4. FUTURE READY CORE
4 MATH
4 ENGLISH
4 SOCIAL STUDIES
– (WORLD, CIVICS,
AMERICAN HISTORY 1 and 2)
3 SCIENCE COURSES
– (EARTH/ENVIRONMENTAL,
BIOLOGY, PHYSICAL)
1 HEALTHFUL LIVING
6 ELECTIVES
– 2 SEQUENTIAL
PLUS
– 4 CONCENTRATED
5. Future-Ready Core Math Sequence
* A math HIGHER than CCMIII is needed to attend a
4-year College/University*
Math I Math II Math III Math IV
(aligned with student’s post high
school plans)
Foundations of
Math and
Common Core I
OR
Common Core
I
Common
Core II
Common Core
III
Advanced Functions
-or-
Discrete Math
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
A student, in RARE instances, may be able to take an alternative math
course sequence with principal’s approval.
6. MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES FOR
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT*
The high school mathematics, science and
second language courses taken in middle
school will help fulfill high school graduation
requirements.
These courses will NOT count in the
students’ GPA’s once they reach high school
but WILL count towards the 28 credits
needed for graduation. They WILL also serve
as the requirements and prerequisites
needed.
7. YOU NEED 28
CREDITS TO
GRADUATE!!
8 classes a year x 4 years = 32 courses
possible in a regular 4-year schedule
9. STUDENTS WILL REGISTER FOR
A TOTAL OF 8 COURSES:
5 courses are required
•English I (Honors or Academic)
•Math (Fundamentals of Math, and/or Honors/Regular
Common Core Math I, II, or III)
•Earth & Environmental Science (Honors/Regular
• a small percentage may select Honors/Regular Biology)
•World History (Honors or Regular)
•Healthful Living
•3 courses are electives
•Base them upon your chosen concentrated
electives and Career Interest Inventory
11. POSSIBLE FRESHMAN BLOCK SCHEDULE
Period 1st Semester 2nd Semester
1 Elective Career Management
2 World History (Honors or
Academic)
Common Core I
(possibly Common Core II or III)
11:00am-
12:05pm
POWER HOUR LUNCH POWER HOUR LUNCH
3 English I (Honors or
Academic)
Earth Science (Honors or
Academic)
4 Healthful Living Elective
All classes will be 90 minutes long on the block schedule
13. ARTS/MUSIC
Visual Arts I – IV; Photography I & II ;
Pottery/Ceramics; Professional Crafts
MARCHING BAND I – IV (upper level
honors)
SYMPHONIC BAND I – IV (upper level
Honors)
Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band
14. ARTS/MUSIC
CHORUS I – IV; honors options at upper
levels (Vocal Music = fall; Concert Vocal
Music = Spring)
Theater I – IV; Musical Theater (upper
levels are honors courses)
17. ADVANCED PLACEMENT
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE (12th)
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE (11th)
AP US HISTORY (11th)
AP GOVERNMENT (12th)
AP CHEMISTRY
AP BIOLOGY
AP ENVIRONMENTAL
AP CALCULUS
AP STATISTICS
AP STUDIO ART
AP SPANISH?
18. SECOND LANGUAGE
SPANISH I
SPANISH II
HONORS SPANISH III
HONORS SPANISH IV
LATIN I
LATIN II
HONORS LATIN III
HONORS LATIN IV
Spanish/Latin V available some semesters
20. DUAL ENROLLMENT
College Courses for HS/College Credit
Free of Charge for Juniors and Seniors
with a 3.0 GPA or higher (w/exceptions)
4 COA courses could be considered a
concentration
21. REQUIRED TESTING/PROJECTS
.
PSAT – Given in the
10th – 11th grades
through selective
classes.
PLAN – To prepare for
the ACT. All 10th
graders will take.
GRADUATION
PROJECT – Not
required as of 2012
graduating class.
NC FINAL EXAMS –
Given as an evaluation
at the end of most core
classes. Count 20% of
Grade.
END OF COURSE TESTS
(worth 20% of grade-no
exemptions)
Biology
English II
Common Core I
SAT’s During/After
Common Core III
ACT’S All 11th graders
will take.
VOCATs
(worth 20% of grade-no
exemptions)
All Career & Technical
Education classes
22. ATTENDANCE POLICY
MAJOR CHANGE FROM MIDDLE
SCHOOL = YOU WILL “FF” DUE TO
ABSENCES, EVEN IF YOU PASS THE
CLASS!!!!
Students must bring a note to keep on
record
Students must be present for at least ½ of
a class period to be counted present for
the 90 minute period.
Any student missing more than 7 days
per semester has exceeded the attendance
requirements and must complete a waiver
request to have course credit reinstated.
23. ATHLETIC
ELIGIBILITY
Based on NC High School
Athletic Association policy, an
athlete must:
•be in attendance at least 85% of
the previous semester
•have passed 70% credits courses
that semester in order to be
eligible for sports. (3 out of 4)
•8th grade courses do not count
towards this…all students are
eligible 1st semester of their 9th
grade year---FRESH START!
24. DRIVING
ELIGIBILITY
North Carolina state law
requires a student to be
passing 3 of 4 of courses
attempted in order to
receive a driving eligibility
certificate or keep their
driving permit or license.
25. CCMS Rising Freshman
Registration Process
February 18th
CCMS Registration Presentation
with 8th graders during regular
school day.
MARCH 9th:
CCMS & MMS JOINT Rising
Freshman Parent Information
Night at CCHS @ 6:00
MARCH 9th:
CCMS & MMS JOINT Rising
Freshman Course Fair at CCHS
6:30 – 8:00PM
26. Schedules will be given out during
the Freshman Orientation Program
in August.
During the Summer Ms. Pruden and
Mrs. Ellis are in their offices on a
limited basis. Parents may consult
with either counselor about schedule
conflicts.
Freshman Orientation will be held a
week before school begins. Students
will meet their teachers, receive their
schedules, and tour the school.
Time/Date TBA.
IMPORTANT DATES
