Challenge








Blythe

Academy

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Syllabus

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About Me

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Qualifying ​for ​Challenge

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Mrs. Penny

Syllabus

The syllabus outlines the ​course content and ​expectations for Challenge. It ​is a helpful reference guide ​for upcoming units and serves ​as a roadmap for success.

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GT Schedule of Units

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ABOUT ME

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This is my second year ​teaching Challenge at ​Blythe! I have been with​ Greenville County Schools​ for many years! I taught​ 2nd and 4th grades for 17​ years at Westcliffe​ Elementary and then served​ as a Teacher Success Coach​ (to first-year teachers) for 3​ years. It is a privilege to be​ in this exciting position at​ this amazing sc​hool!

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To become a highly qualified and certified teacher, I earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Bob Jones University in 2001. I then went on to earn my Master's Degree in Learning Disabilities from Furman University in 2003. I also achieved my certification as a National Board Teacher in 2007 and renewed in 2016. Additionally, I earned my Gifted and Talented endorsement in 2018.

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I am married and have two ​children, an 8 year ol​d daughter and a 4 year ol​d son! Being a mom ha​s enhanced my perspective a​s a teacher. Thank you fo​r entrusting me with you​r child. I do not take th​e privilege or responsibilit​y lightly. I absolutely lov​e being a teacher! Every day i​s new and offers amazin​g opportunities to grow, bot​h for my students and for me!​

Qualifying for Challenge

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Success - Good Performance

Aptitude

Achievement

Performance

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2 of 3:

  • Verbal (93-99)
  • Nonverbal (93-99)
  • Quantitative (93-99)
  • Composite (93-99)
  • Applicable cut scores in SC READY

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  • MAP/Iowa - 93-99 NP in one subject area
  • Grade 3: 18/20 in Verbal or Nonverbal
  • Grade 4: 16/20 in Verbal or 22/28 in Nonverbal
  • Grade 5: 18/20 in Verbal or 25/28 in Nonverbal

Newsletter

Our monthly newsletter provides an overview of the units each grade level will cover that month. We encourage parents and guardians to read the newsletter each month to stay informed and engaged in their child's education.


Together, we can create a strong and supportive school community.

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Ready to learn and grow!

Contact Mrs. Penny

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Phone

(864) 355-4416

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