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Planning for Success in High School
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Take an active part in mapping out and carefully planning your high school courses for a successful high school career. High school planning helps students track and plan their high school courses so that it aligns with their academic and career goals through course offerings, planning guides, and graduation requirements.
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Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Placement (AP) classes are specially designated classes taken at the high school in which a student may test for college credit, through the Advanced Placement program, upon completion of the coursework.
The tests are given in May on National AP Test dates. It is to the student’s advantage to take as challenging a course load as can be successfully completed. Students should talk to their parents, school counselor, teachers and other students when selecting their classes.
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College, Career and Technical Education (CCTE)
Williamson County Schools (WCS) is committed to offering students a variety of educational options to complement the core curriculum. With nearly 40 different programs of study, our comprehensive College, Career and Technical (CCTE) program encourages students to take advantage of and explore their individual strengths and how those may align with a rewarding career.
CCTE courses combine a classroom experience with the relevancy of real world application. Classes consist of cutting edge equipment, internships, guest speakers, and business practicums, many of which are available to earn a college credit. The CCTE Programs of Study displays the 16 career clusters offered with specific programs, the sequence of courses, and which schools offer each program.
Work Based Learning
Required Documents:
- Application
- PLP Application Pages
These documents are required for all WBL students. (For Health Science students the documents may be completed after a student is accepted into a Nursing Education or Clinical Internship).
Teacher WBL Recommendation Form
Supplemental Information:
Work Based Learning information for Parents, Teachers & Employers
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Credit Recovery
Students have an opportunity to gain credit for a previously failed course that was taught within a Williamson County School by completing a computer-based program called A+ Credit Recovery. Complete the Credit Recovery Application obtained from the guidance office and contact your child’s school counselor for eligibility information and to apply.
There is a cost of $50 per semester course ($100 for a whole year credit). If the Credit Recovery is not completed in the semester, then the student will have to re-register and pay another $50 per semester course. The fee applies to all students. There are no fee waivers for Credit Recovery. Students must register with their guidance counselor prior to beginning. Payment for credit recovery should be made in the form of cash or check, made payable to Nolensville High School, or paid via School Cash Online. All payments are due at the time the forms are returned. Students may only take one class at a time.
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Credit Requirements for Graduation
Please see Williamson County School's Board Policy 4.6051 related to Credit Requirements for Graduation.
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Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment provides the opportunity for 11th and 12th grade students to earn college credit while still attending high school. Please refer to Columbia State for details.
Other Important Information:
Dual enrollment students are eligible for a grant via the Dual Enrollment Grant Program. Please visit TN Student Assistance Corporation Dual Enrollment Grant for more information about applying for this grant.
*Note: Students must have been a Tennessee resident for one year prior to receipt of the grant. All participating students must maintain a 2.75 GPA in the Dual Enrollment class in order to retain eligibility for the grant. The grant is a “stand alone” program. Hours attempted and grades earned have no impact on the student’s TN HOPE eligibility.
Students taking any Dual Enrollment class should discuss, with a College/University Admissions Counselor, whether or not it will transfer to the College or University they plan to attend in the fall.
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Grading System and Scale
Please refer to Williamson County School's Board Policy: Report Cards and Grading Systems WCS Board Policy 4.600 for grading scales and how to calculate GPA for high school students.
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Graduation Requirements
Please see Williamson County School's Board Policy 4.605 related to Graduation Requirements.
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Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction
The Tennessee Department of Education has recently announced the launch of the Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction. The Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction is available for students starting in the 2023-24 school year. This distinction was developed for high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in a high-need, high-skill industry after graduation. Students who earn the Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction will be more prepared to seamlessly transition into the workforce. To Earn the Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction, students must:
- Notify their counselor of their intent to pursue the distinction by the end of their sophomore year
- Register with a regional American Job Center or their school counselor
- Enroll in Work Based Learning or dual enrollment courses for their junior year
- Meet with their counselor and/or career coach who meets at least one per month beginning in their junior year
- Enroll in work-based learning or dual enrollment courses for their senior year
For more information, please contact your high school counselor before the end of your sophomore year.
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PE Waiver Form
PE Waiver Form is for students who have participated in one of the approved extracurricular activities that can be used as a substitute for taking a PE class.
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WCS Diploma Honoring Volunteerism
According to State guidelines, students who voluntarily complete at least 10 hours of community service in each semester the student is enrolled at a public school will receive recognition at graduation. WCS has chosen to recognize the Volunteerism Diploma with a designation in the graduation program. Ten hours each semester must be submitted via the Google Form that is placed in each grade level's Schoology Page. Semester 1 of each school year runs from the time school begins in August through Winter Break. Semester 2 runs from the time we return from winter break until school is out for the summer. Summer activities may NOT be counted. You MAY count activities performed for another organization.
Please follow these guidelines:
- Students cannot be paid to do volunteer work
- Volunteer work cannot be done for a family member
- The student is responsible for tracking volunteer hours and formally submitting the hours to the guidance department.
If you have any questions regarding volunteer hours, please contact Barbara Driscoll in the NHS Counseling Office.
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Nolensville High School Course Offerings
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Nolensville High School students have many opportunities through our program of study and extracurricular activities to pursue excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. In each course, we strive to challenge our students daily with highly rigorous curricula, bell-to-bell instruction, and strategies designed to facilitate learner success at all levels.
Courses offered at NHS may require a sufficient number of student registrants in order to be offered during the year. If there is not sufficient interest in a particular course, it may not be provided during the upcoming year. Many of our classes have recommendations that are listed prior to the course description.
Courses are offered at the following levels:
- Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: designed to prepare a student to earn college credit through the successful completion of the AP Test in a particular subject area.
- Honors Courses: a challenging pace designed for students who have displayed a record of academic success.
- College Preparatory Courses: all courses are considered college preparatory unless specifically labeled otherwise.
- Resource Courses: open only to students who have been approved and placed in the course through their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
Registration for the next school year begins in February. Counselors will begin by visiting each grade level to explain the steps to register for classes for the next school year.
The 2023-2024 Course List lists all classes offered at Nolensville High School for the 2023-2024 school year.
WCS Program Planning Guide includes course descriptions, course sequences, and more for all of Williamson County Schools.
Below is grade level information for the 2023 - 2024 school year:
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Organization of School Day and Year
There are eight periods in the school day, with a period in the middle of the day for lunch and academic intervention. Students are generally scheduled for six credit classes and one study hall. Students may request a seventh credit class in lieu of a study hall.
NHS follows the semester system with four, nine-week grading periods. Class periods are 47 minutes in length with eight periods per day when following the normal schedule. The school year is 180 days with school hours from 7:40 AM to 2:47 PM.
Credits
Upon graduation from NHS, students will have completed:
- English Language Arts – 4 Credits
- Math – 4 Credits
- Science – 3 Credits
- Social Studies – 3 Credits
- Personal Finance – 0.5 Credit
- Wellness/Physical Education – 1.5 Credits
- World Language – 2 Credits
- Fine Arts – 1 Credit
- Elective Focus – 3 Credits
