RISING 9TH GRADE REGISTRATION
RISING 9TH GRADE REGISTRATION
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Welcome Class of 2030!
The staff at North Buncombe High School is so excited to welcome you to your next big academic adventure! We look forward to helping you navigate class selections and making the best choices for your post-secondary goals!
We are so excited to offer 10 Advanced Placement classes , AB Tech opportunities, and a variety of Career and Technical classes.
Registration takes place through our February this year, and we are excited to get you started on this new academic adventure!
Information about the registration process will be posted regularly and communicated to students and parents through email, 8th grade newsletters, and this website.
Important Dates
Curriculum Night at NBHS: February 4th @ 5:30
Parents and students are welcome! 8th grade students and parents can attend a curriculum meeting about all NB curriculum including Honors, Advanced Placement, Career and Technical Courses, and Dual Enrollment curriculum pathways at NBHS. Starting at 5:30, teachers will have booths set up so you can learn about classes and curriculum, as well as, meet teachers.
Middle School Registration Lessons and Info sent home: Feb 9th, 10th, and 11th
All middle school students will meet with Mrs. Boggs at the middle school to discuss the registration process and learn about ALL the options at NBHS! A registration form with more information will be sent home when your student meets with Mrs. Boggs.
Rising 9th grade Tours of NBHS: Feb 25th, 26th, 27th
8th graders will tour NBHS from 9:30-11:30 (by group), check out class offerings, visit CTE and academic classes, and participate in hands on activities. Students will be guided by NBHS Peer Mentors.
Directions and Steps to complete
Rising 9th grade Registration
How I learn about my options at NBHS: Curriculum Night, Group Lessons, and Tours
Curriculum Night at NBHS: February 4th @ 5:30
8th grade students and parents can attend a curriculum meeting about all NB curriculum including Honors, Advanced Placement, Career and Technical Courses, and Dual Enrollment curriculum pathways at NBHS. Starting at 5:30, teachers will have booths set up so you can learn about classes and curriculum, as well as, meet teachers. Short registration meeting begins at 6:00 in the theater.
February 9th, 10th & 11th
Mrs. Boggs will visit the Middle School to discuss the registration process and class offerings with all 8th graders. Student will receive their registration card and directions for completion at this meeting.
Rising 9th grade Tours of NBHS: Feb 25th, 26th, and 27th
8th graders will tour NBHS from 9:30-11:30 (by group), check out CTE class offerings, visit CTE classes and participate in hands on activities. Students will be guided by NBHS Peer Mentors.
During both the class lessons and the tours, student will gain valuable information to help in the decision making for future class selections at NBHS.
Review the Class Selection Slide Presentations for both core academic classes and elective classes to learn about your class offerings and descriptions. You will, also, view course sequences for future planning for 10th, 11th, and 12th grades for each core area in the slides. The Course Catalog gives more in-depth descriptions of all classes.
Where can I find details about these options?: Check out the slide presentations created by our teachers.
How do I sign up for course selections?
All Rising 9th graders will receive a Registration Card during the visit from the High School Counselor to discuss the registration process at the middle school. These lessons will occur on Feb 9th, 10th or 11th.
NBHS staff will discuss all class options with all 8th graders at this time to guide the students in COURSE selection. NBMS teachers will also advice students on core class selection with initials on the Registration Card they will receive at this meeting.
After the scheduled meetings, students will have an idea of what classes they wish to take in the 2026/27 school year. Students will bring this registration card home for parent/guardian review.
Students will have a final tour of NBHS on Feb 25th, 26th and 27th to make final decisions on course selection.
Students will use the information learned from Curriculum Night, Lessons, Tours, and Course Slides to make all course selections. Then, pencil in their selections on their registration card.
ALL COMPLETED REGISTRAITON CARDS ARE BE DUE BACK TO THE STUDENT'S MIDDLE SCHOOL HOMEROOM TEACHER BY WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4th.
In March, courses will be entered into Infinite Campus and students will be notified when course are posted for review. A schedule change process will occur during the summer if a change is needed.
How to Survive Freshman Year!!.pdfRising 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.
Questions
Please contact:
Betsy Boggs, counselor at NBHS, 828-645-4332 elizabeth.boggs@bcsemail.org
Clint McElrath, assistant principal at NBHS, 828-645-4332, clint.mcelrath@bcsemail.org
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