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Senior Year

Senior year is a time to celebrate your accomplishments, create lasting memories, and prepare for the exciting journey ahead. Finish strong, celebrate your achievements, and get ready for what's next!

Graduation Requirements

Graduation from Rocky Mount High School requires students to earn 26 total credits while successfully completing all North Carolina graduation requirements.

Required Credits

English (4 Credits)

English I
English II
English III
English IV

Mathematics (4 Credits)

Math I
Math II
Math III
A fourth-level mathematics course

Science (3 Credits)

Earth & Environmental Science
Biology
One Physical Science course (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics)

Social Studies (4 Credits)

Students must complete the required North Carolina Social Studies sequence based on their cohort, including:

World History
American History
Civic Literacy
Economics and Personal Finance

Healthful Living (1 Credit)
 

Electives (10 Credits)

Electives may include courses in:

Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Visual and Performing Arts
World Languages
Physical Education
Additional English, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies courses
Other state-approved electives

World Language

A World Language is not required for a North Carolina high school diploma. However, students planning to attend a four-year college or university should complete at least two levels of the same World Language to meet most university admission requirements.

 

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Senior Information

Throughout senior year, students will receive important information regarding graduation, including cap and gown ordering, senior meetings, graduation timelines, and other senior activities. Students should regularly check school announcements, email, and the Student Hub for important updates and deadlines.

Senior Conferences

Each senior will meet individually with their school counselor to review graduation requirements, verify course completion, discuss post-secondary plans, and ensure they are on track for graduation. Students are encouraged to prepare questions, update their résumé or activity list, and discuss college, military, workforce, or career goals during their meeting.

Senior Cord Ceremony is a special event in each senior's high school career. RMHS has several cords that we have available for senior to earn over the duration of the time in high school.

List of Cords

  • AFJROTC (Royal Blue Cord)

  • AP Honor Cord (Red & Blue Cord)

  • CTE Academy Graduates (Bronze & Silver Cord)

  • Communities in Schools (White Sash)

  • Early Childhood Education (Pink & Blue Cord)

  • French/Spanish (Red/White/Blue)

  • Honor Graduate (Gold)

  • International Baccalaureate (Medallions)

  • National Honors Society (Gold Tassel)

  • National Restaurant Association: ServSafe (Pink Cord)

  • North Carolina Scholars Cord (Red)

  • Nursing Fundamentals (Burgundy Cord)

  • Quill & Scroll (Blue & Gold Cord)

  • Scholar-Athlete Honor Cord (Blue/Gold)

  • Theatre Arts (Black Cord)


What more information on how to receive one of the cords listed above? Follow the link below:

Criteria for Cords at RMHS

Cord Collection