Preparing for College

Guiding students towards a successful future is the heart of Phoenix Academy's College Counseling program. We provide individualized guidance and support, recognizing that each student’s journey is unique. Our program is equipped with the latest resources and tools to help students explore their post-high school options—including opportunities such as dual enrollment. With this option, students can earn college credit while still in high school, giving them a head start on their future. Our staff is committed to empowering your child to make confident, informed decisions about their path forward.

How NHA Counselors Help Students Get Ready for College

Getting ready for college can feel a little overwhelming for students and their families, but National Heritage Academies (NHA^®) high school counselors are here to help. They guide students through this big step and support them as they plan for life after high school. They start helping students as early as ninth grade to make sure they are on the right path, whether they want to go to college or a trade school.

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Meet Your College & Career Readiness Counselor

Meet Phoenix Academy's College & Career Readiness Counselor, Amy Stoller. Amy is here to help guide students through high school and support them as they plan for life after high school. She starts helping students as early as ninth grade to make sure they are on the right path, whether they want to go to college or a trade school.

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Scheduling

Effective scheduling is key to successfully fulfilling graduation requirements and navigating the college application process. With the right guidance from our staff, students can establish a plan, stay organized, and ensure they are meeting these criteria.

Course registration occurs school-wide each academic year.

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Graduation Requirements

Before graduating, students must fulfill the graduation criteria which is in alignment with the minimum admission standards set by the University of North Carolina system. In addition, students must fulfill at least 30 hours of community service each school year before graduation (120 hours total).

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Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment provides an opportunity for students to take college classes while still in high school. Phoenix Academy partners with GTCC in the Career and College Promise program. Career & College Promise (CCP) is North Carolina’s dual enrollment program for high school students. This program allows eligible NC high school students to enroll in tuition-free college classes at North Carolina community colleges while still in high school. Students who successfully complete these college courses earn college credit they can take with them after graduation.

CCP offers students the option to choose from these pathways:

College Transfer - Designed for students planning to continue their educational career beyond high school to eventually achieve an Associate's or Bachelor's degree at a community college or university.  GTCC offers nine different college transfer pathways
Career & Technical Education - Allows students to begin a certification or diploma program in a particular technical field or career area. GTCC offers numerous certificate and diploma programs.

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Curriculum

Our rigorous, college prep curriculum aims at college readiness for all graduates. Check out the courses we offer here.

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Campus Visits

Learning everything about a college allows students to gain valuable insights into their future and can greatly influence their future. We understand how important visiting a college campus is in the decision-making process. Juniors and seniors are offered the opportunity to go on college campus visits and attend college-representative-led presentations hosted on Phoenix's campus.

Juniors and seniors are given two excused absences each academic year to visit a college or university of their choice. To receive the excused absence, students must complete the proper forms with the school's front office two weeks before their scheduled visit.

Juniors and seniors who wish to attend college presentations here at Phoenix should sign up in the College Counseling team’s office no later than the Friday before the scheduled presentation.

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