2011-12 High School Course Offerings - Durham Public Schools

Information about Learning Opportunities
North Carolina Scholars Program
Students who wish to earn recognition as a North Carolina
Scholar must successfully complete these requirements:
❚ All Future Ready Core course requirements
❚ A mathematics course that has Algebra II or Integrated Math III
as a prerequisite.
❚ A Chemistry or Physics course (to meet the physical science
requirement)
❚ Two credits of the same World Language
❚ Two second level or advanced elective courses
❚ At least one arts course and one Career Technical Education
course
In addition North Carolina scholars must earn an overall
four-year un-weighted grade point average of 3.5.
University of North Carolina Admission
Requirements
❚ Four credits in English
❚ A mathematics course that has Algebra II or Integrated Math III
as a prerequisite.
❚ A life science course such as Biology
❚ Physical science, Chemistry or Physics
❚ At least one science that is considered a laboratory course
❚ Two credits of the same World Language
Students should also talk to their school counselors about creating
a resume of extracurricular activities, taking national tests
such as the SAT or ACT, writing a compelling personal statement,
and seeking appropriate recommendations from school
personnel such as teachers or school counselors.
Entrance requirements vary among colleges and universities.
Students who wish to attend private North Carolina or out-ofstate
colleges and universities should be sure they understand
entrance requirements specific to the college/university of their
choice.
Distance Learning Opportunities
(online courses)
Distance learning opportunities provide students with these
opportunities:
❚ Flexible scheduling
❚ Individualized pacing
❚ Opportunity to earn high school and/or college credits
❚ Opportunity to enroll in courses not offered in your high school
❚ Opportunity to use your computer skills
Enrollment in these courses requires the approval of the school
principal, the school counselor, and the student’s legal guardian.
Students must complete the Attributes for Student Success
form. Your school counselor can provide you with a Student
Success form.
Learn and Earn Online (LEO)
Learn and Earn Online offers a dual credit program that awards
high school and college credit to students attending public
schools in North Carolina at no cost to the student. Students
may take courses from any of the 45 participating NC
Community Colleges. See your school counselor for details.
For additional information and specific courses go to:
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UNC Greensboro iSchool program
UNCG iSchool virtual program allows high school juniors and
seniors to take introductory-level UNCG courses and earn
both university AND high school credit. Students receive a
UNCG transcript and can transfer the credit-hours they earn
to the college or university of their choice. See your school
counselor for details. For additional information and specific
courses go to:
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North Carolina Virtual Public Schools (NCVPS)
NCVPS awards high school course credits to students who
successfully complete core courses,Advanced Placement courses,
and/or honors courses. Students may use NCVPS courses
to meet high school graduation requirements or enhance transcripts
for college applications. Registration must occur through
the NCVPS Distance Learning Advisors (DLA) at the school.
For additional information and specific courses go to:
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DPS High School Course Guide 5