Thank you for your response and your continued support of the South Shore Charter Public School. ​

Good morning,
 
As we count down the last days of school, we are looking ahead to summer reading. The summer reading list and related assignments are now posted on our website. Please look for the list here. Students should read the books for the grade that they are entering in the fall.
 
Kristen Gale, Literacy Coach and Reading Specialist, has organized a summer reading book fair with Storybook Cove to help get these titles into the hands of our K-8 students. The book fair runs from June 13th through June 24th. Please find information on how to order books on the attached flyer. Please note that the book fair does not open until Monday.
 
Happy Reading!
Angie
 
--
Angie Pepin
Principal, K-12
South Shore Charter Public School
781-982-4202 x102
​

Dear SSCPS Families,

We will be hosting a Zoom information session for families directly impacted by the end of FCC Transportation. The meeting login information is provided below:
Topic: Family Transportation Meeting
Time: May 5, 2022 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Thank you. 

--
Alicia E. Savage
Executive Director
South Shore Charter Public School
781.982.4202 Ext. 101
www.sscps.org

Dear SSCPS Families,
 
It is with deep regret that I write to you today about a loss to our school community. Susan Knineh, bus driver and owner of the FCC Transportation Company, died unexpectedly yesterday. Susan had a longstanding relationship with our school both as a parent and as the owner of the transportation service so many families have relied upon over the years. Today will be the final run of the FCC bus. Please keep Susan and her family in your thoughts during this difficult time. 
 
This loss is sure to raise many emotions, concerns, and questions for our entire school, especially our students. The South Shore Charter Public School has a Crisis Intervention Team made up of professionals trained to help with the needs of students, families, and school personnel at difficult times such as this. We have counselors available for any student who may need or want help of any type of assistance surrounding this loss. Counselors will be available to students tomorrow morning and throughout the day. We encourage you, as family members, to also feel free to contact us if you need support. 
 
Linked below please find some additional information from The Children's Room that may be useful to you when discussing grief with your child at home. If you would like additional information or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me or any member of our school's administration directly. 
 
Sincerely, 
Alicia 
 
How Can I Help My Grieving Child
Talking with Children and Teens About Death
Helping Children and Teens Cope
 
--
Alicia E. Savage
Executive Director
South Shore Charter Public School
781.982.4202 Ext. 101
www.sscps.org
​

During the month of April, the South Shore Charter Educational Fund will be raising funds to use toward the different Projects and Workshops held every year for students at SSCPS. Teachers throughout our school have taken on the responsibility of creating and overseeing different interactive Projects for our Level I-IV students, as well as developmental and educational Workshops for our high schoolers. 

Through these Projects and Workshops, students of all ages are able to learn various skills in incredibly diverse areas. This year, our High School students were able to choose from 20+ Workshops centered on topics ranging from health and wellness, to racial justice, to statistics and Mock Trial. Our Level I-IV students have been participating in smaller-scale Projects throughout the year that include taking trips to farms, making slideshows, creating and putting on plays, and even learning how to code.

These Projects and Workshops are an integral part of our students' learning experience at SSCPS. Extracurricular subjects and activities allow students to explore different interests, find new passions, and develop critical skills as they advance in their education year after year. We're able to offer these opportunities to our students because of the generous support we receive from our community. If you'd like to make a donation to help fund these Projects and Workshops, you can do so below!
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Thank you to all of our families who have completed the Annual Family Survey. Over the past two years, family participation has been high. For those families who have not done so already, please remember to complete the 2022 Annual Family Survey by Friday, April 1, 2022. 

Survey data is used for the Annual Report and for institutional planning during the July Board of Trustees meeting. Data gleaned from this year's survey is an essential component of school-wide planning as we continue to hone our vision of the SSCPS student experience.

Maintaining school culture and student life continues to be  a priority. We rely on data provided by families to establish programs, design next year's schedule, and work to enhance the day to day life of an SSCPS student. 

Please be sure your voice is heard by completing the survey link below.

Thank you!
 
SURVEY LINK

Dear SSCPS Families:

At the South Shore Charter Public School, keeping your students safe has remained our first priority. We are writing to let you know, in accordance with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Department of Public Health (DPH), our school is updating our COVID-19 Testing Program, effective January 31, 2022. We are opting into an at-home testing program that will increase testing of our participating students and staff, regardless of vaccination status.

For more information about this update to the statewide testing program, please click here. The at-home testing option will begin during the week of January 31, 2022. In addition to this new at-home antigen test option, we will continue with routine COVID safety checks (pool testing) and symptomatic testing during the week.

As part of this shift in the program, we are discontinuing Test and Stay and contact tracing for in-school close contacts. This means that if your child is a potential contact in school, they may continue to come to school and do not have to quarantine. This new at-home testing opportunity is voluntary and only those who opt-in will receive tests. We are sending hard copies of this form home with your student today. We strongly encourage you to fill out the form by Wednesday, January 26, to opt-in. If you do not opt in by Wednesday, you may opt in for the next round of at-home antigen testing in two weeks. If you have questions, please contact one of our nurses in the Health Office. 
 
COVID-19 Testing Programs in our Schools:

1. At-Home Rapid Antigen Testing on Sunday (NEW opt-in form) 
2. Routine COVID Safety Checks every week (If you have not yet signed up, click here)
3. Symptomatic Testing (If you have not yet signed up, click here)

 
Overview: At-Home Rapid Testing Program

• About the Test: iHealth is a 15-minute at-home FDA-approved rapid antigen test
• Opt-In: To participate, you must opt in by completing the form. By opting in, you will agree to review the training materials for test administration, report positive test results to your student’s school, and administer the tests according to SSCPS Health Office guidelines. 
• Weekly: Every two weeks you will receive an iHealth at-home rapid test kit. Each kit contains two individual tests. Your student will administer one test each week on Sunday. 
• Reporting Positive Test Results: If your student tests positive on an at-home antigen test, you will inform their school of the positive result using the [Positive Test Result Notification form]. The school will keep the results confidential and will not make individual results public. In addition, it is strongly recommended that you inform your healthcare professional of the positive result. 
• Easy, Free, and Flexible: This test is administered at home (not at school), reducing the burden on school staff and time to administer tests and increasing a family’s flexibility to do testing in the home for free.

How do I administer the test?

• Click here for a full “how to” written guide in various languages
• Click here for a video of an individual self-testing

  
How do I submit results?

• Submit Results: You must submit positive test results to your student’s school. Click here to submit positive test results. 
• Confidentiality: Positive test results are shared with your school district for informational purposes only. Individual results will remain confidential, and they will never be made public. 

--
Alicia E. Savage
Executive Director
South Shore Charter Public School
781.982.4202 Ext. 101
www.sscps.org

How to Use the iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test