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COURSES FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 9TH GRADE
REQUIREMENTS
English 1 Honors R,S
Physical Education & Health 1
Science R,S
World History & Cultures R,S
World Language R,S
Mathematics R,S
Computer Applications 1
BUSINESS ELECTIVES
Introduction to Business R,S
ENGLISH ELECTIVES
Theater Arts Oratory S
Theater Arts 1 S
Journalism R
Drama 1 S
Yearbook R (honors English is a requirement)
Gifted & Talented (Application Required)
WORLD LANGUAGE ELECTIVES
French 1,2 R,S
Spanish 1,2 R,S
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES
Algebra 1 R,S
Math 1 ASI
Geometry R,S (Algebra I Required)
MUSIC ELECTIVES
Chorus S
Treble Chorus S
Gospel Chorus S
Concert Choir R – by audition
Concert Band S
Symphonic Band S
Orchestra S – by audition
Harmony R
SCIENCE ELECTIVES
Foundations of Science 1,2 S
Integrated Science R,S
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES
Fashions & Needlecrafts 1 S
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Drafting 1 S
Woods 1 S
Home Improvement S
Graphic Arts 1 S
FINE ARTS ELECTIVES
Visual Art 1 S
Ceramics
Dance
Digital Photography
TIMELINE FOR THE COLLEGE BOUND
Freshman Year
Please use this timeline to help guide you through the college preparation/selection
process. Be sure to refer to the more detailed college selection materials
that are available from the guidance office, and to tap into your counselor's
knowledge/experience with this process.
Ninth Grade
1. Take as rigorous an academic program as you can handle.
2. Your GPA (grade point average) and class rank begin with your ninth grade
classes. Resolve to get the best grades possible.
3. Create a list of all the activities, clubs and community services in which
you are involved. Add to this "Brag List" throughout high school.
4. Start exploring your career interests.
5. Discuss your career/college intentions and interests with your parents and
counselor.
6. Make a list of reasons why you should go to college.
7. Be sure to map out a plan for four years of course work in high school.
Remember to include a minimum of 16 academic units necessary for college placement.
8. Begin to visit some college campuses for exploration and to get a "feel" for
the college life.
9. Your counselor has career and college information of value to you. These
include catalogs, videos, and internet web sites.
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Last updated: 12/15/2011