A PDL update for the 2015-2016 school year

Details and information about PDL and the technology fee for grades 9-12, 6-8, and 5
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The Technology Fee 2015-2016 School Year

High School Grades 9-12'

All students in grades 9-12 have a Technology Fee of $25 for the full academic year, due at the time of registration. The fee may be paid online or in person at the appropriate school.

Students Grades 9-12 who PAY the Technology Fee:

• are allowed to take devices home 
• pay an additional $25 for the first accidental damage repair, $50 for the second accidental damage repair and full cost of repair for all subsequent accidental damage repairs during the academic year 
• pay an additional $25 for device replacement due to theft (requires police report) 
• pay full repair for all damage caused by neglect or abuse 
• pay full replacement cost for loss due to neglect 

Students Grades 9-12 who DO NOT PAY the Technology Fee:

• are allowed to use the device only at school 
• pay full repair costs for all accidental damage 
• pay full replacement cost for loss due to theft 
• pay full repair for all damage caused by neglect or abuse 
• pay full replacement cost for loss due to neglect 

Middle School Grades 6-8

All students in grades 6-8 have a Technology Fee of $25 for the full academic year, due at the time of registration. The fee may be paid online or in person at the appropriate school.

Students Grades 6-8 who PAY the Technology Fee: 

• will use devices only at school and are not allowed to take devices home 
• pay an additional $25 for the first accidental damage repair, $50 for the second accidental damage repair and full cost of repair for all subsequent accidental damage repairs during the academic year 
• pay an additional $25 for device replacement due to theft (requires police report) 
• pay full repair for all damage caused by neglect or abuse 
• pay full replacement cost for loss due to neglect 

Students Grades 6-8 who DO NOT PAY the Technology Fee:

• pay full repair costs for all accidental damage 
• pay full replacement cost for loss due to theft 
• pay full repair for all damage caused by neglect or abuse 
• pay full replacement cost for loss due to neglect 

Elementary School Grade 5

All students in grade 5 may elect to pay a Technology Fee of $25 for the full academic year. The fee may be paid to the appropriate school.

Students Grade 5 who PAY the Technology Fee:

• will use devices only at school and are not allowed to take devices home 
• pay an additional $25 for the first accidental damage repair, $50 for the second accidental damage repair and full cost of repair for all subsequent accidental damage repairs during the academic year 
• pay an additional $25 for device replacement due to theft (requires police report) 
• pay full repair for all damage caused by neglect or abuse 
• pay full replacement cost for loss due to neglect 

Students Grade 5 who DO NOT PAY the Technology Fee:

• pay full repair costs for all accidental damage 
• pay full replacement cost for loss due to theft 
• pay full repair for all damage caused by neglect or abuse 
• pay full replacement cost for loss due to neglect

2015-2016 Policy Manual is available

The HCS Policy manual for the 2015-2016 is now available. Click on the image below to access policy section pdf's or download the entire manual in a PDF document.

PowerSchool is offline for maintenance

The PowerSchool parent portal is still down today for maintenance. We will post notifications as soon as it becomes available. Due to PowerSchool Maintenance and end of the year procedures the Parent Portal will be down from June 26th through July 7th. During this time registration for returning students will not be accessible. Infosnap will not be down and new students that come to the school can register using a snapcode.

2015 Commencement Ceremony Details

ATTENTION: This schedule was revised on February 17, 2015.   Horry County Schools announces the dates, locations, and times for graduation ceremonies for all high schools and the Adult Education program, along with senior celebrations at the district’s secondary program schools. Aynor High School, Thursday, June 4, AHS Gymnasium, at 7 p.m.; Carolina Forest High School, Thursday, June 4, CFHS Gymnasium, at 7 p.m.; Conway High School, Wednesday, June 3, HTC Center at Coastal Carolina University, at 7 p.m.; Green Sea Floyds High School, Thursday, June 4, GSFHS Gymnasium, at 6 p.m.; HCS Early College High School, Tuesday, June 2, location to be determined, at 6 p.m.; Loris High School, Wednesday, June 3, LHS Gymnasium, at 6 p.m.; Myrtle Beach High School, Wednesday, June 3, MBHS Auditorium, at 6 p.m.; North Myrtle Beach High School, Thursday, June 4, Alabama Theatre, at 3 p.m.; Socastee High School, Thursday, June 4, Myrtle Beach Convention Center, at 3 p.m.; St. James High School, Friday, June 5, The Palace Theatre, 1:30 p.m.; Adult Education, Thursday, May 21, the Academy for Arts, Science, and Technology, at 7 p.m.; Academy for Arts, Science and Technology, Senior Celebration, Saturday, May 16, Alabama Theatre, at noon; Academy for Technology and Academics, Senior Celebration, Wednesday, May 13, at the school, at 6 p.m.; and Scholars Academy, Senior Celebration, Thursday, May 28, Wheelwright Auditorium, Coastal Carolina University, at 6 p.m.;                                   Awards Ceremony, Friday, May 29, Wheelwright Auditorium, Coastal Carolina University, at 9 a.m.

Child Development, Kindergarten, 1st Grade Registration April 13-17

Register your child for the 2015-16 school year.

Where:     The primary and/or elementary school in your attendance area.

Date:        April 13-17, 2015

Time:       Call the school in your attendance area for times.

Bring:      You must bring your child’s shot record, birth certificate, social security card (requested, not required) & your proof of residency (a current water or utility bill).  

For CD registration you must also have either Medicaid documentation OR the front page of your 2014 income tax return.

Important:   Your child must be:

• 4 years old by September 1, 2015, to be in the4-year-old program. 
• 5 years old by September 1, 2015, to be in Kindergarten.

• 6 years old by September 1, 2015, to be in 1^st grade.

4-Year-Old CD Screening:

May 28,29, June 1,2,3, 2015 (No screening appointment will be given without the required documentation.)

If you don’t know the school for your attendance area, please call 488-6712.

All about the FIRST Palmetto Regional Robotics Competition Fri-Sat Feb 27-28

Click HERE to get all the details for the 2015 FIRST Palmetto Regional Robotics Competition!

Horry County Schools to operate on a two-hour delay for students and staff on Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Horry County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and staff on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. This delay will affect both students and faculty/staff. Unlike last week's delays, schools will not be staffed earlier. Drop-off and bus times are all delayed by two hours to account for potential ice in the earlier hours of the morning.