Understanding the selectivity of colleges and universities across the country and the intensity of the application process, the graduation requirements at Bradford Prep are rigorous. We offer two rigorous paths to graduation.

 

Course of Study	Bradford Honors Diploma Requirements	Bradford Standard Diploma Requirements
English	4 Credits English I, II, III, IV	4 Credits English I, II, III, IV
Mathematics	4 Credits Math I, II, III and another advanced math course	4 Credits Math I, II, and III and another advanced math course*
Science	4 Credits Biology, Chemistry,  & 2 Lab Based Science Courses (Physics, AP Bio, AP Chem, AP Environmental and or Earth & Environmental)	4 Credits Earth & Environmental (or an additional lab based science), Biology, a Physical Science & 1 additional science course
Social Studies	4 Credits including World History, Civics & Economics, American History 1, American History 2, or AP US History in place of American History 1 & 2	4 Credits including World History, Civics & Economics, American History 1, American History 2, or AP US History in place of American History 1 & 2
Foreign Language	4 Credits	2 Credits
Health & PE	2 Credits	2 Credits
ENRICH Courses & Electives	6 Credits	4 Credits
Total	28 Credits	24 Credits
AP Courses	1 AP Course	Not Applicable
Minimum  ACT Score	22**	Not Applicable

 

* Foundations of Math II can be substituted as the advanced math course at Upper School Principal’s discretion.  Students taking Foundations of Math II as the advanced math substitute will not be eligible to attend a four year school without attending community college first.

** ACT score of 22 will not be required for seniors graduating in the class of 2021 due to reduced testing times because of COVID-19.

 

Occupational Course of Studies

For students with special needs for whom their IEP teams deem appropriate, Bradford Prep offers the courses in North Carolina’s Occupational Course of Study.  Further information about occupational course of study courses can be found at the OCS website maintained by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction: https://ec.ncpublicschools.gov/disability-resources/intellectual-disabilities/occupational-course-of-study.

 

Graduation Requirements for Students Identified with a Disability

If a student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and is unable to meet the graduation requirements to earn a diploma at Bradford Prep will have the opportunity to earn a graduation certificate.

Graduation Certificate Course Requirements:

• 4 English Credits
• 3 Science
• 3 Social Studies Credits
• 1 PE & Health Credit
• 6 Elective Credits
• 21 Total Credits