• HCS PDL HCS Personalized Digital Learning

    The Vision of Horry County Schools' Personalized Digital Learning Initiative is to transform teaching and learning by immersing all students in rich, authentic, relevant, personalized digital learning experiences that lead to college and career readiness and enable deeper learning across the disciplines. 

    Horry County Schools' Personalized Digital Learning Initiative (PDL) has placed personal computing devices in the hands of students in grades 5-12 and on a shared model in grades 3 and 4.  We are in the middle of a journey of change with the primary objective to transform the delivery methods of our classrooms to match the needs of the modern student.

    The Technology Fee 

    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 non-refundable 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 non-refundable 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 non-refundable fee may be paid to the appropriate school.  This fee will not apply to grades 3 and 4.

    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