Academic Resources

The Vision of Horry County Schools’ Personal Digital Learning 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. 

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 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 the 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 cost 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 cost for all damage caused by neglect or abuse
• pay full replacement cost for loss due to neglect 

Discipline
Any electronic device used for picture taking, video recording, posting or text messaging that results in students cheating or which cause major disruptions will result in additional discipline at the principal’s discretion.  Technology disciplinary offenses may also result in restricted use of the personalized digital learning device and/or technology.  Restricted use may prohibit the student from taking the device of of school grounds. 

When using network or internet resources, students will:
• Use the internet for legitimate educational purposes
• Send e-mail only at the direction of teacher during school hours
• Not attempt to download or save files to the device without teacher permission
• Not search for, download or print any material that violates school handbook codes regarding possession or display of inappropriate, offensive or vulgar material, or assist any other student in such activities
• Not harass, insult, or attack others via electronic communications
• Not damage or alter computers, computer systems, computer networks or mobile devices
• Not violate copyright laws • Not trespass in another’s folders, work, files or devices 

Examples of types of offenses:
• lllegal installation or transmission of copyrighted materials
• Unauthorized use of internet or computer games
• Unauthorized recording of audio or video images on school property or during extracurricular activities with district or personally owned devices
• Downloading inappropriate materials or applications
• Giving out personal information, for any reason, over the internet
• By passing the Horry County Schools Web filter
• Action violating existing board policy or public law
• Deleting district system applications and changing of personalized digital learning device settings (exceptions include personal settings such as font size, brightness, etc.)
• Sending, transmitting, accessing, uploading, downloading, or distributing obscene, offensive, profane, threatening, pornographic, obscene or sexually explicit materials
• Use of chat rooms or sites selling term papers, book reports and other forms of student work
• Spamming (disruptive email, messages including iMessages)
• Gaining access to another student’s accounts, files and/or data • Use of the schools internet or email accounts for financial gain, commercial gain or any illegal activity
• Vandalism (any malicious attempt to harm or destroy district owned equipment or systems)
• Transmission or access of obscene, offensive or threatening materials or materials intended to harass or demean another 

The administration reserves the right to handle any of the above actions or any other action determined to be a misuse of technology in the manner they feel is the most appropriate for all concerned.  For additional information on acceptable use of technology, please refer to the Horry County Schools Technology Acceptable Use Policy/Rule. 

Once in possession of the Personal Mobile Device Agreement, the student agrees to the stipulations set forth in the Horry County Schools’ Acceptable Use Policy and the Student Pledge for Use of the personalized digital learning device. District owned devices are subject to inspection at any time without notice and remain the property of Horry County Schools. Stolen devices must be reported within 48 hours, and a police report must be fled by the student or parent. 

Pay fines and fees at mypaymentsplus.com or by contacting bookkeeper Christina Carr (ccarr@horrycountyschools.net).  If students lose or damage textbooks, they will receive a fine. Students must pay their textbook fines before they graduate. 

“To ensure that students are effective consumers & users of ideas and information through access to print & non-print resources.”
1. Each student is responsible for materials checked out.
2. The loan period for general materials is 15 school days. Materials may be renewed for an extra 15 days.  The cost of the item will be charged for lost or damaged items.
3. Students visiting the media center must have a teacher-issued pass (including lunch time). Students must sign in and sign out at the circulation desk.
4. Please be sure to keep valuable items with you at all times.
5. Students will abide by the HCS Acceptable Use Policy for use of computers and smart devices.
6. eBooks and audio books are available for students 24/7 through the SORA app, which can be found using Clever or at https://soraapp.com/welcome Use your school account username and password, See the Media Center staff for assistance.  
7. Online databases are available 24/7 to assist students for school and personal needs through the district’s online “Student Learning Commons” located on the district homepage at www.horrycountyschools. net. See the Media Center staff for passwords and assistance. 

Computer equipment is available to SJHS students to assist in furthering their education.  Computer activities not directly related to educating our students within the approved guidelines are not allowed.  Students should use computer equipment only under the supervision of teachers.  When a student damages or changes a computer, whether intentionally or unintentionally, privileges to use the computer may be lost.  Therefore, students should be aware of the following guidelines concerning the use of computer equipment.
1. Passwords and other electronically recorded data are the property of Horry County Schools.
2. The deliberate production or introduction of a virus onto computer stations and networks is prohibited (and illegal) and will result in disciplinary action.
3. Accessing and/or modifying information to which the computer user has not been given appropriate authorization is prohibited. This includes attempting to bypass the internet filter to access prohibited websites.
4. Vandalism of electronic equipment will result in disciplinary action. Vandalism includes, but is not limited to deliberately erasing data and/or files, placing foreign objects into equipment, removing or altering any components that are part of the equipment.
5. Technology users must adhere to the copyright law. This includes, but is not limited to making copies of items that are covered by copyright such as music, videos, or print materials and illegally downloading mp3s, video files or software. 

CONSEQUENCES
Any violation of the rules for use of computers will result in one of the following consequences, depending upon the severity and frequency of the offense: ISS, OSS, recommendation for expulsion, monetary restitution, and/or revocation of all access to school computers.