Frequently Asked Questions
Meal cost and other meal information is found at the Food and Nutrition (FANS) website.
State regulations are found at the South Carolina Department of Public Health Website in the School Exclusion page
Complete the form below to requests accommodations.
Visit the Home School Services webpage for information about this.
Student accident insurance is offered as a service to parents. The available insurance coverage includes school-only or 24-hour coverage. Coverage, cost, and enrollment information is provided in the following attachments.
Voluntary student accident insurance is different from athletic insurance, which is required. Information on athletic insurance will be communicated by your school’s athletic department.
Voluntary Student Accident InsurancePlease contact A-G Specialty Insurance to receive the Spanish Version directly.
Visit the GCS Transportation Department Webpage.
A student transferring from another school system in South Carolina or from another state must provide his or her previous school transcript, state-issued birth certificate, South Carolina Immunization Certificate, and proof of residence (at least two documents). An out-of- state student must take his or her immunization record to a doctor, health department, or child's school nurse to receive a South Carolina certificate.
New residents may temporarily enroll their children in school for 30 days with a special exemption issued by the school until an immunization certificate can be obtained. Existing immunization records and/or out of state certificates may be evaluated by your child's school nurse who is authorized by the Health Department to issue a SC Certificate if all of the requirements have been met.
If a certificate is not presented to the school at the end of the 30 days, the student will no longer be allowed to attend school.
A child cannot be admitted to any school or child development program without a valid SC Certificate of Immunization or a medical, religious, or special exemption. For details, click on the link below for more information on the South Carolina Department of Public Health Vaccine Requirements or contact your child’s medical provider.
SC DPH Immunization Requirements for School Attendance
If your child does not have a valid certificate, take his/her shot records to your physician or the county health department (please call 855-472-3432 to make an appointment). A parent or adult authorized by the parent must accompany a student under 16 who requires shots. For further information, call Medical Health Services at 355-3170.
Parents and others driving on South Carolina roads should be aware of state law that mandates that a motorist stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights under these conditions:
- if you are on a two-lane highway, traveling in either direction, you must stop;
- if you are on a multi-lane highway traveling behind the bus, you must stop. If you are on a multi-lane highway and meet a stopped school bus heading toward you, you do not have to stop but should simply slow down and pass with caution.
The fine for passing a stopped school bus can be as much as $1,000 and up to 30 days in jail for a first offense.