Course of Study
RMHS IB Diploma Programme is a rigorous international education that is writing intensive and demanding. In order for our students to be prepared for the academic rigor, we expect all 8th, 9th, and 10th graders to be academically prepared by taking a prescribed course of study that lays the foundations for what will be expected of them upon entering our two year diploma program in the junior year.
8th Grade Mandatory - Math 1 honors and As and Bs in all courses or demonstrated proficiency with EOG scores with 8th grade math.
Due to recent graduation requirements implemented by NCDPI, the course of study for the next few years will vary from class to class.
Students who are native or heritage speakers of French or Spanish must elect the language that they do not speak for their world language option.
Class of 2025
9th Grade Curriculum (all honors where appropriate):
English I
Math II
World History
Required Health and P.E.
French/Spanish 1 and 2
Earth and Environmental Science
One elective (honors courses are recommended)
10th Grade Curriculum:
English II
USA & NC Civic Literacy
Math III
Pre-Calculus
Biology 1
Chemistry 1
French/Spanish 3 and 4
Diploma Program - Years 1 and 2 (11th - 12th Grade)
Language A - English / Literature (HL)
Language B - Spanish or French (SL)
History -Americas and 20th Century (HL)
Biology (HL)
Theory of Knowledge
Math (SL)
Visual Studio Arts (SL) or Chemistry (SL) - 11th grade only
Economics & Personal Finance -12th grade only
1 elective option - 12th grade only
NCC course offering
Class of 2026 & beyond
9th Grade Curriculum (all honors where appropriate):
English I
Math II
USA & NC Civic Literacy
Required Health and P.E.
French/Spanish 1 and 2
Earth and Environmental Science
One elective (honors courses are recommended)
10th Grade Curriculum:
English II
Math III
AP Pre-Calculus
Biology 1
Chemistry 1
French/Spanish 3 and 4
One elective (honors courses are recommended)
Diploma Program - Years 1 and 2 11th & 12th Grade
Language A - English / Literature (HL)
Language B - Spanish or French (SL)
History -Americas and 20th Century (HL)
Biology (HL)
Theory of Knowledge
Math: Analysis & Interpretation (SL or HL)
Visual Studio Arts (SL) or Chemistry (SL) - 11th grade only
Economics and Personal Finance - 12th grade only
One elective options- 12th grade only
NCC courses or our other IB offering not selected in 11th grade.
Revised 2/2/22