HIGH SCHOOL EXIT STANDARDS
HIGH SCHOOL EXIT STANDARDSHigh School Exit Standards
The year a student enters grade nine for the first time determines the graduation course requirements. According to State Board of Education policy GCS-N-004, students entering grade 9 for the first time in 2009-10 and beyond shall pass as defined in State Board of Education Policy HSP-L-004 (High School Transcript) the Future-Ready Core course of study, and meet proficiency standards defined in State Board of Education Policy HSP-N-000.
Students entering grade 9 for the first time prior to 2009-10 shall select and pass as defined in State Board of Education Policy HSP-L-004 (High School Transcript) one of the four courses of study (i.e., College/University Preparation, College Technical Preparation, Career Preparation, or Occupational), and meet proficiency standards defined in State Board of Education policy HSP-N-000, and meet local school board requirements.
North Carolina High School Exit Standards Implementation Guide (Under Revision)
This guide will contain up-to-date policies, procedures and strategies for implementing high school exit standards.
State Board of Education Policies Related to Exit Standards
Policies relating to the high school exit standards
Useful Resources
Resources providing additional information regarding the high school exit standards
Tracking High School Exit Standards
This guide details the NC Wise process for systematically tracking students who have or have not met the High School Exit Standards.
Tracking Exit Standards Exemptions
This guide details the SIMS process for systematically tracking students who have or have not met the High School Exit Standards.