Advanced Academics

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are college-level classes aligned to College Board standards and comparable to first-year university coursework.

·      Prepares students for the expectations of college and selective universities

·      Recognized nationwide for academic rigor and excellence

·      Part of a long-standing partnership between secondary schools and colleges/universities

·      Students may earn college credit or advanced placement by earning qualifying scores on AP exams

AP courses build critical thinking, academic writing, time management, and study skills essential for postsecondary success.

Visit the College Board site for more information.

Check out North's AP page to learn more.

Dual Enrollment allows students to earn college credit while still in high school through partnerships with local colleges and universities.

Partner Institutions:

·      University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)

·      Metropolitan Community College (MCC)

·      Courses are taught by approved high school instructors

·      Students experience college-level expectations in a supportive high school setting

·      Credits earned may transfer to participating colleges and universities

Check out North's Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment page to learn more.

Honors courses are designed to challenge students through deeper exploration and higher-level thinking.

·      Emphasis on advanced content, complexity, and depth

·      Students engage with rigorous texts, concepts, and technologies

·      Instruction is differentiated through extended learning and enrichment opportunities

Honors courses prepare students for future AP, Dual Enrollment, and college coursework.

Check out our Course Guide for more information about Honors courses offered at North

North High offers Advanced Diploma pathways that recognize students who complete rigorous coursework and demonstrate advanced academic skills.

·      AP Capstone Diploma: Earned through successful completion of AP Seminar, AP Research, and additional AP courses. Emphasizes critical thinking, research, collaboration, and academic writing.

·      Seal of Biliteracy: Awarded to graduates who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one additional language, highlighting bilingual communication and cultural competence.

These distinctions signal college readiness, academic excellence, and valuable skills for postsecondary education and careers.

Checkout our Advanced Diploma's page to learn more

College Board's AP Capstone 

Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy