HSE/GED, ESL and HSD Registration & Testing Information 2025-2026

Call two to three weeks before the registration date to get on the list; it fills up fast.

HSE / GED Returning Student Registration

For returning students: It is your responsibility to call ALC or FEC after July 14 to schedule an appointment for one of the dates listed.

When: July 21-23, 2025 (Monday, Tuesday OR Wednesday), all at 8:30 a.m. The registration process may take approximately three hours. Please be prepared to stay through the whole process.

Where: The Academic Learning Center (ALC) and the Fishburne Education Center (FEC); see "site locations" on the righthand side of the page for location addresses and contact information.

Additional Information

Mandatory: Orientation for returning day and evening students will be:
- Thursday, July 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ALC
- Thursday, July 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the FEC
A valid South Carolina state ID is required for registration.
$50 due on day of registration (no exceptions).
Students first day of class will be August 13, 2025.

HSE / GED New Student Registration

For new students: It is your responsibility to call ALC or FEC after July 21 to schedule an appointment for one of the dates listed.

When: July 28-30, 2025 (Monday, Tuesday OR Wednesday), all at 8:30 a.m. The registration process may take approximately three hours. Please be prepared to stay through the whole process.

Where: The Academic Learning Center (ALC) and the Fishburne Education Center (FEC); see "site locations" on the righthand side of the page for location addresses and contact information.

Additional Information

Mandatory: Orientation for NEW day and evening students will be:
- Monday, Aug. 4 AND Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the FEC
- Tuesday, Aug. 6 AND Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ALC
A valid South Carolina state ID is required for registration.
$50 due on day of registration (no exceptions).
Students first day of class will be August 13, 2025.

ESL Returning Student Registration

When: July 14-16, 2025. Registration and Placement Testing is from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Please note: These will be the only days for returning students).

Where: Fishburne Learning Center

Additional information

No appointment is needed, but once the process starts you must stay to finish registration or you will lose your spot.
Classes begin on Aug. 13, 2025
$100 due on day of registration (no exceptions). Cash only.
Registration and testing occurs on the day paid.
Expect schedule changes

If you miss this time period, you will be put back on the list!

ESL New Student Registration

When: Aug. 6-8, 2025. Placement testing and registration will be from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Please note: these will be the only days for new students to register).

Where: Fishburne Learning Center

Additional information

No appointment is needed, but expect to stay until assessments are completed.
$100 due on day of registration (no exceptions).
New students' first day of class will be Aug. 18, 2025.
Class placement will depend on level of student and available space.

If you miss this time period, you will be put back on the list!

Call 843-820-3742; when prompted press #2 for Tracy Metts.

High School Diploma Registration

Happening at the Adult Learning Center ONLY; all registration dates start at 1:30 p.m.

For the 2025-2026 year, students may enter our HSD program at anytime during the school year, if we believe it is feasible for them to complete the coursework before the end of the school year.

$50 due on day of registration (no exceptions).
Students first day of class will be August 13, 2025.

Contact April Dennis at 843-899-8690 to set up an appointment with our teacher Teresa Crumley, and please submit the most current High School transcript and withdrawl form from the current high school. E-mail to April Dennis at Dennisa@bcsdschools.net

Berkeley County School District

HSE/GED, ESL and HSD Registration & Testing Information 2025-2026