NBC became a reality in 1957 with the jointure of three high schools into one. Classes were held in the three high schools until construction of the current High School was completed on May 8, 1963, for a cost of $1.25 Million[1] Dollars. An addition of six classrooms, service areas, and a Vocational Building/Greenhouse was completed in 1976-77.
Graduation Requirements
Students at Northern Bedford must complete 28.5 Credits of coursework,[2] and complete a Cultamating Project as well as score "proficient" or above on the PSA's:
Coursework Breakdown
English - 4.0 Credits
Math - 3 or 4 Credits, depending on the student plans to attend a four-year school after not
Science - 3 or 4 Credits, depending on the student plans to attend a four-year school afterward or not
Social Studies - 3 or 4 Credits, depending or not if the student plans to attend a four-year school after or not
Arts/Humaities - 2 Credits
Electives - 6 Credits (Including CTE Courses, which are held on-site)
Physical Education - 2 Credits
Health - 0.5 Credit
Family/Consumer Science - 0.5 Credit (Grade 12)
Graduation Project - 0.5
Career-Technology Education
The school has a Vocational Building on-site in which students can participate[2] in a trade:
Agriculture
Automotive Technology
Building Construction
Horticulture
Clubs
The following clubs are available at Northern Bedford:[2]
After 3
Band
Band Front
Chess
Chorus
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Future Classroom and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
