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High Point Regional reviews course pathways, AP Capstone and student research supports
Summary
At its Dec. 17 meeting, the High Point Regional Board of Education reviewed the district course-of-study, new electives and college partnerships, and heard that an internal IRB and local doctoral mentors are supporting student research and AP Capstone projects.
The High Point Regional Board of Education on Dec. 17 reviewed the district’s course-of-study document and heard administrators describe expanded pathways to advanced courses, new elective offerings and supports for student research.
A presenter told the board the document outlines course sequencing and “pathways that complement one another” to help students move toward advanced coursework, and noted partnerships with six colleges and universities, with Sussex County Community College (SCCC) identified as a primary partner. “Every year we have more of our students taking college courses and earning college credit,” the presenter said.
The presentation highlighted several new or renewed offerings. Administrators said civics will be offered as a half‑year elective and African American studies is a popular new course; industry certifications will continue for career-focused programs. The board was also told the district offers an AP Capstone sequence—AP Seminar and AP Research—designed for juniors and seniors. The presenter noted that students undertaking AP Research complete a literature review and research steps resembling graduate-level work and that the district has an IRB-like review process with community doctoral‑level volunteers to guide student projects.
The presenter described supports for students who need remediation and pathways to allow students to access more rigorous classes later in their high‑school careers. Materials cited in the presentation—course charts, videos and the course catalog—were said to be available on the district website once approved by the board.
Board members thanked staff for preparing the document and noted the practical value of clear sequencing for parents and students. No policy changes were adopted at the meeting; the presentation was provided as part of the board’s regular review of curriculum materials. The board will consider formal approval when the document is returned to the agenda with any final edits.
