CDG>Four-Year Plan

NC COURSE OF STUDY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS*


Content Area
Career Prep
Course of Study Requirements
College Tech Prep**
Course of Study Requirements
College/University Prep
Course of Study (UNC 4-yr college) Requirements
Occupational***
Course of Study Requirements
English 4 Credits
I, II, III, IV
4 Credits
I, II, III, IV
4 Credits
I, II, III, IV
4 Credits
Occupational English
I, II, III, IV
Mathematics 3 Credits
Including Algebra I (This requirement can be met with Integrated Math I & II when accompanied with the Algebra I EOC)
3 Credits**
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, OR Algebra I, Technical Math I&II, OR Integrated Mathematics I,II,&III
4 Credits (4th credit effective for first time ninth graders in 2002-2003) Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and higher level math course with Algebra II as prerequisite OR Integrated Mathematics I,II,III, and a credit beyond Integrated Mathematics III 3 Credits Occupational mathematics I, II, III
Science 3 Credits
A physical science course, Biology,
Earth/Environmental Science
3 Credits
A physical science course, Biology,
Earth/Environmental Science
3 Credits
A physical science course, Biology,
Earth/Environmental Science
2 Credits
Life Skills Science I, II
Social Studies 3 Credits
Government/Economics (ELPS), US
History, World Studies
3 Credits
Government/Economics (ELPS), US
History, World Studies
3 Credits
Government/Economics (ELPS), US
History, World Studies (2 courses to
meet UNC minimum admission
requirements- US History & 1elective)
2 Credits
Social Studies I (Government/US
History)
Social Studies II (Self-
Advocacy/ProblemSolving)
Second Language Not required Not required** 2 Credits in the same language Not required
Computer Skills No specific course required, students
must demonstrate proficiency through
state testing (starting with graduating
class of 2001)
No specific course required, students
must demonstrate proficiency through
state testing (starting with graduating
class of 2001)
No specific course required, students
must demonstrate proficiency through
state testing (starting with graduating
class of 2001)
Computer proficiency as specified in
IEP
Health and Physical Education 1 Credit
Health/Physical Education
1 Credit
Health/Physical Education
1 Credit
Health/Physical Education
1 Credit
Health/Physical Education
Career /Technical 4 Credits in Career/Technical
Select courses appropriate for career
pathway to include a second level
(advanced) course; OR
4 Credits
Select courses appropriate for career
pathway to include a second level
(advanced) course

 
Not required
 
4 Credits
Career/Technical Education electives

 
JROTC 4 Credits in JROTC; OR
Arts Education
(Dance, Music,
Theatre Arts, Visual
Arts)
4 Credits in an Arts Discipline
Select courses appropriate for an arts
education pathway to include an
advanced course;
Recommend at least one credit in an
arts discipline and/or requirement by
local decision (for students not taking
an arts education pathway);
Recommend at least one credit in an
arts discipline and/or requirement by
local decision
Recommend at least one credit in an
arts discipline and/or requirement by
local decision
Recommend at least one credit in
arts discipline and/or requirement
local decision
Electives or other requirements***** 2 Elective Credits and other credits
designated by LEA

Proficiency on Exit Exam (Effective
for entering ninth graders 2001-2002)

2 Elective Credits and other credits
designated by LEA

Proficiency on Exit Exam (Effective
for entering ninth graders 2001-2002)
3 Elective Credits and other credits
designated by LEA

Proficiency on Exit Exam (Effective
for entering ninth graders 2001-2002)
Occupational Preparation: 6 Credits:
Occupational Preparation I, II, III, IV****
Elective credits/completion of IEP
objectives/Career Portfolio-required/No
Exam
Total 20 Credits plus any local requirements 20 Credits plus any local requirements 20 Credits plus any local requirements 22 Credits plus any local requirements

*Effective for ninth graders entering for the first time in 2000-01. The additional mathematics credit in college/university prep is for entering ninth graders of 2002-03.
**A student pursuing a College Tech Prep course of study may meet the requirements of a College/University course of study by completing 2 credits in the same second language and one additional unit in mathematics.
***This course of study shall be made available for certain students with disabilities who have an IEP, beginning in 2000-2001.
****Completion of 300 hours of school-based training, 240 hours of community-based training, and 360 hours of paid employment.
*****Examples of electives include JROTC and other courses that are of interest to the student.



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