1. Graduation Requirements Promotion Requirements Grading System Advance Courses

2. English4● English I ● English II ● English III ● English IV Mathematics4● Algebra I*, Geometry, Algebra II OR Integrated Math I, II, III ● Plus 4th Math Course to be aligned with the student’s post high school plans In the rare instance a principal exempts a student from the FRC math sequence, the student would be required to pass Algebra I and Geometry or Algebra I and II, or Integrated Math I and II and two other application-based math courses. Science3● Earth / Environmental Science ● Biology ● Physical Science Social Studies3● World History ● Civics & Economics ● United States History Second Languages-----Not required for graduation. 2 credits required to meet minimum admission requirements for the UNC System Computer Skills-----No specific course required; students must demonstrate proficiency through state testing

3. Health/PE1Healthful Living Required Electives6● 2 Electives credits of any combination from either: __Career Technical Education (CTE) __Arts Education __Second Language ● 4 Elective credits strongly recommended (four course concentration) from one of the following: __Career and Technical Education (CTE) __JROTC __Arts Education (e.g. dance, music, theater arts, visual arts) – Any other subject area (e.g. mathematics, science, social studies, English, or cross disciplinary) Additional Electives5Courses from any subject area Total26

4. Apex, Athens Drive, Broughton, Cary, East Wake School Of Arts, Education & Global Studies, East Wake Engineering Systems, East Wake Health Science, East Wake Integrated Technology, Fuquay Varina, Garner, Green Hope, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Leesville Road, Middle Creek, Millbrook, Panther Creek, Sanderson, Wake-NC State STEM Early College, Wake Forest-Rolesville, Wakefield High Schools From Grade Promotion CriteriaCredits 9English I, two credits in the areas of mathematics, social studies, or science, and three additional credits 6 10English II, one credit in mathematics, one in social studies, one in science, and two additional credits 12 11English III and enrollment in a program which, if successfully accomplished, will result in the completion of graduation requirements 18

5.  Enloe, Longview, Phillips, and Wake Early College of Health and Sciences. Wake-NC State STEM Early College, Southeast Raleigh High School Students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2001-2002 through 2008-2009. From Grade Promotion CriteriaCredits 9English I, two credits in the areas of mathematics, social studies, or science, and one additional credit 4 10English II, one credit in mathematics, one in social studies, and one in science 8 11English III and enrollment in a program which, if successfully accomplished, will result in the completion of graduation requirements 14

6. ACADEMICALLY GIFTED SERVICES  Academically Gifted (AG) students may be identified in reading/English, mathematics, or in both areas. Students who qualify for the AG program are served through self-selected courses within specified Honors and/or AP English classes and/or in specified advanced level mathematics courses. These courses are designed to provide challenges and appropriate instruction for very capable students through more frequent use of higher level skills and concepts and development of advanced, independent research projects. ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM  The Advanced Placement (AP) Program offers courses that provide two distinct advantages to students: (1) a student whose transcript shows AP courses may receive higher consideration for admission from colleges and universities; and (2) students scoring a three or higher on the AP examination may be given college or university credit and/or placement, thus enabling them to graduate early from colleges or universities.

7. Letter GradeStandard CourseHonor CoursesAP Courses A456 B345 C234 D123 F000 FF000

8.  AP®teachers use college-level materials and course descriptions developed by a committee of college faculty and AP teachers.  AP Course Descriptions reflect courses taught in colleges and universities throughout the country in various curriculums and disciplines.

9.  Students who take AP courses and exams are much more likely than their peers to complete a bachelor’s degree in four years or less.  Students will be: better prepared academically. more likely to exercise leadership. twice as likely to go into advanced study.  Most U.S. and international colleges and universities have an AP policy granting incoming students credit, placement, or both, for qualifying AP Examination grades.

10.  Establish your Expectations  You are your child’s biggest advocate  Talk to Counselors and be involved in Scheduling

11. 9th Grade -- Set Your Sights on College  Set your site on making good grades  Enroll in challenging courses with the assistance of your school counselor  Participate in leadership programs that promote high academic performance  Visit one or two colleges and explore the campus life  Start to develop and build your high school resume  Get a copy of your official grade 9 high school transcript

12. 10th Grade -- Keep Your Focus  Review and adjust your goals with your counselor and college mentor  Register for AP, Honors, and college prep courses  Prepare for and take the PSAT (you may qualify for the National Merit Scholarship)  Set monthly action plan meetings with your college mentor  Visit one or two colleges and meet with admission advisors  Review admission requirements on line for colleges of your interest  Participate in at least three job shadow experiences for two college majors  Get a copy of your official grade 9/10 high school transcript

13. 11th Grade -- The Critical Year for Success  Set up a student/parent conference with your school counselor to discuss and review your academic record  Get schedules for college entrance and placement assessments  Practice and enroll in SAT and ACT prep courses  Register for the SAT and/or ACT  Take the AP Exams  Review the requirements for college entrance  Attend college fairs and essay writing workshops  Schedule at least college tours ASAP  Research grants and scholarship opportunities  Concentrate on 3 colleges of interest and consider 2 back ups  Find a meaningful job internship or volunteer in your field of interest  Get a copy of your grade 9,10,11 official high school transcript

14. 12th -- Don’t Let Up & Finish Strong  Set up a student/parent review graduation requirements conference  Take the SAT or ACT in the fall  Develop a senior check list of things to do and deadlines  Remind your parents to fill out the tax returns January 1st  Complete the college applications three weeks prior to the deadline  Complete the scholarship packets  Select individuals and ask for great letters of recommendations  Review your essays with your college mentor and English teacher  Research college loans  Attend financial aid workshops  Be sure to ask your counselor to send the final transcript  STAY FOCUSED and make your circle of Friends smaller!