Honors and Advanced Curriculum
Honors Courses Honors level courses are those whose course content, pace, and academic rigor put high expectation on the student and surpass standards specified by the N.C. Standard Course of Study. Such courses demand a greater independence and responsibility. In order to ensure that the curriculum in Yadkin County Schools includes demanding, rigorous course offerings, honors level courses will be offered in accordance with the State Board of Education guidelines. Some courses, like Math I and Physical Science, are specifically prohibited from having honors levels. The administration and faculty of Yadkin County Schools believe that it is necessary to guide students in registration so that only those students who will make a commitment to honors level courses sign up for them.
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Yadkin County Schools offers AP courses in a limited number of subject areas in conjunction with the College Board. These courses also award college credits for successful completion of the courses and an acceptable score on the AP test. Due to the rigorous nature of these courses, students must have a successful score on the EOC test in the appropriate area related to the AP course. The student must have an “A” in course work in previous related disciplines and a teacher must sign a recommendation in order for a student to register. Students who do not meet the qualifications have the option to take an honors level course where available. Students taking AP courses will take the AP exam for the classes taken.