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Students must complete all requirements for a NC high school diploma and complete all of the program requirements listed below or complete the International Baccalaureate Program. Credits
Program Area
1
Earth/Environmental Science
4
Social Studies (World History, Global Awareness)
2
World Language Levels 1-2*
6
Elective credits to include at least two second-level or advanced courses (Examples of electives include AP World History, AP World Geography, AP Gov & Politics Comparative, AP Art History, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP World Languages, AP Human Geography, AP Computer Science, Leadership, IB - Information Technology in a Global Society 12, IB - Information Technology in a Global Society 22, GPS & GIS Technologies, Travel and Tourism Marketing, History of Math and Science, 20th Century America, Classical Mythology, Remember the Holocaust, Computer Programming 1, Art 3, Biotech & AgriScience Research 1, Biotech & AgriScience Research 2, Environmental and Nat. Resources 1, Environmental and Nat. Resources 2, Business & Electronic Comm., Networking 11, eCommerce 1, eCommerce 2, Biomedical Technology, Computer Applications 2, Computer Programming 2, JROTC 2B Global Studies of Europe, Middle East and South Asia3, JROTC 2C Global Studies of East Asia, Africa and Latin America3 , Nautical Sciences4, world languages levels 3-6, and all International Baccalaureate courses,
*=Required Courses 1 = CATA only 2= MRHS only 3 = MHS, PKHS, PMHS, PRHS 4= Forest Hills/SV Global Scholars Recipients will be identified by: *Seal affixed to Diploma *Recognition during Commencement North Carolina Academic Scholars Program The following revised plan is effective for students who enter the ninth grade for the first time in or after the 2003-2004 school year. Students who complete the State Board of Education requirements for a well-balanced, challenging high school program will be named North Carolina Academic Scholars and receive special recognition. Most students should begin planning for the program as they enter the ninth grade to insure they get the most flexibility in their courses. The students who qualify for this special recognition: • Will receive a seal of recognition attached to their diplomas. • May receive special recognition at graduation exercises and other community events. • May be considered for scholarships from the local and state business/industrial community. • May use this special recognition in applying to post-secondary institutions. (Candidates are identified by the end of grade 11 and their candidacy can be included in application forms and/or transcripts sent to these institutions.) PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2010 - 2011
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