Nogales High School

NHS Honors Curriculum

The Nogales High School Honors Curriculum includes classes in the subject areas of English, Fine Arts, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages, and Science.  These course offerings are available to all students, but are recommended for highly motivated students because of the quality as well as quantity of the work expected.  The NHS Honors Curriculum revolves around two programs. One is the widely acclaimed International Baccalaureate (IB) program which offers a core curriculum of six subject areas and other requirements, leading to the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma.  Students who do not choose to pursue the complete diploma may sign up for individual classes and take exams for certificates.  Both the IB Diploma and the IB Certificates can earn college level credit.  The other part of the Honors Curriculum is the Advanced Placement (AP) classes offered in many subject areas, which are taught at the college level and include exams that also earn college credit.  Successful completion of the IB Diploma Certificates and AP Exams offers the added benefit of college credits and tuition savings.

Students are encouraged to consider and try at least one Honors course. Remember that by choosing an Honors course, you are making a decision to commit yourself to the requirements and responsibility.  If you meet the challenge, you will never regret it.

Since the 1997-98 school year, Nogales High School has offered two types of Honor’s Diplomas.  Candidates for the IB Diploma are also eligible for the NHS Honors Diplomas.

*NHS Honors Diploma Requirements:

Honors Course Hours-12 Honors courses

3.5 GPA on a non-weighted 4.0 scale for all classes*

External Exams-4 or more

100 Documented Community Service hours during Junior and Senior years.

Students must attend NHS during the 7th and 8th semesters to qualify for the Honors Diploma.

*All Honors Courses are weighted for GPA.  Weighted GPA is for Nogales High School use only.  (Universities do not accept weighted GPAs).

For further information, please contact Ms. Aissa Bonillas, IB/AP Coordinator.

Students enrolling in AP/IB Courses will receive High School credit upon meeting course objectives. College credit may be granted by universities if a score of 3, 4, or 5 is earned on AP Examination or a score of 4 to 7 on IB Higher Level Examinations.