Horry County Schools will hold district-wide registration for the 2008-09 school year on August 5. The first day of school for students is August 25. The only exception is the county's only year-round school, Daisy Elementary School, which opens on July 21. Parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to register their child(ren) during the school's registration time. The first day of school is a full instructional day.

Before registering for school, here are a few things you should know:

Students who are registering in the district for the first time should present a legal birth certificate and certificate of immunization. All students must meet immunization requirements for attendance. A social security number is requested. If students have previously been enrolled in another school outside of the district or state, the receiving school will send for educational records if parents do not bring them at the time of registration.  

Students registering for kindergarten must be five years old on or before September 1. Students registering for first grade must be six years old on or before September 1. Enrollment in four-year old child development classes is limited and students must be tested before admission. These students must be four years old on or before September 1.

Immunization requirements…

Proof of immunization is required for new students. Minimum requirements are as follows:

• Four (4) does of any combination of DTP, DT, DTP-Hib, DTaP, Td or Tdap vaccine with at least one (1) dose received on or after the fourth birthday.
• Three (3) doses of any combination of oral or inactivated Polio vaccine with at least one (1) dose received on or after the fourth birthday.
• Two (2) doses of Rubeola (Measles) vaccine with both doses received on or after the first birthday and separated by at least one month.
• One (1) dose of Rubella (German Measles) vaccine received on or after the first birthday.
• One (1) dose of Mumps vaccine received on or after the first birthday.
• Three (3) doses of Hepatitis B vaccine.
• One (1) dose of Varicella vaccine received on or after the first birthday or positive history of disease for all children admitted to kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Two (2) doses of Varicella vaccine, separated by at least one month, are required for unimmunized children ages 13 or older who have no positive history of disease.

Immunizations are available at your local Health Department. Proof of immunization is required at the time of registration. If you have questions about immunization your local medical provider or your local Health Department at 248-1500 (in Conway), 448-8407 (in Myrtle Beach), 399-5553 (in North Myrtle Beach) and 756-4027 (in Loris).

When registering, the student(s) and parent(s) must provide documentation of physical address. Acceptable verifiable documentation includes a current electric/water/sewer bill, current and signed rental agreement, approved transfer form, proof of guardianship or a valid receipt and letter on property letterhead indicating student is staying in hotel or rental condo for a long term. A driver's license and voter registration card may be used to verify address, but will not serve as sole evidence. At the time of registration, parents will be asked to provide the vehicle license tag numbers of all vehicles that will be picking up or dropping off students on a regular basis.

Student Transfers…

In-district transfers to other schools may be approved for hardship situations. Hardship situations may include, but are not limited to, childcare, parent’s work schedule or location, health care, preferred academic offerings, and intent to relocate the primary residence within the year.

Parents who wish to send their child to a school outside their attendance area, due to a hardship situation, should complete and return a transfer application. Applications must state the reason that the parent is seeking a transfer. Previously approved transfer students need not reapply to attend the same school or the feeder school in the same attendance area. Parents are responsible for providing transportation for students for elective transfers.

Due to overcrowding in some schools, transfers requests may not be approved for schools operating at 115 percent above the capacity. These schools include Carolina Forest Elementary School, Ocean Bay Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School, Loris Elementary School, Forestbrook Elementary School, Waccamaw Elementary School, Midland Elementary School, Seaside Elementary School, and Forestbrook Middle School.  To receive a transfer application, call the Office of Student Affairs at 488-6770.

Nonresident students who are qualified to enroll in HCS are required to pay tuition in an amount of $5,367.

There are no registration fees or insurance costs for school-day coverage for students registering for school. Parents may elect to purchase meals or additional insurance at the time of registration.

Paying for meals…

There are several payment options available to purchase meals at school.  Paying in advance ensures that your child does not have to keep up with money at school. Applications for reduced and free meals are available at the time of registration or at any time during the year. Contact the cafeteria manager at your child's school or the HCS Food Service staff at 488-6925 for more information.

Breakfast Prices

• Full-pay for all grades: $162 per year; $81 per semester; or 95 cents per day
• Reduced-price for all grades: $54 per year; $27 per semester; or 30 cents per day

Lunch Prices

• Full-pay for grades K-5: $324 per year; $162 per semester; or $1.85 per day
• Full-pay for grades 6-12: $342 per year; $171 per semester; or $1.95 per day
• Reduced-price for all grades: $72 per year; $36 per semester; or 40 cents per day

Accident Insurance for Students

HCS provides free, limited insurance coverage for injuries occurring during the school day or while attending, participating in, or traveling to and from school-sponsored/supervised activities during the school year. The coverage provided by HCS is secondary to any other insurance coverage provided for the student. For a fee, parents may purchase 24-hour insurance protection with increased benefits. Twenty-four hour primary coverage for accidents is available for $125. A 24-hour supplemental insurance is available for $50. An extended dental plan is available for $10. Ask the school for information regarding these plans.

Registration date(s) and time(s) for individual schools

2008-09 Supply lists

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