JCHS follows a traditional  4x4 block schedule, providing students with a range of curriculum opportunities to meet graduation requirements and prepare for college and careers.

JCHS offers a comprehensive selection of standard, honors, and Advanced Placement (AP). Most AP courses are available to 11th and 12th graders, with some also open to 10th graders. For details on advanced course offerings, please refer to the back of this profile. 

In addition to the traditional on-site courses, students can participate in distance learning programs, such as NC Virtual Public Schools, to earn high school credit. Students may also engage in  dual enrollment through Career & College Promise, allowing them to earn both high school and college credits.  

Number of AP Courses offered 2022-23: 8 2 via NCVPS 

Number of AP Courses offered 2023-24: 10 1 via NCVPS

Number of AP Courses offered 2024-25: 10

Carson boasts a robust arts program including band, chorus, dance, theater, technical theater, and visual arts. In addition to ensemble performances and competitions throughout the year, the programs synergize around the production of a musical each Spring that engages over 10% of the total student body. 

ROAR, which stands for Real Opportunities and Relationships, is a thirty minute block of time that occurs every day between first and second block.  On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, students report to Advisory which primarily exists to ensure every student at Carson has an identified adult advocate.  Advisory also provides time for post-secondary planning, social-emotional learning, and academic check-ins. On Tuesday and Thursday, students participate in clubs or tutorials.  Each week, teachers review student performance data in order to assign students to tutoring.  Students not identified for tutoring may participate in one of JCHS’s 30 clubs and activities.

JCHS calculates both unweighted and weighted Grade Point Averages (GPA). Courses are graded on a 10-point, numeric scale (A=90-100, B= 80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F≤59) though some transcripts may show letter grades from previous schools. GPA is reported on a weighted 4.0 scale. Honors classes earn an extra .5 point; AP and College Transfer Pathway CCP classes earn an extra 1 point. GPA and class rank are calculated at the conclusion of each semester. 

JCHS consistently maintains a graduation rate above 90% each year. Graduating students must fulfill North Carolina’s Future Ready Core requirements along with the additional criteria set by Rowan-Salisbury Schools. Students can achieve Honor Graduate status by attaining the required weighted GPA, and they may also earn the designation of NC Academic Scholar (state). For more details, please visit the school’s website. 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS – CLASS OF 2025

• English I, English II, English III, English IV
• NC Math 1, NC Math 2, NC Math 3, Advanced Math
• Earth & Environmental Science , Biology, A Physical Science
• World History, American History, Civic Literacy, Economics and Personal Finance 
• Health & PE 
• World Language Level 1 (recommended), World Language Level 2 (recommended) 

JCHS Class of 2025: 296 Students 

ACT (Class of 2025, February 2024 State Administration): 17.6

HONORS & AP COURSES 2024-25

• English I – IV, AP English Language, AP English Literature
• NC Math 1 – 4,  AP Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC 
• Biology, Chemistry, Chemistry II, AP Environmental Science
• World History, American History, Civic Literacy, AP Human Geography, AP US History 
• Spanish III & IV 
• Fine & Performing Arts Proficient & Advanced Levels, AP Studio Art 
• PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences, PLTW Human Body Systems, PLTW Medical Interventions,  PLTW Introduction to Engineering, PLTW Civil Engineering & Architecture, PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Entrepreneurship II, Culinary & Hospitality  III, Masonry I, II & III, Nursing Fundamentals, Microsoft Excel, Sport & Event Marketing II, CTE Internship

Student Body: 1104 Students 

Grades: 9 – 12 

Free/Reduced Lunch Rate: 57.8% 

Ethnicity: 7% African American, 1% Asian/Pacific Islander, 66% Caucasian, 21% Hispanic/Latino, 5% Multiracial 

Post HS Plan: 38% 4-Year College, 52% 2-Year College, 2% Military, 8% Work

Students at JCHS can enrich their high school experience through a diverse array of extracurricular activities across various domains, including academics, athletics, visual and performing arts, and service-oriented programs. Participation in these activities is strongly encouraged to support a well-rounded education and prepare students for college and careers. JCHS offers a broad range of athletic teams, including baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, marching band, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling. Students can also explore over 30 clubs and groups that cater to various interests outside of athletics. For a comprehensive list of all extracurricular offerings, please visit the JCHS website.