Accelerated Courses: Courses that cover current grade-level content and introduce material from the next grade level.
Advanced Courses: On-level courses taught with increased depth, rigor, and expectations within the same grade level’s standards.
AP (Advanced Placement): College-level courses offered in high school. Students may earn college credit based on their AP exam score. Students who take the AP exam receive a weighted grade; students who do not take the exam receive an unweighted grade.
Dual Credit (DC): Courses taken for both high school and college credit, offered in partnership with Crowder College. Dual credit courses are offered on Neosho High School’s campus.
Dual Enrollment (DE): Courses taken for both high school and college credit, offered in partnership with Crowder College. Dual enrollment courses are offered online or on the higher learning institution’s campus.
Elective Course: Courses chosen by students to explore interests and expand learning beyond required core subjects.
Core Courses: English, Math, Science, and Social Studies courses required for graduation by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
NCAA Eligibility: Standards set by the NCAA for student-athletes wishing to participate in college athletics.
MSHSAA Eligibility: Rules for student participation in Missouri High School Activities Association extracurriculars.
Practical Arts: Courses focused on practical skills such as agricultural, business, industrial technology, and multimedia.