Advanced
Placement (AP) Courses
The Fulton County School system offers numerous Advanced Placement courses representing
language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, foreign language, music,
and visual art. Most colleges and universities award credit for specific levels
of performance on the AP exams given in May. Enrollment is open to all qualified
students. Students must complete the appropriate AP Exam in order to receive
AP credit for the course. Interested students should contact an AP instructor,
counselor, or Dr. Macris for information and application procedures.
Students who successfully complete AP and/or Honors courses will receive an additional
seven points. These honor points will be added to the final average for each
qualifying course.
Joint Enrollment Classes
Several colleges, universities, and technical schools maintain joint enrollment
agreements with the Fulton County School System. Students may enroll in college
or technical school courses and receive simultaneous credit towards their
respective diploma programs. Participants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in
college prep courses, a minimum SAT I Verbal score of 530 and a minimum SAT
I Math score of 530. In addition, Georgia Perimeter College offers College
English and College Algebra at Northview High School. Students should
initiate discussion of joint enrollment options with their counselor by the
start of their junior year.
Career-Technology Programs
Northview High School offers seven programs of study leading to Career-Technology
or Dual Diploma Seals of Endorsement: Family and Consumer Sciences, Business
and Information Technology (IT), Diversified Technology, Pre-Engineering,
Electronic Media Production, and Army JROTC.
Special
Education Inter-Related Resource (IRR)
Students with mild-moderate learning disabilities may be served through the
Inter-Related Resource (IRR) Program. Services include monitoring as well as
self-contained and team-taught mainstream classes. Students who are mildly
mentally handicapped or who have mild behavioral disorders are also served
through this program. Placement in the program and services rendered are determined
through an annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) conference.
Talented and Gifted Program (TAG)
The TAG program augments classroom activities through seminars, subject area
extensions, directed studies, and career internships. At least one TAG option
must be completed during each semester. Failure to meet this requirement may
result in dismissal from the program. Grades are not given for seminars and
subject area extensions; academic credit is earned through directed studies
and internships. Students participating in the TAG program in middle school
qualify for immediate placement in high school TAG. Screening is held each
year at the high school level for students not previously recommended for TAG.
Night/Summer School
Night School courses are available through Independence and
McClarin High Schools. Registration is done through the Guidance Office.
Students may also complete additional courses through approved on-line
programs or during summer school.
Work Program
A work-study program, Cooperative Business Education (CBE), is offered. Combining
classroom instruction, on the job work experience, and leadership training
through the Future Business Leaders of America, the program serves the needs
of students interested in a business career. Students enrolled in this program
are given release time from school to complete their work experience. Students
receive supervision at the work site from their employers and the work program
coordinator. CBE is open to Juniors and Seniors. Students must provide their
own transportation to the internship site.
