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PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF ROBESON COUNTY
HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION GUIDE
2021-2022
P.O. DRAWER 2909
LUMBERTON, NC 28359
(910) 671-6000
Website: robeson.k12.nc.us
Superintendent: Dr. Freddie Williamson
Table of Contents
Information
Letter from the Superintendent ......................................................................................................................................2
High School Registration Form…..................................................................................................................................3
Charts
PSRC Career & Technical Education (CTE) Cluster Concentration… ...................................................................................... 4
NC Academic Scholars & Diploma Endorsement .......................................................................................................7
Student Graduation Checklist ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Registration Worksheet: The Four-Year Plan…......................................................................................................... 9
Registration
Grading Scale………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10
Promotion Requirements……………………………………………………………………………………………..10
Schedule Change Statement…………………………………………………………………………………………11
NCAA Eligibility Reference… ...................................................................................................................... 12
School Contact Information…………………………………………………………………………………………..12
Course Description
English Language… ................................................................................................................................... 12
Mathematics…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….....14
Science…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………18
Social Studies………………………………………………………………………………………………….……....20
Second Language……………………………………………………………………………………………….…….23
Arts Education………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….….23
Other Opportunities………………………………………………………………………………………….……..…30
Physical Education…………………………………………………………………………………………….……...33
Extended Content Standards………………………………………………………………………………….…..…33
Occupational Course of Study………………………………………………………………………..……………....36
Online Options
PSRC Online Courses………………………………………………………………………………………………..41
NC Virtual Public Schools…………………………………………………………………………………………….41
CTE High School Connection
Guide to Career & Technical Education Pathway………………………………………………………………….42
RCC Career & College Promise (CCP)…………………………………………………………………………………………62
RCC Career & Technical Courses………………………………………………………………………………………………84
1Dear incoming and current high school students and families,
It is our pleasure to offer you this high school registration document to guide each student in
achieving academic excellence. Every effort has been made to organize the registration document
to promote options for you immediately following high school whether it be the workforce, the
military, a two-year college, a technical school, or a four-year college or university. Please study
the information carefully and include your parents/guardians, counselors, and teachers in the
planning process. I encourage you to give serious consideration to your goals as registration is a
commitment to take courses for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year.
Our high school curriculum prepares students for the 21st century and efforts are made to provide
increased rigor and relevance in each course. There are times when schedule changes are
warranted and these changes should be made according to course sequences, requirements
needed for graduation, or academic misplacement. Students generally receive class schedules
prior to the beginning of the school year at open house. Do not hesitate to contact the school staff
and school counselors regarding this process.
Ultimately, the first step prior to achieving your goals is to acquire a high school diploma. I sincerely
hope your high school career in the Public Schools of Robeson County will be challenging and
productive and will sustain your goals of lifetime learning.
Sincerely,
Dr. Freddie Williamson, Superintendent
Public Schools of Robeson County
2The Public Schools of Robeson County
High School Registration Form
2021-2022 School Year
Student Full Name (Printed) PowerSchool ID # Expected Graduation Year
ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES
(4 Credits Required) (4 Credits Required) (3 Credits Required) (4 Credits Required)
○ HONORS ○ HONORS ○ HONORS ○ HONORS
○ English I ○ NC Math 1 ○ Earth/Environ. Sci. ○ World History
○ English II ○ NC Math 2 ○ Physical Science ○ Am. His: Founding Princ. (C&E)
○ English III ○ NC Math 3 ○ Biology ○ American History I
○ English IV ○ NC Math 4 ○ Chemistry
○ American History II
○ Creative Writing ○ Discrete Math for ○ Chemistry II
○ AP US History
○ Reading for Success II Computer Science ○ Physics
○ AP Lang. & Comp. ○ Environmental Science ○ Sociology
○ PreCalculus-H
○ AP Lit. & Comp. ○ Calculus-H ○ AP Environmental Science ○ AP World History
○ Spec. Int. Eng Comp-H ○ AP Calculus (AB) ○ Biology II ○ AP Psychology
○ Spec. Int. Eng Lit-H ○ AP Statistics ○ AP Biology ○ Latino American Studies
○ ACT/SAT Preparation ○ AP Physics ○ World Humanities
○ AP Computer Science A ○ AP Chemistry For Freshmen entering 2020-2021
○ Anatomy/Physiology ○ World History
○ American History
***AP Chemistry is only offered ○ Economics & Personal Finance
at Red Springs High School*** ○ Founding Principles of the
United States of America and
NC: Civic Literacy
Foreign Language HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION ADDITIONAL COURSES
(2 Credits Required for (*1 Credit Required for Graduation & ○ Freshman Seminar
Graduation) CPR Certification) ○
○ HONORS ○ Health & PE* (9th grade) ○
○ Physical Education II ○
○ Spanish I
○ Spanish II ○ Physical Fitness I (Male) *** Career & College Promise Courses: Require a Completed Dual Enrollment form
○ Spanish III (Honors) ○ Physical Fitness I (Female) and will receive Honors weight. Contact a School Counselor for courses.
○ Spanish IV (Honors) ○ Physical Fitness II (Male)
TOTAL: 28 Credits Required for Graduation
***Spanish III & IV is only offeredat ○ Physical Fitness II (Female)
SPHS***
JROTC VISUAL ARTS DANCE BAND
○ HONORS ○ HONORS ○ HONORS ○ HONORS
○ ROTC I ○ Vis. Arts (Beg.) ○ Dance (Beg.) ○ Music Specialization
○ ROTC II ○ Vis. Arts (Int.) ○ Dance (Int.) ○ Band (Beg.)
○ ROTC III ○ Vis. Arts (Pro.) H ○ Dance (Prof.) H ○ Band (Int.)
○ ROTC IV ○ Vis. Arts (Adv.) H ○ Dance (Adv.) H ○ Band (Prof.) H
○ ROTC V ○ Vis. Arts Adv. II ○ Dance Adv. II ○ Band (Adv.) H
○ ROTC VI ○ Vis Arts Adv. III ○ Dance Adv. III ○ Band Adv. II
○ ROTC VII ○ Vis. Arts Adv. IV H ○ Dance Adv. IV H ○ Band Adv. III
○ ROTC VIII ○ Vis. Arts Adv. V H ○ Dance Adv. V H ○ Band Adv. IV H
○ AP Std. Art 2D/AP Std. Art 3D ○ Band Adv. V H
ORCHESTRA VOCAL MUSIC THEATRE ARTS JOURNALISM
○ HONORS ○ HONORS ○ HONORS ○ HONORS
○ Orchestra (Beg.) ○ Vocal Music (Beg.) ○ Theatre Arts (Beg.) ○ Journalism I
○ Orchestra (Int.) ○ Vocal Music (Int.) ○ Theatre Arts (Int.) ○ Journalism I H
○ Orchestra (Pro.) H ○ Vocal Music (Pro.) H ○ Theatre Arts (Pro.) H ○ Journalism II
○ Orchestra (Adv.) H ○ Vocal Music (Adv.) ○ Theatre Arts (Adv.) H ○ Journalism II H
○ Orchestra Adv. II ○ Vocal Music Adv. II ○ Theatre Arts Adv. II ○ Journalism III
○ Orchestra Adv. III ○ Vocal Music Adv. III ○ Theatre Arts Adv. III ○ Journalism III H
○ Orchestra Adv. IV H ○ Vocal Music Adv. IV H ○ Theatre Arts Adv. IV H ○ Journalism IV
○ Orchestra Adv. V H ○ Vocal Music Adv. V H ○ Theatre Arts Adv. V H ○ Journalism IV H
3PSRC Career & Technical Education (CTE) Pathways
To earn a concentration for graduation and CTE federal reporting purposes: Students must complete a CTE Concentrator
Course in an approved pathway program of study. A Concentrator Course is defined as a second- or third-level course that
builds upon skills acquired in a prerequisite course.
ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY, &
AGRICULTURE, FOOD & NATURAL COMMUNICATIONS
RESOURCES
o HONORS o HONORS o HONORS
o Agriscience Applications o Core & Sustainable Construction o Apparel & Textile Production I
o Animal Science I o Welding I o Apparel & Textile Production II
o Animal Science II o Welding II o Adobe Visual Design
o Animal Science II- Small Animal o Masonry I o Adobe Video Design
o Veterinary Assisting o Masonry II o CTE Advanced Studies
o Horticulture I o Carpentry I o CTE Internship
o Horticulture II o Carpentry II
o Horticulture II- Landscaping o Electrical Trades I
o Natural Resources I o Electrical Trades II
o Natural Resources II o Drafting I
o Agricultural Mechanics I o Drafting II-Architecture I
o Agricultural Mechanics II o Plumbing I
o Agricultural Mechanics II-Small Engines o Plumbing II
o Sustainable Agricultural Production I o CTE Advanced Studies
o Sustainable Agricultural Production II o CTE Internship
o Foods & Nutrition I
o Foods & Nutrition II
o Food Science & Technology
o CTE Advanced Studies
o CTE Internship
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FINANCE HEALTH SCIENCE
&ADMINISTRATION
o HONORS o HONORS o HONORS
o Principles of Business & Finance o Principles of Business & Finance o Foundations of Health Science
o Microsoft Word & PowerPoint o Accounting I o Health Science I
o Business Management I o Accounting II o Health Science II
o Business Management II o Financial Planning I o Nursing Fundamentals
o Entrepreneurship I o Financial Planning II o Public Health Fundamentals
o Entrepreneurship II o CTE Advanced Studies o CTE Advanced Studies
o Project Management I o CTE Internship o CTE Internship
o Project Management II-Global
o CTE Advanced Studies
o CTE Internship
4HOSPITALITY & TOURISM HUMAN SERVICES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
o HONORS o HONORS o HONORS
o Culinary Arts & Hospitality I o Principles of Family and Human o Network Engineering Technology I
o Culinary Arts & Hospitality II Services o Network Engineering Technology II
o Culinary Arts & Hospitality III o Child Development o Cyber Security Essentials
o Sports & Entertainment Marketing I o Early Childhood Education I o Principles of Business & Finance
o Sports & Entertainment Marketing II o Early Childhood Education II o Microsoft Word, PowerPoint &
o Marketing o Food & Nutrition I Publisher
o Hospitality & Tourism o Food & Nutrition II o CompTIA IT Fundamentals
o Principles of Business & Finance o CTE Advanced Studies o Computer Engineering Technology I
o CTE Advanced Studies o CTE Internship o Computer Engineering Technology II
o CTE Internship o CTE Advanced Studies
o CTE Internship
LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS & MANUFACTURING MARKETING
SECURITY
o HONORS o HONORS o HONORS
o Public Safety I o Welding Technology I o Marketing
o Emergency Medical Technology I o Welding Technology II o Marking Applications
o Emergency Medical Technology II o CTE Advanced Studies o Principles of Business & Finance
o Firefighter Technology I o CTE Internship o Sales I
o Firefighter Technology II o Sales II
o CTE Advanced Studies o CTE Advanced Studies
o CTE Internship o CTE Internship
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION & SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYABILITY
MATHEMATICS LOGISTICS SKILLS
o HONORS o HONORS o HONORS
o Drafting I o Automotive Service Fundamentals o Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
o Drafting II-Engineering o Automotive Service I o Career Management
o CTE Advanced Studies o Automotive Service II
o CTE Internship o Automotive Service III
o CTE Advanced Studies
o CTE Internship
o
5NOTES 6
NORTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS & DIPLOMA ENDORSEMENTS
Students must:
❖ Begin planning for the endorsements before entering 9th grade to ensure they obtain the most flexibility in their course selection.
❖ Complete all the requirements by the time of graduation.
❖ Students may earn a Career Endorsement, a College Endorsement, and/or a North Carolina Academic Scholars Endorsement.
North Carolina Academic College/UNC Endorsement College Endorsement Career Endorsement
Scholars
Students must: Students must: Students must: Students must:
Have an overall 4-yr unweighted Have an overall 4-yr weighted GPA Have an overall 4-yr unweighted Have an overall 4-yr unweighted
GPA of 3.5* of 2.5* GPA of 2.6* GPA of 2.6*
Complete all course requirements Complete all course requirements Complete all course Complete all course requirements
under the Future-Ready Core Course under the Future-Ready Core Course requirements under the Future- under the Future-Ready Core
of Study of Study Ready Core Course of Study Course of Study
Complete the Future-Ready Core Complete the Future-Ready Core Complete the Future-Ready Core Complete the Future-Ready Core
mathematics sequence of Math I, II, mathematics sequence of Math I, II, mathematics sequence of Math mathematics sequence of Math I,
III, and a higher level mathematics III, and a fourth mathematics course I, II, III, and a fourth mathematics II, III, and a fourth mathematics
course with Math III as a prerequisite that meets University of North course that either meets course aligned with the student’s
Carolina system minimum admission University of North Carolina postsecondary plans
requirements system minimum requirements
or North Carolina Community
College System Multiple
Measures for Placement
Two (2) elective credits in a world Two (2) elective credits in a world No world language required No world language required
language (other than English) language (other than English)
Four (4) The student shall complete No concentration required No concentration required Four (4) elective credits
four elective credits in any one subject constituting a Career and Technical
area, such as Career and Technical Education (CTE) concentration in
Education (CTE), JROTC, Arts
Education, World Languages, or in
one of the approved CTE Cluster
another content area areas
Three (3) elective higher level Three (3) credits of science including No additional requirements Earn at least one industry-
courses taken during junior/senior at least one physical science, one recognized credential. Earned
years which carry 4.5 or 5 quality biological science, and one credentials can include Career
points such as : laboratory science, which must Readiness Certificates (CRC) at the
-AP include either physics or chemistry Silver level or above from
-IB WorkKeys assessments OR another
-Dual or college equivalent course appropriate industry
-Advanced CTE/CTE credentialing credential/certification
course
-On-line courses
-Other honors or above designated
courses
*Grade Point Average (GPA) will be calculated in grade 12 at the end of the third nine-weeks
grade period.
7For PSRC Ninth Graders Entering 2021-2022 and Later
*Please use the chart below as a reference
CONTENT AREA REQUIRED COURSES
ENGLISH English I or English I Honors
(4 credits) English II or English II Honors
English III or English III Honors or English III AP
English IV or English IV Honors or English IV AP
MATHEMATICS NC Math 1
(4 Credits) NC Math 2 or NC Math 2 Honors
NC Math 3 or NC Math 3 Honors
NC Math 1, 2, 3 & 4 NC Math 4 or NC Math 4 Honors
https://sites.google.com/dpi.nc.gov/k-12- Approved 4th Math aligned with the student’s post high school plans
mathematics/resources/hs-mathematics/4th-
maths
SCIENCE Earth and Environmental Science or Earth & Environmental Science Honors
(3 Credits) Biology or Biology Honors
Physical Science
Chemistry or Chemistry Honors
Physics Honors
Social Studies World History (Regular or Honors) or AP World History
(4 credits) American History (Regular or Honors) or AP US History
Economics and Personal Finance (Regular or Honors)
Founding Principles of the United States of America and North Carolina:
Civic Literacy (Regular or Honors)
SECOND LANGUAGE *Not required for graduation, but required for admission to the UNC
System. Has to be consecutive language requirements.
Foreign Language (I)
Foreign Language (II)
*Two Consecutive Years of the same foreign language
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Health/PE
***All students beginning with the graduating class of 2014-2015 must
complete CPR instruction in order to receive a diploma
ELECTIVES (2) Elective credits of any combination from either Career and Technical
Education or Arts Education
(1) Credit (1) Credit
(4) Elective credits in a course concentration is strongly recommended from
one of the following:
-Career and Technical Education (CTE)
-JROTC
-Fine Arts
-Advanced Placement Courses
(1) Credit (1) Credit (1) Credit (1) Credit
Additional Electives:
(1) Credit (1) Credit (1) Credit (1) Credit
(1) Credit (1) Credit (1) Credit (1) Credit
(1) Credit (1) Credit (1) Credit (1) Credit
(1) Credit (1) Credit (1) Credit (1) Credit
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (28) CREDITS NEEDED
*See chart on page 8 if student transferred from out of state public
school that was not on a traditional 4X4 block schedule
8The Four-Year Plan
The four-year-plan is a “road map” for academic excellence in high school. If you plan to pursue admission to a twoor four-year
College, choose your electives based on college admissions requirements. If you plan to seek employment immediately
after graduation, select an elective course that may prepare you to enter a job. Before planning please do the following:
1. Review courses required for high school graduation or NC Academic Scholars’ Program
2. Review courses that prepare you for your plans after high school (college, university, work).
3. Discuss course options with your parents or guardians, teachers, and school counselors.
4. Utilize this document to customize your four-year plan.
YEAR 1-Sample YEAR 2-Sample YEAR 3-Sample YEAR 4-Sample
English I English II English III English IV
NC Math 1 NC Math 2 NC Math 3 NC Math 4
Earth/Environmental Science Biology Physical Science or Chemistry 4th Science
World History American History: Founding American History I American History II
Principles, Civics, and Economics
*Founding Principles of the United *Economics & Personal
*World History *American History States & North Carolina: Civic Literacy
Finance
Health/PE CTE/Arts/JROTC Electives Spanish I Spanish II
CTE/Arts/JROTC Electives CTE/Arts/JROTC Electives CTE/Arts/JROTC Electives CTE/Arts/JROTC Electives
CTE/Arts/JROTC Electives CTE/Arts/JROTC Electives CTE/Arts/JROTC Electives CTE/Arts/JROTC Electives
CTE/Arts/JROTC Electives CTE/Arts/JROTC Electives CTE/Arts/JROTC Electives CTE/Arts/JROTC Electives
*Social Studies classes required for rising freshman in 2020-2021*
Career Pathway I am considering:
Grade 9 Grade 10
English: English:
Math: Math:
Science: Science:
Social Studies: Social Studies:
Health/PE: Elective:
Elective: Elective:
Elective: Elective:
Elective: Elective:
Grade 11 Grade 12
English:
English:
Math:
Math:
Science:
Science:
Social Studies:
Social Studies:
Elective:
Elective:
Elective:
Elective:
Elective:
Elective:
Elective:
Elective:
9https://sites.google.com/dpi.nc.gov/k-12-mathematics/resources/hs-
mathematics/4th-maths
GRADING SCALE
Beginning in 2015 and beyond, all students in North Carolina will be graded on a 10-point scale approved by the
State Board of Education. High school honors courses will receive five tenths (0.5) additional quality point and
Advanced Placement/College courses will receive one (1) additional quality point for 9th graders beginning in
2015-2016.
A 90-100 = 4.0 B 80-89 = 3.0 C 70-79 = 2.0 D 60-69 = 1.0 F < 59 = 0.0
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
Promotion requirements are determined by the Public Schools of Robeson County Board ofEducation.
Promotion to Sophomore Class (10th Grade):
Successful completion of six credits including: English I
Promotion to Junior Class (11th Grade):
Successful completion of thirteen credits including: English II (one Math, one Science, and oneSocial Studies)
Promotion to Senior Class (12th Grade):
Successful completion of 20 credits including: English III
GRADUATION/PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING THE 4X4 BLOCKSCHEDULE
FROM YEAR-LONG-SIX PERIOD SCHEDULES
PROMOTION HAS BEEN IN SIX-PERIOD HAS BEEN IN SIX PERIOD HAS BEEN IN SIX PERIOD
SCHEDULE FOR 1 YEAR SCHEDULE FOR 2 YEARS SCHEDULE FOR 3 YEARS
GRADE 9 TO 5 CREDITS; MUST INCLUDE 5 CREDITS ; MUST INCLUDE 5 CREDITS; MUST INCLUDE
GRADE 10 ENGLISH I ENGLISH I ENGLISH I
GRADE 10 12 CREDITS; MUST INCLUDE 10 CREDITS; MUST INCLUDE 10 CREDITS ; MUST
TO GRADE ENGLISH II ENGLISH II INCLUDE
11 ENGLISH II
GRADE 11 18 CREDITS; MUST INCLUDE 16 CREDITS; MUST INCLUDE 15 CREDITS; MUST INCLUDE
TO GRADE ENGLISH III ENGLISH III ENGLISH III
12
MINIMUM GRADUATION 26 UNITS 24 UNITS 22 UNITS
REQUIREMENTS
10GRADUATION/PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING THE 4X4 BLOCK
SCHEDULE
FROM YEAR-LONG-SEVEN PERIOD SCHEDULES
PROMOTION HAS BEEN IN SEVEN-PERIOD HAS BEEN IN SEVEN-PERIOD HAS BEEN IN SEVEN-PERIOD
SCHEDULE FOR 1 YEAR SCHEDULE FOR 2 YEARS SCHEDULE FOR 3 YEARS
GRADE 9 5 CREDITS; MUST INCLUDE 5 CREDITS ; MUST INCLUDE 5 CREDITS; MUST INCLUDE
TO ENGLISH I ENGLISH I ENGLISH I
GRADE 10
GRADE 10 12 CREDITS; MUST INCLUDE 11 CREDITS; MUST INCLUDE 11 CREDITS ; MUST
TO ENGLISH II ENGLISH II INCLUDE
GRADE 11 ENGLISH II
GRADE 11 19 CREDITS; MUST INCLUDE 17 CREDITS; MUST INCLUDE 15 CREDITS; MUST INCLUDE
TO ENGLISH III ENGLISH III ENGLISH III
GRADE 12
MINIMUM GRADUATION 27 UNITS* 25 UNITS* 23 UNITS*
REQUIREMENTS
Schedule Changes
Consider courses carefully while allowing for options that meet your plans after high school in post-secondary education or
career. It is the individual student’s responsibility to guarantee the coursework meets requirements for graduation and
college entrance.
• There will be no schedule changes after the first ten (10) days of school. Changes should be made in writingwith a drop/add
form.
• Schedule changes are limited due to conflicts in master scheduling, enrollment numbers and graduation/pathway
requirements.
• A few course offerings may not be scheduled due to a low enrollment number. In this case, an alternate course
selection will be made to accommodate the student’s given pathway/graduation requirements.
• First priority will be given to seniors for schedule changes because they require courses for graduation.
Early Graduation
Students interested in early graduation must meet with the school counselor and complete an application.
NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
http://www.ncaa.org/about/student-athlete-eligibility
Medical Examination
In order to be eligible for practice and participation in interscholastic athletic contests, a player must receive a
medical examination once every 395 days by a duly licensed physician, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant.
Age of Player
No student may be approved for any athletic contest if his/her 19th birthday comes on or before August 31 of
that year.
Scholastic Require
A student must pass three out of four courses each semester to be eligible to participate in athletics. Students
11must also meet local promotion standards set by Robeson County Schools to be eligible. A student entering the
9th grade is eligible for the first semester competition on high school athletic teams.
School Contact Information
Early College High School 910-737-5232
Fairmont High School 910-628-6727
Lumberton Senior High School 910-671-6050
Red Springs High School 910-843-4211
Purnell Swett High School 910-521-3253
St. Pauls High School 910-865-4177
ENGLISH
ENGLISH I (Regular or Honors*)
This course is designed to teach mastery of communication skills through the study of short stories, essays, biographies,
autobiographies, drama, poetry, and novels. Emphasis will be placed on writing paragraphs, compositions, and short research papers;
there will also be a focus on discussions, oral reports, how to use library resources and view media.
ENGLISH II (Regular or Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: English I
English II introduces literary global perspectives focusing on literature from the Americas (Caribbean, Central, South, and North), Africa,
Eastern Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East. This course stresses the art of effective communication, both oral and written
course offering practice in the three modes of discourse: informative/explanatory, argumentative, and narrative. Various forms of world
literature and basic fundamentals of language and writing are the basics of the course.
ENGLISH III (Regular or Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: English II
This course emphasizes the study of U.S. literature and U.S. literary nonfiction especially foundational works and documents from the
17th century through the early 20th century. The fundamentals of language and composition are also integrated within the course.
Composition consists of journal writing, essays, book reports, and a research paper.
SPECIAL INTEREST ENGLISH (COMPOSITION) Honors*
Recommended Prerequisite: English II
This college level course is designed for students who plan to take English III Advanced Placement Language and Composition as sequel.
Students delve deeply into special topics in language and analysis of literary nonfiction, speeches, and documents from the United
States cannon as well as contemporary writings. They pursue independent research and master many forms of written communication.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION
Recommended Prerequisite: English II
This course conforms to an introductory college level course in language and composition. The course includes a survey of college level
literature with emphasis on language and rhetoric. All students are expected to complete independent study & research projects
in addition to registering for the AP Exam in Language and Composition.
ENGLISH IV (Regular or Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: English III
This course is designed to culminate the basic structures that have been covered in previous years. Efforts will be made to give students
an awareness of the important role that the English language plays in society. Emphasis will be placed on writing clear and logical
compositions and on research writing. Oral and written communication skills are incorporated in the study of British literature.
12SPECIAL INTEREST ENGLISH (LITERATURE) Honors*
Recommended Prerequisite: English III
This is a college level course designed for students who plan to take Advanced Placement English IV Literature and Composition as a
sequel. Students delve deeply into special topics in British and world literature and literary theory and analysis. They pursue
Independent research and master many forms of written communication.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT LITERATURE & COMPOSITION
Recommended Prerequisite: English III
This course conforms to introductory college level literature and composition. The course includes a study of college level literature with
emphasis placed on writing critical essays, in and out of class. Independent study and research projects are required. All students are
expected to take the AP English exam in Literature and Composition.
JOURNALISM I
This course involves the study of responsible journalism, news printing and news gathering techniques; these skills culminate in actual
production of a school newspaper. Students will be required to write on a daily basis and should have a strong foundation in writing
Skills. Students are required to learn layout and design. Note: LHS provides a news TV show for this course
JOURNALISM II
Recommended Prerequisite: JOURNALISM I
This course involves the study of responsible journalism, news printing and news gathering techniques; these skills culminate in actual
production of a school newspaper. Students will be required to write on a daily basis and should have a strong foundation in writing
skills. Students are required to learn layout and design.
JOURNALISM III
Recommended Prerequisite: JOURNALISM II
This course involves the study of responsible journalism, news printing and news gathering techniques; these skills culminate in actual
production of a school newspaper. Students will be required to write on a daily basis and should have a strong foundation in writing
skills. Students are required to learn layout and design.
JOURNALISM IV
Recommended Prerequisite: JOURNALISM III
This course involves the study of responsible journalism, news printing and news gathering techniques; these skills culminate in actual
production of a school newspaper. Students will be required to write on a daily basis and should have a strong foundation in writing
skills. Students are required to learn layout and design.
JOURNALISM/YEARBOOK I (Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: Application required before registration
This course involves the study of responsible journalism, news printing and news gathering techniques; these skills culminate in actual
production of a school yearbook. Students will be required to write on a daily basis and should have a strong foundation in writing skills.
Students are required to learn layout and design.
JOURNALISM/YEARBOOK II (Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: Application required before registration
This course involves the study of responsible journalism, news printing and news gathering techniques; these skills culminate in actual
production of a school yearbook. Students will be required to write on a daily basis and should have a strong foundation in writing skills.
Students are required to learn layout and design.
CCRG- English 12
PREREQUISITE(s): Successful completion of English 11 and placement in accordance with legislation (S.L.
2015-241, Section 10.13 amended by S.L. 2016-94 and S.L. 2018-5).
The CCRG-English 12 course integrates the North Carolina English Language Arts NC Standard Course of Study (NCSCoS).
The purpose of the CCRG-Enhanced English 12 course is to promote remediation-free placement into the NC Community
College System (NCCCS). Students will review career and college ready English concepts necessary for reading and writing
proficiency as well as complete a variety of reading, analysis, writing, research, and presentation activities to bolster college and
13career readiness. By integrating the ELA Standards for Grades 11-12 with CCRG learning outcomes, students will read complex
literary and informational texts; write a variety of texts for different purposes, audiences, and tasks; and demonstrate command of
Grade 12 language, speaking, and listening skills. This course counts as one of four English credits required for graduation.
JOURNALISM/YEARBOOK III (Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: Application required before registration
This course involves the study of responsible journalism, news printing and news gathering techniques; these skills culminate in actual
production of a school yearbook. Students will be required to write on a daily basis and should have a strong foundation in writing skills.
Students are required to learn layout and design.
JOURNALISM/YEARBOOK IV (Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: Application required before registration
This course involves the study of responsible journalism, news printing and news gathering techniques; these skills culminate in actual
production of a school yearbook. Students will be required to write on a daily basis and should have a strong foundation in writing skills.
Students are required to learn layout and design.
JOURNALISM/YEARBOOK III (Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: Application required before registration
This course involves the study of responsible journalism, news printing and news gathering techniques; these skills culminate in actual
production of a school yearbook. Students will be required to write on a daily basis and should have a strong foundation in writing skills.
Students are required to learn layout and design.
JOURNALISM/YEARBOOK IV (Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: Application required before registration
This course involves the study of responsible journalism, news printing and news gathering techniques; these skills culminate in actual
production of a school yearbook. Students will be required to write on a daily basis and should have a strong foundation in writing skills.
Students are required to learn layout and design.
14MATHEMATICS
FOUNDATIONS OF MATH I (ELECTIVE CREDIT)
Algebraic thinking involves finding and describing patterns, making generalizations about numbers, using symbols and models to
represent patterns, quantitative relationships, and changes over time.
NC MATH 1 (Regular or Honors*)
Local Option Common Core Math 1 provides students the opportunity for an in-depth study of the high school conceptual categories of
Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, Statistics and Probability, and Modeling aligned to the Common Core State
Standards. The modeling standards are most appropriately interpreted in relation to other standards as opposed to being addressed in
isolation. Students are expected to represent realistic situations with mathematical models and use multiple representations of linear,
exponential, and quadratic functions while utilizing the following mathematical practices:
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
4. Model with mathematics.
5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
6. Attend to precision.
7. Look for and make use of structure.
8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Appropriate technology, from the use of calculators to application software, should be used regularly for instruction
and assessment.
NC MATH 2 (Regular or Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: NC Math 1
Local Option Common Core Math II provides students the opportunity for an in-depth study of the high school conceptual categories of
Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, Statistics and Probability, and Modeling aligned to the Common Core State
Standards. The modeling standards are most appropriately interpreted in relation to other standards as opposed to being addressed in
isolation. Students are expected to represent realistic situations with mathematical models and use multiple representations of linear,
exponential, and quadratic functions with a greater emphasis on geometry, probability and statistics while utilizing the following
mathematical practices:
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
4. Model with mathematics
5. Use appropriate tools strategically
6. Attend to precision
7. Look for and make use of structure
8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Appropriate technology, from the use of calculators to application software, should be used regularly for instruction
and assessment.
**HONORS STUDENTS MUST ADHERE TO HONORS NOTEBOOK IN ORDER TO GET HONORS CREDIT.
College & Career Ready Graduates (CCRG) Mathematics
PREREQUISITE(s): Successful completion of NC Math 3 and placement in accordance with legislation
The purpose of the CCRG Mathematics course is to promote remediation-free placement into the NC Community
College System (NCCCS). This course focuses on the key mathematical concepts needed for students to be ready
to undertake post-secondary academic coursework, or career-specific technical training. The course addresses standards throughout
high school and even earlier, including algebraic reasoning, geometric modeling, and statistical analysis. This course counts as one
of four math credits required for graduation.
15NC MATH 3 (Regular or Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: NC Math 2
Local Option Common Core Math III provides students the opportunity for an in-depth study of the high school conceptual categories of
number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, Statistics and Probability, and Modeling aligned to the Common Core State
Standards. The modeling standards are most appropriately interpreted in relation to other standards as opposed to being addressed in
isolation. Students are expected to represent realistic situations with mathematical models and use multiple representations of linear,
exponential, quadratic, rational and polynomial functions while utilizing the following mathematical practices:
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
4. Model with mathematics
5. Use appropriate tools strategically
6. Attend to precision
7. Look for and make use of structure
8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Appropriate technology, from the use of calculators to application software, should be used regularly for instruction and assessment.
NC MATH 4 (Regular or Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: NC Math 3
The primary focus of this course is on functions and statistical thinking, continuing the study of algebra, functions,
trigonometry and statistical concepts previously experienced in NC Math 1-3. The course is designed to be a capstone to
introductory statistical concepts. Additionally, the course intentionally integrates concepts from algebra and functions to
demonstrate the close relationship between algebraic reasoning as applied to the characteristics and behaviors of more
complex functions. In many cases, undergraduate students majoring in non-STEM fields will take an entry-level Algebra or
Introductory Statistics course. Students will be prepared for college level algebra and statistics or as a bridge to prepare
students for Precalculus or other advanced math courses.
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Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science (Abbreviation DCS)
Recommended Prerequisite: NC Math 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce discrete structures that are the backbone of computer science. Discrete
mathematics is the study of mathematical structures that are countable or otherwise distinct and separable. The mathematics
of modern computer science is built almost entirely on discrete mathematics, such as logic, combinatory, proof, and graph
theory. At most universities, an undergraduate-level course in discrete mathematics is required for students who plan to
pursue careers as computer programmers, software engineers, data scientists, security analysts and financial analysts.
Students will be prepared for college level algebra, statistics, and discrete mathematics courses.
PRECALCULUS (Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: NC Math 3
Pre-Calculus provides students an honors-level study of trigonometry, advanced functions, analytic geometry, and data analysis in
preparation for calculus. Applications and modeling should be included throughout the course of study. Appropriate technology, from
manipulatives to calculators and application software, should be used regularly for instruction and assessment.
Prerequisites:
• Describe phenomena as functions graphically, algebraically and verbally; identify independent and dependent quantities, domain, and
range, input/output, mapping.
• Translate among graphic, algebraic, numeric, tabular, and verbal representations of relations.
• Define and use linear, quadratic, cubic, exponential, rational, absolute value, and radical functions to model and solve problems.
• Use systems of two or more equations or inequalities to solve problems.
• Use the trigonometric ratios to model and solve problems.
• Use logic and deductive reasoning to draw conclusions and solve problems.
16CALCULUS (Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: NC Math 3
Calculus is a challenging in-depth study of functions, graphs, limits, derivatives, definite integrals, antiderivatives, and real-world
applications of differentiation and antidifferentiation. Students will work with functions graphically, numerically, analytically, and
verbally and understand the connections among these representations. Some of the topics covered include limits, continuity, derivatives,
applications of derivatives (rates of change, rectilinear motion, related rates, curve-sketching, optimization), integrals, applications of
integrals (area, volumes, accumulation of change, differential equations), and techniques of integration.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB
Recommended Prerequisite: CALCULUS (Honors*)
Advanced Placement Calculus develops the student’s understanding of the concepts of calculus (functions, graphs, limits, derivatives
and integrals) and provides experience with its methods and applications. The course encourages the geometric, numerical, analytical,
and verbal expression of concepts, results, and problems. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application
software, should be used regularly for instruction and assessment.
Prerequisites:
• Use circle, trigonometry, and inverse trigonometric functions to solve problems.
• Use the trigonometric ratios and the laws of sines and cosines to solve problems.
• Describe graphically, algebraically and verbally phenomena as functions; identifying independent and dependent quantities, domain,
and range.
• Translate among graphic, algebraic, tabular, and verbal representations of relations.
• Use functions (linear, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, rational, power, piecewise) to model and solve problems.
• Use the composition and inverse of functions to model and solve problems.
• Transform relations in two and three dimensions; describe algebraically and/or geometrically the results.
• Use the conic relations to model and solve problems.
• Write equivalent forms of algebraic expressions.
• Find special points (zeros, intercepts, asymptotes, local maximum, local minimum, etc.) of relations and describe in the context of the
problem.
AP STATISTICS
Recommended Prerequisite: NC Math 3
Advanced Placement Statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions
from data. Students will observe patterns and departures from patterns, decide what and how to measure, produce models using
probability and simulation, and confirm models. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software,
should be used regularly for instruction and assessment.
ACT/SAT PREPARATION
This course is designed to improve both the test taking skills and the creative writing ability of students. The course deals with
analogies, sentence completion, and reading comprehension, as well as working with algebra, geometry, and quantitative comparisons
on both the ACT and SAT. Students are provided practice exercises on both tests, test-taking techniques relevant to each test, and
explanations of scoring procedures for better understanding of score reports.
17SCIENCE
EARTH/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (Regular or Honors*)
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the scientific study of the planet earth. Students will learn the basic principles
underlying the disciplines of geology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography, and astronomy. Emphasis will be placed on in-depth
understanding through use of science process skills in analysis of real earth data in laboratory situations.
BIOLOGY (Regular or Honors*)
This course of study entails the science of life processes, including the study of structure, functions, growth, origin, evolution,
habitats, and distributions of living organisms. Students understanding of the interrelationships between themselves and
their environment is stressed. Students are also exposed to technical vocabulary, critical reading, and interpretation of data,
generalizations and designing experiments.
BIOLOGY II (Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY
This course is designed for talented science students interested in a career in medicine or any allied health field. The course includes
individual research and oral presentation. Biological theory, energetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and dissection of
representative organisms are major components of the course.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Recommended Prerequisite: EARTH/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
This course deals with a variety of topics such as energy states, energy in waves, electricity and magnetism, chemistry, force and
motion, and sound. The nature of heat, sound, and light energy is discovered. The structure of matter and its physical and
chemical properties are studied. Emphasis is placed upon learning through experimentations, thus improving the student's' ability
to be observant and to reason.
CHEMISTRY (Regular or Honors*) Recommended Prerequisite: MATH III
This course is a junior level course required for all college bound students and an elective for completing science requirements.
The first nine weeks of the course includes mechanics of chemistry, molecular concepts, and the structure of matter. Second nine-
weeks focuses on behavior of matter, acidity, oxidation, reduction, and electrical potential. Studies also include descriptive
materials in nuclear, organic, and analytical chemistry.
CHEMISTRY II (Honors*) Recommended Prerequisite: MATH III
This course will review and expand the concepts studied in first year chemistry. Current topics in chemistry will also be explored.
These topics may include polymers, environmental issues, and instrumental analysis. Emphasis is placed on problem solving,
laboratory exercises, and independent study.
PHYSICS (Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: MATH III
This course consists of the basic theories of physics, problems concerning these theories, and labs involving these ideas. Topics
include mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, and nuclear phenomena. This course is designed for students with a strong
interest and above average abilities in science. Enrichment activities include field trips, independent studies and laboratory
exercises.
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Recommended Prerequisite: CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, BIOLOGY, MATH II
This course is designed for students interested in a profession of Allied Health care such as: nursing, dental assistant, athletic
trainers, nutritionist, medical technologist, respiratory therapist, EMT and occupational therapist. Topics include: the body as a
whole, support and movement, communication transportation and defense, nutrition and excretion and reproduction and
development.
18PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Recommended Prerequisite: EARTH/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
This course deals with a variety of topics such as energy states, energy in waves, electricity and magnetism, chemistry, force and
motion, and sound. The nature of heat, sound, and light energy is discovered. The structure of matter and its physical and chemical
properties are studied. Emphasis is placed upon learning through experimentations, thus improving the student's' ability to be
observant and to reason.
CHEMISTRY (Regular or Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: MATH III
This course is a junior level course required for all college bound students and an elective for completing science requirements. The first
nine weeks of the course includes mechanics of chemistry, molecular concepts, and the structure of matter. Second nine-weeks focuses
on behavior of matter, acidity, oxidation, reduction, and electrical potential. Studies also include descriptive materials in nuclear,
organic, and analytical chemistry.
CHEMISTRY II (Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: MATH III
This course will review and expand the concepts studied in first year chemistry. Current topics in chemistry will also be explored. These
topics may include polymers, environmental issues, and instrumental analysis. Emphasis is placed on problem solving, laboratory
exercises, and independent study.
PHYSICS (Honors*)
Recommended Prerequisite: MATH III
This course consists of the basic theories of physics, problems concerning these theories, and labs involving these ideas. To pics include
mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, and nuclear phenomena. This course is designed for students with a strong interest and above
average abilities in science. Enrichment activities include field trips, independent studies and laboratory exercises.
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
Recommended Prerequisite: CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, BIOLOGY, MATH II
This course is designed for students interested in a profession of Allied Health care such as: nursing, dental assistant, ath letic trainers,
nutritionist, medical technologist, respiratory therapist, EMT and occupational therapist. Topics include: the body as a whole, support and
movement, communication transportation and defense, nutrition and excretion and reproduction and development.
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Recommended Prerequisite: EARTH/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies
required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and
human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or
preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary; it embraces a wide variety of topics from different areas of study. Yet there
are several major unifying constructs, or themes, that cut across the many topics included in the study of environmental science. The
following themes provide a foundation for the structure of the AP Environmental Science course.
1. Science is a process.
• Science is a method of learning more about the world.
• Science constantly changes the way we understand the world.
2. Energy conversions underlie all ecological processes.
• Energy cannot be created; it must come from somewhere.
• As energy flows through systems, at each step more of it becomes unusable.
3. The Earth itself is one interconnected system.
• Natural systems change over time and space.
• Biogeochemical systems vary in ability to recover from disturbances.
4. Humans alter natural systems.
• Humans have had an impact on the environment for millions of years.
19•Technology and population growth have enabled humans to increase both the rate and scale of their impact on the
environment.
5. Environmental problems have a cultural and social context.
• Understanding the role of cultural, social and economic factors is vital to the development of solutions.
6. Human survival depends on developing practices that will achieve sustainable systems.
• A suitable combination of conservation and development is required.
• Management of common resources is essential.
AP BIOLOGY
Recommended Prerequisite: BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY
This course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory course. The course investigates topics dealing with the scientific
background of life. Topics include origin and classification, functions of life, control systems, reproduction, heredity and adaptation. A
substantial laboratory component is an integral part of this course. All students are expected to take the AP Biology exam.
AP CHEMISTRY
Recommended Prerequisite: CHEMISTRY
This course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory course. The course investigates current topics in chemistry. Topics
include polymers, environment issues and instrumental analysis. A substantial laboratory component is an integral part of this course.
All students are expected to take the AP Chemistry exam.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Current Social Studies Proposed Social Studies Graduation Requirements
GraduationRequirements for Entering Grade 9 in 2021-2022
World History (WH) World History (WH)
American History I (AH 1) American History (AH)
American History II (AH 2) Economics and Personal Finance (EPF)
American History: Founding Principles, Founding Principles of the United States of
Civicsand Economics (AHFPCE) America and North Carolina: Civic Literacy
(FPUSANCCL)
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