Columbia County School District Encourages Parents and Students to “Talk” – Here’s How

Columbia County School District starts its first session of information series called Let’s Talk. Let's Talk is an information session designed to bring students and parents together to talk about topics that are facing the youth today.

The sessions will include conversations on school safety, signs of drug use, Gang Activity, how to report suspected bullying, and overall how to prevent these things in the school system.

The event is free an open to the public. There are four dates outlined for this series.

October 19, 2023 – Grovetown High School

November 16, 2023- Evans High School

February 22, 2024 – Harlem High School

March 21, 2024 – Lakeside High School

Every event will be held at the same time, 6:00 pm until 7:15 pm

Last November the Columbia County School district hosted a similar Let's Talk forum that focused on stress management for students. The school administrators sat down with teachers and parents to look at ways to address stress and anxiety among students.

One of the solutions they came down to was eliminating phones during school hours. They also suggested good eating habits, deep breathing, and exercise to help.

Are your kids homeschooled but you want a way for them to participate in art, P.E., music, and sports?

Sometimes with homeschooling, it's easy to go through the regular academic work assignments and forget to put in that needed exercise. At most public schools, a full class is dedicated solely to some type of physical activity. Whether that is walking, dodgeball, running, etc.

Luckly, there are many CSRA activities that are geared towards kids who are homeschooled. This can easily accomplish the physical activity part of the day.

Kids must indulge in some physical activity for at least one hour every day. Implementing regular physical activities improves muscle strength and boosts endurance.

Establishing a consistent physical workout schedule during the homeschooling day doesn't have to be difficult, especially with some of the ideas that are listed below. Physical activities can range from sports, a jog or bike ride around the neighborhood, etc.

For these classes listed below, most have a small number that are able to register for each class. Your kid will then be able to be in a small population setting. They will also have the opportunity for exercise lesson plans to be tailored to them. Not only does this activity have to stay during the school days, but your child may find interest in the activity and want to make it a part of their normal routine at home or a routine hobby.

These community classes are also a great way for kids to get physical activities, when the parent or the homeschool instructor is not as physically active. It is also a chance for the kid to meet other kids in their age group. Which can be one of the experiences that may not happen as much since the child is homeschooled.

Check out these options below of upcoming community activities happening in Augusta that is tailored towards homeschooled kids.

See which they enjoy the best!

Augusta Locally Grown will start hosting a cooking class for those that are homeschooled. It is geared towards elementary and middle school ages, but all age groups are welcome.

The class is set up into two time frames, either 10:00 am – 11:00 am or 11:30am-12:30pm

Homeschool Art just started up at the Augusta Kroc center. The class is open to ages 5-12 that are homeschooled and want the opportunity to get creative. The clases will take place every other tuesday.

Scan the QR code above or visit augustakroc.org to enroll and secure your spot!

wellness wednesday is for homeschooled students ages 5 -12. They are invited to join together for an hour long program that consist of 30 minutes of physical activity.

Every Wednesday on the stage at Evans Towne Center Park and participate in activities such as karate, kids bootcamp, yoga, and more.

For example a upcoming class is a dance class offered by Free Movement Dance Studio.

Jessye Norman School of Arts also has an ongoing art session for homeschooled kids. A fitness class is also included.

Reed Creek offers an educational based program for homeschoolers ages 5-11. For more, click here.