Blythe Academy of Languages

Partial Immersion Language Program

Principal: Mr. Steven Sokohl

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It’s time to tour!

Group 1

Mrs. Evans

Group 2

Mrs. Barnett

Group 3

Ms. Bronson

Group 4

Mrs. Stewart

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Magnet Coordinator: Mrs. Betsy Shouse

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Blythe Academy of Languages

Inspiring World-Class Learners/Foreign Language Magnet Program��

Blythe Academy is the only elementary world language magnet school in Greenville County that offers a partial immersion program. Through this program, the SC State Standards in math, science and health are taught in both Spanish and French in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade, daily. Also, all students at Blythe receive daily instruction of the SC State Standards in English in English Language Arts and Social Studies. The partial immersion program is made up of talented teachers who share culture with students while they learn content standards in French or Spanish.

Partial Immersion is a means of acquiring a world language through content matter instruction. In the program, students develop communicative and academic proficiency in the target language while succeeding academically in all subject areas at levels comparable to those they would have reached if they had been schooled only in English.

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Why Choose a Magnet Academy?

• All Greenville County school aged children are assigned to a public school (home-based) based on the address where their custodial parent/guardian resides.

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• Magnet Academies have been developed in Greenville County to give parents a choice for a special educational focus for their student.

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• If you live in Blythe’s Attendance Zone, you do not need to apply, just enroll.

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• Parents may request that their children attend a school other than their home-based school through Change in Assignment Choice (CIA) and/or applying to the school system’s Magnet Academies. You can apply for both options!

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• These are 2 separate application processes that happen during the same timeline.� - Change in Assignment is pure lottery (go to the GCS district website to learn more.)� - Magnet Academies are through an application process (Blythe, East North Street and Stone) � - Greenville County Magnet Schools each have a specialized area of focus

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Why Choose Blythe Academy?

SPANISH Partial Immersion Language Pathway

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50% of daily instruction in Spanish

(Math & Science)

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50% of daily instruction in English

(ELA & Social Studies)

FRENCH Partial Immersion Language Pathway

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50% of daily instruction in

French

(Math & Science)

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50% of daily instruction in

English

(ELA & Social Studies)

Chile

Puerto Rico

Peru

El Salvador

Colombia

Ecuador

Mexico

Ghana

Switzerland

Cuba

Dominican Republic

Lebanon

Will my student be fluent at the end of 5th grade?

The proficiency goal by the end of 5th grade is Intermediate Low. Students are able to have a simple conversation.

Magnet Application Process

STEP 1: APPLY ONLINE!�Magnet applications will be available via GCS Parent Backpack starting November 21, 2024 at 8:00 AM. �Apply in Application Round 1 (Nov 14 - Dec. 6, 2024). ��STEP 2: You will receive a Confirmation Email once you complete your online application. �You will then receive an additional email from me once it has been reviewed to schedule your child for a brief assessment.

• I will email you with further instructions IF we need more items to complete & properly process your child’s application. Please check your emails and respond promptly as we have a tight timeline to complete, score and process your application.

STEP 3: You will receive a Magnet Status Email from me on December 13, 2024 by 4:00 PM with your child’s magnet status (Approved, Denied or Waiting List).

�If you have applied to more than one magnet school, please wait to receive all emails until you respond. Once you accept a magnet slot with one magnet school, you are automatically dropped from all other magnet waiting lists. Please read each email carefully for instructions.

Admission into our Magnet Academy is open to all eligible students in grades Kindergarten through 5th, but spaces are limited!��

The District Planning Department monitors student enrollment on a regular basis and determines the number of students that can be approved as magnet students.

• All magnet students who were accepted for the 2024-25 school year applied in Round 1
• It is unlikely that all students who apply in Round 1 will receive a slot in the 1st round.
• Students who meet the criteria but do not receive a slot in Round 1 will be placed on the waitlist.
• Students who apply in Rounds 2-6 are placed on the waitlist behind all students who applied in Round 1.
• The waitlist moves throughout the year. Families are contacted when their child moves to the accepted list. The waitlist “freezes” when school starts on August 11, 2025.�

Details Broken Down…

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• ALL Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade applicants are required to complete the assessment for all zoned children and those applying to the magnet program. �These assessments will be done at Blythe.
• If you are also applying to the other 2 magnet elementary schools (East North Street or Blythe Academy) only one assessment needs to be completed.
• There is a link on the Blythe Website on the Magnet page to sign up for an assessment.
• All 3rd, 4th and 5th grade applicants will need to provide a copy of their report card from this current school year regardless if you are an In District or Out of District GCS public school student. �All necessary documents can be attached to your online application - report cards, attendance records, discipline records, etc.

- Please make sure that if you are sending something from an Out of District school that grades are properly converted, attendance and discipline reports are clear and that all documents are on school letterhead. �

What about Middle School?

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Greenville Middle Academy of

Traditional and Global Studies (GMA)

Magnet Coordinator: Teka Bowens

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GMA is the only middle school that offers French in Greenville County.

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6th Grade

• Year-long Related Arts Course; Beginning French semester Related Arts

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7th Grade

• One class as a Related Arts and One class is an Advisory period; Beginning French semester Related Arts

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8th Grade

• Go to High School with 2 honors credits
• French 1 CP offered

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Hughes Academy of Science and Technology

Magnet Coordinator: Marsha Patry

Science and Technology

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• Multimedia Department

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• Computer Science Department

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• Engineering Department

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• Graphics Department

Spanish Partial Immersion Program

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• 6^th Grade - Spanish Language Arts

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• 7^th and 8^th Grade Honors Spanish Language Arts and Social Studies in Spanish

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• 7^th/8^th Grade Social Studies Support (3:20 – 3:40 Daily)

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Tips to Remember when applying to Blythe Academy…

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• Apply in Application Round 1 to ensure your best chance of acceptance! Nov. 21- Dec. 6, 2024.�

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• Be available/flexible to bring your child to Blythe for their assessment.�
• Once your application is processed on Dec. 13th, you will receive an email from me, Betsy Shouse, with your child’s magnet status. �
• If you accept a spot at another magnet school, you will automatically be dropped from all other magnet program lists. Be prepared to make your decision quickly!�
• If you have any additional questions please contact Betsy Shouse: bshouse@greenville.k12.sc.us �(864) 355-4415 �

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