Special Programs
(AVID, Career and College Promise CCCC CTE Pathways, CCCC College Transfer Pathways)
Students who are interested in any Special Program should see their school counselor.
AVID – Advancement Via Individual Determination
AVID prepares eligible students for college and career readiness and success. In these year-long classes, students receive instruction using a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, tutor-facilitated study groups, motivational activities and academic success skills. Students focus on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading to support their academic growth. AVID students will be enrolled in rigorous honors level courses. The AVID curriculum helps eligible students see that college is attainable. Students become academically successful leaders and role models for other students. Students must apply and interview to be in AVID, as well as meet grade and citizenship requirements in order to enroll and stay in AVID during their high school years.
Career and College Promise
High school juniors and seniors can earn college credit free by enrolling in either the College Transfer Pathway or the Career Technical Education Pathway. These courses also count as high school courses. The College Transfer Pathway leads to completion of the general education requirements (first year) of a baccalaureate degree.
To be eligible, a student must be a junior or a senior, have a 2.8 unweighted grade point average and demonstrate they are college ready by taking a college assessment test like the SAT or ACT. For the career/technical track, the GPA requirement can be waived in some circumstances. All Career and College Promise Students must maintain a 2.0 College GPA (‘C’ average) in order to remain in the program. CCCC verifies grades at the end of each semester and will inform the high school of any student that is no longer eligible for the CCP program.
Interested students should see their high school’s Career and College Advisor for more information regarding courses and the application and registration process. Additional information may be found at www.cccc.edu/high-school/ccp/
CCCC Career and Technical Education Pathways
Accounting & Finance
Automotive Restoration Technology
Automotive Systems Technology
Broadcast Production & Technology
Business Administration
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Dental Assisting
Early Childhood Education
Electronics Engineering/Laser & Photonics
Health and Fitness Science
Health Information Technology
Human Services Technology
Industrial Systems Technology
Information Technology
Library & Information Technology
Medical Assisting
Medical Office Administration
Motorcycle Mechanics
Nurse Aide
Paralegal
Veterinary Medical Technology
Welding (Caterpillar Apprenticeship)
CCCC College Transfer Pathways
Pre-Associate in Arts
Pre-Associate in Engineering
Pre-Associate in Science
Pre-Associate Degree Nursing
North Carolina School of Science and Math
NCSSM offers two options: 1) Distance Education courses where students register for courses that interest them, and 2) Online Education, a two year program where students take courses similar to those offered in the NCSSM residential program. Students must meet eligibility criteria for both options. Students may find additional information at http://www.ncssm.edu/learn Also, students may find information at http://online.ncssm.edu
North Carolina Virtual Public School
NCVPS provides online learning opportunities to students in North Carolina.
Courses are taught by highly qualified teachers who utilize video, interactive white boards, wikis, active worlds, and online discussion tools. Courses utilize the blackboard course management software to maximize student interaction in each class.
More information may be found at www.ncvps.org
CCRG Exemption Criteria
Students who have an unweighted GPA between 2.2 and 2.799 at the end of their junior year are required to take CCRG math and English courses in their senior year. An unweighted GPA 2.8 or above signifies career and college ready. Students with an unweighted GPA below 2.2 may opt into the CCCRG courses. If the student meets any designated criteria in either math or English he/she may be exempt from the CCRG course for which the criteria is met. Students should see their counselor for additional information.
