General Registration Information
Students graduating from NCHS must successfully complete 240 credit hours of course work and 40 clock hours of community service. Each class is worth 5 credits per semester. Minimum requirements by subject area are listed below.
Graduation Requirements
| Subject Area Language Arts Social Sciences Mathematics Science Physical Education School to Career Careers and Human Development Fine Arts Creative Studies Electives Total Credits | Required Credit Hours 40 35 30 30 10 10 5 5 5 70 240 |
Community Service Requirement
- 40 clock hours (10 hours per school year)
Typical Academic Timeline for Core Requirements
9th Grade
- English 1 (1 semester)
- Communications 1 (1 semester)
- World Cultures (2 semesters)
- Earth Science (2 semesters)
- Mathematics (2 semesters)
- Physical Education 1 (1 semester)
10th Grade
- English 2 (2 semesters)
- American History (2 semesters)
- Biology (2 semesters)
- Mathematics (2 semesters)
- Careers & Human Development (1 semester)
11th Grade
- American Literature (1 semester)
- English Literature (1 semester)
- American Government (2 semesters)
- Mathematics (2 semesters)
- Physical Education 2 (1 semester)
12th Grade
- Language Arts (2 semesters)
- Social Studies (1 semester)
Mid-term Graduation
Students may be allowed to graduate in three and one half years (December of 12th grade year); however, the REQUIREMENTS TO GRADUATE REMAIN THE SAME. Parent or guardian permission is required for mid-term graduation. Students wishing to graduate mid-term must inform the school administration or counselor prior to the end of the 11th grade school year. All graduation requirements must be met prior to mid-term graduation.
Course Selection Guidelines
1.All students, unless previously approved by building administration, must be enrolled in seven classes per semester.
2.All students are encouraged to select rigorous courses that will prepare them for a future in their vocation of choice.
3.All students are required to consult with parents or guardians when selecting courses.
4.Students who fail courses will be required to make-up the required credits.
5.NCPS reserves the right to amend course offerings based on student interest and enrollment.