The Wolves' Den
Parent Edition November14, 2025-Semester 1 Issue 15
WELCOME TO THE WOLVES' DEN
We are glad that you are here!!
Welcome to the WOLVES' Den where our students are Working On Learning a Variety of Essential Skills! I look forward to getting to know each one of you students on a personal level so that together, we can help them reach their full potential.
Each week, we will send out a newsletter to share updates for The Academy. As a reminder, every Wednesday, unless noted by the district, will be a late start day. Classes will begin at 9:15 am. Students can arrive on campus at 8:50 am. If your child is a bus rider, their bus will allow an hour later than the normal school days. We will dismiss at the same time, 3:25pm.
Each morning, all Academy for Success students must be dropped off at the cafeteria, regardless of whether they plan to eat breakfast. This is the designated morning drop-off location. Students arriving after 8:05 a.m. should be dropped off at the school's front entrance.
At dismissal, car riders and drivers will not be dismissed until our buses have loaded and are leaving campus. This will prevent parents from driving around the buses during loading and exiting campus. As a reminder, all student drivers MUST complete and submit a copy of their Aliveat25 completion certificate. If they drive on campus without an AFS parking permit, their car is subjected to be towed at the owner's expense.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Brand @ pbrand@lexrich5.org or Mr. Paul @ jpaul@lexrich5.org or (803) 575-5300.
We were honored to celebrate the Veterans that are connected to The Academy! We appreciate Mr. Graber and Ms. Thornton coming out during lunch to represent their respective branches. Special shout-out to Dr. Leonard (center right) and Mrs. Barfield (far right) who show up for our students daily!!
Veterans' lunch was purchased from Carolina Wings!
Special recognition for Dr. Leonard, our MS Science teacher.
Special recognition for Mrs. Barfield, our HS Science teacher.
Middle and High School October Perfect Attendance
Congratulations to all of our students who achieved perfect attendance! Good attendance goes hand in hand with good academics! So proud of you all! Your commitment to learning and reliability are inspiring — keep it up!
Senior on the Principal's List
Congratulations to D. Warren — recognized on the Principal’s List for outstanding academic excellence. D. Warren’s dedication, strong work ethic, and consistent achievement set a high standard for peers. Keep up the exceptional work!
Congratulations to our Middle School Students — Honor Roll Recognition!
We're proud to celebrate our middle school students who made the Honor Roll for their strong academic performance. Your hard work, focus, and perseverance have paid off — well done! Keep aiming high and building on this success.
Go ahead and get ready for this great event that is being sponsored by the Brand Ambassadors and AFS!!
Academic Coaching Sessions
We have academic coaching sessions after school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. If you are interested in your student attending, this form needs to be completed at least 24 hours before your student attends. As a reminder, transportation is not provided. You will need to be at AFS by 4:35 for your student to be picked up. Please contact your child's teacher directly if you have any academic questions, concerns, or feedback. #ExpectSuccess
PowerSchool Access
The best way to stay up to date with your student's academic progress is through PowerSchool's Parent Portal. Parents and families who have never accessed PowerSchool will need to create an account and associate that account with their students. Families with existing access will be able to log in using your previous username and password.
If you need support, please contact Mrs. DeYoung at 803-575-5300.
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday-Social Studies W.I.N sessions (Check your email for your placement)
Monday, November 18th: Holiday Door Decorating
- If you are interested in decorating a door, see Mr. Fisher, Mrs. Gibson, Ms. Deas, Dr. Jacobs, Ms. Livingston, Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. DeYoung, Mrs. Davenport, or Mrs. Liz.
- The winning team will receive breakfast.
Wednesday, November 19th: Delayed Start Wednesday
- Student drop off begins at 8:50
- Classes begin at 9:15
Friday, November 21st: SHHS Academy Day
- No DEN
Shuttle Stop Information
Thank you for your support with making sure that you are at the shuttle stops to pick up your students. The number of reports received about students being in the buildings/trespassing has declined. As a reminder, if students are caught trespassing on school property, they will receive a Level 2 Referral and a 5 day out of school suspension.
In support of military families, Lexington Richland School District Five has resources available. Please click on the link below to be taken to the resource page on the district website.
School District Five Exam Schedule
If you would like to plan ahead, please see the district exam schedule for the 2025-2026 school year.
Snack Packs
If you would like for your student to receive a weekly snack pack, please see the attached Snack Pack letter.
DAILY EXPECTATIONS
Student drop off 7:50 a.m. - 8:05 a.m. should be at the Spring Hill High School Cafeteria. The building opens for students at 7:50 a.m. Students will enter through back doors of the cafeteria at Spring Hill High School before 8:05 a.m. After 8:05 a.m. students will enter through the front doors of AFS.
Students will be offered breakfast upon arrival in the building. If you turn it down the first time, you WILL NOT be allowed to change your mind and come back later.
When students initially enroll at AFS, they will receive an Academy for Success ID and schedule. They will receive a tour of the building by a student ambassador. Students will report to their Den class or first period class. Dress Code and IDs will be checked during Den.
Dress Code
All students attending Academy for Success will be required to arrive in their full uniforms each day. AFS has a strict dress code that will be followed everyday unless students are otherwise notified by the principal or administrative designee. These exceptions will occur as rewards throughout the year and will be announced in advance.
Just in case..If you have questions about dress code, here are a couple exemplars.
Friendly Procedural Reminders
- Students should report to the Spring Hill High School Cafeteria at 7:50am each school day
- IF YOU ARRIVE ON CAMPUS AFTER 8:05am, PLEASE DROP OFF YOUR CHILD AT THE FRONT OFFICE.
- IDs should be visible around the students' neck.
- The bell will ring at 8:15am for the school day to begin.
- No cell phones should be visible during instruction. Students should not use their phones after 8:15am. If they need to make a call, they should receive a pass to the front office SEE SOMEONE IN THE FRONT OFFICE FOR A DRESS DOWN PASS.
- 10:10 rule: No student movement during the first and last 10 minutes of the class block..
- No movement during 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th blocks for high school and 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th blocks for middle school.
- Dress code with IDs: Shirts should be tucked in, pants should not sag, and ID required around the students neck at all times. Hoodies are not allowed. Polo shirts and sweatshirts should not have an emblem larger than the size of a quarter.
Connect with us!
Email: pbrand@lexrich5.org
Website: https://www.lexrich5.org/afs
Location: 11629 Broad River Road, Chapin, SC 29036, USA
Phone: (803) 575-5300