Phone: (919) 365-4306
Email:
Degrees and Certifications:
B.A. Psychology and English, James Madison University M.Ed. English Education, NC State University Curriculum Instructional Specialist License, NC State University M.A. Psychology, East Carolina University National Board Certified Teacher AP Certified Teacher AIG Certified Teacher
Mrs. Dina Swales
Here are some facts about me!
--Born in Washington, DC
--Graduated from James Madison University with a B. A. degree in psychology and English and a minor degree in secondary education
--Graduated from North Carolina State University with a M.Ed. degree in English education and a Curriculum Instructional Specialist License
--Graduated from East Carolina University with a M.A. degree in psychology
--National Board Certified Teacher
--Have taught in Dare, Wayne, and Johnston County Schools (over 25 years of teaching experience)
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ACCESS Testing for English Language Learners
North Carolina schools are required to administer ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 to all students identified as English Learners (ELs) in the spring of each year to determine their progress in learning English. Each student is tested in four areas: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. This assessment helps us monitor their English language development.
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EOC Student Reports
Parents can access their student's EOC score report in PowerSchool. Click here for more information.
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Course Syllabi
If you are looking for information regarding a teacher specific syllabus, please refer to the guide above.
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Transportation Request Form
Any CHHS student who was virtual all last year, has moved, or is new to riding the bus should fill out the form. If you have any questions concerning bus information contact robinbooth@johnston.k12.nc.us.
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JCPS to Utilize New Website for Bus Updates
Our district is launching a new portion of our website to further communicate bus delays and replacements with our families. We encourage those who have a student who utilizes our transportation to get to or from school to visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us/busdelays for updates on our school bus routes beginning Tuesday, January 18.
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ACCESS testing for English Language Learners
North Carolina schools are required to administer ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 to all students identified as English Learners (ELs) in the spring of each year to determine their progress in learning English. Each student is tested in four areas: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. This assessment helps us monitor their English language development.
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Updated COVID-19 Quarantine Guidance
Our district is continuing to follow the guidance and recommendations from the Johnston County Public Health Department, the CDC, and the Strong Schools NC Toolkit, and we will now adhere to a 5 day quarantine period for students or staff members who tests positive for COVID-19. This is a change from the previous 10 day quarantine time.
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JCPS offering Test to Stay Program
Johnston County Public Schools is participating in the Test to Stay Program, a voluntary study with Duke University and the ABC Collaborative. Due to that participation our students now have more options if they are deemed a close contact to a positive COVID-19 case while at school.
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JC Board of Education approves 2022 JCPS salary schedule
The Johnston County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the 2022 Johnston County Public Schools salary schedule at their regularly scheduled Dec. 14 meeting.
