Reed Course Catalog

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Reed Course Catalog 2026-2027

The High School Course of Study

THE HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OF STUDY

Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 389.018 describes the course of study which all students will automatically be enrolled in:

4 units of English language arts

4 units of mathematics, including algebra 1 and geometry

3 units of science, including two laboratory courses and

3 units of social studies, including 0.5 unit of American government, 0.5 unit of Economics, 1.0 unit of American history and 1.0 unit of world history or geography.

Exceptions: Per NRS 389.018 and Board Policy 6600, students may be granted exceptions on a limited, case-by-case basis. Exceptions may be granted under the following conditions:

A special education student exempted via the IEP process.

A student who has transferred into a WCSD high school as a junior or senior and cannot earn the 4th mathematics or 3rd science credit during the school year in their remaining school years before graduation. Determination of whether a student can earn the 4th mathematics and/or 3rd science credit will be made jointly in a conference with the student, parent, counselor, and principal or assistant principal within 10 days of enrollment.

If the student, the parent or legal guardian of the student and an administrator or a counselor at the school in which the student is enrolled mutually agree to a modified course of study for the student and that modified course of study satisfies at least the requirements for a standard high school diploma or an adjusted diploma, as applicable.

REQUIRED NUMBER OF CLASSES

With the high school course of study, all students are automatically enrolled in a full academic load. Part-time enrollment is not allowed. Only seniors who are on track for an Advanced Diploma and receive an exemption for merit or for cause may take a minimum 2/3 of the academic load (rounding up to the nearest whole class). Check your school’s bell schedule to determine the number of classes you must take. All students are encouraged to take advantage of the numerous educational opportunities available to them during high school.

CREDITS

Most classes award one-half (0.5) credit for one semester’s work. The school year is divided into two semesters. Credit is awarded at the end of each semester to students who have a passing grade. Students who withdraw from a class after the 11th week of the semester will receive an "F" regardless of what the actual grade was at the time of withdrawal. The 11th week ends on October 29, 2026, in the fall and March 19, 2027, in the spring (Incline High School: November 6, 2026, and April 23, 2027). Students who are not able to complete the required work for a course or who are unable to take the final assessment may receive an “INC” (incomplete) provided there has been contact/approval by the student’s counselor or administration. Incompletes must be made up within three (3) weeks after the beginning of the next semester or the incomplete becomes an "F”, and no credit is awarded. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher to arrange to complete the necessary work.

Assessments and Diplomas

NEVADA ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

Students must participate in the Nevada high school assessments prescribed by law as a diploma requirement for their respective graduating class. High performance on the college and career readiness and/or civics assessments may be used toward meeting requirements for state seals or endorsements awarded with a diploma.

To graduate from a Nevada high school with a Standard, Advanced, College and Career Ready, Honors or Honors/College and Career Ready diploma, students must participate in a College and Career Readiness assessment selected by the Nevada State Board of Education pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 390.600 and 390.610. Students will take this assessment during their junior/11th grade year. 

Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 390.600, to graduate from a Nevada high school with an Alternative diploma a student must participate in the Nevada Alternate assessment during their junior/11th grade year. 

All students must participate in a civics examination pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute 389.009. Most students will take the required civics examination as part of the Government or Economics course. 

TYPES OF DIPLOMAS OFFERED TO WCSD STUDENTS

WCSD Standard Diploma: This student will have completed a minimum of 23 credits with all requirements met and will have taken the College and Career Readiness assessment and the civics examination prescribed by the State as a diploma requirement for their respective graduating class.

Advanced Diploma: This student will have completed a minimum of 24 credits, including all requirements for a standard diploma plus one additional credit of science (total 3 credits) and one additional credit of math (total 4 credits and must include Algebra 2) with a minimum of 3.25 cumulative GPA, weighted or unweighted (no rounding) including all credits applicable toward graduation, and will have taken the College and Career Readiness assessment and the civics examination prescribed by the State as a diploma requirement for their respective graduating class.

College & Career Ready Diploma: This student will have completed a minimum of 24 credits for an Advanced Diploma and demonstrated the following:

Proficiency in speaking not less than 2 languages or have earned not less than two credits in one or more of the areas below:

Advanced Placement courses; or

International Baccalaureate courses; or

Dual credit courses; or

Career and Technical Education courses; or

Work-based Learning or Internship courses; or

World Language courses

Taken the College and Career Ready assessment as prescribed by the State as a diploma requirement for their respective graduating class and earned one or both endorsements:

College Ready Endorsement – This endorsement will be awarded to graduates who successfully complete the college readiness assessment prescribed by the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada and receive not less than the minimum scores for initial placement into college-level English and mathematics courses prescribed by the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada.

Career Ready Endorsement – This endorsement will be awarded to graduates who successfully complete a career readiness assessment, complete a CTE program of study and the Nevada Skills Certificate or obtain a “Nevada Industry Recognized Credential” as officially defined and listed by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWINN).

Taken the civics examination prescribed by the State as a diploma requirement for their respective graduating class.

WCSD Honors Diploma: This student will have:

Completed a minimum of 24 credits (20 required and 4 elective) including at least eight (8) qualified honors or AP/IB/ADC level classes, Algebra 2, at least two credits earned in high school in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Anatomy & Physiology, AP Environmental Science, Zoology, Microbiology, CTE Animal Science (H) or CTE Plant Science (H) or college level equivalents and two (2) credits in the same world language.

Earned a minimum 3.40 cumulative GPA, weighted (no rounding), with no course failures during the last two years, unless the course is repeated to remove the "F" from the transcript.

Taken the College and Career Readiness assessment and the civics examination prescribed by the State as a diploma requirement for their respective graduating class.

This diploma is designed to reward students who take and succeed in the most challenging academic program that the high school has to offer. NOTE: Students who earn an Honors Diploma automatically qualify for an Advanced Diploma.

WCSD Honors/College & Career Ready Diploma: This student will have:

Completed a minimum of 24 credits (20 required and 4 elective) including at least eight (8) qualified honors or AP/IB/ADC level classes, Algebra 2, at least two credits earned in high school in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Anatomy & Physiology, AP Environmental Science, Zoology, Microbiology, CTE Animal Science (H) or CTE Plant Science (H) or college level equivalents and two (2) credits in the same world language.

Earned a minimum 3.40 cumulative GPA, weighted (no rounding), with no course failures during the last two years, unless the course is repeated to remove the "F" from the transcript.

Taken the College and Career Ready assessment as prescribed by the State as a diploma requirement for their respective graduating class and earned one or both endorsements:

College Ready Endorsement – This endorsement will be awarded to graduates who successfully complete the college readiness assessment prescribed by the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada and receive not less than the minimum scores for initial placement into college-level English and mathematics courses prescribed by the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada.

Career Ready Endorsement – This endorsement will be awarded to graduates who successfully complete a career readiness assessment, complete a CTE program of study and the Nevada Skills Certificate or obtain an industry recognized credential.

Taken the civics examination prescribed by the State as a diploma requirement for their respective graduating class.

This diploma is designed to reward students who take and succeed in the most challenging academic program that the high school has to offer. NOTE: Students who earn an Honors/College & Career Ready Diploma automatically qualify for an Advanced Diploma.

Alternative Diploma: The Alternative Diploma is available to students with disabilities who are assessed on the Nevada Alternate Assessment (NAA). Nevada’s requirements for the Alternative Diploma align to the academic coursework and the College and Career Readiness assessment requirements for students working to achieve a standard diploma. High school students who pursue the Alternative Diploma must complete the required number of credits, pass standards-aligned courses, have taken the Nevada Alternate assessment during grade 11 and have taken the civics examination prescribed by the State or received a waiver for the exam in accordance with their individualized education program. Students who achieve an Alternative Diploma will be able to remain in school until their 22nd birthday and those who choose to do so will continue to receive services under IDEA.

Adjusted Diploma: This student must be certified as a Special Education student. The student must have completed a minimum of 23 credits but may not have completed all the requirements for a Standard Diploma and/or may not have taken the College and Career Readiness exam prescribed by the State as a diploma requirement for their respective graduating class. The student must have taken the civics examination prescribed by the State or received a waiver for the exam in accordance with their individualized education program. The student’s IEP will specify the conditions under which they will receive an Adjusted Diploma. A student who accepts an Adjusted Diploma may work toward a Standard Diploma until their 22nd birthday.

High School Equivalency or Adult Diploma: This high school does not issue an equivalency or adult diploma. For information about these programs, contact RISE Academy for Adult Achievement at 775-337-9939.

Seals and Endorsements

TYPES OF SEALS AND ENDORSEMENTS OFFERED TO WCSD STUDENTS

Recognition of each Seal/Endorsement earned will be affixed to the high school diploma and appear on the student’s official transcript.

Nevada Career & Technical Education Endorsement/Seal: A student who satisfies the requirements for graduation from high school and successfully completes an approved sequence of courses leading to a completion course in a career and technical education program area must be awarded a high school diploma with a CTE endorsement on the front (NAC 389.815, 389.800) if the pupil has maintained a 3.0 grade point average in all classes applicable to the course of study and passed the end-of-program assessments prescribed by the Nevada Department of Education. See https://doe.nv.gov/offices/craleo/cte (Scroll down and click on Program Resources, then Course Catalog) for the current courses that comprise a course of study in each approved program area.

Nevada State Seal of Biliteracy: The Nevada State Seal of Biliteracy is an award given to high school graduates who have demonstrated proficiency in English and one or more world language(s). Students can demonstrate world language proficiency by taking one of the various language assessments offered by the WCSD.

Nevada State Seal of STEM: The Nevada State Seal of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is an award given to high school graduates who have earned a 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scale or a 3.85 weighted grade point average, earned at least four credits in science, at least four credits in mathematics, and at least one credit in computer science, engineering, manufacturing, electronics, or a career and technical education program of study in information and media technologies or skilled and technical science. In addition, students must demonstrate proficiency in science and mathematics by passing one of the qualifying assessments offered in WCSD.

Nevada State Seal of STEAM: The Nevada State Seal of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) is an award given to high school graduates who have earned a 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scale or a 3.85 weighted grade point average, earned at least three credits in science, at least four credits in mathematics, at least one credit in computer science, engineering, manufacturing, electronics, or a career and technical education program of study in information and media technologies or skilled and technical science and one credit in fine arts. In addition, students must demonstrate proficiency in science and mathematics by passing one of the qualifying assessments offered in WCSD.

Nevada State Seal of Financial Literacy: The Nevada State Seal of Financial Literacy is an award given to high school graduates who have earned a 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scale or a 3.85 weighted grade point average, earned at least three credits in a subject area in which instruction on financial literacy is provided; and either a grade of B or higher in a college-level course in which instruction on financial literacy is provided; or earn a score of gold or higher on the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate.

Nevada State Seal of Civics: The Nevada State Seal of Civics is award given to high school graduates who have earned a 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scale or a 3.85 weighted grade point average, earned at least three credits in social studies; and a score of at least 90% on the examination for civics required pursuant to NRS 389.009; a satisfactory score in citizenship and completes a service-learning project.

Grades and GPA

GRADES AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE

Letter grades of A, B, C, D, or F will be assigned in academic classes. Only a few courses are graded on a pass/fail basis and assigned an S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory) grade. S/U grades are not included when computing grade point average (GPA). No credit is awarded for F grades. Grades become part of the permanent record three weeks after report cards are issued. The responsibility for determining a student’s grade rests solely with the classroom teacher. GPA is the average of all semester course grades received in high school courses based upon a 4.0 scale. Letter grades will be transposed to the standard 4.0 scale: A = 4.0; B = 3.0; C = 2.0; D = 1.0 and F = 0.

The following formula will be used for calculating weighted GPAs: The unweighted overall GPA will be figured per WCSD Administrative Regulation 5127 using a 4.0 grading scale. For EACH SEMESTER of an honors course that a student passes, .025 will be added to the unweighted overall GPA and .050 will be added to each semester of an International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP) or Advanced Dual Credit (ADC) course, producing the weighted overall GPA.

Finals, Reporting, Auditing, Withdrawing, Repeating a Class

FINAL ASSESSMENTS

Students will be required to complete a final cumulative semester assessment in all courses which award one-half (0.5) credit or more. End of semester final assessments are cumulative and may consist of skill or performance activities as well as oral or written essays, depending upon the objectives of the course and the nature of the learning activities of the class. Final assessments are given during prescribed testing windows. Students absent on the day of the final assessment may be issued a grade of Incomplete (INC) and are allowed the opportunity to make up the assessment within a specified time frame. Semester final assessments will not be curved, and raw scores will be reported in the gradebook. The grade weight of the semester final assessment is set at the beginning of the school year or start of a course in accordance with district guidelines and indicated in the course syllabus. The final assessment will carry a weight of 10-20% of the overall grade and will be consistent for all sections of the same course within a school.

REPORTING TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS

Reports notifying parents/guardians of their student’s progress in school are issued quarterly (approximately every nine weeks). Grade reports issued at the conclusion of the first nine weeks of each semester are Progress Reports indicating the level of achievement of the student at that time. The academic grade issued at the end of each semester reflects the student’s work for the entire semester and is not an average of two nine-week grades. These semester academic grades, along with the credits earned at the end of each semester are posted to the student’s permanent record. In addition to these reports which are issued to every student, students whose work has deteriorated significantly or whose performance puts them in jeopardy of failing will receive an Academic Warning Notice halfway between each official report (at both quarter & semester). Report Cards and Progress Reports are distributed to students after the close of the reporting period, except for the final reporting period when Report Cards are mailed home. Check the school calendar for specific dates.

Infinite Campus is the District’s online teacher, parent/guardian, and student communication program. Infinite Campus is an easy way to keep up to date by using a secure online system that allows parents/guardians and students to check grades, communicate directly with teachers via e-mail, check on homework assignments, and monitor attendance. Information on how to login can be obtained from the school. To login to the Infinite Campus portal, navigate to: https://washoenv.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/washoe.jsp. Additionally, there is a smart phone application for students and parents available through the iTunes App Store or Google Play for Android.

Teachers are the best sources of information about student work in a particular class. Parents/guardians who have questions about any of the procedures for monitoring their student’s progress in school should call their student’s counselor for more information.

AUDITING A COURSE

Auditing a course allows a student to take a class without the benefit of a grade or credit for a course. A student may choose to audit a course provided they receive permission from the high school administrator and the teacher. Advanced Placement (AP) or college concurrent enrollment courses may not be audited. Students who are enrolled in a course on an audit basis will not earn credit for the course. To remain in good standing in an audited course, students must complete all assignments and exams and abide by all attendance policies.

A student may be removed from an audited course at the discretion of the high school administration and the teacher. An academic grade of "AU" ("Audit") and a regular A-F citizenship grade will be assigned to students in an audited course. A student may not drop a course to an audit after the 11th week of the semester. Audit is not an option for home school, private school, or charter school students who are accepted to participate in a course at the high school. Whether or not a school allows students to audit courses is a site decision.

WITHDRAWING FROM CLASS

A student withdrawing from a class during the first 11 weeks of the semester will receive no credit. After the 11th week a student withdrawing from a class shall receive a grade of “F” and no credit. The withdraw deadlines for the 26-27 school year are October 29 and March 19. (Incline High School: November 6 and April 23). These deadlines do not apply to college dual enrollment or concurrent enrollment courses. Please refer to the college website for those dates.

REPEATING A CLASS

A student may repeat a course provided they receive permission from the high school administration or an identified designee. A student shall not receive additional credit for the repeated course or a "content equivalent" course. The higher grade shall be recorded on the permanent record and the lower grade replaced with the notation "RP" (repeated).

If a student earns an "F" in a course, any course which meets the same requirement for graduation may be taken to meet that requirement. The "F" remains on the permanent record unless the repeated course is the same course as the one in which the student received an "F" grade. To replace an "F," the "same course" may include a modified title such as "OLE," or "Correspondence," etc. A regular course may not be used to repeat an Honors or Advanced Placement course to raise a grade when both courses can be taken for credit. 

Standalone Internship for Academic Credit

STANDALONE INTERNSHIP FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT

Work-based learning is governed by regulations and policies as administered by the Nevada Department of Education and is a continuum of experiences defined as Career Exploration, Career Preparation and Career Training. Recommended for 11th and 12th graders, these experiences can include job shadows, school-based enterprises, standalone internships which result in academic credit, and noncredit-bearing internships which are integrated into another course.

As a component of its work-based learning framework, WCSD offers two types of standalone internships for academic credit, suggested for students in grades 11 and 12. These opportunities are most frequently offered through the District, but may also be offered at the school site. 

Standalone internships for academic credit are work-based learning experiences that place students in a real workplace environment to develop and practice career-related knowledge and skills for a specific career field related to students’ career interests, abilities, and goals. They are connected to classroom learning and are accompanied by structured reflection activities. Students participating in these experiences are guided by a formal, written Training Plan and Training Agreement that defines specific academic and workplace skills to be mastered. As a course, standalone internships for academic credit require 60 hours of coursework resulting in 0.5 elective credit.

Please note:

Students may enroll in a standalone internship course (group or individual) on a semester basis.

Students may apply one or more credits toward the total number of credits required for graduation (per NRS 389.167).

Students earn a letter grade which will be applied to the GPA.

To earn a passing grade, students must complete all requirements for credit by five school days prior to the end of the final grading period of the semester.

Group:

Group internships are structured more as classes and organized by career field, facilitated by a teacher with knowledge of the industry. Groups of 8-24 students engage in visits to a variety of industry sites, engage in projects associated with the career field, and gain an understanding of the knowledge, skills and education needed for specific pathways within the field. To earn credit, students must attend orientation, all scheduled classes, meet specific learning outcomes, complete assignments, and participate in a final project presentation. Group internships start the second week of each semester and end the week prior to finals.

Individual:

Individual internships are structured to meet a specific career interest. Students are assigned to and supervised by an internship teacher or other staff member, attend scheduled classes throughout the semester, and complete internship hours at a work site as scheduled by an employer host. To earn credit, students must complete all requirements. Individual internships start the second week of each semester and end the week prior to finals.

Internship Request & Enrollment Requirements:

Students must complete an enrollment process by deadlines as published by the WCSD Department of Career Technical Education (CTE) or the school sites.

These experiences are recommended for students in grades 11 and 12.

Health insurance coverage is recommended but not required.

Students must attend all class sessions and perform service at job sites as scheduled.

It is important to have reliable transportation to and from work sites.

Most standalone internship hours will be served outside the school day. With documented school and parent/guardian permission, students may complete internship hours during the school day.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact your high school counselor, CTE teacher or visit the Career and Technical Education website at http://www.washoeschools.net/internships.

CTE Work Experience, Work Study, Credit by Exam, Extended Studies

CTE WORK EXPERIENCE

Students may take a course in CTE Work Experience. This is a paid position where the student is working in a job related to a CTE program of study. Technical and employability skills learned in the classroom are incorporated into the student’s learning plan and applied on the job. A training plan and a signed training agreement are required. CTE work experience should be a minimum of hours worked equal to the number of hours required for any other course of that same credit, usually 60 hours per half credit. CTE students must be enrolled in or have completed at least two years of a CTE program and be 16 years old (NAC 389.564-389.566).

WORK STUDY CREDIT

WCSD high school students may apply to earn elective high school credit for working at a paid job in which they receive a pay stub with hours worked and applicable state and federal deductions listed. Each student is responsible for obtaining their own job. Credit may be earned at one-half (0.5) credit for 180 hours of active work participation per semester or summer. Students earn a grade of S/U and it is not calculated in their grade point average. Students can earn a maximum of four work study credits.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact your high school counselor.

CREDIT BY EXAM

High school students who wish to challenge certain high school courses may take a Credit by Exam (CBE). There is a fee for the exams. A passing score will earn the student an ungraded (S/U) high school credit.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams may also be used for credit by exam. A score of 50 is passing and passing scores are eligible for 1.0 high school credit.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact your high school counselor.

EXTENDED STUDIES PROGRAMS

Full program and registration information is available at https://www.washoeschools.net/directory/extended-studies. All grades issued by Extended Studies are posted to the student transcript in Infinite Campus by the end of each semester/summer. All programs are scheduled in accordance with the WCSD Balanced Calendar.

Community Service (0.5 credit):

Semester course: application and course completion must occur within the dates of each semester and/or summer.

60 hours of volunteering experience; S/U grade

The proposed community service must be approved by Extended Studies prior to registration. A supervisor for the organization benefiting from the community service must also provide his/her approval and phone number. The supervisor is responsible for verifying all volunteer hours. Volunteering at your church, home, or for relatives does not qualify for community service credit. Hours earned prior to the completion of registration are not counted.

PE Options (0.5 credit PE exemption):

By participating in the PE Options program, students will earn an exemption from earning 0.5 PE credits in high school. This means students will still need to earn the same number of credits for a diploma, but of those credits, 0.5 credit of PE will not be a requirement.

The application and course completion may occur over the course of the school year and through the summer months.

Students must complete 60 hours to earn the exemption. There is no grade given.

A maximum of four (0.5) PE exemptions may be earned through this course. This course may not be used to raise a passing grade or replace a failing grade in PE.

Hours completed prior to the completion of registration are not counted.

There are two options for students who wish to earn a PE exemption through Extended Studies:

Enroll in a gym/sports center where group classes are taught by an instructor certified in the activity being offered. Only gyms/centers approved by Extended Studies are available for students wanting to participate in this option. The gym/center documents and monthly attendance logs are submitted by the student to Extended Studies at the completion of 60 hours. Please refer to the Extended Studies website for a list of approved facilities.

Designed for those students participating in a sport at the pre-professional (e.g. club, travel, competitive etc.) level at the national or regional level of competition. Please refer to the Extended Studies website https://www.washoeschools.net/directory/extended-studies/courses-offered/physical-education-pe-options for a list of approved sports.

College Opportunities for HS Students

COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

The following paragraphs will briefly describe some of the opportunities which are available to students through which they can get a head start on college by earning placement in, waiver of, and/or credit for college courses while still in high school. It is important for students to check with their intended post-secondary institution and, if applicable, the NCAA, to determine if that school/program will accept the courses.

Advanced Placement

Advanced Placement (AP) is one of many programs sponsored by the College Board. AP classes are college-level courses offered to high school students at their high school by their own high school teachers. In May of each year, students in AP classes take a three-hour comprehensive exam that is written and scored by the College Board. The exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5. An exam score of 3 is generally considered “qualifying” and many colleges will give college credit for the course to students who earn 3, 4, or 5 on the exam. Some colleges only give credit for a 4 or 5 score; some waive a college requirement but do not award credit; some allow students with high exam scores to be eligible to take the college’s own placement exams and thus earn credit or waivers. Because each college has its own AP policy, it is important for students to contact the admissions office at their post-secondary institution of choice to determine what type of credit/waiver will be available. To check a college’s AP policy, go to https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/creditandplacement/search-credit-policies

WCSD course titles which include the notation “AP” or Advanced Placement are year-long courses and all requirements must be met before the “AP” designation is awarded. Students register for AP courses during regular high school pre-registration each spring. Exams are given on a predetermined schedule in May of each year at an approximate cost of $99 per exam. Students do not have to be enrolled in an AP course to take an AP Exam, but students in WCSD who are enrolled in a course with “AP” in the title are required to take the exam in that course per Administrative Regulation 6501. Exam results are available to students and colleges in July following the exam.

CTE College Credit

CTE College Credit is free college credit that can be earned by completing a Career & Technical Education (CTE) program of study (2 - or 3-year program). Most CTE programs of study are aligned with college courses, offering the opportunity to earn between 3 and 18 college credits.

Registration: Students can register for CTE courses through their high school counselor. CTE programs of study are offered at every high school in WCSD and are taught on the high school campus. 

Participation Requirements: Any student may participate in a CTE program of study at the entry level (Level 1). Continuation to the intermediate (Level 2), and advanced (Level 3)/or complimentary course (CC) classes require completing all prior levels. CTE programs of study can be 2- or 3-year programs of study.

Fees/Costs: CTE College Credits are FREE to students. They do not require any additional time or work beyond that of the high school course. To determine how many college credits are available for a specific program of study, please check the individual college websites:

Truckee Meadows Community College: http://www.tmcc.edu/cte-college-credit/

Earning College Credit: To earn CTE College Credit, a student must:

Be enrolled in a CTE program of study through the completion year (2 - or 3-years)

Earn a B average in the CTE program of study courses (4 or 6 semesters)

Achieve a passing score on two assessments: Technical Skills and Employability Skills

When students successfully complete the CTE program of study requirements (above), CTE College Credit may be awarded. Once accepted, these credits are added to the student’s transcript through the Nevada community college from which the student chooses to accept the credit and can be transferred to other 2- and 4-year postsecondary institutions. Not all colleges accept courses earned through the CTE College Credit program. It is important to check with the admissions office at your intended college/university.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact your high school counselor, visit the Nevada Department of Education website at https://doe.nv.gov/CTE/College_Credit/, visit the WCSD Career and Technical Education website at http://www.washoeschools.net/cte, or call the CTE Department directly at 775-327-3945.

College Dual Credit

Dual credit is an opportunity for high school students to attend college courses and earn college credits while still in high school. Dual credit college courses are those offered by a Nevada community college or university (such as TMCC, WNC, GBC, UNR, and UNLV). There are two kinds of dual credit programs offered to our students: Dual Enrollment and Concurrent Enrollment. All dual credit courses must be on the District’s approved list and will count as either academic or elective credit depending on the course.

Successful completion of a college course will result in the following credit on the high school transcript. Grades earned in a college course become part of the student’s GPA at both institutions.

1-2 credit college course = 0.5 high school credit

3-5 credit college course = 1.0 high school credit

Important Note: Not all colleges accept courses taken through dual credit programs. It is important to check with the admissions office at your intended college/university.

Dual Enrollment:

These are courses taught by college/university instructors. In most cases, high school students will attend class on the college campus, in a web-based format or as a hybrid (combination of face-to-face and web-based).

Registration: Students can register for dual enrollment college courses through their high school counselor. To receive credit at both the high school and college, the course must be on the District’s approved course list. Students must complete a specific Application for Dual Credit prior to registering for a dual enrollment class and submit it to the high school. This is in addition to completing and submitting a college admission application as a non-degree student.

Participation Requirements: High school students participating in dual enrollment courses must meet the required pre-requisites for specific classes, meet the minimum high school GPA, attend an orientation session, as well as other college requirements for participation.

Fees/Costs: Students are responsible for the application, tuition, and class fees. For the 2026-2027 school year, the fees for Nevada institutions are as follows: Universities: $162 per credit and Community Colleges: $92.00 per credit. There are additional fees required for some classes. In some cases, there may be scholarship funding to offset these costs. This is not guaranteed.

Drop Dates: These dates are set by the college. Please refer to the specific college for applicable dates as they differ from the WCSD dates.

Concurrent Enrollment:

These are college courses taught by high school instructors. In most cases, high school students will attend class on the high school campus, in a web-based format or as a hybrid (combination of face-to-face and web-based).

Registration: Students can register for dual enrollment college courses through their high school counselor. To receive credit at both the high school and college, students must complete a specific Application for Dual Credit prior to registering for a dual enrollment class and submit it to the high school. This is in addition to completing and submitting a college admission application as a non-degree student.

Participation Requirements: High school students participating in dual enrollment courses must meet the required pre-requisites for specific classes, meet the minimum high school GPA, maintain consistent attendance, attend an orientation session, as well as other college requirements for participation.

Fees/Costs: For the 2026-2027 school year the WCSD will be covering these costs (fees for these classes are normally set at $110.00 per course)

Drop Dates: These dates are set by the college. Please refer to the specific college for applicable dates as they differ from the WCSD dates.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact your high school counselor.

Millennium Scholarship

GOVERNOR GUINN MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP

In 1999, Governor Kenny Guinn’s Millennium Scholarship initiative was enacted into law by the Nevada Legislature. Section 396.911 of the Nevada Revised Statutes created the Millennium Scholarship Trust Fund to be administered by the State Treasurer. Later that year, the Nevada System of Higher Education’s Board of Regents adopted policy and procedure guidelines for the administration of the scholarship. Through the successful completion of a rigorous program of study at Nevada high schools, our state has seen a significant, positive impact – more than double the numbers of students are attending our colleges and universities since the program began. Please visit: http://www.nevadatreasurer.gov/GGMS/GGMS_Home/ for specific information regarding GPA and course requirements as well as NSHE Policies and Procedures.

TITLE IX

Title IX guarantees equal access to courses and programs for both male and female students. Title IX further states that an institution may not provide any course or otherwise carry out any of its educational programs or activities separately based on sex or require or refuse participation therein by any of its students on such a basis, including health, physical education, industrial, business, vocational, technical, home economics, music, and adult education courses.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Washoe County School District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin or ethnic group identification, marital status, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, religion, age, mental or physical disability, military or veteran’s status in educational programs or activities, and employment as required by applicable federal and state laws and regulations. No District employee, including, without limitation, administrators, faculty, or other staff members, nor students shall engage in acts of bullying, harassment, or discrimination on the premises of any public school, school-sponsored event, or school bus in the District. Prohibited behaviors include cyber-bullying, sexual harassment, hazing, intimidation, and retaliation.