Juniors
Promotion to 11th grade: Students must have earned a cumulative total of 12 credits (which must includes English I, English II, and Math I).
SAT Test Dates
Test Date Registration Deadline
Aug. 24, 2024 Aug 13, 2024
Oct. 5, 2024 Sept. 24, 2024
Nov. 2, 2024 Oct. 22, 2024
Dec. 7, 2024 Nov. 22, 2024
March 8, 2025 Feb. 25, 2025
May 3, 2025 Apr. 18, 2025
June 7, 2025 May 22, 2025
*Go to sat.org to register
ACT Test Dates
Test Date Registration Deadline
Sept. 14, 2024 Aug 9, 2023
Oct. 26, 2024 Sept 20, 2024
Dec. 14, 2024 Nov 8, 2024
Feb 8, 2025 Jan 3, 2025
*Go to act.org to register

North Carolina Governor's School
The North Carolina Governor's School is a four-week summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. Learning focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and it does not involve credit, tests, or grades. Students are selected to attend through a competitive process after being nominated by their public school unit or non-public school.
Check out the 2024-2025 High School Planning Guide

Interested in taking CTE classes? Take a look at CTE options below.

Are you considering college? Here are some tips!
SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER
Talk with your counselor about the year ahead. Confirm that your courses will put you on the right track for college admission.
Ask about test dates for the PSAT, ACT, and SAT. You’ll need to register up to six weeks ahead of time.
Start developing a résumé—a record of your accomplishments, activities, and work experience. This will be an important part of your college application.
If you haven’t participated in many activities outside of class, now is the time to sign up. Consider clubs at school, team sports, leadership roles, or involvement in a religious or civic community group.
Take the PSAT. Taking the test as a junior will qualify you for some scholarship consideration and identify you to colleges as a potential applicant.
Begin to prepare for the ACT or SAT. Plan to take at least one of these tests in the spring. Ask your counselor if you qualify for a fee waiver.
JANUARY-FEBRUARY
Work with your counselor to set your senior schedule. Enroll in the most challenging courses.
Register for a spring SAT and/or ACT. Ask your counselor whether you should also take an SAT Subject Test.
Explore summer opportunities on college campuses—a great way to find out what college life is all about.
MARCH-MAY
Start researching colleges and universities. Go to college fairs and open houses. Learn as much as you can about colleges online.
Begin planning college visits. Try to visit colleges near you over spring break. Include a large, medium size, and small campus.
Develop a preliminary list of colleges that interest you. Go online to request additional information.
Take a look at some college applications. Make note of all the pieces of information you will need to compile. Make a list of teachers, counselors, employers, and other adults who could write letters of recommendation.
Consider lining up a summer job or internship.
JUNE-AUGUST
Continue investigating colleges.
Schedule campus visits at the schools that you interest you.
Begin thinking about your applications. Generally, colleges will have their applications online by the beginning of August.
Start brainstorming your college essay.