Durham School of the Arts – Meteorology (30202) Honors Meteorology (30202)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course offers an in-depth study of Earth’s atmosphere, including its composition, structure, and the interaction of forces that create weather. Students will also investigate air quality, pollution, and climate change. The analysis of real-time weather data from both the internet and a digital weather station located on campus will support instruction throughout the semester, as well as current local weather events. | | | | --- | --- | | SOCIAL STUDIES | Students earn 1 unit o credit for each successfully completed course. | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | • • courses are weighted + 1.0 in the calculation of GPA. | Honors courses require students to demonstrate rigor, manage greater complexity, and apply social studies concepts more deeply. Honors courses are weighted + 0.5 in the calculation of GPA. AP/ IB courses require students to master college level material, skills, and pacing. Students are expected to take the AP/IB exam. AP/IB | COHORT 1: Newly Adopted: Social Studies Graduation Requirements for Students Entering Grade 9 in 2021-22 and beyond Students are required to earn 4 credits in social studies. Note: For students who took a SS course in middle school not aligned to the new standards, those courses will NOT count towards one of these SS graduation requirements but will count for elective requirements.