Conway, South Carolina

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Conway is one of the oldest towns in South Carolina. Originally named Kingston, the town was created in 1734 as part of the Royal Governor Robert Johnson's Township Scheme. Conway's past has been proudly preserved. The historic sites trails map lists 39 historic sites, significant buildings, and distinctive homes. Seventeen of these sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Conway has also earned the distinctions of A City of Character and Tree City USA.

Conway originally brought settlers into the area, it supported the plantation homes and farms of the area, and still today one of the most intriguing aspects of Conway is its river, The Waccamaw. By the 1820's, Conway borough was a bustling riverport. Though society does not depend on the river to survive anymore, the beautifully built riverwalk is there for enjoyment of one and all. Recreational boats are often seen running up and down the calm waters.

The Horry County School District is a county-wide school system, serving a county of 208,311 people along the Atlantic coastline of northeastern South Carolina. A twelve-member Board of Education, elected from single-member districts, governs the school district, with the chairman being elected at-large. The Superintendent is appointed by the Board.

The school district has nine attendance areas: Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest, Conway, Socastee, North Myrtle Beach, Loris, Aynor, Green Sea Floyds and St. James. Each area consists of a high school and the elementary and middle schools that feed into it.

Horry County Schools has been recognized as a national leader in technology. All classrooms are networked to the Internet. The ratio of students to computers is just over 5:1. The use of wireless labs is expanding. A $173 million building program is nearing completion that will add 10 new schools and make additions and renovations to nine others. A $102 million building programs was completed in 1998, adding nine new schools with four others receiving additions or renovations.

The district has a district-wide Literacy Model for grades K-10. It is composed of phonics, guided and shared reading, self-selected reading and writing. Components of the model are integrated in grades 6-10. First graders set a state record with 96.7 of them scoring "ready" for first grade. High schools operate on a 4x4 block scheduling model, offering students the opportunity to potentially earn 32 credits. The state requires 24 units for graduation. The district has developed an accountability system for the Board of Education, principals, assistant principals and district office staff to ensure performance.

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