1. Now Presenting… CLASS OF 2016

2. Future Core Course of Study

3. FUTURE - READY CORE COURSE OF STUDY The Goal of the Future – Ready Core is to make sure that all students will graduate prepared for post-secondary education and careers.

4. 28 units of credit needed to graduate Block / A/B schedules (90 minute class period) Example of Block 1 st Sem.2 nd Sem. English IAlgebra I Earth ScienceW. History Health/PEC. Apps. II Computer Apps IFoods I

5. High School Graduation Requirements From the time you enter kindergarten, you’re getting ready for high school graduation. To make sure you are on track, remember that every high school student must meet the Course and Credit, North Carolina Graduation Project, End-of-Course Tests, Computer Skills Test, and Local requirements. Course and Credit Requirements — Listed in the chart below and organized according to the year a student first entered high school. Graduation Project Requirement — Successfully complete the North Carolina Graduation Project (for students who entered ninth grade in 2006-07 or later). The North Carolina Graduation Project includes four components: a research paper, a portfolio, a product and a presentation. More information is available on the Graduation Project at www.ncpublicschools.org/graduationproject. End-of-Course Test Requirements — Earn passing scores on the five essential end-of- course tests: Algebra I, Biology, Civics and Economics, English I, and U.S. History (for students who entered ninth grade in 2006-07 or later). Computer Skills Test — Earn a passing score on the Computer Skills Test. Local Requirements — Meet any additional requirements adopted by your local board of education. FUTURE-READY CORE English 4 Credits I, II, III, IV Mathematics 4 Credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) OR (Integrated Math I, II, III) 4th Math Course to be aligned with the student’s post high school plans At the request of a parent and with counseling provided by the school, a student will be able to opt out of this math sequence. He/she would be required to pass Algebra I and Geometry or Integrated Math I and II and two other application-based math courses. Science 3 Credits A Physical Science course, Biology, Earth/Environmental Science Social Studies 3 Credits Civics and Economics, US History, World History**** Second Language Not required for graduation. Required to meet MAR (minimum application requirements) for UNC. Computer Skills No specific course required; students must demonstrate proficiency through state testing. Health and Physical Education 1 Credit Health/Physical Education Electives or other requirements*** 6 Credits required 2 Elective credits of any combination from either: – Career and Technical Education (CTE) – Arts Education – Second Languages 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) 21 Credits plus any local requirements. **** Effective with ninth graders of 2003-2004, World History must be taken to meet the requirements of World Studies. High School Graduation Requirements 4 Credits in English English I, II, III, IV 4 Credits in Math Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or Integrated Math I, II, III 4 th Math Course to be aligned with the students post high school plans 3 Credits in Science A Physical Science Course Biology Earth Environmental Science

6. Continuation of HS Graduation Requirements 3 Credits in Social Studies Civics and Economics US History World History 1 Credit in Health and Physical Education Second Language Not required for graduation. Required to meet minimum application requirements for UNC- system.

7. Electives and other requirements 6 Credits required 2 Elective credits from any combination of:  Career and Technical Education  Arts Education  World Languages 4 Elective credits strongly recommended (4 course concentration) from one of the following:  Career and Technical Education  JROTC  Arts Education  Any other subject area (e.g. English, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Health/PE)

8. High School Graduation Requirements Students will be required to perform at Achievement Level III or above on five EOC tests: English I Algebra I Biology US History Civics & Government

9. Pathways Hillside:  Business Management and Administration  Information Technology  Finance  Human Services Jordan:  Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources  Hospitality and Tourism  Architecture and Construction  Business Management and Administration  Marketing Riverside  Information Technology  Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

10. MORE Pathways Northern  Architecture and Construction  Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics  Hospitality and Tourism  Business Southern  Finance  Architecture and Construction  Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics  Hospitality and Tourism  Business Management and Administration  Marketing  Human Services ROTC- Hillside, Riverside, Northern

11. High School Options Josephine Dobbs Clement Early College High School (on the campus of North Carolina Central University)  Offers a rigorous curriculum beginning with 9th grade  You will graduate with a high school diploma, plus up to two years of college credit toward a bachelor’s degree

12. Other Options City of Medicine Academy – educating future health-care professionals, students earn certification in several areas while still in high school and are prepared to enter the healthcare workforce and/or post-secondary health-care education Hillside New Tech High School – a rigorous and relevant project-based learning program, including computer engineering and electronics with advanced science courses in a variety of areas. Students graduate with a diploma plus 12 additional semester hours.

13. Southern School of Engineering – You will pursue advance studies and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, supported in part by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, NC State Board of Education and the NC General Assembly. With much individualized instruction, you will graduate with one year college credit towards a bachelor’s degree. International Baccalaureate Diploma Program – a prestigious instructional magnet program with an international perspective and critical thinking skills with the diploma accepted worldwide. (At Hillside) Durham School of the Arts – rigorous magnet program emphasizing visual and performing arts More Options

14. Holton Career & Resource Center PLC/ARC Holton prepares you for Barbering, Cosmetology, Scientific Visualization, Cisco Networking, Game Design, and Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Take Core Courses at your Base High School and Career Courses at Holton Career Center. P C PLC gives you the opportunity for online learning in a unique setting. Can go along at your own pace. Mostly self taught however teachers are available to help. ARC a small nontraditional high school. Helps students recover credits so they can graduate with their classmates.

15. Applications The School Fair will be held at Hillside High School on Saturday, January 21 st, 2012 from 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. All applications for Small High Schools, Magnet Programs, and Pathway Programs can be found at www.dpsnc.net www.dpsnc.net The lottery application period is January, 21 st, 2012- February, 17 th, 2012 at 5 p.m.

16. Lottery & Notification All lotteries will be conducted on March 2, 2012. Families will receive notification letters by March, 9, 2012 by the US Postal Service. The registration deadline for all lottery assignments at the assigned school is March 23 rd, 2012.

17. Registration Students will register for their base high schools during the week of March 5 th - March 9 th. Students who are accepted into magnet programs, pathway programs, or small high schools will complete registration documents by their stated deadline upon acceptance.