FAQ:
Frequently Asked Questions

How can a student change their schedule?

Classes are assigned based on the course selection form submitted prior to the start of school. Schedules will not be changed if a student has been placed in a class that was requested on this form.

Schedule changes will be made, however, if the student’s schedule contains a course that they have already passed, or if a certain class is required for graduation.

Changing a level (such as going from an honors-level course to a regular-level course) must be addressed via a parent/teacher conference prior to any changes.

How many credits do students need to graduate?

The Standard Diploma and Adjusted Diploma require 23 credits.

The Advanced, Advanced Honors, and College & Career Readiness Diplomas require 24 credits.

For details on the categories in which credits must be earned, as well as GPA requirements for the Advanced, Advanced Honors, and College & Career Readiness Diplomas, please review the guidelines available in the “Graduation Requirements” section above.

Do students need to take a health and computer science class during high school?

Regarding Computer Science & Technology: 1/2 of a Computer Science & Technology credit is required for graduation.  Many CCSD middle schools offer this class to students for high school credit during sixth, seventh, or eighth grade. Please view your unofficial transcript to see if you have already earned this credit.  You can access your unofficial transcript by logging into Infinite Campus, clicking on “Documents”, and then clicking on “Unofficial Transcript.”

Regarding Health: 1/2 of a high school health credit is required for graduation. Health classes taken for middle school credit will not satisfy this requirement. Students may satisfy this credit online during the school year, in-person at GVHS for one semester, or over the summer.

What is the benefit of taking an AP class?

The AP Program is administered by the College Board. Advanced Placement Exams are developed by the Educational Testing Service.

In the spring of each school year, a cumulative exam is administered for each AP course. AP Exams are graded on a scale of one (minimum) to five (maximum). University credit is generally granted for exam scores of three and above, with five being the highest score.

AP courses receive a weighted factor of .050 per semester. Based upon students’ AP Exam scores, they may earn as many as 18 semester hours of college/university credit. This represents a significant financial savings to the parents of these students.

Please CLICK HERE to access the AP Credit Policy Search.

What are CTE classes?

Career and Technical Education (CTE) gives students the chance to gain a deeper understanding of academic concepts while learning technical skills.

CTE programs are designed to meet a need in the local community or job market and are aligned with related programs at Nevada’s public community and technical colleges. This allows students to easily continue their studies in college to earn a degree, diploma, or certification. 

CTE classes help students connect what they’re learning to the real world. It enables students to gain key skills that will help them get a job after graduation. It’s also a great way to explore career options and meet the people who work in them.

CCSD high schools have agreements with state and local community or technical colleges, including the College of Southern Nevada (CSN). This allows students to earn college credit at that college or at another college in the state system that offers a similar program.

Students in Nevada must complete a Career and Technical Education program of study with a 3.0 GPA in their content courses, pass an assessment in that area, and pass a test on the NV Employability Skills for Career Readiness Standards, in order to be eligible for certification and college credit.

You can learn about CTE programs and our programs at Chaparral HERE. For information about Chaparral High School’s CTE levels of study, please review our course catalog.

Do students have to take a foreign language to graduate?

Some universities require that students take two years of the same foreign language, so studying a language is highly recommended.

The Advanced Honors Diploma requires two years of the same foreign language. The Standard Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and College & Career Diploma do not have a foreign language requirement.

How do students sign up for sports?

Please CLICK HERE for information about athletics.