Our Programs
All students accepted to the STEM Program will complete one pathway of study in addition to academic requirements. The Pathways are listed below and details about each can be found by clicking the green program of study button. A sample 4-year plan of study can be seen beneath the pathway section.
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Recommended 8th Grade Courses
Any eighth grade Hall County student may apply to the NHHS STEM Academy in the fall of their eighth grade year. It is strongly suggested that students complete the following courses before applying to the STEM Academy in order to be fully prepared for the upcoming STEM curriculum in ninth grade:
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Honors 9th Literature
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Honors Physical Science *
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Enhanced Algebra Concepts & Connections*
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Scroll to see "helpful hints" below
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Proposed 4-Year Plan: North Hall High School STEM Academy
**Note: This is a proposal and is subject to edits. Elective courses in other areas are allowed.
* WBL is required in order to earn the STEM Diploma Seal.
In addition, students in the STEM Program may elect to take IB classes their junior/senior year. All IB class title are followed by Y1 or Y2, indicating "Year 1" or "Year 2".
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Pathway courses 2 & 3 will be blocked for sophomore year. This will allow for students to have open options for junior and senior year, including IB, Dual Enrollment, etc.
How to Earn the STEM Diploma Seal
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Satisfactorily Complete ALL required course work including your 3 pathway courses
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Pass the Credential of Value (COV) exam at the conclusion of the third pathway course.
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Complete at least one unit of a Work-Based Learning Internship or
Honor's Work-Based Learning Internship
*Note: Honors Mentorship does not satisfy this requirement
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If you are a Fine Arts student and intend to continue in HS, plan to take at least one foreign language in 8th grade to accommodate for the blocked pathway courses in 10th grade. We have options if you haven't, so talk to Mrs. Haynes, suzanne.haynes@hallco.org.
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If you haven't had the required math and science as an 8th grader, you may have to double up on them if accepted to STEM for 2025-26 school year.
HELPFUL HINTS
Middle School
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The required Health and PE course can be taken online. Speak to your counselor for more information.
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Online foreign language is an option for those who do not have room in their traditional schedule. Contact your counselor for more information.
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Summer Work-Based Learning (WBL) is an option for students planning to apply for Full IB. 1 full unit is available. Apply in the Spring at www.hallcowbl.org.
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If you are not planning to go Full IB, WBL and HWBL are offered your junior and/or senior year. Only 1 unit is required for the seal. Apply at www.hallcowbl.org.
HELPFUL HINTS
Current Students