NC GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS & NC SCHOLARS
To graduate from Perquimans County High School and receive a high school diploma, a student must complete at a minimum all the following requirements: Please note: Students transferring from another school will be evaluated by the Guidance Counselor on an individual basis and approved by the principal.
· Earn a minimum of 28 credits in one of the following courses of study (a total of 32 credits can be earned):
The Future Ready Core Curriculum and the Occupational Course of Study is effective with entering Freshman 2012-13 & later: For a more detailed explanation, please visit www.ncpublicschools.org/gradrequirements . For the NC Scholars Program Requirements continue to follow the page by clicking on Next....
EARLY GRADUATION ----Perquimans County High School Early Graduation Procedures
For Early Graduation, a Student Must:
Show satisfactory mastery of high school academic skills and concepts;
The last semester of enrollment as a full-time student must be in Perquimans County High School;Meet the graduation course and testing requirements that were in effect the year he/she entered ninth grade for the first time.
Schools will be under no obligation to alter schedules to accommodate students who desire to graduate early.
Students may not exceed 18 hours of college credit in any given semester. In addition, students will not be allowed to enroll in two core classes within the same scheduling block for the purpose of early graduation.
Procedures for Early Graduation
The parent(s)/court appointed custodian(s) of a student may request early graduation for the student by filing a written request with the school principal at least thirty days prior to the beginning of the student's last semester of expected enrollment.
The principal, with a committee of the local school staff, considers the request and makes a determination to approve or deny early graduation. This must be done prior to the first day of student's final semester. The request will be reviewed on an individual case-by-case basis, subject to the criteria stated above. Appeals regarding the decision of early graduation should be made to the Superintendent.
Students who plan to complete college admission requirements early in their high school career are encouraged to meet with their school counselor regarding college opportunities.
Mid-Year Graduation (After seven semesters)
Seniors, who wish to graduate at the mid-year of their senior year through acceleration, need to review their credits and all local requirements prior to the beginning of the seventh semester.
"Perquimans County Schools encourages students to participate in the Career/College Program where students may receive free tuition while enrolled in college courses."
To graduate from Perquimans County High School and receive a high school diploma, a student must complete at a minimum all the following requirements: Please note: Students transferring from another school will be evaluated by the Guidance Counselor on an individual basis and approved by the principal.
· Earn a minimum of 28 credits in one of the following courses of study (a total of 32 credits can be earned):
The Future Ready Core Curriculum and the Occupational Course of Study is effective with entering Freshman 2012-13 & later: For a more detailed explanation, please visit www.ncpublicschools.org/gradrequirements . For the NC Scholars Program Requirements continue to follow the page by clicking on Next....
EARLY GRADUATION ----Perquimans County High School Early Graduation Procedures
For Early Graduation, a Student Must:
Show satisfactory mastery of high school academic skills and concepts;
The last semester of enrollment as a full-time student must be in Perquimans County High School;Meet the graduation course and testing requirements that were in effect the year he/she entered ninth grade for the first time.
Schools will be under no obligation to alter schedules to accommodate students who desire to graduate early.
Students may not exceed 18 hours of college credit in any given semester. In addition, students will not be allowed to enroll in two core classes within the same scheduling block for the purpose of early graduation.
Procedures for Early Graduation
The parent(s)/court appointed custodian(s) of a student may request early graduation for the student by filing a written request with the school principal at least thirty days prior to the beginning of the student's last semester of expected enrollment.
The principal, with a committee of the local school staff, considers the request and makes a determination to approve or deny early graduation. This must be done prior to the first day of student's final semester. The request will be reviewed on an individual case-by-case basis, subject to the criteria stated above. Appeals regarding the decision of early graduation should be made to the Superintendent.
Students who plan to complete college admission requirements early in their high school career are encouraged to meet with their school counselor regarding college opportunities.
Mid-Year Graduation (After seven semesters)
Seniors, who wish to graduate at the mid-year of their senior year through acceleration, need to review their credits and all local requirements prior to the beginning of the seventh semester.
"Perquimans County Schools encourages students to participate in the Career/College Program where students may receive free tuition while enrolled in college courses."