Advanced Academics
Riverside High School
Durham, NC
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Attention AIG students and parents of AIG students identified this school year (2024-2025):
If you were not able to attend our virtual Introduction to AIG Virtual Information meeting on April 9th, 2025, here is the link to the
Sample Course Sequencing Guide:
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.
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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