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Haywood County Schools to pilot Spark NC at Tuscola; students can earn future computer science graduation credit

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District leaders described a Spark NC program to be hosted at Tuscola High School next year; students may begin as freshmen and, after completing modules and a capstone, the program will satisfy an upcoming computer science graduation requirement.

Haywood County Schools staff briefed the board on Spark NC, a student‑driven program that lets high‑school students explore fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and software development and build digital portfolios. The board was told the district will offer the program at Tuscola High School for the coming year and that students may begin as early as ninth grade and progress at their own pace.

Miss Barker, who presented the program, said students who complete an orientation unit,…

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