Advanced Academics
Riverside High School
Durham, NC
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Advanced Academics Resource Page
Upcoming Events:
1. Governor's School Information and Application/Recommendation Directions:
WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR APPLICATION (AND AUDITION IF DOING AN ARTS DISCIPLINE), AND ARE READY TO SUBMIT THEM, DO NOT EMAIL ME WITH ATTACHMENTS OR LINKS TO THEM. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THIS PAGE.
ALL MATERIALS (APPLICATION, AUDITIONS FOR ARTS DISCIPLINE, AND RECOMMENDATIONS) NEED TO BE SUBMITTED BY MIDNIGHT ON NOVEMEBER 9TH.
Note: 10th Graders can only apply for Dance, Orchestra, or Instrumental Disciplines. 11th graders may apply for any discipline.
1. Please make sure you download and read the following:
Governor's School Family Overview-must read
Student Application Checklist/Review Guide-must read
*If you are doing an arts discipline, make sure you understand your audition directions and that you have a working link to your audition:
Visual Arts Audition Directions
Instrumental Audition Directions
2. Application and Submission:
Governor's School Application: The application to Governor's School is in a Google Form which is linked to your respective school (see below.) You can click the link, download the application from the form, work on it, save it as a PDF, and then open it and work on it at a later time. You can also go to the Governor's School Website , download the application, and do the same.
Governor's School Application Submission: When you are ready to submit the application, again click the link for your school (see below) and follow the directions in the form. If you are doing an arts discipline, you will copy and paste the link to your audition in the form as well.
Governor's School Application and Submission Link for Riverside Students
3. Teacher Recommendation and Submission
Make sure your recommenders read the directions for your recommendations carefully. Please email me who they are, so I can add them to my Canvas so that they can access and complete the recommendations. They will download, complete and submit their recommendations through the links to your school (see below) exactly as you do with your applications:
Governor's School Link for Recommenders for Riverside Applicants
4. Additional Governor's School Information from our Governor's School Virtual Meeting:
Links to Resources
DPS Governor’s School Information Session PowerPoint
Slide 12 has list of Limited/Unlimited Nomination Areas
2. North Carolina School of Science and Math offers Extension Opportunities during the year and in the summer. See the programs they offer HERE.
3. Attention- Credit By Demonstrated Mastery allows
students to test out of certain courses. Information
and the application for CDM is here.
Email Erin Messersmith or Kewanna Riley with any questions.
Sample Course Sequencing Guide:
course sequence 1 page 22-23.pdfCheck the course sequencing guide above to see courses we offer and the suggested order for advanced learners-see note below for math progression. Note: not all classes are offered every semester and are subject to change.
Honors classes offered at Riverside which fulfill math, English, social studies, and science requirements:
*Math (Math II Honors, Math III Honors, Math IV Honors, AP Pre-calculus, AP Calculus AB and BC, AP Statistics)
*Note: Riverside High School Mathematics Course Progression Link
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 Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB/BC)
English (AP English Language, AP English Literature)
Science (AP Environmental Science, AP Biology, AP Physics-Algebra based)
Social Studies (AP World History, AP Government and Politics, AP United States History)
AP Electives (AP Psychology, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Human Geography, AP African-American Studies, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Music Theory, AP Art and Design, AP Seminar, AP Research)
Who we are: Riverside Advanced Academics
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
DPS Advanced Academics Webpage
Tammy Patterson-Advanced Placement Coordinator
tammy_patterson@dpsnc.net
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