High School
High School
Counselor
Ms. Russell serves as our graduation coach. She comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge on post-secondary high school options. At Carter G. Woodson School, 100% of our students will have post-high school options including four-year university, two-year technical training, or the military. Over 88% of our graduates attend four-year universities after high school.
Future Ready-Curriculum
At Carter G. Woodson School, our high school curriculum is built around the Future Ready Core Curriculum. These are the courses that students need to take to graduate high school and enroll in the UNC-system of universities.
Graduation Requirements 2021
English
English I, II, III, IV
Total of 4 Credits
Math
Math I, II, III and 4th Math Course to be aligned with student’s post high school plans
For math students that do not complete the Math I, II, III and the 4th Math course sequence, the student will be required to pass: NC Math 1 and Math 2 plus two additional courses identified on the NC DPI Math options chart. https://files.nc.gov/dpi/documents/files/nc-2020-21-mathematics-options-chart-rev-june-2020-1.pdf
Total of 4 Credits
Science
Earth/Environmental
Biology
Physical Science
Total of 3 Credits
Social Studies
World History
Civics & Economics
American History I & II
Total of 4 Credits
Health/Physical Education
Total of 1 Credits
Electives
- – Career and Technical Education (CTE) or
- – Arts Education or
- – World Language
- – Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- – Arts Education (e.g., dance, music, theater arts, visual arts)
- – Any other subject area or cross-disciplinary courses (e.g., mathematics, science, social studies, English and dual enrollment courses
Total of 6 Credits
Future Ready-Curriculum
Graduation Requirements 2021
English I, II, III, IV
✰ Total of 4 Credits
Math I, II, III and 4th Math Course to be aligned with student’s post high school plans
For math students that do not complete the Math I, II, III and the 4th Math course sequence, the student will be required to pass: NC Math 1 and Math 2 plus two additional courses identified on the NC DPI Math options chart.
✰ Total of 4 Credits
Earth/Environmental
Biology
Physical Science
✰ Total of 3 Credits
✰ Total of 1 Credit
Two Elective credits of any combination from either:
– Career and Technical Education (CTE) or
– Arts Education or
– World Language
Four Elective credits from the following (four-course concentration recommended):
– Career and Technical Education (CTE)
– Arts Education (e.g., dance, music, theater arts, visual arts)
– Any other subject area or cross-disciplinary courses (e.g., mathematics, science, social studies, English and dual enrollment courses
✰ Total of 6 Credits
Scholarships
Attention Seniors – Please sure to complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as early as possible (opened October 1st) to secure federal grants, loans, and work-study funds. Complete NC Residency before you apply to NC Colleges and Universities to determine eligibility for in-state tuition and state grants.
Begin your scholarship search by using the links below. There are a variety of places to check for additional scholarships such as local businesses and civic groups, as well as college websites. Colleges may offer their own merit, departmental and/or talent-based scholarships specific to students they admit.
CFNC Scholarships – North Carolina scholarships
Fastweb – National scholarship database
Tuitionfundingsources – National scholarship database
SAT Information
The SAT is an admission test for college. Most four-year colleges require students to submit admission test scores as part of the application process. All the UNC system schools accept the SAT. High SAT scores will enable students to receive scholarship money.
Carter G. Woodson School Code: 34044
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Test Dates and Registration
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Alumni
Carter G Woodson School proudly fosters an ongoing relationship among its alumni. Check out our Alumni Spotlights to learn more about some of the graduates or to purchase a transcript.
Driver's Education
Click here for access to the online course (14.5 years old and older only).
There is a $45 fee for the class. A $45.00 fee is now required to be paid by the first three days of class. Students that are dismissed from driver education class due to behavior or attendance problems will not be allowed to take driver education a second time through the Winston Salem/Forsyth County School System.
Driver Eligibility Certificate (DEC)
To obtain your DEC, you must bring the following items to the Guidance Office:
- Original or certified copy of your birth certificate
- Social security card
- Current report card
- Driver Education Certificate provided to you by your driving instructor once you complete the driving portion of your course
- A parent or legal guardian must come to school to sign and date the DEC in the presence of the Guidance Department staff.
Students must be passing 70% of their courses to be eligible to receive a Driver Eligibility Certificate.
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