FAQ

The Hoggard Pre-Diploma Programme follows the NHCS Signature Programs common application process and timeline.  A full outline of the process can be found on the Hoggard IB webpage as well as the NHCS Specialty Programs page.

Pre-Diploma applicants are evaluated and selected based on a scoring rubric to include the following elements: middle school grades, standardized test scores, a character recommendation, and a video interview. Teacher recommendations are also reviewed (For more information, visit the Admissions page of the Hoggard IB webpage.)

Students are asked to choose 1 course from each of the 6 groups of study. IB allows for a Group 6 substitution from another group if they are not interested in the arts.

Students’ districted school is not considered in the application process. If a student is accepted and elects to attend, they can apply for Open Choice enrollment. As long as the student remains in the program, Open Choice will be granted and in place for all four years of high school. If a student elects to exit any program, they will be reassigned to their districted school. 

• Hoggard offers a variety of courses to include CTE, Honors, AP and IB courses. The IB's programmes are different from other curricula because they:
  1.  encourage students of all ages to think critically and challenge assumptions, 
  2. develop independently of government and national systems, incorporating quality practice from research and our global community of schools
  3. encourage students of all ages to consider both local and global contexts
  4. develop multilingual students.
• For information, visit ibo.org.

We are prepared to offer 60 seats to our incoming freshman class for each school year.

• IB and AP courses are alike in that they are both rigorous, weighted, university prep courses that are both considered the highest level of courses a student can take in high school.  IB focuses on learning subjects deeply within the context of an interdisciplinary curriculum, while AP is more fast-paced and encourages students to learn as much as possible in a subject in a short amount of time.

• Additionally, the IB Diploma incorporates an additional requirement of the Core (TOK, EE, CAS.)

The Hoggard Diploma Programme has had a 100% graduation rate for all cohorts. 

When a student enters the 9th grade PreDP program, the intent is for them to continue throughout the four years, entering the DP in 11th grade. For more information on the process, visit the Admissions page of the Hoggard IB website.

Qualifying scores on IB assessments can be used at universities towards required courses. Policies vary depending on the university. IB courses are not dual enrollment courses, however some IB students are also able to earn dual enrollment credit as well. Each student’s schedule is unique in this nature.

A complete list of sports offered at Hoggard can be found here: https://hoggard.nhcs.net/athletics/sports

Yes, we offer IB visual arts. Outside of the program, we also offer Ceramics.

The IB Diploma Program is an accelerated and demanding, pre-university course of studies for highly motivated students. The curriculum is based on standards set by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) in Switzerland. The goal of IB is to help students learn how to learn, analyze, and reach considered conclusions about society and the world in which we live. The Pre-Diploma Programme is a two-year commitment, in the 9th and 10th grades with the Diploma Programme being an additional two-year commitment in the 11th and 12th grades.

Yes, accepted students are able to apply for Open Choice Enrollment. Open Choice Pre-DP students who choose to exit the program (at any point) will be reassigned to their districted school and must re-apply for Open Choice if they desire to continue attending Hoggard.