Presented by: Ashley Bahner and Sarah Djernes, CCA Counselors

2 Course 1Course 5 Course 2Course 6 Course 3Course 7 Course 4Course 8 Fall Term Spring Term Each TERM, students complete 4 courses, each of which covers one full year of curriculum

3 Fall Term Spring Term 1 st Quarter 2 nd Quarter 3 rd Quarter 4 th Quarter English 9 Integrated Math 1 Biology Drawing and Design Spanish I Spanish II Year-One PE Speech & Debate

Students earn 2 final grades in each class taken per term. The 1 st grade is equal to a fall semester grade and the 2 nd grade is equal to a spring semester grade on a traditional schedule. 4x4 Schedule Grading 1 st quarter FINAL GRADES 2nd quarter FINAL GRADES 3 rd quarter FINAL GRADES 4 th quarter FINAL GRADES The 3 rd grade is equal to a fall semester grade and the 4th grade is equal to a spring semester grade on a traditional schedule.

5  Students have only 4 classes on which to focus  Students can “double up” in certain subject areas (e.g. take two World Language, Math, or Science classes in one year)  Students can take numerous electives  Students have more schedule flexibility and can take “free periods” while still meeting college and graduation requirements  Course content moves at a rapid pace  Students sometimes choose too many demanding classes instead of exploring electives  If students are absent frequently, they will fall behind in their classes. Classes meet every day  If students do not do their homework, they fall behind quickly B ENEFITS C HALLENGES

 English Language Arts English Language Arts  Mathematics Mathematics  Science Science  Social Science Social Science  World Language World Language  Performing Arts Performing Arts  Fine/Visual Arts Fine/Visual Arts  Practical Arts/ Career Technical Education Practical Arts/ Career Technical Education  Physical Education Physical Education 6