HCS COVID-19 Information
- COVID-19
- Alternate (eLearning) Instructional Plan
- Special Education Services
- English Learner Students
- Guidance and Counseling Services
- Class of 2020 Information
- Final Grading Information
- Free Meals for Students
- New Registration for 2019-20 School Year
- Contact Us
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Employee Information
- Family Resources
- Student Access to Digital Devices
- COVID-19 Information and Prevention
- SC Department of Education
- Horry County Schools
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Who to Contact for Assistance
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Who to contact for assistance
English Language Learners
(843) 488-6705
mwestbury@horrycountyschools.netNutrition Services
(843) 488-6925
kjohnson@horrycountyschools.net
Registration of New Students (2019-20)
registration@horrycountyschools.netSpecial Education
(843) 488-6759
sbennett002@horrycountyschools.netStudent Transfer Requests (2020-21)
(843) 488-6771Technology (Technical Support)
(843) 488-6825
helpdesk@horrycountyschools.net
Additional Contact Information
- Questions concerning individual student assignments/grades should be directed to the student’s teacher.
- Questions concerning an individual school should be directed to the school’s principal.
- Individual school staff directories are located on each school’s website. A complete listing of all schools’ websites is located here.
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General Questions
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How long will schools be closed?
At this time schools will be closed until April 30, 2020. Additional updates will be shared once further information is provided.
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Will Spring Break still be observed?
HCS will observe Spring Break from April 10th - April 17th. Therefore, as in a normal year, instruction will cease for this period of time. However, grab-and-go lunch and breakfast will continue for students during this break.
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Cancellation of School Events
All school events/activities such as proms, galas, dances, concerts, plays, athletic competitions/practices, etc., scheduled through April 30, 2020, are cancelled as a result of Governor McMaster’s mandated closure of public schools through April 30, 2020. We are unable to determine if or when these events may be rescheduled at a later date.
Additional cancelled District-sponsored events include:
- HCS Health Sciences Fair; April 3, 2020
- HCS Technology Fair; April 8, 2020
- Board Meeting and Committee Meetings; Monday, March 30, 2020
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I was in the middle of the hearing process before we closed. Does my child need to be doing the eLearning/packets?
The student should complete the work for the week. Students who are suspended from school are still responsible for the work they missed.
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If my child was OSS and was to return to school on Monday, does he have to do the work this week? Or does he start next week?
The student should complete the work for this week. Students who are suspended from school are still responsible for the work they missed.
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Student Meals
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Where do I find information about meals while schools are closed?
Click here for information about free meals for students during the school closures.
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Alternate Instructional Plan
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Alternate (eLearning) Instructional Plans
Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions.
If you need help with your child's device, contact Horry County Schools Technology Help Desk
- PHONE: (843) 488-6825
- Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- EMAIL: helpdesk@horrycountyschools.net
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Technology/Devices
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When was the Digital Device Pick Up?
Parents/guardians have been allowed to pick up digital devices at the school(s) where their student(s) attend. Parents are required to sign an Elearning Parent Permission/Usage Form if picking up a computer device. To expedite the process, parents are encouraged to print and sign this form prior to arriving at the schools.
Pick up times for Middle and High (which includes St. James Intermediate School):
Wednesday, March 18, 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 19, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 20, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.Pick up times for Elementary:
Wednesday, March 18, 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 19, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 20, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.- Aynor Elementary
- Burgess Elementary
- Conway Elementary
- Carolina Forest Elementary
- Daisy Elementary
- Forestbrook Elementary
- Homewood Elementary
- Kingston Elementary
- Loris Elementary
- Lakewood Elementary
- Ocean Bay Elementary
- Waterway Elementary
- *St. James Intermediate School falls under Middle Schools (See above for Middle and High pick up)
Wednesday, March 18, 3:00 p.m. – 6: p.m.
Thursday, March 19, 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Friday, March 20, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.- Green Sea Floyds Elementary
- Midland Elementary
- Myrtle Beach Elementary
- Ocean Drive Elementary
- Palmetto Bays Elementary
- Pee Dee Elementary
- River Oaks Elementary
- Riverside Elementary
- South Conway Elementary
- Socastee Elementary
- Seaside Elementary
- St. James Elementary
- Waccamaw Elementary
- *St. James Intermediate School falls under Middle Schools (See above for Middle and High pick up)
Parents/guardians will need to present their driver’s license or another form of identification. Otherwise, all HCS buildings will be closed to the public. -
What type of payments will be accepted at the school for the $12 optional technology fee?
Parents may pay online at MyPaymentsPlus (https://www2.mypaymentsplus.com) or parents may pay in person with cash or check.
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Why is there an optional technology fee of $12?
The technology fee is optional for parents who have not paid the annual technology fee of $25. Your school’s bookkeeper has the information on who has previously paid. If a parent has not paid the annual technology fee, he/she has the option to pay a reduced technology fee of $12, which will cover the remainder of the school year. If a parent didn’t pay the original $25 fee and doesn’t elect to pay the $12 technology fee, he/she will assume all responsibility for a device should it be damaged while at home.
The reduced technology fee ($12) may be paid directly to the bookkeeper at the school by cash or check when the parent picks up the device, or online at My Payments Plus (http://www.mypaymentsplus.com). The option to pay on My Payments Plus will be available until 4 p.m. on Friday 3/27/2020.
If you have already paid the $25 technology fee, you do not need to pay the $12 technology fee.
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What if my high school student has left his device or charger at school?
If your high school student has left his/her device or charger at school, you may contact the school to determine a time you may retrieve the equipment.
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May someone other than a parent or guardian pick up a device for a student?
Devices may be picked up by the parent, guardian, or other adult contact listed in PowerSchool.
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Does the student have to be present to receive a device?
The student does not have to accompany the parent/guardian for device pickup.
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Can high school students pick up devices themselves with ID?
Yes, High School students may pick up their devices PROVIDED they bring a signed permission form or have one on file.
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If we have access and technology at home do we need to pick up a device?
No. All assignments may be accessed through a personal device.
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What if I have issues with the device while I am at home?
Parents, students, and employees may call the Technology Help Desk at (843) 488-6825 for assistance.
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How can my student access a digital device?
All students in grades 3-12 will have the option to take a Personalized Digital Learning (PDL) device home (High School – laptop; Middle School – Chromebook; Elementary – iPad). Additional information, such as how to grant parent permission to take a device home, how to pay an optional technology fee to offset costs if a device is damaged while at home, appropriate internet use, etc., will be provided to students and parents by 6:00 PM, Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Click here for more information.
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How to clean your device?
- Click here to view the recommendations.
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Employee Questions
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What is the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and how does in pertain to sick leave for employees?
ATTENTION:
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS PAID SICK LEAVE LEAVE UNDER THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT (FFCRA)The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) goes into effect on April 1, 2020, and it will provide leave provisions for sick leave in light of COVID-19 for employees of all public employers and for private employers with less than 500 employees.
Please click on the following link for more information.
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/posters/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal.pdfEmail questions to MAnderson002@horrycountyschools.net
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Will HCS employees be paid during the school closure period?
All regular full-time, part-time employees, and long-term substitutes will continue to be paid during the mandated closure.
- A full-time employee is defined as an employee who works 30 hours or more per week, has established work schedule, and is employed for 180 days or more. This would include teachers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, cafeteria workers, and other classified and professional staff. Their pay is typically spread over 24 equal payments.
- A part-time employee is defined as an employee who works at least 20 hours or less than 30 hours per week, has established work schedule and is employed for 180 days or more. Their pay is typically spread over 24 equal payments.
- A long-term substitute is defined as an employee who is working in a position for more than ten days. Long-term substitutes providing instructional services will be paid during the mandated closure.
- Temporary employees are those employees who are paid via a timesheet for the hours that they work. Their hours of work and/or workdays will typically vary. As the buildings are not open, they will not be paid under the mandated closure.
- Regular substitutes are those employees who are paid when a teacher/staff member is unavailable to work. Their place of work and/or workdays will typically vary. As the buildings are not open, they will not be paid under the mandated closure.
