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Act 204: South Carolina's New Grading Law

South Carolina’s updated grading requirements promote fairness, consistency, and meaningful opportunities for student growth and success. Here is what Bridlewood Academy families need to know.

What Families Need to Know

Grades will reflect student performance.

Teachers will record the grade that reflects the student’s demonstrated performance.
Grades in PowerSchool will show what students earn on each assignment.
Grades will not automatically be raised to a minimum score of 50.

Missing assignments will be recorded.

If a required assignment is missing, a 0 may be entered as a temporary placeholder.
Once the assignment is completed, the grade will be updated to reflect the student’s work.
If work is not completed within the required timeline, the 0 will remain and will be included in the student’s grade.

How Families Can Help

Check grades and assignments. Regularly review your child’s progress and look for missing work.
Make sure work is submitted. Encourage your child to complete and turn in all required assignments on time.
Ask questions early. If your child is struggling or has missing work, contact the teacher as soon as possible.
Build a routine at home. Set aside regular time for homework, studying, and checking assignments.
Stay connected with the school. Talk with your child’s teachers about academic progress and available support.

For more information, visit scstatehouse.gov and search for Act 204 (H.5073).

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Get involved with Bridlewood PTO!

Follow the official Bridlewood Academy PTO Facebook page to support our school. Keep up with Spirit Days, Wednesday Lunches, Spirit Wear order announcements and more!

UNIFORM POLICY

Students must wear the Bridlewood Academy uniform. See below for full details. Students who attended during the 2025-2026 school year may continue wearing the old dress code thru Spring 2027.

Throughout the year, we will offer both special and free dress days (these will be announced in advance). Every Friday, students may wear either a uniform shirt or Bridlewood Spirit Shirt with appropriate free dress pants, shorts, or skirts that follow coverage guidelines as listed below.

Uniform Tops

Shirts must be either navy, light blue, white or gray.
Shirts must have a collar, and may be long or short-sleeve.
Tops may have a logo/monogram, but it should be no bigger than a standard deck of playing cards
Sweaters, sweatshirts/hoodies may be worn but must be navy, light blue, white or gray.
Any official Bridlewood sweatshirt/hoodie/jacket is permitted.

Uniform Bottoms

Pants and shorts must be plain navy or khaki.
Shorts must be an appropriate length, and can’t be athletic shorts.
Skirts, dresses and skorts must be navy, khaki, or Bridlewood plaid. Collared shirt must also be worn.
Polo-type dresses (with collar) may be permitted in navy, light blue, white or gray.

Additional Uniform Guidelines

Jackets

Any color jacket may be worn; however, all jackets must be unzipped in the building.
Students must ALWAYS wear a uniform collared shirt underneath.

Tights & Leggings

Tights of any color may only be worn under uniform bottoms.
No fishnet-type tights may be worn.
Leggings are permitted on Free Dress Days and must be worn with a longer top that reaches mid-thigh.

Rips/Tears

Uniform clothing should be free of rips/tears.
On Fridays, ripped jeans are permitted if they follow coverage guidelines.

Shoes

Any color is permitted.
No bedroom slippers/shoes.
No shoes with wheels or very high heels (stilettos, etc.)

Friday Spirit Days

Students may wear a Bridlewood Academy spirit shirt, or school related t-shirt.
Students may wear any bottoms of their choice as long as they follow dress code guidelines.
Blankets, sleep pants, and slippers are not allowed unless it is a special dress day.

Coverage Requirements

Clothing must cover areas from one armpit across to the other armpit.
The length of shorts, skirts, dresses, must be mid-thigh.
On days where different shirt options are allowed, shoulder straps should be at least 1″ wide.
Rips/tears should be lower than 3″ length on the upper thighs. If above this length leggings or other material must be worn under.

E-Learning Plan

eLearning Days
Bridlewood Academy may utilize approved eLearning Days when school buildings are closed due to inclement weather, emergencies, or other circumstances approved by school administration. An eLearning Day is considered an official school day, and all students are expected to participate in learning activities and complete assigned work.

Student Expectations
Students are expected to:

Log in to the school’s designated learning platform and access assignments provided by their teachers.
Participate in any required live or recorded instructional activities.
Complete and submit assignments by the deadlines established by their teachers.
Communicate with teachers if assistance is needed or technology issues arise.
Follow all school rules and expectations regarding appropriate online behavior and digital citizenship.

Attendance
Attendance will be recorded on eLearning Days. Students will be counted present by:

Participating in required instructional activities; and/or submitting assigned work by the deadline established by the teacher.
Students who fail to participate in learning activities or submit required assignments may be marked absent.
Attendance records for eLearning Days will be maintained in accordance with South Carolina Department of Education requirements.

Instruction and Assignments
Teachers will provide standards-based instruction aligned to the South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards. Instruction may include:

Live virtual instruction
Recorded lessons
Digital assignments
Independent practice activities
Small-group or individual support opportunities

Assignments completed during eLearning Days may be graded and count toward a student’s academic progress.

Teacher Availability
Teachers will be available during designated school hours to:

Provide instruction
Answer student questions
Communicate with families
Offer academic support and feedback

Families should utilize school-approved communication methods when contacting teachers.

Technology Access
Bridlewood Academy will make reasonable efforts to ensure students have access to instructional materials during eLearning Days. If a student experiences technology difficulties, parents or guardians should notify the school as soon as possible. When internet access is unavailable, alternative learning options may be provided when feasible.

Students with Disabilities and Specialized Services
Students receiving special education services, Section 504 accommodations, multilingual learner services, or other specialized supports will continue to receive appropriate accommodations and services to the greatest extent possible during eLearning Days.

Academic Integrity
All work submitted during eLearning Days should reflect the student’s own effort. Academic dishonesty, plagiarism, or misuse of technology may result in disciplinary consequences in accordance with school policies.

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
Parents and guardians are encouraged to:

Ensure students have a suitable learning environment.
Monitor student participation and completion of assignments.
Communicate with teachers regarding questions or concerns.
Assist students in maintaining regular school-day routines.