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Curriculum High School Graduation Requirements

If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate counselor.

Catherine Merriweather ext. 4302
6th grade counselor (A-L)
7 th grade counselor

Brian Polovoy ext. 4307
6th grade counselor (M-Z)
8th grade counselor

For students who enroll in 9th grade during or after 2003-04 School Year – Starting with the Class of 2007 and beyond.  The following subjects are needed to meet graduation requirements:

*Mathematics course units must include at least Algebra I or Algebra I H or above.

**A credit for Physical Education II will be granted if a student participates outside of the school day in interscholastic athletics or on a drill team, marching band, dance group, or cheerleading squad.

***One half (½) credit can be earned in middle school if the student has successfully completed a semester computer literacy course with a passing grade.

To receive a diploma from a Nevada high school, students must pass the Nevada High School Proficiency Examination in addition to meeting course requirements.  Students in the Class of 2009 and beyond (current & new students to Cannon) must pass reading, writing, math, and science.  Any student who completes course requirements but does not pass the Nevada High School Proficiency Examinations will receive a Certificate of Attendance rather than a diploma.

NEVADA’S MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The State of Nevada Millennium Scholarship Program provides financial support to Nevada’s high school graduates who plan to attend a Nevada college or university.  You may receive up to a maximum award of $10,000 for undergraduate coursework during the six years following your high school graduation.  There is no application form to complete.  If you meet all Millennium Scholarship requirements upon high school graduation, the district will submit your name at the end of June to the Office of the State Treasurer.  You will receive an award notification in July.  Policy guidelines can be obtained by calling 1-888-477-2667 or at their website at http://nevadatreasurer.com.

SCHOOLS OF CHOICE

Clark County School district students have the choice to attend a specialized program and educational environment best suited to their unique interests, special skills, and diverse abilities.  Student choice equates with having the opportunity not only to focus on a specialized course of study, but also with having the opportunity to continue one’s academic course of study.  Secondary magnet programs have criteria-based application procedures.  When the number of eligible student applications for a magnet program exceeds the number of seats available, the CCSD will utilize a lottery process.  All magnet school applications are due the third Friday in February.  For more information, refer to the following schools of choice program descriptions:

Advanced Technology Academy (A-TECH)
2501 Vegas Drive
Las Vegas, NV  89106
Phone 799-7870 ext. 4100
Grades 9-12      www.atech.org

Area Technical Trade Center
444 W. Brooks
North Las Vegas, NV  89030
Phone 799-8300 ext. 4300
Grades 11-12     www.ccsd.net/schools/attc

Canyon Springs High School and the
Leadership and Law Preparatory Academy
350 East Alexander Rd.
North Las Vegas, NV  89030
799-1870     www.ccsd.net/schools/canyonsprings

Clark High School
4291 Pennwood Avenue
Las Vegas, NV  89102
Phone 799-5800 ext. 221
Grades 9-12     www.ccsd.net/school/clark

• Academy for Mathematics, Science and Applied Technology (A.M.S.A.T.)
• Academy of Finance (A.O.F)
• Teacher Education Academy of Clark High T.E.A.C.H.)

Community College High School
Community College of Southern Nevada
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.
6375 W. Charleston
700 College Dr.
Phone 651-4071
Grades 11-12     www.ccsd.net/schools/cchs

Desert Pines High School
3800 E. Harris Avenue
Las Vegas, NV  89110
Phone 799-7000 ext. 4002
Grade 9-12     www ccsd.net/schools/desertpines

• Academy of Information Technology

Las Vegas Academy
315 7th Street
Las Vegas, NV  89101
Phone 799-7800 ext. 219
Grades 9-12     www.ccsd.net.schools/LVAISPVA

• International Studies
• Performing and Visual Arts

Rancho High School

1900 E. Owens
North Las Vegas, NV  89030
Phone 799-7000 ext. 313
Grades 9-12     www.ccsd.net/schools/rancho

• Academy of Aerospace and Aviation
• Academy of Medical and Allied Health Professions

Valley High School
2839 S. Burnham
Las Vegas, NV  89109
Phone 799-5450 ext. 275
Grades 9-12     www.ValleyVikings.net

• International Baccalaureate Programs
• Academy of Travel and Tourism

Vo-Tech High School (S.N.V.T.C.)
5710 Mountain Vista Drive
Las Vegas, NV  89120
Phone 799-7500 ext. 205
Grades 9-12
www.ccsd.net/schools/snvtc

• Communications Academy
• Business and Information Technology
• Service Academy
• Trade and Transportation Academy

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