1. Arrowhead Course Selection
9th Grade
Class of 2021

2. South Campus Counselors
Mr. Stuber: Last Names A-G
Mrs. Whyte: Last Names H-O
Ms. Mehlos: Last Names P-Z
Mrs. Kempen: Registrar

4. GOALS for today… Build your schedule for 9th grade.
Know how to request your courses online.
Know what steps to take to be ready to come to Arrowhead.

5. What’s in the Course Guide?
Minimum Graduation Requirements
Course Descriptions
Did you know…
The Course Guide is also on the Arrowhead Website!
arrowheadschools.org > academics > course info and selection

6. Minimum Graduation Requirements 1 Semester Class = 1 Credit
8 Semesters of English
6 Semesters of Social Studies
6 Semesters of Science
6 Semesters of Mathematics
2 Semesters of Career & Tech Ed
3 Semesters of Physical Education
1 Semester of Health
2 Semesters of Fine Arts
16 Additional Credits (Semesters)
Total = 50

7. Class Load Minimum class load is 7 classes per semester.
Maximum class load is 8 classes per semester.
Did you know…
Study Hall and Lunch will be part of your day, but will not count for course credit.

8. Types of Classes Daily (40 mins) = 1 credit
i.e. English 9
Alternate Day (80 mins) = 1 credit
i.e. Phy. Ed
Block (80 mins every day) = 2 credits
i.e. Algebra B/Geometry BLOCK

9. Year Long Courses
Semester 1
Semester 2

10. Semester Long Courses ____ 002858 * 2-D Design See? No numbers!!!
What’s this?

11. Arrowhead Experiences
Integrated Learning Experience (ILE)
Engineering Experience
Global Experience
Heath Sciences Experience

12. Step 1: Choose your English
Semester 1 Semester 2
***ACT test required for placement in English 9 Honors (has already been administered).
Did you know…
English 9 must be taken with Social Studies 9 and English 9 Honors must be taken with AP Human Geography

13. Step 2: Choose your Social Studies
Semester Semester 2
***ACT test required for placement in AP Human Geography (has already been administered).
Did you know…
Social Studies 9 must be taken with English 9 and AP Human Geography must be taken with English 9 Honors

14. Integrated Learning Experience (ILE)
The 4 Pillars: Questioning, Self-Direction, Technology, Collaboration
“RELATIONSHIPS”: between others, community, subject matter.
Good with technology? A self-directed learner? Interested in questions with more than one answer? Good at working with others?
Semester Semester 2
***The ILE is a year long commitment
Math and Science are NOT a part of the ILE

15. Step 3: Choose your Science
Semester Semester 2
***ACT test required for placement in Science 9/Biology Honors Block (has already been administered).
Did you know…
Your Science choice is a year long commitment and cannot be changed at semester.

16. Step 4:Choose your Mathematics
Semester Semester 2
Based on teacher recommendation

17. Step 5: Choose your electives
Choosing From…
Phy. Ed.
Health
Business and Marketing
Family and Consumer Ed
Technology and Engineering
Art
Music
World Language

18. Physical Education (3 credits) / Health (1 credit)
Semester 1 Semester 2
***You must take 3 different Phy. Ed classes in 3
separate years at Arrowhead.
Did you know…
Summer School Phy. Ed is available and counts towards your freshmen year!

19. Career and Tech Ed = 2 credits from ANY of these
Business & Marketing Education
- Computer Essentials - Study Skills and Strategies
- Dollars and Sense - World of Business
- Multimedia/Graphic Applications
Family and Consumer Education
- Design and Clothing - *Adv. Food and Nutrition
- Food and Nutrition - World of Children
Technology & Engineering Education
-Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing (PLTW)

20. Business & Marketing Education
Semester 1 Semester 2
More courses in this area become available as you go through Arrowhead.

21. Family and Consumer Education
Semester 1 Semester 2
More courses in this area become available as you go through Arrowhead.

22. Technology & Engineering Education
Semester 1 Semester 2
More courses in this area become available as you go through Arrowhead.

23. Fine Arts = 2 credits from ANY of these
-Design Concepts
-*2-Dimensional Design
-*3-Dimensional Design
Music
-Baritone Chorale (All Male)
-Chamber Strings
-Concert Band
-Treble Choir (All Female)
More courses in this area become available as you go through Arrowhead.

24. Design Concepts is a prerequisite for all other Art classes.
Semester Semester 2
Did you know…
Design Concepts is a prerequisite for all other Art classes.

25. Auditions for Band placement are in the Spring at your current school.
Music
Semester Semester 2
Did you know…
Auditions for Band placement are in the Spring at your current school.

26. World Languages Semester 1 Semester 2
Optional placement test in the Spring at Arrowhead.
Did you know…
Testing into Spanish II means you have the option to take Spanish I or II.

27. Course Requests…
All Freshman must enter course requests online during this time frame:
Mon. Feb 13th 5pm - Wed. Feb 15th 9pm
Did you know…
Step by step instructions are on the INSTRUCTION Sheet! (and on our AHS website)

28. HOMEPAGE, then click “Skyward"

29. Log in using your skyward family access login.

30. For summer school selections, click “Arena Scheduling”
Click “Schedule”

31. Click Here

32. Enter course number HERE

33. WHO: For Freshman Only
WHAT: Freshman Orientation (.25 credits earned)
WHEN: August (prior to the school year) 7:30am-Noon
WHERE: Arrowhead – South Campus
WHY: To meet other students, have some fun, and see what it takes to be a Warhawk!
HOW: Sign up on the Summer School Form!

34. What you need to do…
1) Complete White Enrollment Form and return to your counselor by Monday, Jan 30th.
2) Complete yellow health form and return to Arrowhead before the start of the school year.
3) Share your course selections with your parents, and make any necessary changes.
4) Complete Summer School Course Selection worksheet if taking summer school or WINGS as a ROUGH DRAFT.
5) Log into Skyward using your student login and password, request your courses from Mon. Feb 13th (starts at 5pm) through Wed. Feb. 15th (closes at 9pm).
6) You will also be able to schedule yourself into summer school courses through June 9th.