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π fulfills a specific COURSE graduation requirement
π« Advanced Placement (AP) Course
β Honors course
π Pre-requisite course(s) must be completed first
π ESOL
π Application Required
S1: Semester 1 Only
S2: Semester 2 Only
FY: Full Year Course
Q: Quarter Course (must choose 2 or 4)
For any course selection questions, please contact your counselor.
Students will select 6 - 8 classes each semester (4 credits per semester) to meet the 8 credit minimum.
NOTE: Pick ONE course from each column
π Daily course. Students earn 2 total credits.
ππ Algebra 1 is pre-req for this course
ππβ Algebra 1 is pre-req for this course
ππβGeometry is pre-req for this course
ππβSuccessful completion of Algebra 1 is pre-req for this course. This is a rigorous daily course in which students complete the H Geo course in Sem 1 and the H Alg 2 course in Sem 2, earning 2 credits total Must be recommended by 8th grade Math Teacher.
π This class is only for students in the ESOL program
πMust be recommended by 8th grade English teacher.
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πβALL 9th grade students at NCHS take H. Biology.
π This class is only for students in the ESOL program
This course is for students who have not taken a Spanish language course
π Spanish 1A/1B is pre-req for this course
This course is for students who have not taken a French language course
π French 1A/1B is a pre-req for this course
This course is for students who have not taken a German language course
π German 1 is a pre-req for this course.
π (.25 credits) Students must select two TechEd electives each semester
π (.25 credits) Students must select two TechEd electives each semester
π (.25 credits) Students must select two TechEd electives each semester
π (.25 credits) Students must select two TechEd electives each semester
π (.25 credits) Students must select two TechEd electives each semester
π (.25 credits) Students must select two TechEd electives each semester
π Must select S1 and S2. Satisfies (1) TechEd req. for graduation
ππ« Must select S1 and S2. Satisfies (1) TechEd req. for graduation
Students are placed in this course by their counselors, and takes the place of one (1) SEMESTER elective opportunity in their 9th grade year (.5 credit).
π Foundations of Studio Art is pre-req for all Art courses.
π Foundations of Studio Art is pre-req for all Art courses.
π Foundations of Studio Art is pre-req for all Art courses.
ππ« Satisfies (1) Tech Credit req. for graduation
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πSatisfies FINE ARTS Requirement. Two semesters required (1 credit)
π Fitness for Life is pre-req for all PE courses
πFitness for Life is pre-req for all PE courses
πFitness for Life is pre-req for all PE courses
π (FY) To get more information about application to the AVID program, please visit the AVID page.
π (sem) Career Explorations provides students with an opportunity to experience four different career programs during one semester. Although this course in not required for acceptance into a Level One Magnet program, it allows students to explore possible areas of career interest before applying to a Level One program. This course is open to students in grades 9 and 10.
π (sem) Global Community Citizenship is an introductory signature course designed to explore the values and diversity of our local, national, and global communities. Through Project Based Learning, students will identify and discuss issues, events, and essential questions relevant to the community which will allow them to understand their role in demonstrating civic virtues. Students will consider the cultural and technological influences that have shaped our modern society and consider how these impact the studentsβ social options in the future. Students will begin with self-exploration to understand what events, traditions and circumstances have shaped their views, behaviors and goals followed by them exploring the cultures, religions, and traditions of people in our community. Strategies integral to this course include the ability to discuss and debate mature topics and themes respectfully, a level of comfort with a variety of non-print mediums, working collaboratively in groups and participating in multi-disciplinary project-based learning. This course meets the graduation requirement for Global Community Citizenship. Additionally, it satisfies one semester of the Signature Explorations 1 requirement for pathway students.