Class of 2029
Registration 2025-2026
RISING 9TH GRADERS
This presentation is for current 8th graders and families to review prior to registration.
AGENDA OVERVIEW
Graduation Requirements
Promotion Requirements
Sample Program Map
UNC System Requirements
Course Selection
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
8 courses per year
x
4 years in high school
32 potential credits
SUBJECT
CREDITS
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Health and PE
Electives
4
4
6
1
4
3
22 Credits to Graduate
Accelerated Graduation Plan
(3 Year Graduates)
North Carolina House Bill 259 allows students to apply to graduate with 22 credits after their third year of high school (6 total semesters).
Students who have met all graduation requirements are eligible to apply to graduate one semester early (7 total semesters) during their senior year.
Mid-Year Graduation Plan
(Graduate Mid-Year)
OTHER GRADUATION OPTIONS
Applications available at your base middle school. Contact your 8th grade counselor for more information.
Students may also apply for this option at the end of 9th or 10th grades.
Students apply to graduate mid-year during their junior (11th grade) year.
SAMPLE PROGRAM MAP
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Healthful Living
Elective
Elective
Elective
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
World Language*
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
World Language*
English
Math
Social Studies
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
ENGLISH
A or B in 8th Grade ELA
English I Honors
English I Academic
C or lower in 8th Grade ELA
MATHEMATICS
Math Course CURRENTLY TAKING
Grade in Math Course
NC Math 1
NC Math 2
NC Math 3
A
OR
B
C
OR
D
NC Math 2 Honors
NC Math 2 or
NC Math 1 AND NC Math 2
NC Math 3 Honors
NC Math 3 Honors OR
NC Math 3
F
NC Math 1 OR Foundations of NC Math 1 AND NC Math 1
NC Math 2 OR Foundations of NC Math 2 AND NC Math 2
NC Math 3 OR Foundations of NC Math 3 AND NC Math 3
AP PreCalculus OR NC Math 4 Honors
NC Math 4 Honors OR
NC Math 4
Math 8
Introductory Mathematics AND Foundations of NC Math 1
NC Math 1 Honors
NC Math 1 or Foundations of NC Math 1 AND NC Math 1
Consult with your current math teacher for more insight on your recommended placement.
MATHEMATICS
What happens after NC Math 3?
Grade in Math 3 Course
4th and 5th Math
NC Math 3
A
OR
B
C
OR
D
F
NC Math 3 OR Foundations of NC Math 3 AND NC Math 3
AP PreCalculus OR NC Math 4 Honors
NC Math 4 Honors OR
NC Math 4
NC Math 4
AP PreCalculus
AP Calculus AB/BC
OR AP Statistics OR Discrete Math for Computer Science Honors
NC Math 4 Honors
AP Statistics OR Discrete Math for Computer Science Honors
AP Pre-Calculus OR AP Statistics or Discrete Math for Computer Science Honors
Math study is HIGHLY recommended each year of high school, especially in 12th grade, even if the student has earned all the required math credits for graduation and college admissions.
SCIENCE
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Biology Honors
Chemistry Honors or AP Chemistry*
AP Environmental Science OR Earth/Environmental Science Honors
Science Elective(s)
for students who will be taking NC Math 1 Honors or Academic in 9th grade
Earth/Environmental Science Honors
Biology Honors
Chemistry Honors OR AP Chemistry*
Science Elective(s)
Earth/Environmental Science
Biology OR
Biology Honors
Physical Science OR
Chemistry Honors
Science Elective(s)
3
2
1
Students must have COMPLETED Math 3/Math 3 Honors before taking AP Chemistry.
Students should be taking or have taken Math 3/Math 3 Honors to take Chemistry Honors.
for students who earned Math 1 credit or higher in 8th grade
for students who will be taking NC Math 1 Academic or lower in 9th grade
SOCIAL STUDIES
American History
(Academic or Honors)
OR
AP US History
9th Grade
10th Grade
World History
(Academic or Honors)
OR
AP World History: Modern
World History
Civic Literacy
American History
Economics & Personal Finance
Civic Literacy
(Academic or Honors)
OR
AP US Government
Economics & Personal Finance
(Academic or Honors)
11th Grade
12th Grade
Consult with your current social studies and ELA teacher for more insight on your recommended placement.
2 credits in the areas of Mathematics,
Social Studies, OR Science
3 additional credits in any area,
including electives
English I
9th to 10th grade
6 credits total including:
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 2.8 weighted GPA AND SAT of 1010 on new (verbal and math)
OR ACT composite of 19
Always refer to a college/universities‘ Admissions website for specific information on requirements
Two additional academic courses from English, mathematics, science, social studies, world languages, or computer science.
Note: these courses should be selected in alignment with a student’s academic and career objectives.
Completion of 2 credits of the same language other than English is highly recommended
Ex: French I & II, Chinese I & II, or Spanish I & II
Ex: Many South Carolina and California colleges require one arts credit (HHS does not)
UNC SYSTEM
Minimum Admission REQUIREMENTS
HHS Graduation Requirements cover these, but notes: 4 credits of Math: UNC System strongly encourages future students to take at least one mathematics course unit in the 12th grade
English
Elective
Math
Science
Elective
Elective
Elective
Alternate Elective
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
Alternate Elective
Alternate Elective
Alternate Elective
PRIMARY Elective vs. ALTERNATE Elective
All 12 requests considered in building a student’s schedule
COURSE SELECTION
Social Studies
12
YOU GOT
THIS!
As we head into a new school year, take this time for reflection:
What worked well for you this year?
What habits or practices should you keep for next year?
And what needs to change?
What do I want to take? To learn about? To explore?
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