Guidance Department Newsletter
News for February
Welcome to Guidance
Who to Contact in Guidance
Director of Guidance responsible for 504 Plans and PACE Program
Mr. Robb Urbaniak - (843) 293-9043
rurbaniak@horrycountyschools.net
Grades 9th through 12th your guidance counselor assignments are:
Last Name A-D
Mrs. Margaret Adams - (843) 293-9034
madams001@horrycountyschools.net
Last Name E-Le
Ms. Brittanny Belcher - (843) 293-9053
bbelcher@horrycountyschools.net
Last Name Li-Rh
Mr. Derrick Hilton - (843) 293-9045
dhilton@horrycountyschools.net
Last Name Ri-Z
Mr. Greg Scott - (843) 293-9036
Guidance Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Mary Kirkham - (843) 293-9031
mkirkham@horrycountyschools.net
Data Quality Clerk
Ms. Kristen Cooper - (843) 293-9052
kcooper002@horrycountyschools.net
Registrar
Ms. Dawn Meehan - (843) 293-2513 ext. 713256
Important Dates
SAT SCHOOL BASED ADMINISTRATION (JUNIORS ONLY) - Wednesday, March 1
STUDENT HOLIDAY (NO SCHOOL) - Monday, March 13
ACT SCHOOL BASED ADMINISTRATION (JUNIORS ONLY) - Tuesday, March 21
WINTESTING (ALL JUNIORS) - Monday, March 27 through Friday, March 31
SPRING BREAK (NO SCHOOL) - April 3-7
MEMORIAL DAY - Monday, May 29
TWO AND HALF HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL - Thursday, June 1 and Friday, June 2
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Friday, June 2
Classroom Guidance and Course Selection
All core subject teachers (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies) will make their recommendations for the next level course in their subject area. Students will select their elective options, as well as selecting alternates in case the first choice selection is unavailable.
The decisions and selections students make this month will directly affect the courses in which the student is enrolled for next year. It is very important that students take this process seriously and ask questions to the counselor. Ask your second block teacher when a counselor will visit your classroom, and be prepared to make your course selections.
SAT/ACT School Based Administration for Juniors
As we get closer to test dates, more information will be shared with students who selected to test either exam. If you have questions about which exam you selected, please reach out to your counselor.
WIN Testing for ALL Juniors
WIN Testing is required by the state of South Carolina and it replaces WorkKeys Testing that was completed the past few years. ALL third year high school students are required to take WIN Testing, as well as any fourth year student who did not successfully earn a passing mark in the last year.
WIN Testing will be offered the week before we go on Spring Break and students will be given more information about the test in March.
For questions or additional information on WIN Testing please see Mr. Scott
PACE Program at HGTC
PACE courses at Horry Georgetown Technical College offer Junior and Senior students the opportunity to take college level classes while still enrolled in high school. PACE classes are rigorous, but they do offer students the chance to earn college credits while giving an added boost to the GPA. Many of the PACE are offered at no cost to the student.
Applications are completed online and more information will be shared after we complete the course selection process.
The PACE application has a deadline of May 1, 2023.
The application should take about 45 minutes to complete, and it should be completed by the student, but you will need some information from a parent. Upon completion of your application you'll need to complete three supplemental documents that can also be done online at the end of the application. For more information please see Mr. Urbaniak in Guidance.
Senior Scholarship Newsletter
February Scholarship Newsletter has arrived!
Senior Scholarship Newsletter
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1czw6apKAyckXkQD1cxGu2e4dUdDkm77orwPyDQLJFdc/edit?usp=sharing
Once a month we will publish the Senior Scholarship Newsletter to keep you posted on what scholarships are available throughout the year. But don't wait on us! Get online and start doing some research now about scholarships that may pertain to you. There are a lot of great resources online to find opportunities for money for college. Just remember, you should never pay anyone any amount of money to search scholarships for you. These services should always be 100% free with no strings attached.
And, in regards to finances, you'll hear the term FAFSA come up a lot during your senior year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is an online application you'll use to apply for financial aid opportunities for college. FAFSA is open now and you should start applying now! Stay tuned through e-mail and Google Classroom to learn more.
Braves Don't Fight Alone
Recently we had some news in our department. Our very own counselor, Coach Hilton, found out he was diagnosed with cancer. Although this is devastating news, Coach Hilton is a fighter. He has a positive spirit and upbeat attitude that he shares with all of his students.
Coach Hilton is a 1998 graduate of Socastee High and he is often the face of Socastee High School in our community. After graduation he pursued a degree from Coker College where he was a member of Men's Basketball team. He returned to his hometown to coach and work as a counselor in our department. Coach Hilton has spent the majority of his life giving all he has to Brave Nation and he is often the one helping students and families throughout the community. Now, he needs the support of his community.
We cannot put into words what he means to us. We offer up our prayers and support. We all know that a fight against cancer comes at a high cost. We are asking you to help provide funding for Coach Hilton’s fight. Please help us show him Braves Don’t Fight Alone. Help us show him that he has touched the lives of so many and that we owe him more than we could ever repay.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/coach-derrick-hilton-braves-dont-fight-alone
Therapy Assessments
Your guidance counselor is here to help you streamline that process. If you counselor or therapist asks for any sort of teacher assessment to be delivered, please bring that documentation directly to your counselor. Your school counselor can distribute to your teacher, collect those materials, and send it directly to your counseling office. Please allow at least 2 weeks from the time you bring us those materials for your teacher to make a thorough observation of your student and submit that paperwork on your behalf. Allow us to assist you in this process so that materials can be distributed and collected confidentially and without you continuing to track down the necessary documentation.
Care Solace Services
IGP Meetings
Parents, it’s time to schedule your student’s Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) Meeting. IGP Meetings are completed for every grade level, 9th through 12th. The IGP Meeting is an opportunity for us to look at graduation requirements and make sure your student is on track to graduate. We also discuss college plans and make sure you are completing the requirements necessary for your post-high school plans.
If you’re still undecided on what you want to do after high school it’s okay. The IGP meeting gives us a chance to discuss some options and explore your college and career possibilities.
IGP meetings can now be held in-person if you are comfortable coming into the building, or can be conducted virtually if you would prefer. We are meeting with parents anytime from now until we leave on Spring Break. Meetings are arranged anytime from 8 AM until 3 PM, Monday through Friday. Please contact the appropriate counselor via e-mail and arrange your appointment. We can be flexible with schedules so let us know what works best with you. This is an important meeting and we want everyone to have their chance to complete the IGP meeting this year. We look forward to meeting with you and your student.
Tutoring Schedule
Socastee High School teachers provide tutoring on a weekly basis is all subject areas. If you need additional help in a class please consult our tutoring schedule.
VIEW THE TUTORING SCHEDULE HERE
You can tutor with any teacher in the department, it does not have to be with your specific teacher. However, you are always welcome to reach out to your teacher to inquire about their tutoring hours.
Need My Transcript
https://needmytranscript.com/SC/Myrtle-Beach/transcriptrequest/Socastee-High
If your college is requesting a copy of your transcript please use this website so that we may process it for you in a timely manner. Please note that your counselor will not be able to send your transcript directly to the college any longer. It must be processed on this website.
If you are applying through Common App, SendEDU, or another college application service you do not need to submit a request with NMT.
We want you to be familiar with this website because all final transcript requests must be completed on this website.
Senior Cap and Gown Pictures
Senior Cap & Gown pictures are confirmed and scheduled for Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 with School Bell Studios.
They will be held in the multi-purpose room for the day. Please follow the guidelines below to make this process go smoothly.
Students will be called for portraits alphabetically.
Academy and virtual students may come anytime 9am thru 2pm
This is a pre-pay program.
Only students purchasing cap & gown portraits will be photographed.
You will need to be prepared to pay at the camera on picture day.
100% refund if not satisfied. Packages will be delivered to SHS in 2 weeks.
We will provide the appropriate cap & gowns for portrait day.
Boys: Please bring or wear a dress shirt and tie to wear under your gown.
Girls: We recommend an open neck blouse and jewelry of your choosing.
A collared shirt or turtle neck will work as well.
Senior Supplies
Do not wait any longer! You want to have enough time for everything to be delivered in the Spring
Order Your Yearbook
Google Classroom Codes
Class of 2023 – bhco7a3
Class of 2024 – yeo32ve
Class of 2025 - acsbq2z
Class of 2026 - qjbi4r2
Socastee High Guidance Office
Email: rurbaniak@horrycountyschools.net
Website: https://www.horrycountyschools.net/Socastee_High_School
Location: 4900 Socastee Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Phone: (843) 293-9031
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocasteeGuidance/