Advanced Academics

Riverside High School

Durham, NC

Here is the Freshmen New to AIG Virtual Information Session Presentation link.


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Course Sequencing Guide

Check the course sequencing guide above to see courses we offer and the suggested order for advanced learners

Honors classes offered at Riverside which fulfill math, English, social studies, and science requirements:

Math (Math II Honors, Math III Honors, Math IV Honors, Pre-calculus Honors, Discrete Math)

English (English I Honors, English II Honors, English III Honors, English IV Honors)

Science (English and Environmental Science Honors, Biology Honors, Chemistry Honors)

Social Studies (World History Honors, Civic Literacy Honors, American History Honors, Economics and Personal Finance Honors)



AP Class/Exam Information:

Parent Resource-Understanding AP

AP classes offered at Riverside which fulfill math, English, social studies, and science requirements:

Math  (AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB/BC) 

English  (AP English Language, AP English Literature) 

Science  (AP Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics) 

Social Studies  (AP World History, AP Government, AP United States History)

Who we are: Riverside Advanced Academics

Our School Mission: 

Riverside High School welcomes, engages, exposes, and empowers a diverse community of learners to foster critical thinking and prepare students for lifelong learning and engaged global citizenship. 

Our School Vision:

Riverside High School graduates will possess the skills to be both self-reliant, global citizens, and positive, contributing members of their communities. 

Advanced Academics:

In line with our school mission and vision we offer a breadth of advanced coursework for students to maximize their potential in their areas of interest. This includes Advanced Placement courses in every grade level, our renowned PLTW program, advanced opportunities in our cultural arts classes, and honors level courses in every department. Our teachers strive to use best practices to support every student in their learning with the goal of developing their abilities as lifelong learners. 

 Contact Information

Erin E. Messersmith-AIG Specialist

erin_messersmith@dpsnc.net

Ms. Messersmith's Canvas Page

DPS Advanced Academics Webpage





Tammy Patterson-Advanced Placement Coordinator
tammy_patterson@dpsnc.net



Shannon Doherty-Counselor
shannon_doherty@dpsnc.net