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1 1 Cumberland County Schools: Career Pathways: (See your counselor or Career Development Coordinator for more information) 2| Cumberland County Schools, 2018 - 2019 Table of Contents Information Letter from the Superintendent ..4 How To Use This Guide ..5 Schedule Change Important Policy Information .. 5-6 Charts High school Graduation Requirements ..7 Registration Registration Worksheet: Four-year Academic Plan ..8 Student Graduation Checklist ..9 Cumberland County Schools Career Clusters .. 10-11 North Carolina Academic Scholars and Diploma Endorsements.

2 12-13 Choice Programs Schools of Choice Program Descriptions .. 14-16 Online Options North Carolina Virtual Public school .. 16 Articulation Agreement: Pathway Articulation for Credits Earned (PACE) .. 17 FTCC High school Connections: High school Connections at Fayetteville Technical Community College .. 18-35 Course Descriptions English .. 36 English as a Second Language .. 38 World Language .. 38 Mathematics .. 41 Science .. 42 Social Studies .. 44 Arts Education .. 46 Agricultural Education .. 50 Business Finance and Information Technology Education.

3 52 Career Development Education .. 54 Family and Consumer Science Education .. 54 Health Science Education .. 56 Marketing and Entrepreneurship Education .. 57 Technology Engineering and Design Education .. 58 Trade and Industrial Education .. 59 Physical Education .. 62 Military Science (JROTC) .. 62 Library Science .. 64 Miscellaneous .. 64 Exceptional Children .. 65 Extended Content Standards - Electives .. 65 Occupational Course of Study .. 65 3| Cumberland County Schools, 2018 - 2019 Academy Specific Course Descriptions FFA Academy of Agriculture and Natural Sciences at Cape Fear High school .

4 67 Academy of Arts Education at Seventy-First High school .. 67 Academy of Emergency Medical Science Pine Forest High school .. 68 Academy of Engineering Technology at Westover High school .. 69 Academy of Finance at Douglas Byrd High school .. 69 Cumberland County Schools Fire Academy at Smith High school .. 70 Academy of Green Technology at Douglas Byrd High school .. 70 Academy of Global Studies at Terry Sanford High school .. 71 Academy of Health Sciences and Technology at Westover High school .. 71 Academy of Information Technology at Pine Forest and Gray s Creek High school .

5 71 Integrated Systems Technology Academy of Engineering at Jack Britt High school .. 72 Academy of Math and Science at Smith High school .. 72 Academy of Natural Science at Cape Fear High school .. 73 Academy of Public Safety and Security at South View High school .. 73 International Baccalaureate Academy at South View High school .. 73 High school Connections at Fayetteville Technical Community College .. 75 NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT It is the policy of the Cumberland County Public school System not to discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, gender, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

6 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). All courses are open to students regardless of race, gender, color, national origin, creed, disadvantaging or handicapping condition. 4| Cumberland County Schools, 2018 - 2019 Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians: Cumberland County Schools is committed to empowering all students to collaborate, compete, and succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. We will work to move all students to a higher level of academic performance, making them college and career ready.

7 The high school student of today has more educational options than ever before. Schools of choice, college classes, distance learning, and online virtual courses are available to ensure that graduates will be well trained and globally competitive. In order to avoid confusion, and to guarantee that all graduation requirements are being met, careful academic planning is key. This 2018 - 2019 Course Selection Guide is a tool for selecting appropriate courses as you collaboratively design and update a Four-Year Plan with your counselor.

8 Consider making an academic stretch by taking rigorous courses that will complement future career goals. Remember that the choices you make now will determine your post-secondary educational and professional success. The following sequence is recommended to assist you in the registration process: Read the material carefully Consider possible courses that will help you attain career goals Discuss potential choices with parents Consider taking an online class if you have not yet done so Schedule a registration appointment with your school counselor to review your Four-Year plan Ensure that graduation requirements are met before altering a proposed schedule Careful planning and personal commitment are sure to make this year a meaningful and satisfying experience.

9 Best wishes for success. Sincere regards, Mr. Tim Kinlaw Interim Superintendent Cumberland County Schools Cumberland County Schools Box 2357 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302 910-678-2300 TIM KINLAW INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT CARRIE SUTTON, CHAIR PORCHA MCMILLAN DONNA VANN, VICE CHAIR JUDY MUSGRAVE ALICIA S. CHISOLM RUDY TATUM PEGGY HALL GREGORY WEST SUSAN WILLIAMS 5| Cumberland County Schools, 2018 - 2019 How to Use this Guide 1.

10 Read all information in this Course Selection Guide carefully. 2. Study the Cumberland County High school Graduation Requirements Chart on page 7. Look at the courses required for graduation and consider the elective course options each year. 3. Choose courses that will prepare you for your intended career and/or college major. Career and College planning materials are available in the counseling office, media center, NC Works Career Center, Cumberland County Public Library, and the FTCC Career Center. 4. Discuss your choices with your parents using the Registration Worksheet/Four-year Academic Plan (page 8).