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Board approves changes to graduation policy, adds computer science requirement for future pathway
Summary
The board approved revisions to policy code 3460: it removes the district requirement for two world language credits for UNC admission, creates a Future Ready Core pathway that will require a computer science course for future freshmen, clarifies certificate versus diploma language to align with state policy, and adds an arts requirement.
The Chapel Hill–Carrboro City Schools board on March 6 approved revisions to graduation policy code 3460 that the administration characterized as substantial. The presentation, led by an administrator referred to as doctor Tries, outlined four principal changes the administration recommended.
"The first major change is that it removes required the requirement that students aiming to gain admittance into the UNC System Schools complete two credits in the same world language," the presenter said, noting that the UNC System no longer requires that sequence for this year's freshmen. The administrator also described a new "Future Ready Core" graduation pathway that will affect freshmen entering in 2026–27 and includes a requirement for a computer science course.
A third change aligns the district's practice with state board policy regarding when principals may grant a certificate rather than a diploma, primarily affecting students following an extended course of study. Finally, the revisions formalize a requirement that students complete at least one arts course before graduation.
Board members moved, seconded and approved the recommended policy revisions on the record. The administration said the changes had earlier been submitted to the policy committee and that no committee changes were recommended.
The policy change will be applied to upcoming graduating cohorts as specified; administrators said implementation details about the Future Ready Core and the computer science requirement will be presented to the board next year.
