Options for High School
8th Grade Transition to High School Information
Transitioning to High School
The 2022-23 HS Course Selection Guide is available at the following link: https://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC02213593/Centricity/Domain/7261/2022-2023%20Course%20Study%20Guide.pdf . Information about Cross Enrollment and Controlled Enrollment is on pages 142-148 of the course selection guide.
CROSS AND CONTROLLED ENROLLMENT: Realizing that not all students share the same interests and career goals or learn in the same fashion, our schools developed programs to meet the diverse needs of our students. Some of these academic programs are not available at all Onslow County high schools. In order to make as many opportunities available to our students as possible, two different types of enrollment processes exist to help students find the courses they are seeking, while allowing them to participate at their home school if possible or at another school if necessary.
CROSS ENROLLMENT: When a student finds an interest in coursework that is not available at their home school but may be offered at a nearby school, they may choose to participate in CROSS ENROLLMENT with that school. That means they would remain a member of the student body at their current school, while taking the desired class at the other campus. They would travel to the other school for that class period and then return to their home school for the remainder of the day, if applicable. In some cases, students may finish their school day at the other school and would begin their day the following day at their home school. In this fashion, students could have the experience of the course they desired while still remaining a member of their home school. The acceptance at the other school rests entirely with the principal of that school, the availability of room in the course, and finally the timing of the scheduling between the two schools. Any students interested in taking a course through Cross Enrollment need to contact their current principal. . Transportation will not be provided for students who are accepted into a specialized program at another school, and Onslow County Schools will not assume liability for student drivers commuting to specialized programs. . Students who are accepted into a specialized program at another school must complete the entire semester before returning to their home school at that time. . If the student wants to take another course at the second school, they must go through the same process to determine if the scheduling and availability requirements are still in place for the second semester or following school year.
CONTROLLED ENROLLMENT: A second choice for enrolling in a course not found at a students’ home school would be CONTROLLED ENROLLMENT. When a student successfully completes the necessary paperwork for the Controlled Enrollment application, as well as any required paperwork and interview from the second school, and is accepted into the specialized program and the parents accept the placement, the student may become a member of the second school for the remainder of the school year. They must be enrolled in the courses associated with the specialized program for the duration of the time they are at the second school. Additionally, students will have to meet requirements unique to each specialized program. • Transportation will not be provided for students who are accepted into a specialized program at another school, and Onslow County Schools will not assume liability for student drivers commuting to specialized programs. • Students who are accepted into a specialized program at another school must complete the entire school year before applying to return to their home school. • Students who are accepted into a specialized program at another school and fail to meet the expectations of the program will return to their home school at the end of the school year.
CONTROLLED ENROLLMENT APPLICATION DIRECTIONS: All assignments will be for a full academic year. Students can change assignments during the school year only if they move out of their current attendance area or meet hardship requirements. Hardship cases will be heard by the school principal and the superintendent’s designee.
1. Students will meet with the Controlled Enrollment counselor at their home school.
2. Students must complete the Controlled Enrollment application as well as the required paperwork from the Controlled Enrollment school that will be considered for acceptance in the desired program.
3. Completed Controlled Enrollment application must be returned to the Student Services Office at the Onslow County Central Office.
4. These documents will be forwarded to the Controlled Enrollment school for consideration.
5. After the receiving school determines whether the student will be accepted into the Controlled Enrollment program, the paperwork will be returned to the Student Services Office.
6. If accepted, a contract will be sent to the parents for final acceptance of the student placement.
7. A letter outlining the outcome of the applications and the contract will be mailed to both schools and the parent.
8. Once all paperwork is completed and all conditions have been met, the student will be assigned to the Controlled Enrollment school for the following school year.
9. Transportation will not be provided outside of the assigned home school attendance area. Parents must provide timely transportation to and from school each day if no exception for transportation has been made. (Failure to provide timely transportation may result in student transfer to their home school)
10. If space is available, siblings who also make application will be assigned to the same school if oldersibling isselected.
11. Selection will be based on space available. Students will be assigned their choice to the fullest extent possible. If your choice is not available, the student will be assigned to his/her homeschool. All Onslow County students will have an opportunity to participate in controlled enrollment process with assignment based on availability, facilities, and consideration of special needs.
12. Any student whose choice is to remain at their assigned home district school will not need to complete an application.
Northside High School
Northside will have a parent meeting on April 4th, at 6 pm in their auditorium.
Jacksonville High School
White Oak High School
Swansboro High School
Swansboro High School offers two unique CTE program opportunities for students beginning their 10th or 11th grade years through controlled enrollment:
Project Lead The Way - Biotechnology Research & Development
Programming & Broadcasting
PLTW Biotechnology students are empowered to explore and find solutions to some of today’s most pressing medical challenges. Students gain industry perspective working with the same tools used by professionals in hospitals and labs while working together to find solutions to problems.
Programming & Broadcasting students with career interests in video production, television or radio learn the tools used in the broadcasting industry. Students learn the fundamentals of working in front of the camera, as well as what goes on behind the scenes. Students write scripts, create PSA's, design visual materials, and study broadcasting operations and management.
Work based learning opportunities are available to students completing either pathway major to gain an in-depth look into a career for the future.
For more information about these CTE Program areas feel free to contact Brooks Clergy, Career Development Coordinator or Tracey Gardner, 9th Grade School Counselor.
Onslow Virtual High School
Magnet school applications are being received beginning February 14th through March 13th. The lottery selection will occur March 15th.
Summer Learning Opportunities for 8th Grade
North Carolina Virtual Public Schools and Onslow Virtual Academy will offer summer opportunities for students wanting to take classes to get ahead/get caught up.
-NCVPS link: https://ncvps.org/
-Onslow Virtual Academy: https://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/onslowvirtualacademy