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 eight (8) classes each semester including PE all four years.
- 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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