Students in NC public schools may earn one or more endorsements on their high school diploma. These endorsements indicate that students have completed specific course concentrations preparing them to be ready for careers and/or college. Students may earn more than one diploma endorsement. Students are not required to earn an endorsement in order to receive a diploma.
Career Endorsement indicating completion of a rigorous course of study that includes a Career Technical Education concentration
College Endorsement indicating readiness for entry into NC Community Colleges
College/UNC Endorsement indicating readiness for entry into a four-year university in the University of North Carolina system
NC Academic Scholars Endorsement indicating that students have completed a balanced and academically rigorous high school program preparing them for post-secondary education.
Global Languages Endorsement (Seal of Biliteracy) indicating proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English.
Arts Proficiency Endorsement indicating proficiency in an arts area based on both course attainment as well as outside of school arts experiences.
You may view the requirements for each endorsement here: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/high-school-graduation-requirements/high-school-diploma-endorsements#OverviewofDiplomaEndorsements-1009
For most endorsements, you do not need to submit anything, unless Ms. Van Lauwe requests a copy of ACT/SAT scores in addition to the ACT you take with Levine. The school reviews your transcript and other records to see if you met the requirements. If so, it will be noted in our graduation program and on your final high school transcript. The exception to this is the arts endorsement.
ARTS ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED ACTION: If you believe you have completed at least 4 high school arts classes with a grade of 80 or higher in each (note: CPCC arts courses do not count toward this endorsement), the other requirement for the endorsement is that you complete and document at least 40 hours of arts-related extracurriculars:
The student shall complete a minimum of 40 hours of arts-related extracurricular activities.
The student shall participate in an arts-related extracurricular activity approved by the local board of education.
The student shall complete all of the required hours outside of instructional hours.
The student shall not receive any course credit for participation in the activity.
In accordance with State Board guidance, the student shall document the hours on the form provided to local boards of education.
Please complete this form and turn it in to Ms. Van Lauwe by March 17, 2025: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dIXevyJxw4Ip7j2zTN4qrhCJS1YC53BH7-MrOImDdDY/template/preview