English I
English 2
English 3
English 4
Math: 4 credits
Math I
Math 2
Math 3
A 4th Math class aligned with post-secondary plans
Science: 3 credits
Earth/Environmental
Biology
A Physical Science (Physical Science or Chemistry)
Social Studies: 4 credits
Students who entered 9th grade in 2020-21: World History, an American History course, A Founding Principles course (either Civics & Economics or Civic Literacy), Economics & Personal Finance
Students who entered 9th grade in 2021-22 or later: World History, Civic Literacy, American History, Economics & Personal Finance
Healthful Living: 1 credit
Elective credits: 6 credits
CTE classes
Visual/performing arts
World languages
Physical fitness electives
English, science and social studies electives
IMPORTANT NOTE: 2 elective credits need to be in a concentration pairing from CTE, Arts, or World Language
Arts notice:
Effective with the Class of 2029, students are required to have taken a credit of visual/performing arts courses between grades 6 and 12. If you have any questions, please check with your counselor.
World Language notice:
No world language is required to graduate a WCPSS high school but 2 levels are recommended if planning on attending a 4-year college/university in the UNC system.
High school students shall be promoted by attaining credits that are earned through successful completion of specific required courses as illustrated in the following (Note: The appropriate English credit is required for promotion each year)
English I
Two credits from: Mathematics, Social Studies, or Science
6 credits total
English II
One credit from Mathematics
One credit from Social Studies
One credit from Science
12 credits total
Enrollment in a program which, if successfully accomplished, will result in the completion of graduation requirements