Scheduling Information for 9th Grade Class of 2022 & Graduation Requirements Overview

9th Grade English Box A Option #1 Language Arts 9 `

9th Grade English Option #2 HONORS Language Arts 9 Selection process includes application and online writing assessment Summer Reading will be assigned See current English teacher for Application to take assessment

Graduation Requirements: English 4 years/credits LA 9 LA 10 11th Composition & Literature 12th Composition & Literature

9th Grade Social Studies Box B Option #1: World History

9th Grade Social Studies Option #2: Big History Big History is a year-long cross-curricular view of history that focuses on testing and evaluating the modern science perspective of our history. It is an inquiry-based course that requires students to research and analyze scientific and historical theories. Big history looks at the history of the Universe, from the Big Bang to modernity, and explores common themes and patterns that can help us better understand people, civilizations and the world we live in. Students interested in taking Big History must have: strong interest and academic performance in social studies and science strong written communication skills (there is a document-based essay at the conclusion of each unit in addition to a semester-long research paper) willingness to discuss/present information excellent study skills and be conscientious with due dates mature, self-motivated attitude consistent access to online resources (there is no textbook) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHfnuH6kkug

Graduation Requirements: Social Studies 3 credits/years World History/Big History-1 credit (9th) US History- 1 credit (10th) Government- .5 credit (11th) Economics-.5 credit (11th)

(One Semester Chemistry/One Semester Physics) 9th Grade Science Box A Option #1: PHYSICAL SCIENCE (One Semester Chemistry/One Semester Physics)

Option #2 : Physical Science/Biology Block Students will have Physical Science 1st semester for 2 hours & Biology 2nd semester for 2 hours (4 semesters total) Students must fill out an application for consideration! In 8th grade, students should have high marks in Algebra and in Science

Option #2 : Physical Science/Biology Block It is recommended that students choosing Block Science be taking Geometry in 9th grade (future science classes require certain level math skills) Have strong writing skills for lab write-ups Students should consult with their current science teacher and current counselor to make sure it’s an appropriate placement NOT HONORS COURSE

Graduation Requirements: Science 3 credits/years Physical Science-1 credit (9th) Biology -1 credit (10th) Chemistry or Physics or 3rd Science - 1 credit (11th)

9th Grade Requirement Math Box A If a student is successful in their current math class it is common for them to move on to the next math level in sequence Math teachers will make recommendations!

Math Sequence Algebra 1 Geometry (or Honors) Algebra 2 (or Honors) Introduction to College Math (Stats/Trig) Pre-Calculus (or Honors) AP Calculus/AP Stats

Graduation Requirements: Math 4 credits/years Each student must minimally complete coursework through Algebra 2 A math or “math related” course must be taken in the final year of high school See pg. 4 of Registration Information brochure for examples of “math related”

Graduation Requirements: World Language Box B 2 credits/years All students in the Class of 2022 must earn 2.0 credits in a World Language. The two credits must be in the same language.

Middle School classes for High School credit High School courses taken in Middle School will count for High School credit Grades will not be calculated into GPA Examples: Algebra 1, Geometry, World Language

More Graduation Requirements Visual, Performing and Applied Arts 1 credit (2 semesters) – courses are listed on page 4 in the registration brochure

More Graduation Requirements Health and Physical Education 1 credit (2 semesters) – students must take either: Option 1 - .5 Health and a .5 Physical Activity OR Option 2 - Wellness 1and Wellness 2 Flex Option - .5 Health and 2 seasons of an MHSAA sport or Marching Band (equals .5 Physical Activity)

Electives Box C Art Business Computer Science Design and Technology See back of course selection card for 9th grade elective choices: Art Business Computer Science Design and Technology English Family and Consumer Science Performing Arts Band: Box D World Language Alternates: Box E

Course Description Book Course Description Books are solely online Follow this link to go directly to the CDB: http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/359/curriculum Use course description book while creating a 4 year plan. Note prerequisites for certain courses including AP courses.

Total Credits Needed to Graduate Students need to earn 22 credits to graduate. Students will earn 6 credits each year by passing all classes (6 credits x 4 years = 24 possible credits) There are opportunities in the Summer Learning Program to take classes towards graduation requirements.

See page 13 in Registration Brochure FOUR YEAR PLAN See page 13 in Registration Brochure

Sample Four Year Plan Sample schedule with 4 years of a World Language emphasis   9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1st period English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 2nd period Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Pre Calc 3rd period Physical Science Biology Chemistry or Physics Elective 4th period World History US History Govt./Econ. 5th period Health/VPAA PE/VPAA 6th period World Language

Sample Four Year Plan Sample schedule with 4 years of Science emphasis   9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1st period English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 2nd period Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calc AP Calc 3rd period Block Science Chemistry AP Chem Anatomy/ Phys 4th period AP US History AP Govt. AP Econ 5th period World History Health/ PE VPAA AP Bio 6th period World Language

Sample Four Year Plan Sample schedule with 4 years of a Music emphasis   9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1st period English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 2nd period Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Pre Calc 3rd period Physical Science Biology Chemistry or Physics Elective 4th period World History US History Govt./Econ. 5th period French 1 French 2 PE/Health 6th period Band or Choir

Sample Four Year Plan Sample schedule over 4 years with OSTC in 11th and 12th.   9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 1st period English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 2nd period Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Pre Calc 3rd period Physical Science Biology Govt/Economics Chemistry or Physics 4th period World History US History OSTC 5th period World Language 6th period PE/ Health Elective

Academic Recognition Scholars of Highest Distinction: GPA 3.9+ 4 AP courses SAT score of 1450+ (ACT score 32+) Scholars of Distinction: GPA 3.8+ 3 AP Courses SAT score of 1310+ (ACT score 28+) Scholars of Achievement: GPA 3.5+ 2 AP Courses SAT score of 1240+ (ACT score 26+)

Scheduling Process March 14th – Parent Night @ 6:00 p.m. in the RHS Auditorium. March 20th & 21st – RHS counselors return to input schedules Course selection cards due to West Counselor on: March 16th Course selection cards due to Reuther main office on: March 19th

Reminders…. Please make sure you go over this schedule with your parents. Give them time to think about it and process the information. YOU NEED A PARENT SIGNATURE!!! Box F Input your schedule online at Synergy https://rcsvue.rochester.k12.mi.us before turning it in to the middle school counselor.. Get your card in on-time to the Counseling Office.

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