Program of Studies

General Information
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
The Randolph County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other
designated youth groups. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination
policies: Marty Trotter, Title IX coordinator and Rick Dawes, Section 504 Coordinator, 2222-C
South Fayetteville Street. Asheboro, NC 27205. Phone: 318-6100
ACCREDITATION
The Randolph County School System is accredited by the State of North Carolina. All high schools are fully
accredited by AdvancEd, the regional accreditation agency. AdvancED was created through a 2006 merger of
the PreK-12 divisions of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement
(NCA CASI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools on Accreditation and School Improvement
(SACS CASI)—and expanded through the addition of the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) in
2011.The system-wide accreditation means that our high schools have met and/or surpassed a strict set of
national standards for educational excellence.
PLANNING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OF STUDY
During the next few years you will be responsible for making many significant decisions about your future.
Among these will be decisions on a course of study that will be both interesting and beneficial to you now and
in the future. The information contained in the Program of Studies Handbook is designed to help you. We
hope that you consider carefully the variety and content of course offerings and select those that will coincide
with (1) your future plans, (2) your interests, and (3) your abilities.
In planning your individual program you will want to study thoroughly the basic requirements for graduation.
Beyond the graduation requirements you should give careful consideration to your choice of electives and
interest courses, which will better prepare you for your future endeavors.
The Randolph County School System will offer the Future Ready Core Course of Study for all students.
‣ Future Ready Core course of study is designed to provide students with a strong academic
foundation so that they will have as many options as possible when they graduate from high
school. This insures that it is never too late for a student to decide what they want to do when
they graduate and prepares them for 21 st century opportunities.
Technical institutes, community colleges, and four-year colleges have varying requirements; therefore, you are
encouraged to investigate the specific requirements of the institutions of your choice and choose your high
school course of study accordingly.
Each member of the faculty, staff, and administration is willing to assist you. We all encourage you to take
advantage of every opportunity to determine what you need to achieve your immediate and lifetime goals.
Randolph County School System 1 Program of Studies 2016-2017