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Early Graduation
Students who have completed state and local graduation requirements may exit with an official final transcript at the end of 1 st semester their senior year. Students who complete graduation requirements early may participate in graduation exercises at the end of the school year. Students who will meet all graduation requirements and wish to exit early should submit an application for early graduation to the principal at the end of the junior year.
North Carolina Academic Scholars Program
Recognition The students who qualify for this special recognition:
• will be designated by the State Board of Education as North Carolina Academic Scholars.
• will receive a seal of recognition attached to their diplomas.
• may use this special recognition in applying to post-secondary institutions.
NC Academic Scholars Program Requirements Content Area Requirements
12 / 13, beyond
English I, II, III, IV 4
Math Should include Algebra I / Math I Geometry / Math II Algebra II / Math III Higher level course with Algebra II / Math II as a prerequisite
4
Science Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics 3
Social Studies World History, Civics / Economics, US History( 09-10) World History, Civics / Economics, American I & II( 12-13 beyond)
4
Health / Physical Education 1
Two( 2) electives in a second language required for the UNC system Four( 4) elective credits constituting a concentration recommended from one of the following: Career & Technical Education( CTE), JROTC, Arts Education, Second Languages, Any other subject area
6
Higher level courses taken during junior and / or senior years which carry 5 or 6 quality points, such as: AP, 1B, Dual or college-equivalent course, Advanced CTE / CTE-credentialing courses, On-line courses, Other honors or above-designated courses
3
OR
Higher level courses taken during junior and / or senior years which carry 5 or 6 quality points, such as: AP, Dual or college-equivalent course, Advanced CTE / CTE-credentialing courses, On-line courses, Other honors or above-designated courses & completion of the NC Graduation Project
2
25 or 24 + NCGP
8