Rising 9th Graders
For the most current information on graduation requirements, visit the NC Department of Public Instruction.
Feb. 1st: Nesbitt Discovery Academy (NDA) & Buncombe County Early College (BCEC) Applications Open
Feb. 15th: NDA Open House 6:00-7:30
Feb. 20th: ACRHS and TCRHS Counselors visit our 8th graders at CCMS
Feb. 22nd: BCEC Open House 6:00-7:30
Feb. 26th: ACRHS & TCRHS Curriculum Night at 5:30pm
Feb. 29th: ACRHS & TCRHS Advanced Learner Night 6:00-7:00pm; NDA Open House 6:00-7:30
March 4th: Interested CCMS students to visit BCEC 9:30am
March 7th: CCMS 8th graders visit Nesbitt for a tour at 8:45am
March 8th: CCMS 8th graders visit ACRHS or TCRHS at 8:30am
March 9th: STEM Day at NDA 9:00am-3:00pm - bring the whole family!
March 11th: REGISTRATION CARDS DUE (MUST COMPLETE, even if you are applying elsewhere)
March 12th: BCEC Open House 6:00-7:30
March 15th: ACRHS & TCRHS Counselors come register all students for 24-25 classes at CCMS at 8:00am; BCEC helpers come to assist with applications at 9:10am
March 21st: NDA Open House 6:00-7:30
March 27th: BCEC Open House 6:00-7:30pm
March 29th: Nesbitt & Early College APPLICATIONS DUE AT MIDNIGHT!
*Rising ninth grade students, with the support and permission of their families, can choose a 22-credit accelerated pathway for high school graduation in three years. The pathway option concentrates the core graduation requirements in six semesters and eliminates most all elective course options. This option may be suitable for students who already know their post-secondary plans and who are willing to forego additional opportunities for career exploration, arts and other enrichment, and advanced academic options.
*Students and families should carefully consider the benefits and limitations of this option, with input from the school counselor. An accelerated learning plan will be developed and reviewed with students and families and signed permission is required prior to the beginning of the 9th grade.
From NC State Board GRAD-006:
*Based on HB 259, Public School Units (PSUs) shall provide students with an option of an accelerated pathway for graduation in three years of high school, in addition to the typical four years of high school.
To graduate early from high school, a student must follow the process for early graduation from high school (SBE policy GRAD-001).
*Offering the SBE minimum graduation requirements in a three-year pathway takes intentional planning and a commitment from both the PSU and the student in Grade 9.
*Students choosing to be part of an accelerated pathway must have an accelerated learning plan that both the student and parent/guardian will agree to before Grade 9.
*Students may withdraw from this pathway prior to completion with written communication to the school from the parent and student.