Today, we take time to remember those we lost and to honor the heroes of September 11, 2001.

#neverforget

The 2024-2025 School Calendar is Available Online! http://www.horrycountyschools.net/hcscalendar

Clear Backpacks

For more information, click on the link below.

The News Room at HCS / Clear Backpacks (horrycountyschools.net)

2024-2025 CFHS Student Handbook

2024-25 STUDENT HANDBOOK.pdf (horrycountyschools.net)

Walking Pass Policy

Only students with walking passes are permitted to walk onto campus in the morning or walk off campus after school. Walking Passes are issued to students who live within a mile of the school. Temporary passes will not be issued for other students (i.e. friends, cousins, significant others) to walk with students who have walking passes.

September

10 & 11 ~ Senior Makeup Pictures in Auditorium (See information below)

19 ~ End Date for 1st Interim Report

20 ~ Interim Reports Issued via PowerSchool

30 ~ Underclassman Picture Day

October

12 ~ Saturday Attendance Makeup School

14 ~ Student Holiday, schools closed (possible make-up day)

15 ~ Student Holiday & Staff Development Day (possible make-up day)

16 ~ Jr. Class Ring Ceremony

23 ~ End Date for 1st Quarter

26 ~ Saturday Attendance Makeup School

29 ~ Final Senior Makeup Picture Day

30 ~ Report Cards Issued via PowerSchool

Good Afternoon Carolina Forest High Parents,

With the start of each school year, we begin the screening and identification process for the academically gifted and talented program. In order to be identified as academically gifted and talented in South Carolina, students must have a composite aptitude score at or above the 96th national age percentile or meet two out of three dimensions of eligibility: aptitude, achievement, or performance. This is a three-step process:

Step One: All students in grade 2 as well as all referred students in grades 3-11 will be given the CogAT®, an aptitude test, in October. Any parent, student, teacher, or administrator may refer a student for testing by contacting the guidance department at the student's school or by contacting the Office of Gifted and Talented Programs prior to September 13th • If the student has a composite aptitude score at or above the 96th national age percentile, then he/she automatically qualifies for the program. If the student scores at or above the 93rd national age percentile on the verbal, nonverbal, quantitative or total portion of the aptitude test, then we will screen for high achievement.

Step Two: For the achievement dimension, all students in grades 2 and up who take MAP will have their scores screened for academically gifted and talented qualification. Students who have MAP scores on either the reading or the math tests at or above the 94th national percentile meet the achievement dimension of eligibility. Additionally, the South Carolina Department of Education annually establishes SC READY scores used to determine eligibility for the achievement dimension for students in grades 3-8.

Step Three: If the student meets the eligibility criteria for either the aptitude or achievement dimension but not both, we will screen for the academic performance dimension. The Performance Task Assessment will be administered to qualifying students in grades 2-5 in February /March. A student may take either the primary (grades 2-3) or the intermediate (grades 4-5) version of the Performance Task Assessment, and results will be released over the summer. End-of-year grades in the core academic areas (English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language) will be used as the performance dimension measure for students in grades 5 through 11. A grade point average of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the core academic areas is needed to meet the performance dimension eligibility criteria. Students who become eligible for the academically gifted and talented program through the performance dimension will begin gifted services the following school year.

Additional Eligibility: Students identified in one South Carolina school district are eligible in any South Carolina school district, and students who have met the state identification criteria in another state and who transfer into a South Carolina public school are eligible for Gifted and Talented services as deemed appropriate by the Evaluation Placement Team.

The referral, screening, and identification process is a lengthy one. If your child meets the identification criteria for the academically gifted and talented program, then you will receive written notification from the Office of Gifted and Talented Programs. If you have questions regarding the screening and identification process, please contact the school or this office.

Horry County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, immigrant status, English-speaking status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or S.C. law in its programs or activities. For questions regarding the nondiscrimination policies call 843-488- 6700, or write Horry County Schools, 335 Four Mile Rd., Conway, SC 29526

Academics at HCS / Parent Resources (horrycountyschools.net)

Parent-Guardian Referral Form

The GT Screening and Identification parent notification and translations are posted on the HCS website here. Academics at HCS / Parent Resources (horrycountyschools.net)

P.O. Box 260005 • 335 Four Mile Road• Conway, SC 29528-6005 • (843) 488-6740 • Fax (843) 488-6722 www.horrycountyschools.net

Early Dismissal Policy Reminder

Students requiring early dismissal must bring a note from their parents on the day of dismissal to the attendance office in order to obtain an early dismissal pass. All requests are to be in the attendance office prior to 8:15am. The note must have a phone number at which the parent may be contacted and a parent signature. If the note cannot be verified, the student will not be allowed to leave campus.

When it is time for students to leave, they will give their pass to their teacher and leave class to drive off campus or wait at the attendance window. Students who do not bring a note for a pre-arranged medical or legal appointment must remain in class until the period ends before they will be permitted to sign out of school with their parent/guardian.

Absolutely no emails or phone calls will be accepted.

For more information, click on the link below.

Nutrition Services / CEP Program (horrycountyschools.net)

Student of the Month

Make your nominations for the September 2024 Student of the Month! Vote & Nominate EVERYDAY! The student with the most votes will win a plaque, prize from Beazer Homes and a follow up story in our local papers! Vote & Nominate:9/1-9/30 Winner Contacted:10/1

Football Fans Choice

The 2024 Horry County Football Fans' Choice Awards are HERE! Now is the time to nominate & vote for football players, coaches, cheer squad, athletic directors & more across all of Horry County! One random participant will win $500 from Grand Strand Nissan just for voting! Voting & Nominating: August 19 - November 17 Winner Contacted: November 18 Awards Ceremony for Winners: Early December (invitation to follow) Don't forget to vote EVERYDAY!

Teacher of the Month

Make your nominations for the September 2024 Teacher of the Month! Vote & Nominate EVERYDAY! The student with the most votes will win a plaque, prize from Window World and a follow up story in our local papers! Vote & Nominate:9/1-9/30 Winner Contacted:10/1

Administrator of the Month

Make your nominations for the September Administrator of the Month! The administrator with the most votes by the end of the month wins a plaque, prize from Hard Rock Cafe and a follow up story in our local papers! Nominate & Vote:9/1-9/30 Winner Contacted:10/1 Nominate your favorite Horry County principals and assistant principals!

The school counseling team is continuously working to finalize student schedules as well as welcome and enroll new families. Student schedules should be available in Power School as of 8/14/24. Please be sure to have your Power School registration completed and updated in order to view a student's schedule.

Students will have an opportunity to request a schedule correction after the first day of school. Students are asked to follow their schedule as is posted in Power School on August 19th. Students will receive an email to their school email account with a google form to request a schedule correction. Counselors will only be referring to this form and be responding to emails requesting schedule changes.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work towards a successful opening to the 24-25 school year!

Carolina Forest High School will administer the PSAT/NMSQT exam on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

The district will pay for any first time 10th graders or 11th grade students who are in Honors or AP English or Math to take the PSAT/NMSQT. All other students wishing to take the PSAT/NMSQT exam may do so but must pay for the exam out of pocket. The fee is $18.

This test is OPTIONAL and you must complete this google doc to sign up. The deadline to complete this form is September 13, 2024 by 3pm.

The National English Honor Society application window is now open. Applications will close on 10.11.2024. Please visit the CFNEHS website for requirements and to complete the application.

Purchase CF attire at themascotshop.jostens.com/1033358

The CFHS Student Parking Decals for the 2024-25 School Year are now available for purchase at My Payments Plus and once purchased, will be delivered to your student by the end of August.

Students may drive on campus with a paid receipt until new decal has been issued.

CFHS Senior Parents,

Please check your emails concerning senior picture makeup information scheduled for September 10th & 11th.

Use the link below to sign up for Senior Makeup Pictures. These are similar to the ones taken in the summer. They will be in the auditorium. If you have any questions, please reach out to School Bell Fotos at 843-421-5308.

https://calendly.com/d/ytw-g7k-3bw

To update parent contact information (address, phone number, email), please print and complete this form and return to the front office:

Change of Address or Telephone Number

**If you are changing your address, please include a full-page current proof of residency (water/gas/electric/cable bill) in your name.

To update emergency contacts, please print and complete this form and return to the front office:

Change of Emergency Contacts

Both forms are also available in our front office.

You may also log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal and select the Year-Round Update to make any changes or updates.

Here is the PowerSchool Parent Portal link: https://myps.horrycountyschools.net/public/home.html

If you need assistance with your PowerSchool Parent Portal account, please contact:

Kelly Lee, Data Quality Clerk, at KLee001@horrycountyschools.net

For more information from The Prowler, click on the following link:

The student news site of Carolina Forest High School (cfhsprowler.com)

All Athletic information can be found at www.cfhspanthers.com

The OFFICIAL 2024 Carolina Forest Football Schedule

Questions, contact Ms. Jones at jjones002@horrycountyschools.net

Website: https://www.horrycountyschools.net/Carolina_Forest_High_School

Location: 700 Gardner Lacy Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

Phone: (843) 236-7997

Twitter: @cfhighschool

Prowler: https://www.youtube.com/@theprowler9675