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.