Curriculum Guide

Local Requirements

All students must meet North Carolina testing and exit standards requirements in addition to course requirements. Montgomery County Schools requires students entering high school for the 2011-2012 school year and beyond to complete 28 credits for graduation.

Permission to Register: Each school has courses that require prerequisite courses, special skills, or are limited in class size by law or available resources (i.e. computer lab, technology class). If a student wishes to be considered for enrollment in one of these courses, he/she should get a registration sheet from the counseling office.

Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors Courses

Montgomery County high schools offer a number of Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors courses. These courses are designed for students who are ready for the rigors of college level work and are willing to dedicate significant time outside of class to be academically successful at a high level. These classes may require summer reading, after school or weekend labs, and additional review sessions. The courses are not limited to only juniors and seniors. Students are encouraged to begin AP and Honors courses as soon in their high school career as appropriate. AP and Honors courses may only be offered through online, virtual streaming, off campus, or other hybrid methods as determined by enrollment. In some cases, a Career and College Promise course may be substituted.

Students are encouraged to take the most rigorous courses offered in their schools in preparation for AP courses. To be granted college credit, students must sign up and successfully pass the College Board’s AP test for each AP course taken. College credit may be earned by attaining the required scores on the national AP exams. Students should consult with their chosen college to determine the test grade required to receive credit at that institution. Standards vary across the state and the nation.