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.