Sunday, April 27, 2025
Summer Term Courses are online and require a computer and internet access. GCVSP is a year-round, supplemental virtual program that offers GCS students the opportunity to take one or two courses in addition to their regular school schedule in fall, spring, and summer terms. Summer Term is the only term that requires a fee.
To apply for Summer Term, students and parents/guardians must complete the digital application linked: HERE. Students do not apply through Backpack.
Registration for Summer Term Courses must be completed by May 1st for Bryson Middle School students.
Available Summer Term Courses are listed on the registration form and are also on the GCVSP Website. All courses, except PE 6, 7, & 8, are high school courses which award units toward a SC Diploma. Courses may be canceled due to low enrollment.
Please contact Kiara Lewis, Bryson Middle School Counselor, if you have any questions.
kllewis@greenville.k12.sc.us
(864) 355-2162
EOCEP testing for 8th grade students enrolled in Algebra 1 Honors (including students in the GCS virtual program taking Algebra 1 Honors) will be on May 13, 2025.
See below for the SC Ready state testing dates for Bryson Middle School students. For information about SC Ready, click here: SCDE Parent Resources page link. An informational packet will also be sent home with students by April 11, 2025.
Grades 6-8
ELA Writing: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
ELA Reading Session A: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
ELA Reading Session B: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Mathematics: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Grade 6
Grade 6 Science: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Students who attend the Greenville County Schools Virtual Program (GCS VP) will attend state testing on the following dates at their home-based school. GCSVP students will also receive a letter with details about where and when to drop off and pick up students and what to expect on testing days.
Grades 6-8 GCVP Students
ELA Writing: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
ELA Reading Session A: Thursday, May 1, 2025
ELA Reading Session B: Friday, May 2, 2025
Mathematics: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Grade 6 GCVP Students
Grade 6 Science: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Students are expected to follow the district’s personal electronic devices policy and refrain from bringing any electronic device that can be used for communicating, timing, or imaging (e.g., cell phone, smart watch) into the testing location. Electronic devices will be collected by the test administrator before testing and returned after each test session is completed. If a student is in possession of and/or uses a personal electronic device during an active test session or utilizes their district-issued testing device for any purpose other than testing, penalties may include the following: disciplinary action up to and including expulsion at the school and/or not receiving a test score/test invalidation. Additionally, the SCDE could pursue criminal investigation and possible criminal charges or civil or legal sanctions.
Early dismissals and late arrivals are not permitted on testing days. Once a student begins a test, it must be completed the same day.
Test-Taking Success Tips:
To help your child perform their best, please encourage them to:
✅ Get a good night’s sleep before each test
✅ Eat a healthy breakfast in the morning
✅ Arrive at school on time—testing begins promptly, and late arrivals may not be allowed to test that day
✅ Stay positive and do their best
Click here to access a google site parents can use to learn about the related arts classes available to 7th and 8th grade students
