Welcome & Table of Contents
Welcome to the Berkeley County School District
College and Career Guide!
The BCSD College and Career Planning Guide is made possible through the dedication and support of business
partners, school counselors, and the Berkeley County School District. For additional information on Personal
Pathways to Success, please contact your school counselor and visit the district’s website at
www.berkeley.k12.sc.us.
Table of Contents
Career Academies and Majors 1
Individual Graduation Plan 2
Individual Graduation Plan Checklists 3 — 4
South Carolina Graduation Requirements 5
BCSD Honors Diploma 6
South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale 7
ACT and SAT Information 8 — 10
South Carolina Scholarships and Grant Programs 11
South Carolina Public College Tuition 12
Web Resources for College and Career Planning 13 — 14
Advanced Placement Courses 15
Dual Credit and Early Admissions 16
Certificate Programs at Trident Technical College 17
Career and Technical Education Programs 18 — 19
Military Career Pathways 20
Virtual Job Shadowing 21
NCAA Eligibility Standards 22 — 23
21st Century Skills 24
STEMPremier 25
Personal Pathways: An Overview
Berkeley County School District Vision: To challenge and empower our students to be successful in a highly competitive world.
Visit us at: www.berkeley.k12.sc.us
Berkeley County School District
CLUSTERS OF STUDY
THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE
PRESENT TO PREPARE FOR YOUR
FUTURE.
And Personal Pathways to Success is
where you can start.
We’re helping make your school expe-
rience forward-looking and exciting by
letting you learn more about job and
career opportunities available and by
giving you a choice in what you study.
HOW?
With 4 academies and up to 16 career-
focused clusters of study to choose
from and an Individual Graduation
Plan (IGP) you fill out with your
parents.
All 8th grade students will develop
an IGP that includes general gradua-
tion requirements and coursework,
including out of classroom learning
opportunities related to your chosen
cluster of study.
You can also learn outside of the
classroom through job shadowing,
mentoring, service learning, school-
based enterprises, cooperative
education, internships and
apprenticeships.
By the end of 10th grade, you will
choose a career major that matches
your academy and cluster.
WHAT IS AN INDIVIDUAL
GRADUATION PLAN (IGP)?
An Individual Graduation Plan is a
school document you, your parents and
school counselor create to help you
focus on your interests, abilities, career
goals and desires.
Your IGP should:
Be based on your selected academy
and major within that academy.
Include all core academic courses
needed to meet state graduation
requirements.
Include extended learning opportuni-
ties related to your major
Be approved by your parent or
guardian.
Be updated annually should your
interests or career goals change.
For more information about Personal
Pathways to success please visit the
scpathways.org website.
Arts, Audio-Visual Technology and Communications
Education and Training
Business Management and Administra-tion
Finance
Hospitality and Tourism
Information Technology
Marketing
Government and Public Administration
Health Science
Human Services
Law, Public Safety, and Security
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Re-sources
Architecture and Construction
Manufacturing
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
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2014 - 2015
Academy Cluster of Study Major Location
Academy of
Arts
and
Humanities
Arts, Audio-Visual Technology and
Communications
Advanced Placement ALL Band ALL Choral Music BHS, CBH, GCH, HHS, SHS Creative Writing BHS, CBH, GCH, HHS, THS Dance GCH Drama and Dramatics/ Theater Arts BHS, CBH, GCH, HHS, SHS, THS Dual Credit BHS, CBH, GCH, HHS, THS English ALL Graphic Communications GCH, HHS International Baccalaureate BHS Journalism and Mass Communication BHS, CBH, GCH, HHS, SHS, THS Media Technology GCH, HHS, SHS, THS Stringed Instruments Music BHS, CBH, GCH, HHS, SHS Visual Arts ALL Voice GCH Wind and Percussion Studies GCH World (Foreign) Language ALL
Education and Training Teaching and Training ALL
Academy of
Business
and
Information
Systems
Business Management and Administration
Business Information Management ALL General Management BHS, CBH, CHS, HHS, THS Operations Management CBH
Finance Accounting BHS, GCH, THS Business Finance BHS, CHS
Hospitality and Tourism Culinary Arts SHS
Information Technology Programming and Software Development GCH, SHS, THS Web and Digital Communications BHS, CBH, GCH, SHS
Marketing Marketing Communications CBH Marketing Management CBH, GCH, THS
Academy of
Health Sciences,
Human and
Public Services
Education and Training Early Childhood Education GCH, THS
Government and Public Administration Social Sciences BHS, CBH, GCH, HHS, SHS, THS
Health Science Biomedical Sciences (Project Lead the Way) CBH, SHS Health Science CBH, CHS, GCH, HHS, SHS, THS Medical Science and Research HHS, SHS, THS Sports Medicine BHS, CBH, GCH, HHS, SHS
Human Services Career Services ALL
Law, Public Safety, and Security Law Enforcement Services CHS Law and Legal Services BHS, CBH, GCH, HHS, SHS Military Science ALL
Academy of
Engineering,
Manufacturing,
and
Industrial
Technologies
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Environmental & Natural Resources
Management CBH, CHS, THS
Architecture and Construction Building Construction Cluster BHS, CHS, SHS, THS HVAC Technology GCH
Manufacturing Electronics Technology GCH Mechatronics Integrated Technologies GCH Welding Technology BHS, CBH, GCH
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Clean Energy GCH Math ALL Pre-Engineering (Project Lead the Way) BHS, CBH, GCH, HHS, SHS, THS Science ALL
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Automotive Technology BHS, HHS, SHS, THS High School Location Key September 1, 2014 All: Berkeley, Cane Bay, Cross, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Stratford, Timberland BHS: Berkeley High School, 406 W. Main Street, Moncks Corner, SC 29461; (843) 899-8800 CBH: Cane Bay High School, 1624 State Road, Summerville, SC 29483; (843) 899-8787 CHS: Cross High School, 1293 Old Highway 6, Cross, SC 29436; (843) 899-8900 GCH: Goose Creek High School, 1137 Redbank Road, Goose Creek, SC 29445; (843) 553-5300 HHS: Hanahan High School, 6015 Murray Avenue, Hanahan, SC 29410; (843) 820-3710 SHS: Stratford High School, 951 Crowfield Boulevard, Goose Creek, SC 29445; (843) 820-4000 THS: Timberland High School, 1418 Gravel Hill Road, St. Stephen, SC 29479; (843) 567-8110
Career Academies and Majors
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Did You Know…
That you can now access your IGP through the
PowerSchool Student/Parent Portal?!
Log in today to continue to plan for college, your career, and success!
A Step by Step Guide to Prepare for Your
Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) Conference
1. Complete career interest assessments;
2. Research your career opportunities;
3. Explore your educational options;
4. Talk about your options with your parents and school counselor;
5. Make your course choices and document them on the electronic IGP;
6. Review and revise your plan annually; and,
7. Graduate and move on to additional education and/or employment.
Individual Graduation Plans
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Reminder: You can access your IGP throughout the year by logging into the PowerSchool Student/Parent Portal.
_________________________________________________________ ____________________________
Student Signature Date
______________________________________________ ______________________
Parent Guardian Designee Signature Date
______________________________________________ ______________________
School Counselor Signature Date
IGP Checklist: 8th Grade Conference
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Reminder: You can access your IGP throughout the year by logging into the PowerSchool Student/Parent Portal.
_________________________________________________________ ____________________________
Student Signature Date
______________________________________________ ______________________
Parent Guardian Designee Signature Date
______________________________________________ ______________________
School Counselor Signature Date
IGP Checklist: High School Conference
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South Carolina High School Diploma
GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS Subject Area Credits Required
English/Language Arts 4
Mathematics 4
Natural Science 3*
U.S. History 1
Economics 1/2
U.S. Government 1/2
Other Social Studies Elective 1
Physical Education or JROTC 1
Computer Science 1
Foreign Language or Career & Technology Education Elective 1*
Electives 7*
Total 24
*NOTE: Additional requirements may apply in Natural Science, Foreign Language, and Fine Arts for students planning to attend a four year college.
High School Course Requirements for Applicants to South Carolina 4-Year Public Colleges and Universities
Course(s) Units Requirements for Admission
English 4 At least two having strong grammar and composition components, at least 1 in
English literature and 1 in American literature. Completion of College Prep English I,
II, III, IV will meet this requirement.
Mathematics 4 At least Algebra I, II and Geometry; fourth higher-level math course should be se-
lected from among Algebra III/trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, dis-
crete math, or a capstone math course and should be taken during the senior year.
Laboratory Science 3 Laboratory sciences must be chosen from at least two of these sciences: biology,
chemistry, or physics. Courses in earth science, general physical science, or intro to
general environmental science for which biology and/or chemistry is not a prerequi-
site will NOT meet this requirement. Strongly recommended that students take
physical science (taught as a lab science) as a prerequisite to the three required
units of lab science outlined in this section. Strongly recommended that students
desiring to pursue careers in science, math, engineering or technology take one
course in all three fields.
U. S. History 1 Dual credit US History courses must include all time periods covered by the state
standards for US History.
Economics 1/2
Government 1/2
Additional Social Studies 1 Global Studies I, Global Studies II, Psychology, Sociology, and Law Education are
considered social studies credits. Students should check with their school counselor
before considering other courses to meet this requirement.
Foreign World Language 2 or 3 Two or three units of foreign languages. Check with your school!
Fine Arts 1 One unit in Appreciation, History, or Performance in one of the fine arts.
Physical Education or JROTC 1
Electives 1 One unit must be taken as an elective. A college prep course in Computer Science
(one involving significant programming content, not simply keyboarding) is strongly
recommended for this elective. Other acceptable electives include college prep
courses in English; fine arts; foreign language; social science; humanities; lab scienc-
es (excluding earth science, general physical science, general environmental sci-
ence, or the introductory science courses for which biology and/or chemistry is not
a prerequisite); or mathematics above the level of Algebra II.
Total 19 For Additional Information: www.che.sc.gov
South Carolina Graduation Requirements
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Berkeley County School District (BCSD) offers each student the option of earning an
honors diploma, provided the student meets the following criteria.
To receive a Berkeley County Honors Diploma, a student will:
Complete a minimum of 28 credits.
Receive no final grade below 77 in any course .
Earn four credits in high school (grades 9 -12) in each of the four core subjects (math, English, science, and social studies).
Complete at least half of the core subjects taken at the honors, dual credit, advanced placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) level.
Take 4 courses in the core areas to include English and math during his/her senior year.
Receive credits for one of the following combinations:
two Advanced Placement (AP) courses or four dual credit courses
one Advanced Placement (AP) and two dual credit courses
two International Baccalaureate (IB) courses
Earn three foreign language credits.
Earn a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.700 (without rounding) on the South Carolina Uniform Grading Scale.
These criteria are outlined in the District’s Policy IHFAA Honors Diploma, last revised on April 23, 2013.
Students will receive a gold diploma cover, a Berkeley County Honors Diploma, a South Carolina High School Diplo-
ma, and be recognized in the graduation program.
Students interested in earning an honors diploma are responsible for meeting with their counselors at the beginning of
each year to ensure their continued eligibility to earn the honors diploma. If a student is determined not to be eligible for
an honors diploma, the student, his/her parent/legal guardian and/or the principal may submit an appeal in writing, based
on extenuating circumstances, to the superintendent or his/her designee provided the appeal is submitted immediately
following the end of the first semester of the student’s senior (final) year.
South Carolina State Academic Honors Award
To receive an academic honors award, a student will:
complete twenty-four units of credit as prescribed;
meet the standard on all subtests of the Exit Examination;
receive a minimum grade of “B” for each semester course in grades 9–12 through the seventh semester; and
achieve either a score of 710 or higher on the SAT verbal, a score of 690 or higher on the SAT mathematics, a score
of 30 or higher on the ACT English, or a score of 33 or higher on the ACT mathematics;
OR –
each student shall have completed twenty-four units of high school credit; of the twenty-four units earned, eighteen
units must be college preparatory coursework, four units in additional electives, and two units in one or more
of the following: English, science, social studies, or mathematics.
be eligible for graduation with a state high school diploma;
and have a combined score of 1400 on the SAT verbal and math sections, or an ACT composite score of 31.
Berkeley County Honors Diploma
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Numerical average
Letter grade College Prep
Honors AP/IB/Dual Credit
100 A 4.875 5.375 5.875
99 A 4.750 5.250 5.750
98 A 4.625 5.125 5.625
97 A 4.500 5.000 5.500
96 A 4.375 4.875 5.375
95 A 4.250 4.750 5.250
94 A 4.125 4.625 5.125
93 A 4.000 4.500 5.000
92 B 3.875 4.375 4.875
91 B 3.750 4.250 4.750
90 B 3.625 4.125 4.625
89 B 3.500 4.000 4.500
88 B 3.375 3.875 4.375
87 B 3.250 3.750 4.250
86 B 3.125 3.625 4.125
85 B 3.000 3.500 4.000
Numerical average
Letter grade College Prep
Honors AP/IB/Dual Cred-
it 84 C 2.875 3.375 3.875
83 C 2.750 3.250 3.750
82 C 2.625 3.125 3.625
81 C 2.500 3.000 3.500
80 C 2.375 2.875 3.375
79 C 2.250 2.750 3.250
78 C 2.125 2.625 3.125
77 C 2.000 2.500 3.000
76 D 1.875 2.375 2.875
75 D 1.750 2.250 2.750
74 D 1.625 2.125 2.625
73 D 1.500 2.000 2.500
72 D 1.375 1.875 2.375
71 D 1.250 1.750 2.250
70 D 1.125 1.625 2.125
69 F 1.000 1.500 2.000
68 F 0.875 1.375 1.875
67 F 0.750 1.250 1.750
66 F 0.625 1.125 1.625
65 F 0.500 1.000 1.500
64 F 0.325 0.875 1.375
63 F 0.250 0.750 1.250
62 F 0.125 0.625 1.125
0-61 F 0.000 0.000 0.000
61 FA 0.000 0.000 0.000
61 WF 0.000 0.000 0.000
--- WP 0.000 0.000 0.000
When the Legislative Incentive for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship was created, the General
Assembly directed the State Board of Education to develop and adopt a uniform grading scale to be
implemented in all public schools of the state no later than the 2000–2001 school year.
In 1999, the State Board of Education adopted the first uniform grading policy to be applied to all
students who first enrolled in the ninth grade class for the 2000–2001 school year. In January 2007,
the State Board of Education approved the revised uniform grading policy to ensure its alignment
with recommendations in the Report of the South Carolina High School Redesign Commission
(March 2006) and the Education and Economic Development Act (2005).
Additional information can be found on the State Department of Education Website.
South Carolina’s Uniform Grading Scale
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Are you (or is your child) preparing to take the ACT or SAT and wanting some pointers on how to
obtain your best-possible scores? Below is practical advice for students and parents on College Ad-
missions Testing.
The Basics of Preparing for the ACT or SAT
The Importance of Coursework in Preparing for the Tests: The best way for a student to prepare
for success on the ACT or SAT is to take academically rigorous and challenging courses in middle and
high school.
ACT vs. SAT: The best test for the specific student is the one on which he or she performs the
best. Colleges treat the ACT and SAT equally. Students and parents should review testing results from
EXPLORE, PLAN, PSAT, and ACT/SAT with a school counselor to determine which assessment may
be the better choice.
Who Should Take the ACT or SAT?: All students DO NOT need to take the ACT or SAT. Stu-
dents that are planning to apply to a two-year college (such as Trident Technical College) can save time
and money by taking one of the FREE college admissions assessments such as the COMPASS or AS-
SET assessments.
Frequency of Testing: Students should make a minimum of two attempts on the ACT and/or SAT
in order to achieve the best score possible.
Timing of Testing: Students should make their fir st attempt on the ACT or SAT no later than the
spring of the 11th grade.
Preparing for Free: FREE practice and preparation oppor tunities are available through your
high school. Contact your school counselor for more information.
Testing & the IGP Process: Parents, please attend your child’s Individual Graduation Plan (IGP)
conferences in grades 8 through 12. These sessions are crucial in ensuring that you and your child are
knowledgeable about the ACT and SAT testing processes.
More Questions?: For more information contact your school counselor .
Before You Take the ACT or SAT, You Should Successfully Complete or Be Enrolled in the Following Classes:
English Courses: English 1, 2, 3 (concurrent); a vocabulary or a grammar course (if available)
Math Courses: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 or Pre-Calculus
Take Practice Tests to become familiar with the test structure, content, and directions.
Enroll in ACT or SAT Preparation Courses or Workshops at your high school.
ACT or SAT Preparation Opportunities PSAT (Practice SAT) 9th, 10th and 11th grade (student may need to pay an exam fee)
ACT and SAT Preparation Courses and Workshops offered in-school and/or after school at all
BCSD high schools
ACT www.actstudent.org
SAT www.collegeboard.com
To Register for the ACT or SAT Create an account online or see your school counselor!
( SAT) www.collegeboard.org.
ACT & SAT Advice: Preparation Tips
(ACT) www.actstudent.org.
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The ACT and the SAT are very different college entrance exams.
How Do They Differ? Exams are used to help colleges
evaluate applicants.
The SAT is a three-part aptitude
test (reading, math, and writing).
The ACT is an achievement test
with four core sections (English,
math, reading, and science) and
an optional writing section.
ACT SAT Length 3 hours, 25 minutes
(optional 30-minute writing Test)
3 hours,
45 minutes
Sections 4 sections:
English, math, reading, science,
writing (optional; required by some
colleges)
10 sections:
3 critical reading, 3 math,
3 writing (including essay),
1 experimental (not scored)
Score
Composition
¼ English, ¼ math,
¼ reading, ¼ science
1/3 math, 1/3 reading, 1/3 writing
Scoring Composite score 1-36 based on
average of 4 sections:
English, math, reading, science
(Score 0-12 for Optional Essay)
Aggregate score 600 - 2400 based
on total of 3 scores 200- 800
(critical reading, math, writing)
Guessing
Penalty
No penalties for incorrect answers Penalties (typically ¼ point
deducted) for wrong answers
Essay Optional (final section) Required
The ACT and SAT are different tests that measure
similar but distinct constructs.
ACT-SAT Concordance The ACT measures achievement related to high school curricula,
while the SAT measures general verbal and quantitative reason-
ing. ACT and the College Board have completed a concordance
study that is designed to examine the relationship between two
scores on the ACT and SAT. These concordance tables (such as
the one to the right) do not equate scores, but rather provide a tool
for finding comparable scores.
You can find the concordance tables and guidelines for proper use
online at: www.act.org/aap/concordance. (Issued June 2008)
ACT & SAT Advice: Comparing the Tests
2016 = Redesigned SAT! For the latest information visit
CollegeBoard website!
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Scores: What Colleges Want on the ACT or SAT (Based on Undergraduate Admissions Fall of 2012)
College ACT Composite
Middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
Middle 50%
SAT Math Middle
50% Charleston Southern
University
18 - 24 430 - 570 430 - 530
The Citadel 21 - 25 480 - 580 500 - 590
Clemson University 25 - 30 550 - 650 590– 680
Coastal Carolina University 18 - 22 450 - 540 460 - 560
College of Charleston 22-26 540-650 540-630
South Carolina State
University
15-18 370-440 380-450
University of South
Carolina (Columbia)
24-29 540-640 560-650
South Carolina Life
Scholarship**
24** 1100** Critical Reading + Math Combined
* Scores reported by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES):
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
**Other requirements apply; see your School Counselor or visit:
www.che.sc.gov for more information
that the VirtualSC School Program offers free
test preparation to South Carolina students?
To access the test reviews:
Go to the VirtualSC web site at https://virtualsc.org/myvsc/test-prep/
ACT & SAT : Scores
To assist students in preparing for national college entrance exams, such as
the ACT, PSAT/NMSQT, and SAT, as well as Advanced Placement (AP) exams,
the VirtualSC offers test preparation free-of-charge to any public, private, or
home school student in the state of South Carolina whether they are enrolled
in the VirtualSC or not. These reviews were developed by Shmoop, a digital
curriculum test prep company that makes fun yet rigorous learning materials
that will help students prepare for national exams.
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Palmetto
Fellows
Scholarship
LIFE
Scholarship
S. C. HOPE
Scholarship
S. C. Needs-
Based Grant
Lottery
Tuition
Assistance
Initial
Eligibility
Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA based
on S.C. Uniform Grad-
ing Scale
Rank in top 6% of class
at end of sophomore, junior, or senior year
Minimum score of 1200 SAT/27 ACT
OR Minimum 4.0
cumulative GPA based on S.C. Uniform Grad-
ing Scale
Minimum Score of 1400
SAT/32 ACT
Rank requirement
waived
Four Year Institution
Must have 2 of 3:
Minimum of 3.0 on S.C.
Uniform Grading Scale
Rank in top 30% of high
school graduation class
Minimum Score of 1100
SAT/24 ACT
OR
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA based
on S.C. Uniform Grad-
ing Scale at two-year institution
Test score and rank are waived
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA based
on the S.C. Uniform
Grading Scale
No minimum test score
and rank required
For students who do not
qualify for the LIFE or Palmetto Fellows
Program, but graduate
from high school with at least a B average (3.0+)
No minimum GPA
Students must complete
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
No minimum GPA
Students must complete
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
Award
Amount
Up to $6,700 toward the cost of attendance
at eligible four-year
institutions freshman year
Up to $7,500 for sophomore, junior, and
senior years
Up to $5,000 (includes $300 book stipend)
towards the cost of
attendance at eligible four-year institutions
OR Up to the cost of attend-
ance at eligible two-year institutions plus $300
book stipend
$2,800 (includes $300 book stipend) towards
the cost of attendance at
eligible four-year institutions
Up to $2,500 for full time students and
$1,250 for part-time
students towards the cost of attendance at eligible
four-year institutions
Up to cost of tuition
Renewal
Criteria
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and 30
credit hours for gradua-
tion purposes each aca-demic year
Minimum 3.0 LIFE GPA and an average 30
credit hours each
academic year based on initial college enrollment
This scholarship if for the first year of
attendance at a four-year
institution only.
Fill out FAFSA and minimum 2.0
cumulative GPA and 24
credit hours each academic year if full
time and 12 hours if part
-time
Fill out FAFSA and satisfactory academic
progress
Term
Limit
Eight consecutive terms toward first
bachelor’s degree
Two consecutive terms for a certificate or
diploma, Four
consecutive terms for an associate’s degree, and
Eight consecutive terms
for first bachelor’s degree
Up to two consecutive terms of funding
Eight consecutive terms toward bachelor’s
degree
Additional
Info. Online
www.che.sc.gov/New_Web/
GoingToCollege/
PF_Hm.htm
www.che.sc.gov/New_Web/
GoingToCollege/
LIFE_Hm.htm
www.che.sc.gov/New_Web/
GoingToCollege/
HOPE_Hm.htm
www.che.sc.gov/New_Web/
GoingToCollege/
LTA_Hm.htm
Below is a brief overview of the State Scholarships and Grants programs. The information provided is from
the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and is based on the Commission’s interpretation of the
South Carolina Education Lottery Act. SCCHE information may be changed or updated without notice.
Changes may also occur anytime during the legislative process. Although SCCHE attempts to provide up-to-
date information on their website (www.che.sc.gov), please seek confirmation of information from the
appropriate SCCHE office prior to any action taken.
South Carolina Scholarships and Grants
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Information from the Commission on Higher Ed - http://www.che.sc.gov/
South Carolina Tuition 2014
Tuition & Required Fees for Academic Year 2014-15 Full-time, In-state Undergraduate Students
Fall 2014 Annualized
1Excludes Medicine, Law, and Pharmacy at USC; Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy at MUSC. 2Includes Nursing and Health Professionals. 3MUSC is not included in the average for the research sector. 4Effective 2007-08, the fees at the USC two-year branches represent students with fewer than 75 credit hours. 5Represents in-state, in-district students based on 12 credit hours or more.
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Academic Common Market (www.che.sc.gov/AcademicAffairs/ACM_Information.htm) The Academic
Common Market allows for South Carolina residents who are enrolled in specific programs at out-of-state
institutions to be charged only the applicable in-state tuition by the institution in which the student is enrolled.
ACT Student Web Page (www.actstudent.org) The ACT Student Web Page is where you can register for
the ACT college admissions test, send your scores, and much more!
America's Career Resource Network (http://cte.ed.gov/acrn/) ACRN consists of state and federal
organizations that provide information, resources and training on career and education exploration. The
network's national activities are funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Berkeley County Scholarships (www.berkeley.k12.sc.us/scholarships) Local Scholarships available to
eligible BCSD High School Seniors.
Career Aisle (http://knowitall.scetv.org/careeraisle/index.cfm) Career Aisle resources are provided to assist
with career awareness, career exploration, and career preparation of students with the objective of facilitating
a successful transition into post-secondary opportunities and the 21st century global workplace.
Career Explorer (www.careerexplorer.net) Job descriptions, job preparation, and salary information.
CareerOneStop (www.careeronestop.org/) US Department of Labor-sponsored site offers sections where
students can Explore Careers (self assessments, look at general information, check out employment trends,
see what's hot, look at videos, see skills and occupations), look at Salary and Benefits, review Education and
Training, and more!
CollegeBoard - SAT (www.collegeboard.com) Learn more about the SAT college admissions test and SAT
Subject Tests, register online, and view and send your SAT scores.
College MatchMaker (http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/index.jsp) The College Board's
MatchMaker is a college planning tool to generate a list of colleges that match your preferences.
eCampusTours.com (http://www.ecampustours.com/) A revolutionary college planning web site featuring
360° x 360° virtual campus tours of over 1200 college campuses.
FAFSA (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/) Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
FAFSA – Applying for a PIN (http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp)
Fastweb (www.fastweb.com) Fastweb members are matched to relevant scholarship opportunities
completely free of charge.
High School Programs @ Trident Tech (www.tridenttech.edu/hs.htm) Get a Smart Start on your college
career with Trident Technical College's Dual Credit and Early Admit Programs. TTC offers eligible high
school students the opportunity to earn college credit before graduating from high school.
Mapping Your Future (www.mappingyourfuture.org/) Mapping Your Future is a national
collaborative, public-service, nonprofit organization providing career, college, financial aid,
and financial literacy services for students, families, and schools.
Web Resources for Career & College Planning
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Microburst Learning - Virtual Job Shadowing (https://virtualjobs.microburstlms.com/) Explore
interactive career profiles that contain important career information to help you make educated decisions
about your future.
Myfuture.com (www.myfuture.com) Myfuture.com helps young adults plan their next steps in life by
bringing together the most recently available information about colleges, careers and military service
opportunities from the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Defense, Education and Labor.
My Next Move (http://www.mynextmove.org/) A easy-to-use online career search to research over 900
different careers and see important information including skills, tasks, technologies, salaries, and employ-
ment outlook. Includes the 60-item, web-based O*NET Interest Profiler Short Form, a tool that offers career
suggestions based on a person's interests and level of work experience.
Peterson’s Guide (www.petersons.com) Guides you through college planning process with personalized
resources.
NCAA Eligibility Center (www.2point3.org) A website specifically dedicated to educating students and
parents about new NCAA Division 1 standards for 2016 and beyond.
Princeton Review (www.princetonreview.com) Helps students, parents, and educators achieve the best
results at every stage of their educational careers.
Occupational Information Network - O*Net Online (http://online.onetcenter.org/) The nation's primary
source of occupational information; this is an interactive site with occupational search, tools and technology
section, skills section and more!
SC Scholarship Enhancements–LIFE and Palmetto (http://www.che.sc.gov/StudentServices/
MathSci_SchEnhancement.htm)
SC TRAC (www.sctrac.org ) The South Carolina Transfer and Articulation Center (SC TRAC) is designed
to facilitate student transitions between and among South Carolina’s institutions of higher education. Plan
your coursework to avoid taking classes that will not count toward your degree.
SC CAN - South Carolina Can Go to College (www.SCCANGO.org) The primary goal of this campaign
is to encourage South Carolina students and families to take an active role in pursuing higher education
while raising needed awareness about college access.
Web Resources for Career & College Planning
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Why Choose Advanced Placement (AP) Classes?
Are you ready for a unique learning experience that will help you succeed in college? Through AP's college-
level courses and exams, you can earn college credit and advanced placement, stand out in the admission pro-
cess, and learn from some of the most skilled, dedicated, and inspiring teachers in the world.
A Different Kind of Class: From the moment you enter an AP classroom, you' ll notice the difference—
in the teacher's approach to the subject, in the attitude of your classmates, in the way you start to think. In AP
classrooms, the focus is not on memorizing facts and figures. Instead you'll engage in intense discussions,
solve problems collaboratively, and learn to write clearly and persuasively.
Find Your Passion: With many AP courses to choose from, you' ll be able to explore your interests and
discover new passions. In AP classes, you'll study fascinating topics and ideas that just might become the
foundation of your future college major or career.
Prepare to Succeed in College: AP courses can help you acquire the skills and habits you' ll need to be
successful in college. You'll improve your writing skills, sharpen your problem-solving abilities, and develop
time management skills, discipline, and study habits.
Earn College Credit and Placement: More than 90 percent of four -year colleges in the United States and
colleges in more than 60 other countries give students credit, advanced placement or both on the basis of AP
Exam scores. By entering college with AP credits, you'll have the time to move into upper level courses,
pursue a double-major or study abroad.
How Do I Enroll?: Once you've decided to take the AP challenge it' s easy to enroll. Talk to your School
Counselor about the course you want to take. Discuss the course's workload and any preparation needed.
AP and the Cost of College: Research shows that your AP exper ience can benefit you in several im-
portant ways when you reach college:
AP students are more likely to graduate from college in four years - students who take longer to
graduate at public colleges and universities can spend up to $19,0001 for each additional year.
AP helps students qualify for scholarships - 31 percent of colleges and universities look at AP
experience when determining scholarships.2
AP College Credit Policy Information: Find colleges’ AP credit policy information at:
http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/apcreditpolicy/index.jsp
Source: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/about.html
About Advanced Placement Classes
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Career and Technical Advanced Placement (CTAP) CTAP is an articulation agreement between BCSD and Trident Technical College (TTC) that allows qualified
high school students to earn TTC credit by demonstrating mastery of college course competencies. High
school students who successfully complete specific high school courses in Career and Technical Education
(CTE) and who demonstrate mastery of college course competencies could be awarded exemption credit
toward entry level courses at TTC. For more information about CTAP, contact Melissa Stowasser in TTC's
Office of High School Programs at (843) 574-6312.
Dual Credit Dual Credit is a college program that allows high school students to take college courses for which they can
simultaneously earn both college and high school credit. With permission from their high schools, qualified
students may enroll in college courses that apply toward a baccalaureate or associate degree offered by
accredited institutions in South Carolina. Courses completed as a part of the Dual Credit program will become
a part of the students’ college transcripts and will be recorded as a part of their high school transcript. The
student and/or parent are responsible for paying all college fees.
Students cannot count more than five dual credit courses in their high school class ranking. Students that
exceed five courses will be approved as an early admittance for college. Summer dual credit courses will count
towards the five courses. College credit courses that exceed five will be approved only as an early admittance
(approved for college credit only).
Early Admission Early Admit is a college program that allows high school juniors and seniors to take college courses before
graduating from high school. With permission from their high schools, qualified students may enroll in college
courses. Students may enroll in courses that are not on the approved dual credit course list for BCSD. These
courses will be approved as early admittance to the institution and be transferred back to the high school with a
CP weighting.
COMPASS Placement Testing Hours of Operation
Campus Location Phone Hours
Main Bldg. 410
Room 202
(843) 574-6410 Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Some Saturday testing may be available by appointment only
Palmer Room 226 (843) 722-5516
Call for appointment
Monday 8:30 am, 11:30 am, 2:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am, 11:30 am, 2:30 pm,
5:30 pm
Wednesday - Thursday 8:30 am,
11:30 am, 2:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am, 11:30 am
Berkeley Room 178 (843) 899-8079
Call for appointment
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am, 11:30 am
St. Paul's
Parish Room 100 A
(843) 323- 3800
Call for appointment Monday - Friday Call for an appointment
Dorchester
QuickJobs Room 102
(843) 574-2591
Call for appointment Monday - Friday Call for an appointment
CTAP, Dual Credit, Early Admission & Compass
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Career and Technical Education includes courses and career major programs which serve the total
school population through relevant curricula oriented toward providing career direction, a sound
foundation for advanced study in a variety of career paths, and the development of employability skills
for all students. Students are encouraged to select a career pathway and choose courses, which will
prepare them for future education and career success.
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION: Programs for students interested in pursuing careers in natural
resources, environmental and agricultural careers. Hundreds of careers are available to students who complete
this program. Individual high school programs are designed and conducted to meet local needs as identified
by that program's advisory committee and the school administration. Programs include training for careers in
agricultural production, processing, mechanization/engineering, communication/education, scientist,
marketing/sales, horticulture, forestry, research, and agribusiness.
HVAC: Students learn the fundamentals of heating, refrigeration and air, how to manipulate the components
of the primary sensing elements, and to understand the complete operation of circuits, motor systems, cooling
and heating systems.
AUTO TECHNOLOGY: Students study troubleshooting and repair of the major automotive systems.
Special emphasis is placed on computerized diagnostics, front-end alignment and specialized repair in
preparation for ASE certification.
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES/PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW): The program is a sequence of
courses aligned with appropriate national learning standard which follows a proven, hands-on, and real-world
problem-solving approach to learning. Students explore the concepts of human medicine and are introduced
to topics such as physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health. Foundation courses include
Principles of Biomedical Science, Human Body Systems, and Medical Interventions.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CLUSTER: Students receive instruction in blueprint reading, framing, and
proper selection and use of building materials. Power and hand tool operation, workplace safety and site
preparation are also taught.
BUSINESS EDUCATION: Completer programs are included in Business Management and Administration,
Finance and Information Technology. Classes include Accounting, Computer Programming, Oracle, Web
Page Design, Foundations of Animation, Digital Multimedia, Fashion Merchandising, Entrepreneurship,
Digital Desktop Publishing, Image Editing, and Virtual Enterprise.
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING: Topics include learning computer software, program design &
development, and practical experience in programming using modern, object-oriented languages.
CULINARY ARTS: Students develop entry-level employment skills for the culinary industry and/or
post-secondary education. Studies include management skills, menu planning, nutrition, market analysis,
customer service and food cost controls.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES: Students prepare for employment related to planning,
managing, providing, and supporting human services. Areas of study include childcare services and food
science technology and nutrition.
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MECHATRONICS: Students study basic electr ical theory and application. This program prepares
students to assemble, install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment. Students also
train in AC/DC electronics, semi-conductor devices and transistor circuits.
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATONS: Students develop skills in the areas of layout & design, computer
imaging, reproduction photography, image assembly, plate making, and presswork.
HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION / SPORTS MEDICINE: Students learn entry-level principles and
core skills related to a variety of health care professions. Content includes CPR and first aid certification,
anatomy and physiology, & medical terminology.
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES: Students explore the career oppor tunities in law enforcement,
EMS, and Fire Management. Learn practices and procedures, law and how it affects all citizens.
MARKETING: Courses include: Merchandising, Marketing Management, Adver tising, Fashion
Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism, Entrepreneurship, and Sports & Event Marketing.
MEDIA TECHNOLOGY: Students produce a complete broadcast using studio and remote cameras,
lighting, switches, audio mixer, teleprompters, editing equipment, and character generator.
PRE-ENGINEERING/PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW): Students engage in hands-on simulation
projects to apply the learned engineering skills gained in the courses. Topics include principles of engineering,
design, development, manufacturing, and digital electronics.
WELDING: Students learn the theory and application of arc and gas welding. Students are assigned various
welding projects using the MIG, TIG, SMAW, gas welding processes, and CNC plasma cutter.
WORK-BASED LEARNING CREDIT: Qualified students in CTE Programs have the opportunity to
participate in a work experience, connecting classroom instruction to their personnel pathway.
ARTICULATION - CTAP: A student may earn college credits with Trident Technical College after earning
high school credits with Career and Technical Education Advanced Placement.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: Student organizations provide quality education experiences for students
in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. DECA: Marketing & Fashion
Merchandising; FBLA: Future Business Leaders of America; HOSA: Health Occupations Student Associa-
tion; FCCLA: Family Career & Community Leaders of America; FFA: Future Farmers of America;
TSA: Technology Student Association.
Career & Technical Education Programs
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Military Specialist careers are available in the general categor ies listed below for qualified individuals with a
high school education. Starting salary is $16,164 with free room and board, enlistment bonus, and full medical
benefits. Pay and benefit information can be found at www.todaysmilitary.com.
Specific Job Information is Located at the Following Websites:
Air Force: www.airforce.com Coast Guard (CG)/CG Reserve: www.gocoastguard.com
Air Force Reserve: www.afreserve.com Marine Corps: www.marines.com
Air National Guard: www.goang.com Marine Corps Reserve: www.marforres.usmc.mil
Army: www.goarmy.com Navy: www.navy.com
Army National Guard: www.1800guard.com Navy Reserve: www.navyreserve.com
Army Reserve: www.goarmyreserve.com
Military Officer careers are open to individuals who take college level ROTC and complete a four -year degree,
or for those who graduate from one of the Service Academies. Starting salary is $34,000 with full medical benefits.
ROTC, scholarship and academy information can be found at these websites:
Air Force ROTC: www.afrotc.com Air Force Academy: www.usafa.af.mil
Army ROTC: www.armyrotc.com Military Academy: www.usma.edu
Navy ROTC: www.nrotc.navy.mil Naval Academy: www.usna.edu
Coast Guard Academy: www.cga.edu
Administrative Support focuses on suppor t activities dealing with personnel, administration, finance,
information, supply, and religious services.
Arts and Media covers the administration, communication and supervision of affair s for both military and
civilian audiences. Specialties include public affairs, broadcast technicians, graphic designers, translators, journalists
and musicians.
Combat involves reconnaissance, security and other aspects of both offensive and defensive combat situations.
Jobs include artillery specialists, infantry, special operations, tank crew and aviation.
Computers and Technology includes technical and informational support for a var iety of areas such as
computers, communications, environmental health, intelligence, and unmanned vehicle operations.
Engineering focuses on every aspect of construction, including electrical, carpentry, masonry and plumbing, as well as
heavy equipment operation and supervising construction engineering.
Legal and Law Enforcement involves keeping people and property safe. Duties include paralegal, firefighters,
military police, criminal investigators, security and emergency specialists.
Mechanics concerns keeping vehicles and machines in proper running order. Assignments range from heating and
cooling mechanics to vehicle mechanics who service aircraft, wheeled and tracked vehicles, heavy equipment and
watercraft.
Medical consists of jobs in medical, dental and veterinary fields. Positions cover a variety of responsibilities
throughout the military health care field, from clinical settings to point of injury.
Transportation involves the movement of troops, equipment, supplies and machinery.
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MicroCareerBursts are offered for free to South
Carolina students, teachers, counselors, parents,
and adult learners.
Ask your counselor about how to access the free
resources available to you.
Visit www.scois.net to login using your SUNS#.
(SUNS# is available from your counselor.)
Virtual Job Shadowing
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Prospective student-athletes should consult with their high school counselor, college athletic compliance officer and/or the
NCAA Eligibility Center prior to enrolling in a credit recovery course to meet NCAA eligibility requirements.
NCAA Eligibility Standards
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