Graduation Requirements
Minimum Requirements For High School Graduation With A Diploma
By North Carolina And Halifax Academy
Courses To Be Taken And Passed For The Classes Until The Class Of 2013
| Subject | UNITS |
|---|---|
| English | 4 units |
| Mathematics | 3 units (Algebra I is required) If Algebra I is taken in the 8th grade, the graduation requirement is met BUT the unit does not count toward the 3-unit graduation requirement in math for grades 9-12. Three other math units must be taken. (If going to any of the 17 UNC campuses, 4 math units are required) |
| Science | 3 units (Biology and Physical Science are required.) |
| Social Studies | 3 units (US History is required) |
| Health / P.E. | 1 unit |
| Electives | 6 Units (If going to any of the 17 UNC campuses, 2 units of Foreign Language are required) | Total | 20 Units |
Courses To Be Taken And Passed For The Classes Of 2013 And Beyond
The same as above except 1 more Math unit for a total of 21 Units.
- Students in grades 9 & 10 must take 6 subjects each year.
- Students in grades 11 & 12 must take at least 5 subjects.
(Four Year) College Admissions Requirements
A high school transcript including: date of graduation, courses and grades in courses taken in grades 9-12, cumulative academic average, cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale, and class rank. The college admissions test scores are included; however, the colleges expect the official scores to come directly from the testing service, SAT or ACT.
Math units must include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II or the Integrated Math I, II, III series. Other helpful math units are Advanced Math, Pre-Calculus and Calculus. It is recommended that one of these math courses be taken during the student’s senior year.
Science units must include Physical Science, a life or biological science and a laboratory science course.
NOTE: Community college requirements may vary somewhat according to the area the student is entering.
NOTE: Individual colleges/universities may require other courses in addition to the minimum requirements; therefore, students should refer to the catalogs, websites, and contact the admissions offices of the schools to which they plan to apply.