Graduation
Graduation Requirements
Future Ready Course of Study Students Entering into Ninth Grade in 2012 – 2013 and later
Courses Required
State Requirements
4 sequential English credits
- English I
- English I
- English III
- English IV
4 Mathematics credits
- Math I
- Math II
- Math III
A fourth mathematics course to be aligned with the student’s post high school plans
Note: Students seeking to complete minimum application requirements for UNC universities must successfully complete four mathematics courses, which include a mathematics course with Math III being a prerequisite.
3 Science credits
- Earth/Environmental Science
- Biology
- Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics
4 Social Studies credits
- World History or World History
- Civics and Economics or Civics and Economics
- American History I or AP US History
- American History II or Social Studies elective course
1 Health and PE credit
- Health and PE course
2 elective credits of any combination from either:
- Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- Art Education
- World Languages
Note: Students seeking to complete minimum application requirements for UNC universities must complete two years of a second language
10 elective credits: Any elective credit will satisfy this requirement
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Successful completion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction
Total Credits: 28
Future Ready Occupational Course of Study
Courses Required
State Requirements
4 sequential English credits
- Occupational English I
- Occupational English II
- Occupational English III
- Occupational English IV
3 Mathematics credits
- Occupational Introduction to Math
- Occupational Math I
- Occupational Financial Management
2 Science credits
- Occupational Applied Science
- Occupational Biology
2 Social Studies credits
- Occupational American History I
- Occupational American History II
1 Health and PE credit
- Health and PE course
4 Career and Technical credits
- Any combination of Career and Technical Education credits will satisfy this requirement
6 Occupational credits
- Occupational Preparation I
- Occupational Preparation II
- Occupational Preparation III
- Occupational Preparation IV
Note: Students are required to complete 300 hours of school-based training, 240 hours of community-based training and 360 hours of paid employment or 360 hours of any combination of unpaid vocational training, unpaid internship experience, paid employment at community rehabilitation facilities and/or community service hours.
Other Requirements
- Completion of IEP objectives
- Career Portfolio
- Six (6) elective credits from any subject area
Total Credits: 28
Graduation Certificate for Students with Disabilities
High school seniors with disabilities who do not receive the traditional high school diploma may receive a Graduation Certificate in the following ways:
- Students are enrolled in the Occupational Course of Study, but need extended time to complete the required 360 hours of competitive employment.
- Students who cannot access the Occupational Course of Study and require more functional and life skill training.
- Students receiving a Graduation Certificate may participate in graduation exercises with their grade and/or age appropriate peers.