O R A N G E C O U N T Y S C H O O L S
2015-2016
HIGH SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
REGISTRATION
GUIDE
and
Orange High School
Mr. Jason Johnson, Principal
500 Orange High School Rd., Hillsborough, NC 27278 919.732.6133
www.orange.k12.nc.us/ohs
Partnership Academy
Dr. Paige Marsh, Principal
1006 East Storey Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278 919.245.4030
https://sites.google.com/a/orange.k12.nc.us/partnership-academy/
Cedar Ridge High School
Heather Blackmon, Principal
1125 New Grady Brown School Rd., Hillsborough, NC 27278 919.245.4000
www.orange.k12.nc.us/crhs
CONTACT INFORMATION
This course guide can be found online at:
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VISION • MISSION • CORE VALUES
Orange County
Schools
Vision
Orange County Schools prepares students
to be responsible citizens in a diverse world by promoting
academic and individual success.
Mission
Orange County Schools,
in partnership with students, families and the community,
is committed to providing challenging and engaging educational
experiences that will develop responsible, knowledgeable and
resourceful citizens prepared to contribute in our global society.
Core Values
We believe in and support
O
utstanding student achievement and individual success
C
ommitment to excellence, communication and collaboration
S
erving students, staff, families and the community through
strong, active relationships
Orange County Schools
Board of Education
The Orange County School
System is fortunate to have
a Board of Education which
provides strong leadership and
is committed to the educational
excellence of our students. The
Board of Education has control
and supervision of all matters
pertaining to the school district.
Furthermore, the Board provides
leadership and direction through
the formulation of goals and
objectives, especially in defi ning
and setting high academic
standards for student success.
Board Members:
Mr. Tom Carr
Ms. Donna Coffey
Dr. Stephen Halkiotis
Mr. Tony McKnight
Mr. Lawrence Sanders
Ms. Brenda Stephens
Ms. Rosa D. Williams
CONTACT INFORMATION ... Inside Cover
VISION • MISSION • CORE VALUES ...3
FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ...7
STUDENT CALENDAR ...8
A MESSAGE FROM GUIDANCE ...9
TIPS FOR SELECTING COURSES ...9
ONLINE REGISTRATION ...10
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ...10
GRADUATION & GRADE LEVEL PROMOTION ON BLOCK SCHEDULE ...14
FUTURE READY CORE GRADUATION CHECKLIST FOR NINTH GRADE STUDENTS ENTERING IN 2009-2011/12 ...15
FUTURE READY CORE GRADUATION CHECKLIST FOR NINTH GRADE STUDENTS ENTERING IN 2012/13 AND LATER ...16
MATHEMATICS COURSES AND PROGRESSION ...17
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COURSES AND PROGRESSION...17
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS CLUSTER PATHWAYS ...18
SCHEDULE CHANGES/COURSE WITHDRAWAL...20
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SELECTION WAIVER FORM ...20
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS & SERVICES ...21
THE NORTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM ...21
HONORS COURSES...21
THE COLLEGE BOARD ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES PROGRAM ...22
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME (IB) ...24
MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL AT DURHAM TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (MCHS) ...26
NORTH CAROLINA VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOL (NCVPS) ...26
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION PATHWAYS ...26
CAREER AND COLLEGE PROMISE...27
NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE ARTICULATION AGREEMENT ...28
SERVICES AVAILABLE ...29
TRANSCRIPTS ...29
WEIGHTED GRADING ...30
NATIONAL TESTING CALENDARS ...32
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OFFERINGS ...33
Cultural Arts Education ...33
Instrumental Music ... 33
Vocal Music ... 34
Theatre Arts... 35
Visual Arts ... 35
Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate Cultural Arts ...36
Career/Technical Education (CTE) ...36
Agricultural Education... 36
Business and Information Technology Education ... 38
Family and Consumer Sciences ... 39
Health Sciences Education ... 41
Marketing Education ... 41
Trade and Industrial Education ... 42
English ...45
Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate English ...47
English Electives ...47
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Special Services ...50
Mathematics ...52
Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate Mathematics ...54
Healthful Living ...55
Healthful Living Electives ...55
Science ...58
Science Electives ...59
Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate Science ...59
World Language Studies ...60
French ... 60
Spanish ... 61
Latin ... 61
International Baccalaureate World Language Studies ...61
Social Studies ...62
Social Studies Electives ...62
Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate Social Studies ...64
Additional Elective Courses ...65
FYI ...67
GLOSSARY ...68
FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ...70
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FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
FOUR YEAR PLAN FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Please use this worksheet to plan the years remaining in your high school career. Take into consideration all of the
available programs found within this registration guide (Career & Technical Education, Career and College Promise,
Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, etc.) Setting goals and making plans to meet those goals is an
important step in the planning process, so we encourage you to take the time to begin with the “end in mind” and
plan accordingly.
Student Name ______________________________________________________________________________
Career Pathway _____________________________________________________________________________
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STUDENT CALENDAR
STUDENT CALENDAR
JULY 2015
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AUGUST 2015
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 30 3124 25 26 27 28 29 SEPTEMBER 2015
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 OCTOBER 2015
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NOVEMBER 2015
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 2 DECEMBER 2015
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 JANUARY 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 FEBRUARY 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 M ARCH 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 282 292 303 313 2 APRIL 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 M AY 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 303 31 JUNE 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Student First & Last Day
Teacher Workday
Early Dismissal Holiday End of 9 Weeks
AUGUST
August 18 - August 21 ...Teacher Workdays August 24 ... First Day of School for Students
SEPTEMBER
September 7 ... Labor Day Holiday September 23 ...Early Dismissal for Students
OCTOBER
October 14 ...Early Dismissal for Students October 22 ... End of First Nine Weeks October 23 ...Teacher Workday
NOVEMBER
November 11 ...Veterans Day Holiday November 25 ...Teacher Workday November 26-27 ...Thanksgiving Holiday
DECEMBER
December 2 ...Early Dismissal for Students December 21-31 ...Holiday
JANUARY
January 1 ...Holiday January 18 ...Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday January 20 ... End of Second Nine Weeks January 21-22 ...Teacher Workdays
FEBRUARY
February 10 ...Early Dismissal for Students
MARCH
March 9 ...Early Dismissal for Students March 24 ...End of Third Nine Weeks March 25 ...Holiday March 28-31 ... Spring Break
APRIL
April 1 ...Teacher Workday April 13 ...Early Dismissal for Students
MAY
May 30 ... Memorial Day Holiday
JUNE
June 9 ... Last Day for Students June 10 & 13 ...Teacher Workdays
Make-up Days
Nov. 25, Jan. 21, June 10, June 13, Saturdays.
Saturday make-up days will be the first Saturday following inclement weather.
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A MESSAGE FROM GUIDANCE | TIPS FOR SELECTING COURSES
A MESSAGE FROM GUIDANCE
The basis for a successful year in high school is careful course selection for that academic year. The best selections
are made when the student and parent have complete and accurate information from which to make choices and
decisions. The
2015-2016 registration guide provides students and parents/legal guardians with information
about high school graduation requirements, university and community college admissions requirements, course
descriptions, special academic programs available to students, and more. With careful attention to the information
presented here, a student can make a tentative four-year plan for high school that is based on options available upon
graduation from high school.
Students and parents/legal guardians can also gain additional insight into high school planning by attending special
presentations offered by the middle schools and high schools. These programs are presented during the orientation
and registration period in the spring.
Both high schools offer the resources of a Career Development Center. These centers can be helpful in planning
the best course selection based on a student’s overall ability, aptitude, interest, and work values. They also distribute
information about universities, colleges and scholarships for students and parents. With the help of computers,
you can access university and college web sites as well as complete interest inventories. The center also offers job
shadowing, apprenticeship, and military information. The center will help you select a career that is right for you
based on your individual areas of interest.
Cedar Ridge and Orange High School counselors are glad to meet with parents/guardians to help with course
selection and post-high school planning. For additional information, or to make an appointment with a high school
counselor, please call 245-4000 ext. 21025 (CRHS) or 732-6133 ext. 20025 (OHS).
The Orange County Schools High School Curriculum and Registration Guide contains information needed
to register for the 2015-2016 school year. Please read through it carefully. Discuss your course selections with
your parents or legal guardian, teachers, and school counselor. Focus on your graduation requirements, course
requirements, career goals and interests. More information and explanations of procedures and programs at
each high school will be shared with students as they register for classes.
Please note:
• Select
eight courses plus alternates. Course offerings begin on page 33.
• Please use the glossary to understand terms about which you have questions.
• Pay attention to prerequisites, recommendations, and/or special notes necessary before you select
your courses.
• Elective courses are offered subject to student demand and teacher availability.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION | GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Students at the high school level will be registering for courses online through his/her PowerSchool account.
Middle school and high school students work with CareerCruising and/or CFNC (College for North Carolina) to
determine a four year plan for high school research possible colleges, community colleges, and careers associated
with their plan. Based on their four year plan students will register for their 2015-2016 courses. Students will be
given the time and resources at school to register online if needed.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The Orange County Schools Board of Education encourages a rigorous standard for student graduation. In this
section you will fi nd pertinent information from the Orange County Board of Education Policy (Policy Number
3460 – see www.orange.k12.nc.us/policy/policies/3000/3460_Graduation_Requirements.htm).
Future-Ready Core Curriculum Graduation Requirements
Ninth Grade Classes of 2009-2011/12 (27 credits required)
The fi rst column in the table to the right shows the units required for graduation under the Future-Ready Core.
These students will be required to pass End-of-Course Tests as designated by the NC State Board of Education. The
checklist on page 15 might also be helpful to you. The Occupational Course of Study (OCS) is available for eligible
students.
Ninth Grade Classes of 2012/13 (28 credits required)
The second column in the table to the right shows the units required for graduation under the Future-Ready Core
for students entering ninth grade for the fi rst time in 2012-2013. Students will also be required to take three
End-of-Course (EOC) assessments (Math I, Biology and English II). The checklist on page 16 might also be helpful to
you. For some students identifi ed as Exceptional Children, the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) will remain an
option. These students should have the Occupational Course of Study identifi ed in their Individualized Education
Program.
*
Exemptions to the mathematics requirement for a particular student requires a recommendation and / or request from the parent or school personnel. In this rare instance, the school will initiate the review process. A school-based committee will review and consider the request in order to make a recommendation to the principal. Final decision will be made by principal.(Refer to OCS Board of Education Policy #3460, www.orange.k12.nc.us/policy/policies/3000/3460_Graduation_Requirements.htm)
**
Students can tailor their course cluster to fi t their interests and goals while building a strong academic foundation. Under the six total elective units required for graduation, four elective credits (a four course cluster) will be taken from one of the following areas of focus: Career and Technical Education, Arts Education, or other designated subject areas. (e.g. mathematics, science). The remaining two electives must be any combination from Career and Technical Education, Arts Education or World Languages.***
Completion of 300 hours of school-based training, 240 hours of community-based training and 360 hours of paid employment.****
Students may substitute AP U.S. History for American History I and American History II, but they are required to take a fourth social studies course (elective). International Baccalaureate (IB) United States History may be substituted for American History I and American History II. Students will not be required to take an additional elective as students will be receiving the full range of United States History in these two courses and will receive two credits, satisfying the NC Graduation Requirements.Page 11
UNDERSTANDING STATE AND LOCAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Course FUTURE-READY CORE
For Ninth Grade Students Entering in 2009-2011/12
FUTURE-READY CORE For Ninth Grade Students Entering In 2012/13 and Later
OCCUPATIONAL COURSE OF STUDY
For some Ninth Grade Students with Cognitive
Disabilities 2000 - >
English
4 Credits
I, II, III, IV or a designatedcombination of 4 courses
4 Credits
I, II, III, IV or a designated combination of 4 courses
4 Credits
Occupational English I, II, III, IV
Mathematics
4
Credits*
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and a 4th Math Course to be aligned with the student’s post high school plans (Note that changes to course names have occurred
since 2009)
4 Credits*
Math I, Math II, Math III and a 4th Math Course to be aligned with the student’s post high school plans
3 Credits
OCS Intro to Math I OCS Math I
OCS Financial Management
Science
3 Credits
A physical science course, Biology, Environmental Science
3 Credits
A physical science course, Biology, Environmental Science
2 Credits
OCS Applied Science OCS Biology
Social Studies
3 Credits
American History: The Founding Principles, Civics & Economics US History, World History
AP US History or IB History of the Americas will fulfill the US History requirement
4 Credits****
American History: The Founding Principles, Civics & Economics, World History,
American History I, American History II
2 Credits
OCS American History I OCS American History II
World Language
Not required for high school graduation. A two-credit minimum is required for admission to a university in the UNC systemNot required for high school graduation. A two-credit minimum is required for admission to a university in the UNC system
Not required
Health & Physical
Education
1 Credit
Health/Physical Education1 Credit
Health/Physical Education
1 Credit
Health/Physical Education
Electives or other
requirements
6 Credits**
2 elective credits of any combination from either:- Career and Technical Education (CTE) - Arts Education
- World Languages
4 elective credits strongly recommended (four course concentration) from one of the following:
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) - Arts Education (e.g. dance, music, theater arts, visual arts)
- Any other subject area (e.g. social studies, science, mathematics, English)
6 Credits**
2 elective credits of any combination from either:
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) - Arts Education
- World Languages
4 elective credits strongly recommended (four course concentration) from one of the following:
- Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- Arts Education (e.g. dance, music, theater arts, visual arts)
- Any other subject area (e.g. social studies, science, mathematics, English)
4 Credits
Career/Technical Education electives
6 Credits
Occupational Preparation I, II, III, IV***
Elective credits/completion of IEP objectives/ Career Portfolio required
NORTH CAROLINA GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
ADDITIONAL LOCAL GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
Local Requirements 6 Credits
determined by Student Choice6 Credits
determined by Student ChoiceTOTAL
27 Credits Required
for Graduation
28 Credits Required
for Graduation
22 Credits Required
for Graduation
UNDERSTANDING STATE AND LOCAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Beginning with the graduating class of 2014-15, successful completion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction is required and is
incorporated into the mandatory health/physical education course.
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UNDERSTANDING STATE AND LOCAL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Special Circumstances
The board adopts the following policies to address special circumstances regarding graduation:
1. Honor Graduates
• Honor graduates may be designated by the principals on the basis of criteria established by the
superintendent. Recognition of honor graduates shall be included in graduation programs.
• Calculations for Valedictorian and Salutatorian Honors will be computed after fi nal exams just prior to
graduation.
2. Early Graduation
The Board supports the right to meet graduation requirements in fewer than the standard four years when specifi c
criteria are met. Allowing early graduation recognizes student differences and fosters self-motivation. Decisions
related to early graduation require considerable planning and must be initiated in a timely manner. The student
must meet the following criteria:
1) Written notifi cation of intent to graduate early must be submitted to the building level principal no
later than the fi rst fi ve (5) days of the academic year the student wishes to be awarded a diploma. Earlier
notifi cation is preferred.
2) A transcript refl ecting the completion of prerequisite courses and suffi cient number of units must be
presented to the principal.
3) Take all End-of-Course Tests and NC Final Exams as designated by the NC State Board of Education
4) Parental approval
After receiving student intent to graduate early within the fi rst fi ve days of the academic year, the principal will
certify student eligibility and make appropriate scheduling changes if needed. Early graduation allows the student to
participate in any activities related to graduation, i.e., awards programs and graduation ceremonies.
Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM)
Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) is a State Board of Education policy (GCS-M-001.13) that was passed in October 2013. CDM offers students in grades 6-12 the opportunity to personalize and accelerate their learning by earning
credit for a high school course through demonstrating mastery of course content, without being required to complete classroom instruction for a certain amount of seat time.
Students who wish to pursue CDM will need to show mastery of the content by completing two phases. In phase I, students must complete an exam of course content. In phase II, students must create a product/ performance that exhibits a deeper understanding and application of course content.
Course Eligibility & Prerequisites
Students may earn CDM for all high school courses in grades 9-12 and high school courses offered in middle school in grades 6-8. The following courses are excluded from CDM:
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) work-based learning courses (co-op, internship, apprenticeship)
• CTE courses that have a clinical setting as a requirement of the course, such as Early Childhood Education I & II, and Nursing Fundamentals
• CTE Advanced Studies courses or any course without state technical standards
• English Language Learner (ELL) courses
• Healthful Living required courses
• AP/IB courses
For courses offered in a predetermined sequence, a student may only attempt to earn CDM for the next course in the sequence. For example, if a student has taken Math I and would like to attempt CDM for Math III, s/he would need to fi rst successfully earn credit for Math II, either through CDM or traditional enrollment in the course.
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3. General Diploma Requirements
• Students who meet specifi c criteria and have the approval of a school-level team, the principal and the
superintendent or designee may participate in a General Diploma program.
• Students who entered the ninth grade prior to 2012-2013, may graduate with a General Diploma. A
student must meet the North Carolina High School Exit Requirements and have earned a minimum of
21 units, including the following:
English I, II, II, and IV
4
Mathematics
4
(including Algebra I and Geometry or Algebra II )
Science
3
(Biology, 1 unit of Physical Science, and 1 unit of an Environmental Science)
Social
Studies
3
(U.S. History, American History: The Founding Principles, Civics & Economics (formerly Civics and
Economics), and World History)
Health and Physical Education
1
Elective
Concentration
4
Other
Electives
2
Total
21
Beginning with the Ninth Grade Class of 2012-2013, to graduate from Orange County Schools with a General
Diploma, a student must have earned a minimum of 22 units.
English I, II, III, and IV
4
Mathematics
4
(including Common Core Math I [formerly called Algebra I] and Common Core Geometry or Common
Core Algebra II)
Science
3
(Biology, 1 unit of physical science, and 1 unit of an environmental science)
Social
Studies
4
(World History, American History I, American History II, American History: The Founding Principles,
Civics & Economics (formerly Civics and Economics)
Health and Physical Education
1
Elective
Concentration
4
Other
Electives
2
Total
22
Beginning with the graduating class of 2014-2015, successful completion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
instruction is a graduation requirement which will be completed through the Health/Physical Education course.
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Promotion requirements
To grade 10: 6 credits To grade 11: 12 credits To grade 12: 20 credits
Graduation Requirements for Orange County Schools
For ninth grade students entering BEFORE 2012
27 Course Credits
For ninth grade students entering IN 2012 and Later 28 Course Credits
GRADUATION & GRADE LEVEL PROMOTION ON
BLOCK SCHEDULE
4. Graduation Certifi cate
The Board of Education shall award a Graduation Certifi cate to a student who does not earn a high school diploma
and shall allow the student to participate in graduation exercises, provided:
1) The student has been identifi ed as a “child with a disability” as defi ned by G.S. 115C-106.3(1); and the
student has satisfi ed all state and local graduation requirements other than the profi ciency standards as
defi ned in HSP-N-000 (Student Accountability Standards); or
2) The student has been enrolled in the Occupational Course of Study, and the student has passed all the
requirements of the Occupational Course of Study other than the 360 hours of competitive employment
and the student has passed all state and local graduation requirements other than the standards for
profi ciency specifi ed in HSP-N-000; or
3) Any other student that has satisfi ed all state and local graduation requirements other than the profi ciency
standards as defi ned in HSP-N-000.
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FUTURE READY CORE GRADUATION CHECKLIST FOR NINTH GRADE STUDENTS ENTERING IN 2009-2011/12
FUTURE READY CORE GRADUATION CHECKLIST FOR
NINTH GRADE STUDENTS ENTERING IN 2009-2011/12
English
4 credits - 1 per year
*AP English Language and IB English III will fulfi ll this requirement **AP English Literature and IB English IV will fulfi ll this requirement
Social Studies
3 credits
*AP US History or IB History of the Americas will fulfi ll this requirement
World History
Civic and Economics
US History*
Mathematics
4 credits
*4th math credit to be aligned with the student’s post high school plan (Note that changes to
course names have occurred
since 2009)
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
4th Math*
Science
3 credits
*AP Environmental Science and IB Ecosystems & Societies will fulfi ll this requirement
**Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science fulfi lls the physical science requirement.
Earth/Environmental*
Biology
Physical Science**
Health & Physical Education
1 credit
Health and Physical Education
Electives: A total of 12 elective credits based on the following criteria
4 credits in a Cluster Pathway
6 Additional credits from any courses
Cluster Pathway:
___________________________
Courses for Pathway
Additional Courses
1. ______________
2. ______________
3. ______________
4. ______________
1. ______________
2. ______________
1. ______________
2. ______________
3. ______________
4. ______________
5. ______________
6. ______________
Total Elective Credits Earned __________
State Requirements
End of Course (EOC) Exams will be determined by the NC Department of Public Instruction
Beginning with the graduating class of 2014-15, successful completion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction will be required and will be incorporated into the mandatory health/physical education course.
Total Credits Required
27
English I
English II
English III*
English IV**
2 credits of any combination from either Career &
Technical Education, Arts Education, or World Languages*
*two credits in the same language are required for admission to the UNC system
Total Credits Earned _________________
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FUTURE READY CORE GRADUATION CHECKLIST FOR
NINTH GRADE STUDENTS ENTERING IN 2012/13 AND LATER
FUTURE READY CORE GRADUATION CHECKLIST FOR NINTH GRADE STUDENTS ENTERING IN 2012/13 AND LATER
English
4 credits - 1 per year
*AP English Language and IB English III will fulfi ll this requirement **AP English Literature and IB English IV will fulfi ll this requirement
Social Studies
4 credits
for students entering high school in 2012 and beyond *AP US History with another Social Studies elective OR IB History of the Americas and IB 20th Century Topics will fulfi ll American History I and II requirement.World History American History I* American History II* American History:
The Founding Principles, Civics & Economics
Mathematics
4 credits
*4th math credit to be aligned with the student’s post high school plan (Note that changes to
course names have occurred
since 2009) Math I Math II Math III 4th Math
Science
3 credits
*AP Environmental Science and IB Ecosystems & Societies will fulfi ll this requirement
**Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Conceptual Physics (CRHS only) fulfi lls the physical science requirement.
Earth/Environmental* Biology
Physical Science**
Health & Physical Education
1 credit
Electives: A total of 12 elective credits based on the following criteria
4 credits in a Cluster Pathway
6 Additional credits from any courses
Cluster Pathway:
___________________________
Courses for Pathway
Additional Courses
1. ______________
2. ______________
3. ______________
4. ______________
1. ______________
2. ______________
1. ______________
2. ______________
3. ______________
4. ______________
5. ______________
6. ______________
Total Elective Credits Earned __________
Total Credits Required
28
English I English II English III* English IV**
2 credits of any combination from either Career &
Technical Education, Arts Education, or World Languages*
*two credits in the same language are required for admission to the UNC system
Total Credits Earned _________________
State Requirements
End of Course (EOC) Exams will be determined by the NC Department of Public Instruction
Beginning with the graduating class of 2014-15, successful completion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction will be required and will be incorporated into the mandatory health/physical education course.
Health and Physical Education
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MATHEMATICS COURSES AND PROGRESSION
* Math I in middle school is taken at standard level
** Math II and Math III can be taken at the standard or honors level
*** Additional math courses include advanced functions and modeling, pre-calculus, calculus, AP Calculus AB and
BC, AP Statistics, IB Math SL, and IB Math HL.
5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade Fifth Grade Math (See
Math 6 Math 7 Math 8 Math I** Math II** Math III**
12th Grade
Additional Math Courses*** (at least one course
beyond Math III needed for graduation) (See Placement Criteria to Determine Sequence) Math 6 Plus Math 7
Plus Math II** Math III** Math I*
(high school credit)
Additional Math Courses*** (at least one course beyond Math III
needed for graduation)
*
Advanced students will receive differentiated instruction via cluster grouping or ELA Plus classes
**
English I in middle school is taken at standard level
*** English I, English II, English III, and English IV can be taken at the standard or honors level
**** English II / Honors English II may be considered for fi rst-time freshmen who have a 99% EVAAS EOC
English II projection, and achieve a Level IV on an Honors Reading and Composition writing assessment.
Please see your AIG specialist for guidance.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS COURSES AND PROGRESSION
MATHEMATICS COURSES AND PROGRESSION | ELA COURSES AND PROGRESSION
5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade Fifth Grade English Language Arts (ELA)
ELA 6* ELA 7* ELA 8* English I *** English II *** English III ***
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ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS CLUSTER PATHWAYS
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS CLUSTER PATHWAYS
(C) indicates courses offered only at CEDAR RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL • (O) indicates courses offered only at ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL
4 credits from one pathway are required for graduation. Course availability may change due to state Board of Education decisions; check course listings beginning on page 33 to confi rm course availability.
Cluster Pathways Foundational Courses Enhancement Courses
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Foods 1 & 2
Teen Living (O) Horticulture 1 & 2 Personal Finance Ag Production 1 & 2 (O) Ag Mechanics 1 & 2 Agriscience Applications (O) CTE Career & College Promise Agriculture/Food Advanced Studies Animal Science 1 &2
Debate 1 Marketing Business Law Construction 1 (O) Virtual Enterprise Career Management Computer Applications 1 Second Spoken Language AP Environmental Science Biomedical Technology (C) Furniture Cabinet Making 1 (C) Intro to Engineering & Design (O)
Drafting 1 ProStart 1 (C) Accounting 1 CTE Internship Microsoft Excel & Access Multimedia & Webpage Design Principle of Business & Finance Small Business Entrepreneurship Digital Communications Systems (O) CCP Automotive Service Technology MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher
Architecture & Construction
Drafting 1, 2 & 3 Teen Living (O) Interior Design 1 & 2 Housing & Interiors CTE Career & College Promise Trade & Industrial Adv. Studies Construction Technology 1, 2 & 3 (O) Furniture & Cabinetmaking 1 & 2(C) Architectural & Construction Adv. Studies
Art 1 Marketing Tech Theatre 1 Agricultural Production 1 Agricultural Mechanics 1 Second Spoken Language Fashion Merchandising (O) Apparel Development 1 (O) Principles of Engineering (O) Intro to Engineering & Design (O)
Business Law Personal Finance Virtual Enterprise Career Management Computer Applications 1 Microsoft Excel & Access Trade & Industrial Internship Principles of Business & Finance Small Business Entrepreneurship Digital Communications Systems (O) MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Drafting 1 Art 1, 2, 3 & 4 Band 1, 2, 3 & 4 Teen Living (O) Theatre 1, 2, 3 & 4 Adobe Visual Design Vocal Music 1, 2, 3 & 4 Tech Theatre 1, 2, 3 & 4 Printing Graphics 1, 2 (C) Print Advertising & Design CTE Career & College Promise Fashion Merchandising (O) Apparel Development 1 & 2 Multimedia & Webpage Design Intro to Graphic Communication Arts/AV/Comm Advanced Studies MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher
Mythology Yearbook 1 Journalism 1 Business Law AP Visual Arts Networking (O) Interior Design CTE Internship Videography Library Science Virtual Enterprise Personal Finance AP Music Theory Media Studies (C) Marketing Housing & Interiors Sports Marketing (O) Career Management Computer Applications 1 Microsoft Excel & Access Second Spoken Language Computer Applications 1 Intro to Engineering & Design (O) Principles of Business & Finance Small Business Entrepreneurship Family & Consumer Sciences Educ. IB Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts (C) Digital Communications Systems (O)
Business Management & Administration
Accounting 1 Business Law Microsoft Excel & Access CTE Career & College Promise Computer Applications 1 & 2 Business Advanced Studies Multimedia & Webpage Design Principles of Business & Finance Small Business Entrepreneurship MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Digital Communications Systems (O)
LINUX (O) Marketing CTE Internship Networking (O) Personal Finance Virtual Enterprise Sports Marketing 1 (O) Marketing Management Print Advertising & Design Second Spoken Language
Career Management e-Commerce 1 (NCVPS) Computer Engineering 1 Network Administration (O) Business & Info Technology Internship
Finance Business Law Accounting 1 & 2 Personal Finance Microsoft Excel & Access CTE Career & College Promise Principles of Business & Finance Small Business Entrepreneurship Business & Info Technology Adv Studies
Marketing Teen Living Psychology AP Statistics CTE Internship Virtual Enterprise Career Management Computer Applications 1
Second Spoken Language MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Digital Communications Systems (O) Business & Info Technology Internship
Health & Fitness Foods 1
Teen Living (O) Personal Fitness 1 & 2
Sports Medicine 1 & 2 Anatomy & Physiology Health Team Relations CTE Career & College Promise
Latin 1 Marketing Psychology Accounting 1 Business Law Lifetime Sports Weight Training 1 Personal Finance Career Management
Microsoft Excel & Access Second Spoken Language Men’s Athletic Enhancement Principles of Business & Finance EMS (Community College Course) Women’s Athletic Enhancement
Health Science Health Science 1 & 2 © Nursing Fundamentals CTE Career & College Promise Health Team Relations (C) Biomedical Technology (C) Health Science Adv Studies (C)
Latin 1 Foods 1 Forensics Marketing Psychology Accounting 1 Business Law Sports Medicine Personal Finance Career Management Anatomy & Physiology
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ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS CLUSTER PATHWAYS
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS CLUSTER PATHWAYS
Cluster Pathways Foundational Courses Enhancement Courses
Hospitality & Tourism Marketing
Foods 1 & 2 Teen Living (O)
ProStart 1 & 2 (C) CTE Career & College Promise Marketing Education Adv Studies (O) Marketing Educ. Cooperative Educ (O) Family & Consumer Sciences Adv Studies Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1 & 2 (O)
Psychology Business Law Minority Studies Virtual Enterprise Personal Finance CCP Cosmetology Career Management Printing Graphics 1 (C) Second Spoken Language
Computer Applications 1 Microsoft Excel & Access Fashion Merchandising (O) Multimedia & Webpage Design Principles of Business & Finance Small Business Entrepreneurship MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Digital Communications Systems (O)
Human Services: Teen Living (O) Personal Finance
CTE Career & College Promise Early Child Education 1 & 2 (O)
Parent & Child Development (O) Family & Consumer Sciences Adv Studies
Foods 1 Psychology Business Law Teacher Cadet Minority Studies Senior Mentor (C) Career Management Microsoft Excel & Access
Health Team Relations (C) Computer Applications 1 Second Spoken Language MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Principles of Business & Finance Small Business Entrepreneurship Digital Communications Systems (O)
Humanities Debate Philosophy Film 101 Mythology Media Studies Psychology Creative Writing Public Speaking Minority Studies Global Studies LA Competency (C)
CTE Career & College Promise Celebrating Women’s Literature Journalism (Newspaper & Yearbook)
Latin 1 Theatre 1 AP Psychology Library Science AP European History Printing Graphics 1 (C) Peer College Counselor (O)
AP Human Geography Computer Applications 1 MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Digital Communications Systems (O)
Information Technology LINUX (O) Networking (O) e-Commerce 1 AP Computer Science SAS Programming 1 & 2 Microsoft Excel & Access Computer Applications 1 CTE Career & College Promise Computer Engineering 1 & 2 (O) MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Computer Programming 1 ( NCVPS) Digital Communications Systems (O) Trade & Industrial Advanced Studies Business & Info Technology Adv Studies
Drafting 1 Library Science Personal Finance Career Management Printing Graphics 1 (C) Computer Applications 2 Trade & Industrial Internship Multimedia & Webpage Design Business & Info Tech Internship Principles of Business & Finance Small Business Entrepreneurship
Manufacturing Drafting 1 & 2
CTE Career & College Promise Furniture & Cabinetmaking 1 (C) Trade & Industrial Advanced Studies
Marketing Minority Studies Personal Finance Construction 1 (O) Career Management Agricultural Mechanics 1 Microsoft Excel & Access Agricultural Production 1 e-Commerce 1 (NCVPS) Principles of Business & Finance
Computer Applications 1 MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Second Spoken Language Trade & Industrial Internship Housing & Interior Design 1 (O) Furniture & Cabinetmaking 2 (C) Small Business Entrepreneurship Digital Communications Systems (0) Intro to Engineering & Design (O)
Marketing Marketing Virtual Enterprise Marketing Management CTE Career & College Promise Small Business Entrepreneurship Fashion Merchandising (O) Marketing Advanced Studies
Sports & Entertainment Marketing 1 & 2 (O)
Debate 1 Apparel 1 Psychology e-Commerce Public Speaking Minority Studies Printing Graphics 1 (C) Microsoft Excel & Access Second Spoken Language
Business Law Accounting 1 Personal Finance Career Management Computer Applications 1 MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Principles of Business & Finance Digital Communications Systems (0)
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
LINUX (0) Drafting 1
SAS Programming I & 2 Digital Electronics (O) CTE Career & College Promise Network Engineering 2 (0) Principles of Engineering (O) Computer Engineering Technology 1 Introduction to Engineering & Design (O) Math/Science Course taken as an Elective
Latin 1 Philosophy
Construction 1 (O) Career Management Microsoft Excel & Access CTE Internship Computer Applications 1 MS Word, Powerpoint & Publisher Trade & Industrial Internship Principles of Business & Finance Digital Communications Systems (O)
World Languages Latin 1, 2, 3 & 4 French 1, 2, 3 & 4 Spanish 1, 2, 3 & 4 CTE Career & College Promise
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ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS CLUSTER PATHWAYS | SAMPLE COURSE SELECTION WAIVER FORM
SCHEDULE CHANGES/COURSE WITHDRAWAL
Schedule Changes
Schedule changes may be requested prior to the opening of school and through the fi rst fi ve (5) days of school with
parental and counselor’s signatures. Listed below are the specifi c criteria for schedule changes:
1) Attended summer school, thus creating a need for a change
2) Scheduled for a class in which the student has already earned a credit, or failed a course that is a
prerequisite for the scheduled class
3) Has not been scheduled for the number of classes required by the school
4) A specifi c course is needed for graduation
5) Course(s) may be changed to accommodate an administrative need
Schedule changes submitted after the fi rst fi ve (5) days but before the tenth (10) day of the semester must be
initiated by a teacher or parent only and will require a conference between the two parties. The agreed upon change
would then be submitted in writing and will require principal approval.
The NC Department of Public Instruction prohibits students dropping a class after the 10
thday of the semester.
Pleae note: A schedule change that affects your course of study could prevent you from graduating with your class; therefore, all schedule changes will require a parent/legal guardian’s signature.
Course Withdrawal
Course withdrawals are not allowed after the fourth week of the semester. Withdrawals will be recorded on your
transcript as WP if passing the course when withdrawing or as WF if failing the course when withdrawing from the
course. These withdrawal codes for dropped courses are a part of your permanent record and will become a part of
your transcript.
COURSE SELECTION WAIVER FORM
In some cases, exceptions are made when parents and students choose to override published prerequisites and/or recommendations. When such a request comes from a student or parent, county-wide procedure is to inform the parent that in the staff’s best professional judgment a student should not register for a particular course unless prerequisites/recommended requirements have been met. If a parent insists, the student is permitted to register for the course provided that the student and the parent have a conference with the recommending teacher and/or counselor to sign the waiver form below. This waiver states that, as a condition of the exception, the student is expected to keep pace with the class. A copy of this waiver will be kept with school records. Once this form is signed and the change is approved, that change is fi nal.
I, as parent/guardian, fully understand that my child has not successfully met the prerequisites/recommended requirements for the course and level listed below.
__________________________________ ___________________________________ Course/Level Student’s Name (Please Print) __________________________________ ___________________________________ Student’s Signature Parent/Guardian’s Signature
Parent – Teacher Conference Held On: _____________ ___________________________________ Date Teacher’s Signature
Teacher’s Comments (if any) For Offi ce Use Only:
Principal’s Approval: __________________________________
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THE NORTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The students who qualify for the NC Academic Scholars Program
• 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 receive special recognition at graduation exercises and other community events.
• may be considered for scholarships from the local and state business/industrial community.
• may use this special recognition in applying to post-secondary institutions. (Candidates are identifi ed
by the end of grade 11 and their candidacy can be included in application forms and/or transcripts sent
to these institutions.) The State Board of Education instituted the North Carolina Academic Scholars
Program in order to encourage students to pursue a well-balanced but more rigorous high school
academic program. Students who complete the requirements receive special recognition by the State
Board, including a special seal affi xed to his/her diploma, recognition in the commencement program,
and identifi cation on all offi cial transcripts as a North Carolina Academic Scholar. Please refer to the
requirements.
Please consult with your counselor about the NC Academic Scholars Program. Copies of the requirements and
criteria are available in your school’s counseling offi ce and can be found at the following link:
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/scholars
HONORS COURSES
Honors courses provide students with the opportunity to take challenging courses which can prepare them for
Advanced Placement courses, the International Baccelaureate Programme, future advanced courses and college.
S
tudents who complete honors level courses will receive 1 or .5 quality point, depending on the year the student
entered as freshman.
http://sbepolicy.dpi.state.nc.us/policies/GCS-L-004.asp?pri=01&cat=L&pol=004&acr=GCS
It is the goal of the North Carolina State Board of Education that “all students will graduate from a rigorous,
relevant academic program that equips them with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to succeed in
both post-secondary education and 21
stCentury careers and to be participating, engaged citizens” (State Board of
Education Policy defi ning academic rigor, relevance, and relationships).
To that end, specifi c programs such as the North Carolina Scholars Program, the College Board Advanced
Placement Courses Program, Career and College Ready Promise, the English Language Learners (ELL) Services,
the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme (High School Juniors and Seniors), and the Exceptional Children’s
Program are offered for high school students in Orange County Schools. These programs offer adaptive,
differentiated approaches to students with specifi c academic needs and goals. If you would like more information,
please contact the Guidance Departments at CRHS (245-4000) ext. 21025 and OHS (732-6133) ext. 20022.
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS & SERVICES
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THE COLLEGE BOARD
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES PROGRAM
Sponsored and designed by the College Board, the Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Program offers hardworking
and capable students an opportunity to study college-level material in high school and gives them an opportunity to
show that they have mastered the material by taking AP Exams.
Students can receive college credit, placement into college courses, or both if they qualify. The AP Test,
administered in May by Educational Testing Service for the College Board, has two objectives:
1) to inform students as to how well they have prepared themselves in a particular subject area,
2) to provide the colleges with an independent assessment of the student’s knowledge and skills.
Benefi ts of Enrolling in AP Classes
• AP courses provide a challenging college-level curriculum and the opportunity to place out of an
introductory college course, thus saving tuition money and/or allowing early graduation from college.
• Depending on the score a student makes and the policies of the college/university the student selects, the
student may receive three or more semester hours of college credit for each test taken.
• AP students can take a wide variety of courses in multiple disciplines or concentrate on AP courses within
a discipline (for instance, a strong science student could choose to concentrate on AP science courses and
take regular or Honors courses in the other disciplines.)
• Advanced Placement (AP) courses are weighted one or two additional points, depending on the year the
student entered as a freshman.
• Students who do well in AP classes increase their chances of college success, and the College Board
recognizes the following AP Scholar Designations and notifi es both the high school and college the
student attends of these distinctions:
AP Scholar
Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or
more
AP
exams.
AP Scholar with Honor
An average of 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher
on four + exams.
AP Scholar with Distinction
Students who receive an average of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and
scores of 3 or higher on fi ve or more of these exams.
AP State Scholar
Granted to one male and one female student in each U.S. state and
the District of Columbia with scores of 3 or higher on the greatest
number of AP Exams and then the highest average score (at least 3.5)
on all AP Exams taken.
National AP Scholar
Students in the U.S. who receive an average score of at least 4 on all
AP exams taken, and grades of 4 or higher on eight or more of the
exams.
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THE COLLEGE BOARDADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES PROGRAM
AP Courses Offered at CRHS and OHS
Cultural Arts
AP
Music
Theory
AP Studio Art: Drawing
(OHS ONLY),
AP Studio Art: 2D Design,
AP Studio Art: 3D Design
(OHS ONLY)English
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
Mathematics
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP
Statistics
AP Computer Science
(OHS ONLY)Science
AP Biology
AP
Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics I and II
Social Studies
AP Human Geography
AP U.S. History
AP European History
AP
Psychology
(CRHS ONLY)World Languages
AP
Latin
(OHS ONLY)AP
Spanish
(OHS ONLY)AP
French
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME (IB)
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME (IB)
“The Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) is a rigorous university
preparation course of study that leads to assessments; it is designed for highly-motivated high school students.
The programme includes the best elements of national systems without being based upon any one. The IBO’s
objective is to provide students with the values and opportunities that will enable them to develop sound
judgment, make wise choices, and respect others in a global community. In the thirty years since its inception,
the IB diploma has become a symbol of academic integrity and intellectual promise. The student who satisfi es its
demands demonstrates a strong commitment to learning, both in terms of the mastery of subject content and in
the development of the skills and discipline necessary for success in a competitive world.” (IB Counseling Level 2
Supplemental, p. 31)
The Curriculum (from http://www.ibo.org/diploma)
IB Diploma Programme students study six courses at higher level or standard level.
• Students must choose one subject from each of groups 1 to 6, thus ensuring breadth of experience in
languages, social studies, the experimental sciences and mathematics. The sixth subject may be an arts subject
chosen from group 6, or the student may choose another subject from groups 1 to 5.
• In addition, the programme has three core requirements that are included to broaden the educational
experience and challenge students to apply their knowledge and understanding.
• The extended essay (EE) is a requirement for students to engage in independent research through an in-depth
study of a question relating to one of the subjects they are studying.
• Theory of knowledge (ToK) is a course designed to encourage each student to refl ect on the nature of
knowledge by critically examining different ways of knowing (perception, emotion, language and reason) and
different kinds of knowledge (scientifi c, artistic, mathematical and historical).
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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME (IB)
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MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL | NCVPS | CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION PATHWAYS
MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
AT DURHAM TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (MCHS)
Middle College High School (MCHS) at Durham Technical Community College is an opportunity for 11th and
12th grade students to earn college credit while in high school. Located on Durham Tech’s campus, MCHS consists
of students (approx. 150) from three school districts: Durham Public Schools, Orange County Schools, and Chapel
Hill-Carrboro City Schools. Students apply for admission to MCHS, and once accepted take both community
college courses and honors level high school courses. Up to a year or more of college credit can be earned at MCHS.
Tuition, and use of all textbooks are free! For more information, you can contact Dr. Charles Nolan at (919)
536-7203. This program provides a non-traditional choice for students who have the desire to accelerate their education,
the ability to complete advanced work successfully, and a preference for a unique academic environment. Students
who have achieved junior-year status are eligible to apply; students must be 16 years old to enroll in a community
course through MCHS and Durham Technical Community College. Applications are available online @
www.mchs.dpsnc.net/pages/middle_college. If you are interested or have questions, contact your counselor.
Transportation can be arranged through Orange County Schools by contacting the Director of Secondary
Instruction, at (919) 245-4004, ext. 17501.
NORTH CAROLINA VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOL (NCVPS)
NCVPS offers high school courses that are taken over the internet. Virtual high school courses require strong
independent, self-motivated students. NCVPS courses may not be taken in place of face-to-face courses offered
at the student’s school. Building Principals must give approval prior to a student enrolling in NCVPS. Grades
earned in approved courses count toward a student’s grade point average, class rank and eligibility for athletic and
extracurricular activities.
Students will need a reliable working computer and internet access if taking courses at home and an appropriate
level of computer knowledge including downloading, video, communication, etc.
See your counselor for enrollment procedures.
CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) PATHWAYS
Orange County Schools offers numerous CTE Pathways in eight program areas that provide students with
opportunities to explore careers and gain academic knowledge, technical skills, and employability skills that will
prepare them for their post-secondary education and careers. Students can build their knowledge and skills in the
pathways by continuing their education at a community college, trade school, university, or in an apprenticeship
program. Each program area offers students the opportunity to earn industry recognized credentials if they pass the
state or national certifi cation or licensing exams. Some of the pathways and certifi cations/college credit available
include:
•
Agricultural Mechanics – OSHA and Welding Certifi cations
•
Accounting – College Level Accounting (honors)
•
Business Management – Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, & Excel Certifi cations
•
Computer Programming – SAS Base & Advanced Programmer Certifi cations
•
Information Technology – Comp TIA A+ Certifi cations
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•
Drafting – Autodesk Certifi ed Revit
•
Finance – EverFi Financial Literacy Certifi cation
•
Health Services – CPR. First Aid, and CNA Certifi cations
•
Hospitality & Tourism – ServSafe Food Protections Managers Certifi cation
•
Graphic Communication – PrintED & Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, & Illustrator Certifi cations
For a list of all pathways, see pages 18 & 19. Many CTE courses are eligible for articulated college credit; see page
28 for more details.
CAREER AND COLLEGE PROMISE
DURHAM TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Eligible high school students can earn college credit through North Carolina’s Career and College Promise (CCP)
program. Students must:
• be a junior or senior (freshman and sophomore students for specifi c pathways if they meet eligibility)
• demonstrate college readiness through a placement test and/or recommendation;
• have a weighted GPA of at least 3.0 or high school recommendation for CTE students
• meet minimum pre-requisites for the community college pathway in which they plan to enroll;
• be making progress toward HS graduation for admission and continued eligibility; and
• maintain at least a college GPA of 2.0 after two college courses for continued eligibility.
Career and Technical Education Examples (CTE)
College Transfer Pathways (CT)
• Advertising & Graphic Design (See Videography) • Humanities and Social Science • Automotive • Business and Economics • Computer Integrated Machining • Life and Health Science • Construction • Engineering and Mathematics
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood • Electronics Engineering • Landscape
• Medical Office Administration • Networking Technology • Web Designer
• Welding
