Community College Programs 

High School students may take college courses while in high school at no cost if they meet eligibility requirements and maintain their standing while attending. Students earn both high school credit and college credit for these courses. Students should check the Career and College Promise section of this guide. 

General Education Programs 

General Education programs offer individuals an opportunity to take courses tailored to their personal interest, growth and development. An associate degree in general education is available to those who complete the two-year program. 

The North Carolina Community College System serves a broad range of persons whose needs, skills, and interests require a range of educational and training resources. North Carolina Community Colleges have open door admissions. There may be some program specific requirements for high demand programs and additional course-specific pre-requisites. Students should see their counselor for additional information.

Promotion Requirements

To receive credit for any high school course, students are permitted no more than 8 absences in a semester course or 16 absences in a year-long course. Promotion to the next year will be based on the number of credits earned each year. To be promoted to grade 10, at least 5 credits must be earned. For promotion to grade 11, a minimum of 12 credits are needed. At least 20 credits will be required to be promoted to grade 12. All promotions will be made at the end of the school year. Students transferring into a Lee County School who have been promoted under their previous school’s standards will retain their pre-transfer grade level. Transfer students must then meet local promotion standards for subsequent grade level promotion. Graduation requirements for transfer students will be four (4) less than the maximum number of credits that student is eligible to earn over his/her four-year high school career during the regular school year. All North Carolina state and local graduation requirements must be met for students to obtain a Lee County School’s diploma.