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Make sure to reference the SCDE Course Code Database whenever you're looking for course numbers for your school. It has all the details you need, such as the education level, academic weighting, academic unit, and more for allowed course codes.
If you need a new course number, email the course number, including the academic weighting and academic unit options, to powerschoolsupport@sccharter.org. Example: 59S8000W
Course Code Structure
Course Code Structure
Position 1:
Grade Level
0 = all grades, non-instructional
1 = grades 1-6
2 = grades 7-8
3/4 = grades 9-12
5/6 = CATE
Position 2:
Subject Area
Grades 9-12
0 = English Language Arts
1 = Math
2 = Science
3 = Social studies
4 = PE/ Health
5 = Fine Arts
6 = Foreign Language
7 = Supporting Areas
8 = Non-Instructional
9 = SPED
Positions 3&4:
State Course Designation
Position 5&6:
District Variant Designation
Position 7:
Academic Weighting
A = Advanced Placement
I = International Baccalaureate
C = College Prep
H = Honors
E = Dual Enrollment
G = Cambridge AICE
0 = Non-weighted
Position 8:
Academic Unit
W = 1 unit
H = 1/2 unit
Q = 1/4 unit
D = 2 units
0 = Middle School (course code starting with 1 or 2)
SCDE Course Code Database Documentation
SCDE Course Code Database Documentation
The South Carolina Course Code Database Webinar 9-23-2026.pdfLocal Board Approved Courses
Local Board Approved Courses
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