Class of 2019

Recommended Course of Study Grade 9 English 9 (3) Social Studies 9 (2) Algebra (3) Engineering and Earth Science A & B, Physical (3) Phy. Ed 9 (1) Health (1) 5 Electives

Required Courses Language Arts English 9A, 9B, 9C Accelerated English 9A, 9B, 9C Students should discuss their options with their current ILA teacher if they have questions

Required Courses Math * Please notice recommendation of B average or better for success in the Accelerated math track. Students should talk with their current math teacher if they have any questions. If you are currently in Int. Algebra: Geometry ABC Or Accel. Geometry AB/ Accel. Algebra 2A/Trig* If your are currently in 8 th grade math: Intermediate Algebra

Required Courses Physical Education Choose 1: Phy. Ed (females) Phy. Ed (males) Phy. Ed Band Phy. Ed Choir *If you are participating in choir or band you will have Phy. Ed every other day. Make sure you sign up for band or choir and the Phy. Ed class that corresponds with it.

Required Courses Science Engineering and Earth Science A & B, Engineering and Physical Science

Required Courses Social Studies Social Studies 9A&B Accel. Soc. Studies 9A&B AP Human Geography 9A&B *College level course taught in the high school by specially trained teachers. You may earn free college credits depending on the score you receive on the exam in May and the college you will be attending after high school. Please notice the recommended GPA of 3.5 or higher for success in the AP class. Talk with your Social Studies teacher if you have questions.

Required Courses Arts You will need to take at least 2 credits of “The Arts” before graduation. If you are planning on attending a 4 year college/university immediately after high school, these credits will need to be “Fine Arts”, which are any Art or Music Courses.

College Entrance Requirements Some colleges and universities require additional courses than what is needed for your diploma. For example: most 4 year colleges require at least 2 years of the same world language, a full year of fine arts (3 trimesters), at least 3 full years of science (9 trimesters) and 4 full years of English (12 trimesters).

Electives Once you have registered for all required classes, the remainder of the classes you register for are electives. Choose electives based on the following criteria: –C–Courses that will help you prepare for post high school education –C–Courses that will help you prepare for your future career –C–Courses that you are interested in and enjoy You will need to choose 18 courses

Alternates You will now pick 4 alternate choices. The alternates are used if one of your 18 choices does not fit in your schedule. These choices should be classes that you are interested in taking but are not your top choices.

Change Teachers Change Lunches “Don’t like the elective anymore” Change Hours Schedule Changes Medical or physical restrictions Computer Error Academic misplacement Acceptance into academic program (BPA, DECA, Skills USA, 916,PSEO) QualifiesDoesn’t Qualify

Registration You need to discuss your choices with your parents before registering. The complete registration handbook is available online through the Tartan Counseling office website. Hand in your registration form to your ILA teachers by January 21st. You must choose 18 courses PLUS 4 alternates.