•Durham Public Schools…Options, options & more options
–Small High School Programs
–Specialized or Pathway Programs
–Home-Base or Home School
•Requirements for the next 4 years
–Required Courses
–Credits
–GPA
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•Must have an email address to create an online account
•Need student PowerSchool ID
•For Hillside New Tech, JDC Early College, & City of Medicine you may need the following:
–Teacher, Counselor, & Administrator Recommendations
–Personal Essay
–Records: Report Cards, EOG Scores, Attendance, Transcript for 6 – 8 grades
•Computer & Wi-Fi access at the following locations:
Cronograma de la Lotería Anual de Escuelas Especializadas (Magnet) y Grupos de Clases de Educación Técnica y Profesional (CTE) 2018
Acceso adicional a la computadora y soporte de aplicaciones:
28 Credits to Graduate
•4 Credits in English
–English I, II, III, IV
•4 Credits in Math
–Common Core Math I, II, III & One additional Math course higher than CC III (for example, Pre-Calculus)
•3 Credits in Science
–Earth Environmental Science, Biology, Physical Science
•4 Credits in Social Studies
–World History, Civics & Economics, American History I & II
•1 Credit in Health & Physical Education
•2 Elective Credits from any combination of:
–Career & Technical Education (CTE)
–Arts Education
–World/Second Language (required for most college admission)
•4 Elective Credits (concentration) strongly recommended from:
–Career & Technical Education
–JROTC
–Arts Education
–Any other subject area (English, Math, Science, SS, Language, Health/PE)
•6 additional Elective Credits
4 electives/courses required in specific pathway
Still have athletics, band, & a variety of extracurricular activities
•Jordan High School
–Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
•Hillside High School
–Business, Management & Administration
–Finance
–STEM
–ARMY JROTC
•Southern High School
–Architecture & Construction
–STEM: Engineering Technology
–Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
•Northern High School
–Air Force JROTC
–Hospitality & Tourism
•Restaurants & Food/Beverage Service
•Travel & Tourism
•Riverside High School
–STEM: Engineering Technology
–Air Force JROTC
•Durham School of the Arts
–Visual Arts
•Holton
–Human Services: Personal Care
Aimed at future health care professionals; students are prepared for post-secondary health-care education or to enter the health-care workforce
•All courses are Honors or AP level
•Dual enrollment opportunities with Durham Tech
•Students job-shadow & conduct internships at local facilities & offices for experiential learning
•Possible certifications earned in high school can include: AED, EMT, Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Tech, & Surgical Tech
•1:1 Technology
•Paid summer Internships available
•On campus at North Carolina Central University
•Offers the opportunity to complete high school with up to 2 years of college credit towards a bachelor’s degree…FREE
•Rigorous curriculum with all courses offered at the Honors or AP level
•Junior year (11th grade) 75% of courses are at college level with NCCU students
•Senior year (12th grade) 75% of courses are at college level with NCCU students
•Designed to develop the intellectual, personal, emotional, & social skills to live, learn & work in a rapidly globalizing world
•Graduate with a High School diploma & an IB diploma
•Scholarships available specifically for IB students
•Students design an extensive research project tailored to their interests
•Focus on the whole students, including: leadership, citizenship & community service
•Middle Years Program (MYP): Grades 9 & 10
–Offers a rigorous program of academic challenge & critical thinking that draws connections over subject areas & to the real world
•Diploma Program (DP): Grades 11 & 12
–Offers rigorous yet balanced college preparatory coursework culminating in a series of examination which may earn students college credits
•Challenging project-based learning approach
•Focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)
•Collaborative real-world investigations with fellow students & community partners
•All classes are Honors & AP
•Options to take classes at Durham Tech with books & transportation provided free
•Students can obtain certifications in Information Systems Security, Networking Technology, Electrical Systems Technology, & Computer Information Technology
•Small student to teacher ratio; 1:1 computer to students ratio
•Separate core classes & lunch, main Hillside for electives
•Required 150 hours of Community Service & a completion of a 50 hour Internship
•Year-Round Calendar
•Grades 6 – 12, 100 students per grade level
•Focus on creativity, communication, collaboration, & community partnerships
•Student Programs in the following areas:
–Video Production
–Digital Music & Audio Production
–Architecture & Design for Living
–Visual Arts
–Digital Media & Design
–Creative Entrepreneurship & Marketing
•Partnerships with experts from the community (Duke Center for Documentary Studies & local architects)
•Artist in Residence Program (AIR)
•Internships available