Welcome Patriot Parents The Nitty Gritty HS details Kristy Carter, Professional School Counselor Hannah Cobb, Assistant Principal

 All NC high school students are expected to meet specific course and credit requirements, testing standards and performance requirements in order to receive a high school diploma. The Future Ready Core… Graduation Requirements Class of 2018 English (4 credits)  English I, II, III & IV Social Studies (4 credits)  World History  Civics & Economics  American History I  American History II Health/PE (1 credit req.)

Science (3 credits)  Earth Environmental  Biology  Physical Science (which also includes Chemistry and Physics) Foreign Language (opt.)  Required minimum of 2 for application to UNC. The Future-Ready Core Continued...

Mathematics (4 credits)  Math I  Math II  Math III  At least one Advanced Math Course beyond Math III  Bridge courses offered also include Introduction to High School Math and Foundations of Algebra, which can count toward needed math credits… The Future Ready Core Continued….

Additional Requirements (6 Credits)  2 Elective credits of any combination from either Career and Technical Education (CTE), Arts Education, or Foreign Languages  4 Elective credits strongly recommended (a four-course concentration) from one of the following: - Career & Technical Education (CTE) - Arts Education (dance, music, theater arts, or visual arts) - Any other subject area (mathematics, science, social studies, or English The Future Ready Core Continued…..

ABSS Requirements for Graduation and Promotion  28 credits to graduate (more than the state requires)  6 credits to be promoted from grade 9 to 10  12 credits to be promoted from grade 10 to 11  20 credits to be promoted from grade 11 to 12  Capstone Project (optional)

Students must...  Begin planning for the program before entering grade 9 to ensure they obtain the most flexibility in their courses.  Complete all the requirements of the Academic Scholars Program.  Have an overall 4-year unweighted grade point average of 3.5.  Complete all requirements for a NC High School Diploma. NC Academic Scholars Program

Grade Academic (Regular/CP) Honors AP Advanced Placement A456 B345 C234 D123 F000

 Must pass at least 3 out of 4 classes the semester prior to an application for your permit or license.  Must maintain good grades (report sent to DMV each semester).  Must attend school on a regular basis (i.e. cannot drop out). Driver’s Eligibility...

Athletic Eligibility  Must pass at least 3 out of 4 classes the semester prior to the sport season.  Must attend school at least 85% of the semester prior to the sport season. (no more than 13 days- excused or unexcused absences)  Must have a current physical exam.

Additional Programs and Resources  Success Academy  Naviance  Career and College Promise

Student Attendance Students should not miss more than 10 days, unexcused Students must turn in notes within 3 days of returning to school after an absence Students need to communicate with their teachers to make-up any missing assignments from each of their 4 classes If students are in violation of their attendance, they will receive a 65/F for their classes unless the absence is appealed and granted by the attendance committee