HIGH SCHOOL AIG
RCS AIG Department
Nancy Towler, AIG Director
Wanda Smith, AIG Coordinator
Laura Rodgers, High School AIG Specialist
2013-14 High School
Registration Guide
Available on the Website of Each
High School
Honors Classes
Honors Courses are weighted with one extra
quality point (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, F=0)
Students are assigned
• More research-based assignments
• More written composition
• More presentations
• Independent study
• Collaborative projects
• Authentic assessments
AP Courses
AP Courses are weighted with two extra
quality points (A=6, B=5, C=4, D=3, F=0)
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College level, college pace
Reading – Writing – Analysis
AP test – Students are expected to take the
AP Exam in May if they are enrolled in the
course. College credit will vary for students
scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on the exam.
Possible AP Courses
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AP Language & Composition
AP Literature & Composition
AP Latin
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics
AP US History
AP European History
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
IB Classes
Reidsville High School
IB Courses are weighted with two extra quality
points (A=6, B=5, C=4, D=3, F=0)
• open to all RCS students seeking an rigorous &
challenging experience
• consists of 2 years pre-IB; 2 years advanced
curriculum
• leads to either the IB diploma or courses in
separate subjects
• offers courses on two levels: higher level (HL)
and standard level (SL)
Possible IB Classes
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Theory of Knowledge
History of the Americas
20th Century Topics
Math I
Math II
English III
English IV
Biology II
Biology III
Spanish V
Chemistry
Visual Arts
Theatre Arts III
ITGS
Psychology
In addition to completing coursework in the
main disciplines, diploma candidates must
• complete an extended essay (4000 words) in a
subject area that he/she has studied.
• complete Theory of Knowledge I and II (100
hours).
• fulfill requirements (150 hours) in the areas of
creativity, action, and service (CAS).
All courses include internal assessments
and a final IB exam.
Students will earn college credit based on
IB test performance.
Rockingham Early
College High School
(on the campus of RCC)
• 5-year combination of high school &
college
• students graduate with both a high
school diploma and an associates
degree
• applications available from middle
school counselors or on the website,
www.rock.k12.nc.us/rechs
Recognitions
Honor Graduates: seniors who rank in the top
10% of the class (after the 1st semester of the
senior year).
NC Scholars: overall 4-year average of “B”
(3.5) or better and must have taken prescribed
courses.
President’s Award for Educational
Excellence: must have successfully completed
prescribed courses, have a minimum of 3.5 GPA,
and either a verbal SAT of 630 or a math SAT of
640.
Extra-curricular Activities
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Robotics Team
Science Olympiad
Fencing Club
Chess Club
Debate Club
Poetry Club
Students of Promise
Interact Club
Environmental Club
Drama Club
Electric Vehicle Team
Graphix Club
Book Club
History Club
International Travel Club
Academic Challenge Competition
(ACC)
• 5 Quiz-Bowl type matches
• 5 rounds: Math, English, Social Studies,
Science, All-around
• end-of-year banquet
• championship trophy & subject round
medals
• scholarship for a senior member
• sponsored by AIG Department in
partnership with Tri-City Automotive
Group
ACC Coordinators
DMHS: Vicky Wall
MHS: William Stahura
RECHS: Kyle Hunter
RCHS: Troy Marquardt
RHS: Tamra Wells
Summer Enrichment
Governor’s School
• 5-week summer residential program
primarily for rising seniors
• areas of math, natural science, English,
social science, and performing arts
• offers opportunities to extend learning
beyond traditional high school
• 2 campuses of 305 students each
www.ncgovschool.org
Summer Enrichment
Summer Ventures in Science
and Mathematics
• 4-week summer residential program
• 4 UNC campuses (ASU, ECU, NCCU, UNCC)
• designed for students with a strong
interest in science and/or mathematics
and aspire to a career in one of the STEM
areas
www.summerventures.org
Article 9B
NC State Law Governing Academically or Intellectually Gifted Students
RCS’ AIG Plan/Program
High School DEP Meetings
AIG Application
AIG Websites
NCDPI Academically or Intellectually Gifted Website
District AIG Website
High School AIG Website
• newsletter twice a year
• Symbaloos-website links for homework help
• information about extra-curricular & summer opportunities
Contact Laura Rodgers, high school AIG specialist
(336) 634-3209, extension 49222
lrodgers@rock.k12.nc.us
Questions/Comments