Future Ready Core

Goal & Mission Measuring Progress Future-Ready Core

The following units will be required for graduation under the Future-Ready Core. In all, students will be required to earn a minimum of 21 units of credit.

Units Subjects WCPSS Leading Indicators
4 Mathematics Units
  • Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or Integrated Math I, II, III
  • Fourth math course to be aligned with the student's post-high school plans

At the request of a parent and with counseling provided by the school, a student will be able to opt out of this math sequence. He/she would be required to pass Algebra I and Geometry or Integrated Math I and II and two other application-based math courses.
  • ES/MS: Increase in percent proficient in mathematics EOG
  • MS: Increase in enrollment and proficiency in Algebra I
  • HS: Increase in number enrolling in advanced mathematics
4 English Units
  • I, II, III, IV
  • ES/MS: Increase in percent proficient in reading EOG
  • ES/MS: Increase in percent proficient in writing
  • HS: Increase in percent proficient in writing
3 Social Studies Units
  • World History
  • U.S. History
  • Civics and Economics
  • HS: Increase in percent proficient for U.S. History and for Civics and Economics
Second Language
  • Not required for graduation
  • Required to meet minimum application requirements for UNC
  • ES/MS/HS: Increase in number enrolling in second language courses
Computer Skills
  • No specific courses required
  • Students must demonstrate proficiency through state testing
  • MS: Increase in percent passing Computer Skills test
3 Science Units
  • Biology
  • An earth/environmental science
  • A physical science
  • ES/MS: Increase in percent proficient in science
  • HS: Increase in number enrolling in advanced science
1 Health and Physical Education Unit
  • Health/Physical Education
6 Elective Units
  • 2 electives must be any combination of Career-Technical Education, Arts Education, or Second Language
  • 4 elective credits strongly recommended (four-course concentration) from one of the following:
    • CTE
    • JROTC
    • Arts Education
    • Any other subject area (e.g. math, science, social studies, English)
  • HS: Increase in average SAT score
  • HS: increase in percent passing VoCATS
  • HS: Increase in number enrolling in advanced CTE courses
  • HS: Increase in number enrolling in AP
  • HS: Increase in number enrolling in advanced mathematics
  • HS: Increase in number enrolling in advanced science
  • HS: Increase in number enrolling in second language
  • HS: Increase in outcomes measured by UNC system