Other Opportunities

Extra Course Opportunities 

Driver's Education

Prerequisite: Must have SC learner’s permit 

Credit: 1/2 credit 

Fee: Call school bookkeeper for current fee rates. 

Driver’s Education consists of two parts: the online classroom portion, and the behind the wheel instruction. All students must attend morning classes from 7:00am-8:15am for approximately 20 days. Parents must provide transportation to ensure early arrival for class. Students will complete their behind the wheel instruction during school hours. New sessions are available each quarter. Contact Mr. Brian Arroz for more detailed info. barroz@horrycountyschools.net. THIS COURSE SHOULD NOT BE CHOSEN AS ONE OF A STUDENT’S EIGHT COURSES. Sessions are held each quarter and are limited to approximately 20 students on a first come / first served basis. Use this link to sign up: CFHS Driver's Education information

Education 101 (Teacher Cadet) 

Prerequisite: Grades 11-12 and an application is required 

Credit: 1 credit 

The purpose of this class is to inform and enlighten the student about education as a career choice and to attract highly qualified students into the teaching profession. In this course, the students will be exposed to the many facets of education through current educational readings, class discussions, guest speakers, discovery-learning projects, classroom observations, and participatory experiences with schools. They will have the opportunity to earn 3 hours of college credit from Coastal Carolina University upon successful completion of this course. This course is offered by invitation to rising seniors who have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average during their junior year. An application, consisting of attendance records, discipline records, 5 letters of recommendation, and an essay, must be submitted. Applications are evaluated by the Teacher Cadet instructor and a committee of staff members at the school to select participants for the class. (This course will be limited to approx. 15 students per year).

Late Arrival/Early Release

To be granted  late arrival/early release, students must meet the following criteria:

•  be classified as a senior

• have earned or are scheduled to take enough credits to graduate with their cohort

• meet South Carolina's requirements for college and/or career-readiness. 

•  have their own transportation to and from campus. Student are not allowed to remain on campus if they have late arrival/early release. 

Students meeting these criteria must complete an application for early release and submit it to their school counselor.