High School AIG/Advanced Learning
Mission Statement
The mission of Chatham County Schools’ AIG / Advanced Learning Program is to challenge all learners who perform or have the potential to perform at higher levels than their same-age peers and to support the social-emotional development of the advanced learners in our school community.
Vision Statement
The Chatham County Schools AIG / Advanced Learning Program, through collaboration and a data-driven approach, will support and work with educators to meet the needs of AIG / advanced learners. Our AIG / advanced learners will engage in challenging and rigorous learning activities to create critical, independent thinkers.
Meet Brooklyn Douglas, Chatham County School's AIG High School Teacher
Hi! I am so excited to serve as your high school AIG teacher. Here are a few of my roles and responsibilities:
Support students with goal setting, college and career planning, exploring interests, and finding enrichment opportunities
Promote academic opportunities and programs
Provide resources and collaborate with high school teachers to support advanced learners
Please feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or ways I can help you or your student reach their full potential and succeed in their future endeavors! I am available for Zoom meetings or in-person sessions.
Email: Bdouglas@chatham.k12.nc.us
Phone: 919-663-5899 ext. 26242
AIG Students in the
High School Setting
AIG students should be enrolled in rigorous courses for their area of AIG identification.
All Chatham County high schools offer rigorous coursework such as honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and Dual Enrollment courses partnered with CCCC or Career and College Promise courses.
AIG students should partner with educators and staff who will help them reach their outstanding potential by guiding them in selecting appropriate classes, encouraging them toward challenging coursework, and exposing them to creative arts.
Helpful Information- High School Planning for Advanced Learners
Información útil para estudiantes avanzados - Versión en español
To provide our middle school students with additional opportunities for advanced instruction, Chatham County Schools offers students who meet certain criteria the opportunity to enroll in advanced math courses.
Criteria:
6th Grade Advanced Math: A level 5 on the 5th grade EOG OR a score in the 80th percentile or higher on the 5th grade EOG and a score in the 90th percentile or higher on a STAR assessment given in the second semester.
7th Grade Advanced Math: A level 5 on the 6th grade EOG OR a score in the 80th percentile or higher on the 6th grade EOG and a minimum score in the 90th percentile or higher on a STAR assessment given in the second semester.
7th Grade Math 1: A score in the 95th percentile or higher on the 6th grade EOG and a score in the 95th percentile or higher on a STAR assessment given in the second semester.
8th Grade Math 1: A level 5 on the 7th grade EOG OR a score in the 80th percentile or high on the 7th grade EOG and a minimum score in the 80th percentile or higher on a STAR assessment given in the second semester.
*There are also guidelines for advanced math placement if students do NOT have EOG and STAR data. Please contact bdoulgas@chatham.k12.nc.us for more information.
Above-grade-level math does not count as "advanced math" in high school. The course must have "honors" in the title or be on the list of courses below to be considered advanced math:
NC Math 1 Honors, NC Math 2 Honors, NC Math 3 Honors, Discrete Mathematics Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors, NC Math 4 Honors, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science, and AP Statistics
Can my child test out of a class? Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) is a statewide policy allowing a student to receive credit for high school courses without completing the traditional seat-time requirement.
CDM is currently available for the following courses: English 10, Math 1, Math 2, Math 3, Biology, and Spanish.
CDM is open to all high school students. Middle school students may attempt CDM for any courses listed above that are offered in their middle school.
