Wednesday, August 28, 2013

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.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

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_