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NC GRADUATI ON REQUI REMENTSStudents who entered ninth grade with the 2006 – 2007 school year or later are required to meet the following state exit standards.A. Successfully complete a Graduation Project that includes a Research Paper, Portfolio, Product, and Presentation. Students should beginplanning before 12 th grade, work with a school advisor, identify an appropriate topic of personal interest for research, documentparent/guardian approval of topic and plan for completion, develop a timeline that adheres to the requirements for each component,demonstrate proficient skills, and adhere to ethical standards concerning plagiarism and copyright infringement for all components.B. Score proficient – Level III or above – on End-Of-Course assessments in Algebra I, Biology, Civics & Economics, English I, andU.S. History, score proficient on 10 th – grade writing assessment. NOTE that EOC exams are given also in Algebra 2, Geometry, andPhysical Science; all EOC scores count 1/3 of students’ final grade.College/University PrepCourse of Study RequirementsCollege Tech PrepCourse of Study RequirementsFuture–Ready CoreCourse of Study Requirements4 English CreditsEnglish I, II, III, IVFor Entering Ninth Graders 2000- and 2008-094 English CreditsEnglish I, II, III, IVFor Ninth Graders entering in 2009-2010 and LaterEnglish I, II, III, IV4 English Credits4 Mathematics CreditsAlgebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry plus a4 th math with Algebra II as a prerequisite3 Science CreditsEarth/Environmental Science, Biology,and a physical science course (For NCScholars, Chemistry or Physics must be thephysical science course)3 Social Studies CreditsWorld History (9 th grade)Civics and Economics (10 th grade)U.S. History (11 th grade)2 Foreign Language Credits2 credits in the same language1 Health & Physical Education CreditHealth/Physical EducationCareer/TechnicalNot required (One course required for NCScholars Program)4 Mathematics CreditsAlgebra I, Geometry, Algebra II plus a 4 th math orAlgebra I, Technical Math I & II plus a 4 th math3 Science CreditsEarth/Environmental Science, Biology, and aphysical science course (For NC Scholars, Chemistryor Physics must be the physical science course)3 Social Studies CreditsWorld History (9 th grade)Civics and Economics (10 th grade)U.S. History (11 th grade)Foreign Language CreditsNot required1 Health & Physical Education CreditHealth/Physical Education4 Career/Technical CreditsSelect courses appropriate for career pathway toinclude a second level (advanced) course (Onecourse required for NC Scholars Program)4 Mathematics CreditsAlgebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or Integrated MathI, II, III, and a 4 th math course aligned with the student’spost high school plans.3 Science CreditsEarth/Environmental Science, Biology, and a physicalscience course (For NC Scholars, Chemistry or Physics mustbe the physical science course3 Social Studies CreditsWorld History (9 th grade)Civics and Economics (10 th grade)U.S. History (11 th grade)Foreign Language CreditsNot Required for graduation, but required for admissionto UNC system1 Health & Physical Education CreditHealth/Physical EducationElectives – 6 Credits Required2 elective credits of any combination from either:Career Technical Education, Arts Education or SecondLanguages, AND4 elective credits from the following:Career Technical Education (required four creditconcentration, including a completer course), JROTC,Arts Education (e.g. dance, music, theater arts, visualarts), or any other subject areas (e.g. mathematics,science, social studies, English), with at least one, 2 ndlevel course in the same subject area (See AcademicScholars Requirements) .ArtsRecommend at least one credit in an artsdiscipline (One course required for NCScholars)Electives or other requirementsStudents should take enough electives tomake overall credits equal at least 4 creditsless than could have been earned in 4years.(For NC Scholars, five elective credits toinclude at least two second-level or advancedcourses. Examples of electives include JROTCand other courses that are of interest to thestudent.)TOTAL (4 less than a student couldhave earned in 4 years)ArtsRecommend at least one credit in an artsdiscipline (One course required for NC Scholars)Electives or other requirementsStudents should take enough electives to makeoverall credits equal at least 4 credits less thancould have been earned in 4 years.(For NC Scholars, five elective credits to include atleast two second-level or advanced courses. Examplesof electives include JROTC and other courses that areof interest to the student).TOTAL (4 less than a student could haveearned in 4 years)ArtsRecommend at least one credit in an arts discipline (forstudents not taking an arts education pathway)(See Academic Scholars Requirements).Electives or other requirementsStudents should take enough electives to make overallcredits equal at least 4 credits less than could have beenearned in 4 years (See Academic Scholars Requirements).TOTAL (4 less than a student could have earned in4 years)

ACADEMIC SCHOLARS PROGRAMRecognitionThe students who qualify for this special recognition• will be designated by the State Board of Education as North Carolina Academic Scholars.• will receive a seal of recognition attached to their diplomas.• may 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 identified by the end of grade 11 and their candidacy can be included in applicationforms and/or transcripts sent to these institutions.)The following revised plan is effective for students who enter the ninth grade for the first time in or after 2009-2010.Students must:• Begin planning for the program before entering ninth grade to ensure they obtain the most flexibility in their courses.• Complete all the requirements of this North Carolina Academic Scholars Program.• Have an overall four-year un-weighted grade point average of 3.500• Complete all requirements for a North Carolina high school diploma.2003-20042009-2010ChangesCredits The following designated number of creditsper subject area listed below must be takenin grades 9-12.Future-Ready Core Course of StudyCredits Omits 9-12 Requirement (HSP-M-001)4 English I, II, III, IV 4 English I, II, III, IV None4 Mathematics (Algebra I, Algebra II,Geometry, and a higher level math coursewith Algebra II as prerequisite ORIntegrated Mathematics I, II, III, and ahigher level mathematics course withIntegrated Mathematics III as prerequisite)4 Mathematics (should include Algebra I, Algebra II,Geometry, and a higher level math course withAlgebra II as prerequisite OR IntegratedMathematics I, II, III, and a higher levelmathematics course with Integrated Mathematics IIIas prerequisite)Aligned to the Future-Ready Corerequirements. The fourth math credit willbe required to be a higher level math thatmeets MAR (Minimum AdmissionRequirements) for UNC system.3 Science (a Physics or Chemistry course,Biology, and an Earth/EnvironmentalScience course)3 Science (Physics or Chemistry course, Biology, andan Earth/Environmental Science course)None3 Social Studies (World History,Civics/Economics, and U.S. History)3 Social Studies (World History, Civics/Economics,and U.S. History)1 Healthful Living 1 Health and Physical Education None2 Languages other than English ( two creditsof the same language)1 Career and Technical Education1 Arts Education (Dance, Music, Theatre Artsor Visual Arts)5 Elective credits to include at least twosecond-level or advanced courses (examplesof electives include JROTC and othercourses that are of interest to the student)6 Two (2) elective credits in a second languagerequired for the UNC System Four (4) electivecredits constituting a concentration recommendedfrom one of the following: Career and TechnicalEducation (CTE), JROTC, Arts Education, SecondLanguages, any other subject area3 Higher level courses taken during junior and/orsenior years which carry 5 or 6 quality points suchas: -AP -IB -Dual or college equivalent course -Advanced CTE/CTE credentialing courses -On-linecourses -Other honors or above designated coursesORNoneAligned to the Future-Ready Corerequirements focus on concentration andincluding the UNC system requirement oftwo second language credits. Reduceselective requirements by threeIncludes 3 additional credits in morerigorous courses but allows LEAs theflexibility of accessing those courses24 24 or 23+ NCGP2 Higher level courses taken during junior and/orsenior years which carry 5 or 6 quality points suchas: -AP -IB -Dual or college equivalent course -Advanced CTE/CTE credentialing courses -On-linecourses -Other honors or above designated coursesAnd Completion of The North Carolina GraduationProjectIncludes 2 additional credits in morerigorous courses but allows LEAs theflexibility of accessing those courses.Includes The North Carolina GraduationProject.Same number of credits required as originalpolicy but obtainment of credits is morerigorous