Graduation Requirements
Future Ready Core and Alternative Prep Curriculum The requirements are assigned by the year a student enters the ninth grade for the first time . It is imperative that parents and students know and understand the graduation requirements associated with that class of students .
Every North Carolina high school student must do the following :
• meet the course and credit requirements ( see course / credit requirements table )
• complete any required state testing
• meet any additional requirements adopted by the local board of education or individual school
Students follow one of two courses of study to meet graduation requirements . Students will be placed in the Future-Ready Core as a default option . Graduation requirements include the level of math proficiency and number of required courses . A detailed outline of graduation course requirements can be found on the following following page .
Alternative Education is the course of study a student with disabilities may complete to graduate with a high school diploma in North Carolina . The Alternative Course of Study is intended to meet the needs of a small group of students with disabilities who require a greatly modified curriculum that focuses on post-school employment and independent living .
From the time you enter kindergarten , you ’ re getting ready for high school graduation . Your school guidance counselor is available to answer questions you may have about what you need to reach your goal of high school graduation .
To make sure students stay on track for a high school diploma , please remember that every high school student must meet state course and credit requirements in addition to any local requirements . To view the state course and credit requirements look at the following chart for the section that matches when a student entered ninth grade for the first time .
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Graduation Requirements |
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Content Area |
Future Ready |
Future Ready |
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9 th graders entering 2012 / 13 beyond |
Alternative |
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
World Languages
4 credits I , II , III , IV English I , II , III , IV or a designated combination of four credits
4 credits Math I , II , III 4 th math course aligns with post high school plans
3 credits A physical science Biology Environmental Science 4 credits World History American History I American History II Civics / Economics
Not required for high school graduation . A two credit minimum is required for admission to a university in the UNC system .
4 credits Alternative English I , II , III , IV
3 credits Alternative Into to Mathematics Alternative Math I * Alt . Financial Management
2 credits Alternative Applied Science Alternative Biology *
2 credits Alternative Social Studies I Alternative Social Studies II
Not required
Health / PE
Electives / Other **
1 credit Health / Physical Education
6 credits 2 elective credits of any combination from either : Career Technical **** Arts World Languages 4 elective credits strongly recommended ( four course concentration ) from one of the following : CTE , JROTC , Arts , and other subject area ( history , math , english , science )
7
1 credit Health / Physical Education
6 credits Alternative Preparation : Alt . Preparation I , II , III , IV ***** Elective credits / completion of IEP objectives / Career Portfolio required
Career Technical |
4 credits |
Electives |
Arts Education |
Recommended at least one credit in an arts discipline |
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and / or requirement by local decision |
Total |
22 credits + local requirements = 28 Credits |
22 credits + local requirements = 28 Credits |
* Alternative courses aligned with Future Ready Core courses in English I , English II , Algebra I / Math I , and Biology ** Examples of electives include JROTC and other courses that are of interest to the student . **** For additional information on CTE courses that meet requirements for selected Courses of Study , refer to the CTE Clusters chart located at : http :// www . ncpublicschools . org / docs / cte / standards / careerclusters2012 . pdf ***** Completion of 300 hours of school-based training , 240 hours of community-based training , and 360 hours of paid employment .