9 th Grade Scheduling Class of 2016

Welcome  Who We Are?  Marc Boele, Counselor A-L  Kathy Babcock, Counselor M-Z What we do?  Academic Advising  Career Advising  Social/Emotional Advising

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What to expect in the 9 th grade?  Changing expectations of you  Changing school structure  Changing relationships  …….change will occur

What to do at the High School?  Academics  Clubs  Athletics

Eligibility for Extra Curricular  2.0 GPA or higher and receive no more than 1 F/NC grade in the previous grading period (That’s MS grades!!!!)  Students must be enrolled in at least 6 classes each grading period  Good behavior  Good attendance

Graduation Requirements  English4 years  Social Studies3 years  Math3 years  Science 2 years  PE2 years  Foreign Language/V&P Art1 year  Computers½ year  Health½ year  Electives6 classes

Graduation Requirements – Other  Pass Algebra  Pass CAHSEE  Complete Senior Project

College Requirements  Will be discussed during school year  Main difference  Visual & Performing Art – Foreign Language

English  Options:  English 9  Possible Support Classes

Math  Options:  Algebra IA  Algebra IB  Geometry

Physical Education  All 9 th graders take PE I

Health & Info Tech  Graduation Requirement  Take as a Freshman

Science  Earth Science if in Algebra IB  Biology with Geometry

Let’s Talk Electives  Make Selections  Number in Priority (1-4)

Visual & Performing Art  Art I  Intro to Photo  Band  Choir

Foreign Language  Spanish I  Native Spanish I

ROP Program  Automotive  Culinary Arts  Office Technology  Animal Science

Industrial Arts  Woodshop  Drafting

Misc Electives  AVID  Yearbook

Let’s Check Your Sheet  Remember if you want an individual appointment – have your parent/guardian call and make an appointment.  We will be back after break.