8th+Grade+Programs

8th grade students and parents in Lenoir County have three options to choose from IN ADDITION to attending traditional high school.

If you live in the Kinston High School district and are interested in the Project Lead the Way Program, please let Mrs. McClung know so that she can advise the freshman counselor (Ms. Amy Lynch) at Kinston High School.
 * Option #1** :This year for the first time, Project Lead the Way, a pre-engineering program that has only been offered previously at South Lenoir High School, will be offered at all three high schools. If you are interested in attending Project Lead the Way and are planning to attend North Lenoir High School, you should ask the North Lenoir Counselors (who will be at Frink on April 19 and April 21) to register you for Project Lead the Way classes.


 * Option #2 :** Kinston High School offers the only International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Certificate Programme in Lenoir County. IB is a rigorous, academically challenging, and balanced programme of education and final examinations that prepares students, normally aged 16-19, for success at university and life beyond. The programme is normally taught over two years and has gained recognition and respect from the world's leading universities. If you are interested in attending the IB programme at KHS, please see Mrs. McClung for an application and other IB overview information.

** Option #3 **: Lenoir Early College High School, on the campus of Lenoir Community College, is a five year program that when complete, the graduate receives a high school diploma as well as an Associate's degree, at no cost to the student or parent. If you are interested in the Early College program, please see Mrs. McClung for an application. **Application deadline for Early College is March 8, 2010**. Please return the completed packet to Mrs. McClung by March 8, 2010. A completed packet includes the application, 250-500 word essay, parent statement form, three teacher recommendation forms, and a blank counselor's form.