School Counselor

 South Carolina Board of Education (SBE) Regulation 43-234 lists course requirements for public high school students to graduate with a South Carolina High School Diploma.  High School students must earn a total of twenty-four (24) units of credit. Additional information about SBE Regulation 43-234: Defined Program for Grades 9–12; the Uniform Grading Policy; the Request for Additional Dual Enrollment  Activity Code form; and who to request to receive the Activity Coding System Manual can be found at SC Department of Education.

Curriculum Course Offerings

To request a transcript:

- Current seniors should request transcripts through Parchment, which can be accessed from ClassLink. 

- Anyone graduating in 2020 or before will need to access the district records request page at using https://wbechs.beaufortschools.net/student-life/transcripts-records-requests at https://wbechs.beaufortschools.net/student-life/transcripts-records-requests or directly at https://beaufortsc.scriborder.com/.

Do you need money for college?
If your answer is yes, then use the links below to start searching for your financial pathway to college.

Scholarships.com

Federal Student Aid

SallieMae.com

StudentScholarships.org

Scholarships for SC Residents

SC Scholarships

BCSD Counseling Resource Guide
This guide is provided by Beaufort County School District as a resource in finding providers of mental health counseling, rehabilitative behavioral health services, alcohol and drug abuse counseling and support for troubled youth. Although we support each of these agencies as partners, BCSD does not endorse any one of the agencies over another. Please visit BCSD Counseling Resources for further information.

Helping Children Cope with A Disaster
Children can struggle with disasters in many ways. Discover how tips for Helping Children Cope with a Disaster. These tips can help reduce stress before, during, and after a disaster or traumatic event.

Coping with Stress during an Outbreak
In the wake of an infectious disease outbreak, monitor your own physical and mental health. Know the signs of stress in yourself and your loved ones. Know how to relieve stress, and know when to get help using information for Coping With Stress During an Outbreak.

Suicide Prevention Apps for Young Adults
Coping skills are available for teens struggling with life. The South Carolina Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative provides teens with resources using Suicide Prevention Apps for Young Adults. 

Talking With Children About Coronavirus
CDC has created guidance to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 and ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease. Discover why it's important to Talk with Children about Coronavirus.

To find out more information about various alternative programs:

BCSD Adult Education

Job Corps

Lowcountry Literacy

S.C. Youth Challenge

Wil Lou Gray

The Learning Express Library, provided for free to all SC users by SCDiscus* and the State Library, can help you achieve your educational and career goals with easy access to: 

- High School Equivalency Center
- School Center
- College Prep Center
- College Center
- Computer Skills Center
- Career Center
- Adult Learning Center
- Recursos para Hispanohablantes

*You may need the SCDiscus annual password to access certain resources. Please see the School Counselors or School Librarian for further assistance if needed.

Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) form to apply for financial aid for college or graduate school.
FAFSA Website

A FSA ID is a username and password that gives you access to Federal Student Aid’s online systems and can serve as your legal signature.
Create a FSA ID

Click on the desired military options below for more information:

Military Recruiters Contact Information

Marine Corps

Air Force

Army

Navy

Army National Guard

Coast Guard

Marine Corps Community Services & Civilian Employment

High school students are required to take and pass certain required courses and the end-of- course exams for those courses. Learn about the WBECHS Testing Program, including

• ASVAB 
• ACT 
• SAT 
• Pre-ACT 
• MAP
• PSAT
• WorkKeys
• EOCEP
• CATE - National Consortium for Health Science Education Exam 

                - CNA Exam

                -  CPR Certification

Explore Current Job Opportunities for Students

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