NORTH CAROLINA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS RECOGNITION
Students who complete the requirements for this academically challenging high school program are named North Carolina Academic Scholars and receive special recognition, such as a seal attached to their diplomas.
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NC ACADEMIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM (Effective for students entering ninth grade for the first time in 2003 -2004) |
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English: 4 credits English I, II, III, and IV |
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Math: 4 credits Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and a higher level math course with Algebra II as prerequisite OR Integrated Mathematics I, II, III, and a higher level mathematics course with Integrated Mathematics III as a prerequisite |
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Science: 3 credits Biology An Earth/Environmental Science course Chemistry or Physics |
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Social Studies: 3 credits World History Civics and Economics |
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Healthful Living: 1 credit |
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Languages other than English: 2 credits Level I Level II of the same language |
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Career – Technical Education: 1 credit |
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Arts Education: 1 credit (Dance, Music, Theatre Arts, or Visual Arts) |
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Electives: 5 credits Elective credits to include at least two second-level or advanced courses (Examples include JROTC and other courses of interest to the student.) |
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GPA: 3.5 Unweighted |
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TOTAL: 24 credits |
REQUIREMENTS
While these are minimum requirements in the UNC system, some campuses require a more competitive transcript for final admission. Private colleges may have different admission requirements. Students should consult their school counselors and college catalogs for further information.
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UNC SYSTEM ADMISSION (Effective Fall 2006) | |
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Six (6) credits in language, including | |
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Four (4) credits in English emphasizing grammar, composition, and literature, and Two (2) credits of a language other than English |
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Four (4) credits in mathematics* in any of the following combinations: | |
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Algebra I and II, Geometry, and one credit beyond Algebra II Algebra I and II, and two credits beyond Algebra II, or Integrated Mathematics I, II, and III and one credit beyond Integrated Mathematics III |
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*It is recommended that prospective students take a mathematics credit in the twelfth grade. | |
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Three (3) credits in science, including | |
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At least one (1) credit in a life or biological science (for example biology), At least one (1) credit in a physical science (for example, physical science, chemistry, physics), and At least one (1) laboratory course |
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Two credits in social studies, including, | |
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• One (1) credit in | |
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**An applicant who does not have a credit in | |
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semester hours in that subject will be passed by the end of the sophomore year. | |