Students and parents are encouraged to take the time to construct a four-year plan
using the form provided. Consider the following as you do this:
- Do these courses meet NCHS graduation requirements?
- Do these courses meet the student's needs regarding
preparation for career choices?
- Are these courses within the student's ability and
do they help enhance his/her interests?
NCHS Graduation Requirements:
English |
4 credits |
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Computer Education* |
1/2 credit |
Mathematics |
3 credits |
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Consumer Economics |
1/2 credit |
Science (1 lab) |
2 credits | |
Health |
1/2 Credit |
Social Studies** |
2 credits |
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Physical Education |
1 credit per year |
Senior Seminar |
1/2 Credit |
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Fine Arts |
1 Credit |
College & Career |
1/4 Credit |
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Media Literacy* |
1/2 Credit |
CTE |
1 Credit |
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*Computer Apps/Keyboarding and Media Literacy should be taken during the Freshman year. A student may earn proficiency credit for Computer Apps/Keyboarding if the student passes a proficiency exam.
**Two social studies credits MUST include one credit of US History/American Government and one-half credit Civics.
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Required courses plus electives must equal the following credits in addition to a successful Senior Project Presentation.
| Class of 2026 |
27 Credits |
| Class of 2027 & after |
28 Credits |
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In addition, all students must:
- Take either seven (7) classes and an Academic Enrichment or eight (8) classes each semester including P.E. all four years.
Academic Enrichment will be restricted to juniors and seniors only, with administrative approval for special circumstances only. See the Academic Enrichment course description for more information.
- Pass the State and Federal Constitution tests.
- Obtain pre-approval for the number of credits earned
through community college courses, correspondence courses, summer school,
and evening classes. (See handbook)
- Obtain pre-approval from the high school superintendent to take Driver Education outside NCHS.
NCHS allows the following State guidelines for exemption from Physical Education
for students in grades 11 and 12:
- The student provides written evidence from an institution
of higher education that a course is required for admission that the
student cannot otherwise fit into his/her schedule.
- The student lacks sufficient course credit for graduation.
- The student is a junior or senior and participating in a varsity sport.
Students who have a medical exemption for P.E. for the
duration of a semester will enroll in another course.
Additional information about
courses that satisfy the minimum credits needed to graduate in the various disciplines
can be found in the 2025-2026 Course Catalog.
Information subject to change without notice. Please
check with the main office for any changes to the graduation requirements.
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