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New Hanover County Schools Offer Special Programs
to Challenge Students to Lead in a Competitive World

As New Hanover County Schools continues to challenge students to become leaders in a global competitive world, the following programs are options to help them become more successful:

North Carolina Virtual Public School:
The North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS) is available in all New Hanover County traditional high schools. This is a supplemental service, not a diploma granting program. Presently, New Hanover County Schools are only offering the courses to high school students. Careful attention is given to the student's ability to be successful in online courses and to the curriculum plan that is selected for the individual.

Students must be currently enrolled in one of the county’s traditional high schools. Students can obtain high school course credit to complete the requirements of a high school diploma and enhance their transcripts for college applications. Interested students are encouraged to meet with their school counselor to explore whether or not NCVPS courses would supplement their curriculum plan well.

For more information, visit the North Carolina Virtual Public School website at www.ncvps.org.
 

Learn and Earn Online:
New Hanover County high school students can earn college credits through a special initiative called Learn & Earn Online, while satisfying their high school graduation requirements. Qualified students can take a variety of online college-credit courses, at no cost to them or to their families for courses or textbooks.

Courses are offered during fall and spring semesters through UNCG iSchool and local community colleges. Interested students should contact their school counselor or UNCG iSchool at 336-315-7044. Additional information is also available at www.icampus.uncg.edu.

Huskins’ Program:
New Hanover County high schools, in collaboration with Cape Fear Community College, offer Huskins courses to juniors and seniors. These courses are available to students who are at least 16 years old, earn a minimum SAT verbal score of 470 and math score of 450 or take the Accuplacer exam. This computer adaptive placement test measures skills in math and English, which will assist in placing students in appropriate courses.

The Huskins' program is designed to provide high school students with enrichment opportunities in college level academic, technical, and advanced vocational courses not otherwise available to them. Through Huskins, NHCS and Cape Fear Community College can provide an uninterrupted educational flow for students. These articulated programs enable students to take college courses while in high school and earn credit at both.
 

 

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8/29/08