High School Options - Online Application, Details, & Facts

Application Process
On December 2nd, all applications will be available on the HCS website and on the individual program’s website.  All interested students should complete the application and submit it to the program on or before Friday, February 14, 2014.  Any applications received after this date will not be considered for admittance.

HCS will evaluate each applicant based on aptitude, previous coursework, and interest.  Interest will be determined by a screening process, which may include a written essay, a computerized survey, or an interview, that is conducted at the child’s school.

Beginning on March 11th, students will be notified of their acceptance into programs.  Each student will receive a commitment form, which must be returned to the school, guaranteeing his/her participation in the program.  All acceptance forms must be returned to the school by March 28, 2014 to guarantee a space in the program.

ECHS will offer admissions to approximately 100 students, Scholars Academy will offer admissions to approximately 50 students, and STEM will offer admissions to approximately 150 students.  There is not a maximum number of students that will be accepted into the IB programs.  Students may apply for the IB program in grades 8 – 10, provided they have had the appropriate coursework.  Students may only enter ECHS, SA, and STEM as rising 9th graders.  Students may only enter the majors programs at ATA and AAST as rising 11th graders.   There will not be a waiting list for ECHS, SA, or STEM, regardless of the number of commitment forms that are received for each program.

Acceptance into a Program
Once a student returns the commitment form, he/she will be transferred in Power School from the base high school to the program school.  All of the pre-selected course requests from the base school will be dropped from the student’s record, which means the student is NOT guaranteed the same courses should he/she decide not to go to the program school.  Students are strongly encouraged to consider all options prior to completing the application process and making a commitment.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the individual program, or a member of our Learning Services Team at (843) 236-6766.

Click here to access the HCS High School Options online application.

Proposed attendance line maps for LE, DE, KE, and NMB K-5 Schools

For questions or concerns about these proposed attendance boundaries, contact Joe Burch, Coordinator for Planning, at 843-488-6712 or jburch@horrycountyschools.net


Map of proposed attendance line changes for Daisy, Loris, and Kingston Elementary Schools.

Map of proposed attendance line changes for North Myrtle Beach K-5 schools.

New Online Physical Forms for student athletes

New Online Physical Forms for student athletes
Updated 2013-14 sports forms for grades 7-12
Click here for HCS sports forms

HCS Surplus Inventory for Sale Online

Horry County Schools has a portable classroom and other items being reduced from inventory available for sale online at www.GovDeals.com, a virtual liquidation service for governmental agencies. Once at the site, type “Horry County Schools” into the search field. Please review the information for inspection opportunities, payment options, and item removal. Contact Vicki Williams at 843.488.6938 or vwilliams@horrycountyschools.net.

HCS Makes Historic Gains on the ACT!

HCS makes historic gains on the ACT

An increase of six-tenths of one point brings the district composite to 20.8, which is only one-tenth of one point below the national average of 20.9. Read more.

HCS 2013-2014 Parent Student Guide E-Books

Download the 2013-2014 Parent Student Guide for iTunes U (iBooks), Kindle, or Nook! 

http://www.horrycountyschools.net/pages/Horry_County_Schools/3352373296737269426/Communications/hcsebooks

2013-2014 Bus Routes

All of the bus routes for Horry County Schools' 2013-2014 school year can be found here:
http://www.horrycountyschools.net/pages/Horry_County_Schools/Students_Parents/3352373336624820194/Transportation/Bus_Routes_2013-14

School Supply Lists

If you haven't already gotten your supplies together, check out the school supply lists here!
http://www.horrycountyschools.net/pages/Horry_County_Schools/Announcements/School_Supply_Lists_for_Elemen

Daisy Elementary 2013-2014 Calendar

The HCS 2013-2014 Calendar

DHEC to offer free Tdap shot at Coastal Grand Mall

All 7th grade students will be required to get Tdap immunization.

All 7th grade students attending South Carolina schools will be required to show proof of Tdap immunization, a booster vaccine that protects children from three dangerous diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is offering FREE Tdap shots during a special clinic on August 17 at Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The clinic can be most easily accessed through the mall entrance between Dillard’s and Bed, Bath and Beyond.
 
For more information, click Tdap.

Dedication for new Early College High School building

The Horry County Board of Education will dedicate the new Horry County Schools Early College High School on Tuesday, August 13, at 6 p.m. The celebration will be held at the site of the new school located on the Conway campus of Horry Georgetown Technical College on Highway 501. A map is attached.

The HCS Early College High School is a small, personalized learning environment that integrates high school and college courses, enabling students to earn a high school diploma and up to two years of college credit at the same time. Students take rigorous coursework, participate in service learning projects, and benefit from career life planning, counseling, and academic coaching—all to make sure they have the preparation needed to achieve their educational goals. Learn more at ECHS.

August Staff Development

August 15th, 16th & 19th are staff development days. Register in Truenorthlogic.

Online Registration

HCS online registration information:
http://www.horrycountyschools.net/pages/Horry_County_Schools/Announcements/Online_Registration_for_Child_

HCS Personalized DIgital Learning

Summer Scholars

Important announcement for parents of children in CD, K, or 1st Grade

Parents of students who will be enrolled in Child Development, Kindergarten, or 1st grade are asked to attend registration on August 1 if their children will be bus riders. Their attendance at registration will allow the school to validate students' bus stops and distribute bus identification tags. Bus ID tags are used with younger students to ensure that they are riding the correct bus and dropped off at the correct location. You many visit your school anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 1st.

We apologize for the confusion regarding this matter. Please refer to your schools' websites and/or Facebook pages for the most up to date information regarding your child's registration.

Click here for more information about registration.

Ready for August 22? Check our Back to School page!

Be prepared for the start of school with a collection of helpful information and links on the HCS Back to School page.

Online registration is now available for new and returning students

Both new and returning students can register online for the upcoming school year. Click here for the HCS Registration Page.

Be prepared for the fall with new supply lists!

Select middle or elementary school, then find your school for the appropriate supply list. Select your supply lists here!

Breakfast and Lunch Prices for '13-'14 schoolyear

The new breakfast and lunch prices are as follows:

Free and Reduced lunch application

The free and reduced lunch application is now online!

New Teacher Academy registration is now open!

NTA will be held on Aug. 5-6 and is designed for teachers who are new to the profession and/or new to Horry County. Click HERE for more!

Interscholastic Athletics Information Available

Updated 2013-14 sports forms for grades 7-12 are available HERE.

2013-2014 Parent Student Guide is now online!

This publication replaces the former Parent Student Handbook. The printed version will be distributed to each student in August.
Click for the Parent Student Guide PDF