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In this program (3rd-5th or 6th – 8th) graders are taught by local musicians to play (by ear) acoustic instruments (guitar, fiddle, banjo, and mandolin). We’ll have an approximately 45-minute lesson (depending upon the number of students in each class) per week for 20 weeks during the year, starting in October. These classes will be held Monday – Thursday, after 4:00 PM and before 7:00 PM.
Due to not being able to locate within the local schools with the Covid Variant complicating the situation at the present time, we have decided to locate our YAM Afterschool Program again this year, at least until Christmas Break, in the four sites which so graciously allowed us to use their facilities last year: The Mill Church, Pickens on Tuesdays; Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Dacusville on Mondays, the Roper Building across from Six Mile Baptist Church on Thursdays, and the Rosewood Center in Liberty, probably on Thursdays as well. You may select the site that is most convenient for your child to receive lessons this year. We do ask, except in special circumstances, that you leave your child at the same location, same teacher while we are meeting in these locations. No Homework Center will be provided, and thus, your child will need to be picked up right after their lesson is over. We will be following CDC guidelines for safe gatherings and ask that instructors, students, and parents adhere to these guidelines. You are asked to wear masks while inside the building; hand sanitizer will be provided; and there will be frequent disinfecting. Students will not share instruments or other items. A listing of these guidelines will be provided to each student. The cost of the weekly lesson is based on the lunch status of the child. This year’s rates will be: $5 per week for free lunch students $7 per week for reduced lunch students $12 per week for paid lunch students Rental rates will be: $5 per month for free lunch students $8 per month for reduced lunch students $15 per month for paid lunch students Complete the form below and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher or office staff by Wed, Sept 8th. You may also e-mail your form to Pauline Blackston at blackspm1@outlook.com. We’ll also be having a Parent Meeting at which you can find out more about the YAMs, meet the instructor (possibly), and pay any fees. That day will be announced soon, and we hope you and your child can attend. We’re really looking forward to starting in October and hope to hear from you soon |
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Schools, Principals, and Program Directors
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Ambler Elementary
Carlton Lewis, Principal Janet Hardin, Program Director JanetHardin@pickens.k12.sc.us Ben Hagood Elementary Paula Alexander, Principal Christine Esancy, Program Director ChristineEsancy@gmail.com YLA Charter School Sandee Blankenship, Principal Gretchen Carpenter, Program Director GretchenCarpenter@gmail.com Dacusville Elementary and Middle School Travis Chapman, Elementary Principal Wanda Tharpe, Middle School Principal Cristy Flowers, Program Director CristyFlowers@pickens.k12.sc.us Liberty Elementary Lowell Haynes, Principal Jared Roper, ProgramDirector JaredRoper@pickens.k12.sc.us Liberty Middle School Lisa Cassidy, Principal Jared Roper, Program Director JaredRoper@pickens.k12.sc.us |
Pickens Elementary
Donna Harden, Principal Tiffany Short, Program director TiffanyShort@pickens.k12.sc.us Pickens Middle School James King, Principal Gretchen Carpenter, Program Director GretchenCarpenter@gmail.com Six Mile Elementary Melissa Terry, Principal Michelle Confer, Program Director MichelleConfer@pickens.k12.sc.us Getty's Middle School Mr. Michael Cory, Principal Alecia Gilcrease, Program Director aleciagilcrease@pickens.k12.sc.us Home-School Arts Academy Rebecca Moore- Program Director Alleluiadance@yahoo.com Central Academy of the Arts Tish Goode, Principal Kim Keasler- ProgramDirector KimKeasler@pickens.k12.sc.us McKissick Academy of Science and Technology Heather Touchberry, Principal Ashley Gilbert- Program Director AshleyGilbert@pickens.k12.sc.us |