2011-12 High School Course Offerings - Durham Public Schools
2011-12 High School Course Offerings - Durham Public Schools
2011-12 High School Course Offerings - Durham Public Schools
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The 7 Key Steps for Selecting Your <strong>Course</strong>s for <strong>2011</strong>-20<strong>12</strong><br />
STEP 1: Review the chart below. Make sure that you fully understand the requirements for high school<br />
graduation in your course of study.<br />
North Carolina <strong>Course</strong> of Study Graduation Requirements<br />
Content Future-Ready Core Cr Occupational Cr<br />
Area <strong>Course</strong> of Study <strong>Course</strong> of Study<br />
(For students entering 9th grade in 2009-2010 or Later).<br />
Students in this course of study should plan course<br />
selections to align with their post secondary plans<br />
(For selected students entering<br />
9th grade in 2000-2001 or later)<br />
English English I, II, III, and IV 4 Occupational English I, II, III, and IV 4<br />
Math All students take Algebra I and Geometry 4 Occupational Math I, II, and III 3<br />
All students must complete two more math courses:<br />
Either Algebra II and a higher math<br />
–or–<br />
Two application-based math courses.<br />
Science Earth/Environmental, Biology, and a Physical Science 3 Life Skills I and II 2<br />
Social Studies World History, Civics and Economics, and US History 3 Social Studies I and II 2<br />
Health/PE Health and PE 1 Health and PE 1<br />
World Language Not required 0 Not required 0<br />
Note: The UNC system as well as many other colleges<br />
and universities require a minimum of two credits in the<br />
same world language.<br />
Electives 2 credits in any combination of: 2 Occupational Preparation I, II, III and IV 6<br />
A World Language, CTE Cluster, or Arts Education<br />
4 credits which must complete a concentration in one 4 Other electives and completion 10<br />
of the following areas:<br />
of IEP requirements<br />
Arts Education, a CTE Cluster, JROTC, a World<br />
Work Hours:<br />
Language, Health/PE, or an academic elective area in<br />
300 – school based training<br />
Math, English, Science, or Social Studies.<br />
240 – work based training<br />
360 – competitive employment<br />
7 additional elective credits (DSA 3 credits) 7<br />
Other Earn passing scores on End-of-<strong>Course</strong> tests in English I, Computer proficiency as specified in IEP<br />
Requirements Algebra I, Biology, Civics & Economics, and US History.<br />
Total Credits (DSA 24 credits) 28 28<br />
to Graduate<br />
2 www.dpsnc.net
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