Course Sequencing
At Hoggard High School a variety of course sequences are available to students. First and foremost we encourage each student's course selection at any grade level to be based on the student's future goals, the students strengths and interests, an honest perspective on work ethic, and thought given to the student's out of school time commitments.
Listed below are some basic traditional course sequencing for New Hanover County students. If your student is a part of the Freshman Academy or is planning to be in the IB Diploma Programme, their course choices might deviate from these sequences based on recommendations for their specific program. Additionally, if your student earned credits in middle school, has a special learning plan, or any other non-traditional circumstances that may impact scheduling, please consult with your student's counselor.
Listed below are some basic traditional course sequencing for New Hanover County students. If your student is a part of the Freshman Academy or is planning to be in the IB Diploma Programme, their course choices might deviate from these sequences based on recommendations for their specific program. Additionally, if your student earned credits in middle school, has a special learning plan, or any other non-traditional circumstances that may impact scheduling, please consult with your student's counselor.
English: English I, English II, English III, English IV co-enrolled with Graduation Project
Math: Math I, Math II, Math III, Fourth Math (SREB College-Ready Math, Discrete, Adv. Functions & Modeling, Precalculus), Beyond 4th Math: AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC
Social Studies: World History, Civics & Economics, American History I, American History II or AP US History
Science: Earth and Environmental Science, Biology, a third physical science (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics)
Health & PE is generally taken in 9th grade.
*Alternate sequencing is available for special circumstances, but the above listed is general sequencing for New Hanover County Schools General Curriculum.
*Honors and Advanced Placement Options are available for many courses. The difference between honors or standard/regular courses is the level of depth to which the subject is explored, and the amount of independent work expected of the student (more homework & reading required). The curriculum of Advanced Placement courses are comparable to the depth and workload of college level coursework. AP Course Guide
*Information about Hoggard's International Baccalaureate program information can be found by following the link below.
*If your student is interested in taking online courses through NC Virtual Public School, please follow link below and speak to your child's counselor to see if NCVPS courses are a good fit for your child.
*For more information about what is required for graduation, for course prerequisites, and for course descriptions, visit the
New Hanover County Curriculum Guide.
It is the responsibility of the student and parent to be aware if a college or university requires coursework for admission beyond what New Hanover Count Schools requires for graduation (for example, most 4 year colleges require 2 semesters of the same foreign language, and some 4 year colleges require Chemistry over Physical science, or a 4th science). Admission requirements are most frequently posted on a school's undergraduate admissions web page.
Math: Math I, Math II, Math III, Fourth Math (SREB College-Ready Math, Discrete, Adv. Functions & Modeling, Precalculus), Beyond 4th Math: AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC
Social Studies: World History, Civics & Economics, American History I, American History II or AP US History
Science: Earth and Environmental Science, Biology, a third physical science (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics)
Health & PE is generally taken in 9th grade.
*Alternate sequencing is available for special circumstances, but the above listed is general sequencing for New Hanover County Schools General Curriculum.
*Honors and Advanced Placement Options are available for many courses. The difference between honors or standard/regular courses is the level of depth to which the subject is explored, and the amount of independent work expected of the student (more homework & reading required). The curriculum of Advanced Placement courses are comparable to the depth and workload of college level coursework. AP Course Guide
*Information about Hoggard's International Baccalaureate program information can be found by following the link below.
*If your student is interested in taking online courses through NC Virtual Public School, please follow link below and speak to your child's counselor to see if NCVPS courses are a good fit for your child.
*For more information about what is required for graduation, for course prerequisites, and for course descriptions, visit the
New Hanover County Curriculum Guide.
It is the responsibility of the student and parent to be aware if a college or university requires coursework for admission beyond what New Hanover Count Schools requires for graduation (for example, most 4 year colleges require 2 semesters of the same foreign language, and some 4 year colleges require Chemistry over Physical science, or a 4th science). Admission requirements are most frequently posted on a school's undergraduate admissions web page.
