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Course Catalog Terminology

When looking at a course code, what do all those letters mean?

CW - college prep weight whole credit
CH - college prep weight half credit
HW - honors weight whole credit

EW - dual enrollment

AW - Advanced Placement (AP) whole credit

HH - honors weight half credit

HQ - honors weight quarter credit

IW - International Baccalaureate

IM - Immersion

When looking at a course, what does prerequisite mean?

Example:
English 3 Honors 302600HW
Prerequisite: English 2 or English 2 Honors

A prerequisite is a course that is required before another course can be taken. In the example above, English 2 or English 2 Honors must be taken before English 3 Honors can be taken.

When looking at a course, what does recommended mean?

Example:
English 3 Honors 302600HW
Recommended: Grade of 80 or better in the previous English course

If a course has recommended, it means what follows is recommended to register for the course but is not required. In the example above, it is recommended that students earn a grade of 80 or better in their previous English class in order to register for English 3 Honors.

Diploma Pathways / Seals of Distinction

Career and Technology / International Baccalaureate (IB) /

Dual Enrollment / The College Center (TCC)

**Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and/or Dual Enrollment courses follow the course description set by the associated organization/institution. This means the course content must adhere to their specific requirements. By enrolling in this course, families and students acknowledge that the course content and materials may go beyond what is authorized by South Carolina state standards and regulations.