RISING SOPHOMORE

REGISTRATION SESSION

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

MATH & SCIENCE

MATH (4 CREDITS)

• Math 1 Honors
• Math 2 Honors
• Math 3 Honors
• Fourth Math
• Math 4 Honors
• AP Precalculus
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Statistics

SCIENCE (3 CREDITS)

• 9th: Biology Honors
• 10th: AP Environmental Science
• 11th: Physical Science
• Chemistry Honors or
• AP Physics
• 12th: Optional; some students take second physical science course

ENGLISH & SOCIAL STUDIES

ENGLISH (4 CREDITS)

• 9th: English 1 Honors
• 10th: English 2 Honors
• 11th: AP English Language and Composition
• 12th: AP English Literature and Composition

SOCIAL STUDIES (4 CREDITS)

• 9th: AP World History
• 10th: AP US Government & Politics
• 11th: AP US History
• 12th: Economics and Personal Finance Honors

WORLD LANGUAGE & HEALTHFUL LIVING

SPANISH (2 CREDITS)

• Level 1 Honors
• Level 2 Honors
• Level 3 Honors (Optional)

HEALTHFUL LIVING (1 CREDIT)

9th: Healthful Living Honors

ELECTIVES (6 CREDITS)

CTE

• CompTIA IT Fundamentals*
• Python 1 Honors*
• Python 2 Honors*
• Cisco 1 Honors
• Cisco 2 Honors*
• Excel*
• Word/PowerPoint*
• AP Computer Science Principles
• AP Computer Science A (12th grade only)
• CTE Internship (12th and 13th grades only)

OTHER (10th Grade Only)

• AP Human Geography
• Yearbook
• Research Methods and Techniques Honors (Biotech Only)
• Anatomy and Physiology Honors (Biotech has priority)

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*Indicates Industry Credential/Certification

NEW LEGISLATION: ARTS REQUIREMENT

Legal requirement: all students must complete at least one arts education course between grades 6–12�

Course criteria:

• Must follow the NC Standard Course of Study (SCOS) for arts education
• Must be taken in its entirety
• Partial courses or after-school activities do not count

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Middle school completion:

• Students who completed a semester or year-long arts course in middle school (e.g., band, chorus, full arts course) have met the requirement

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High school completion:

• Students who did not complete an arts course in middle school must take an arts course in grades 9–12 to meet the requirement

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WTCC DEGREE PLANNER

Biotechnology

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Cybersecurity

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Software Development (Formerly Computer Programming)

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Rising Sophomore Course Planning Document

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COURSE SELECTION PROCESS

LINK TO COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

COURSE SELECTION & REGISTRATION FORM

All rising 10th grade students will enter their course selections on the WECIB Google Form. The school will enter the courses into Infinite Campus.

WECIB ENGLISH

Course 1: English II Honors

WECIB WORLD LANGUAGE COURSE OPTIONS FOR FRESHMEN

Course 2: World Language (Elective

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• Spanish I Honors
• Spanish II Honors
• Spanish III Honors

Note:

Students will take the next Spanish course in their sequence.

Most WECIB students will only have the opportunity to take levels I and II. These are the world language courses that are used for graduation credit and admission entrance to a 4 year college/university.

WECIB SOCIAL STUDIES

Course 3: AP US Government and Politics

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WECIB SCIENCE

Course 4 : AP Environmental Science

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WECIB MATH OPTIONS FOR SOPHOMORES

Course 5: Math Options

• NC Math IV Honors
• AP Pre-Calculus
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Statistics

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Note:

Students will take the math course that is next in their sequence of math studies.

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Students will only take ONE math course each school year, unless doubling up is needed to complete Math III by end of 10th grade

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Use the math sequence chart as a guide for selecting the appropriate course.

WECIB ELECTIVE COURSE OPTIONS FOR COMPUTER PROGRAMMING STUDENTS

Course 7: Elective Options:

• Python Programming II Honors
• PCEP Certification gives credit for CSC 121

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WECIB ELECTIVE COURSE OPTIONS FOR CYBERSECURITY STUDENTS

Course 7: Elective Options:

• Cisco II Honors

Success in Cisco leads to 3 college credits:

• Cisco 1: B or better plus “Met” on Performance-Based Measurement
• Cisco 2: If earn Cisco Certified Service Technician Certification

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Leads to credit for CTI120, NET125, and NET126

WECIB ELECTIVE COURSE OPTIONS FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY STUDENTS

Course 7: Elective Options:

• Research Methods - Honors

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WECIB ELECTIVE COURSE OPTIONS FOR SOPHOMORES

Course 8: Elective Options (Course must be different from course 7)

• CompTIA IT Fundamentals
• Cisco I Honors
• Cisco II Honors
• Python Programming I Honors
• Python Programming II Honors
• Microsoft Excel Honors
• Microsoft Word/PPT Honors
• AP Human Geography
• AP Computer Science Principles
• Anatomy and Physiology Honors

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WECIB ELECTIVE COURSE OPTIONS FOR FRESHMEN

Course 9: Alternate Elective Options

(Course must be different from course 7 and course 8)

• CompTIA IT Fundamentals
• Cisco I Honors
• Python Programming I Honors
• Microsoft Excel Honors
• Microsoft Word/PPT Honors

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FAQ: WTCC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Students can only take WTCC courses that are aligned with the program of study requirements.

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Students must maintain the required GPA to take WTCC courses.

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Students have the option of completing a 13^th year to earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

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The AAS degree would require:

• 5^th period coursework
• Summer school coursework
• 13^th year coursework

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NEXT STEPS

1. Complete Google Form with course selection by Friday, March 13.
2. Courses will be entered into Infinite Campus by Counselors/Data Manager.
3. Schedules available late July.

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If more specific guidance is needed, contact Dean of Students; James Gross jgross@wcpss.net or 919.694.8622

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