1. Sprayberry High School
Rising 9th Grade Parent Night

2. SHS Professional School Counselors
Lindsay Williams Student Last Names A-De
Carla Cooper Student Last Names Dh-Kh
Brandy Brady Student Last Names Ki-Ri
Rebecca Irwin Student Last Names Rj-Z

3. Graduation Requirements
Green Sheet in Folder
Math Credits
Science 4 Credits
English 4 Credits
Social Studies 3 Credits
Career Tech, 3 Credits
Foreign Language,
or Fine Arts
Health Credit
Personal Fitness .5 Credit
Electives 4 Credits
Graduation Minimum 23 Credits

4. CREDITS For PROMOTION
5 Credits = 10th Grade, must include 1 credit in English, Math, Science
10 Credits = 11th Grade, must include 2 credits in English, Math, and Science
16 Credits = 12th Grade, must include 2 credits in English, Math and Science
23 Graduate

5. STUDENT SUPPORT Academic Opportunity (AO)
45 minute period twice weekly in between 1st and 2nd period
After School Tutoring twice weekly

6. SHS Semester System Fall Semester (Aug-Dec) Spring Semester (Jan- May)
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Band
Elective
Foreign Language 1

7. SHS Semester System Fall Semester (Aug-Dec) Spring Semester (Jan- May)
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Weight Training
Theater Fundamentals
Intro to Culinary Arts
Marketing

8. SHS Daily Schedule REGULAR AO ADVISEMENT 1st - 8:20 – 9:55AO
ADVISEMENT
1st - 8:20 – 9:55
2nd - 10:01 – 11:36
3rd-
3A - 11:42 – 12:09
3B - 12:15 – 12: C - 12:48 – 1: D - 1:21 – 1:48
4th - 1:54 – 3:30
1st - 8:20 – 9:41
AO - 9:47 – 10:32
2nd - 10:38 – 11:59
3A - 12:05 – 12:30
3B - 12:36 – 1: C - 1:07 – 1: D - 1:38 – 2:03
4th - 2:09 – 3:30
1st - 8:20 – 9:49 ADV. - 9:55 – 10:15
2nd - 10:21 – 11:50
3A - 11:56 – 12:21
3B - 12:27 – 12: C - 12:58 – 1: D - 1:29 – 1:54
4th - 2:00 – 3:30

9. CORE RECOMMENDATIONS
English: 9th Lit, Honors 9th Lit Math: Foundations of Algebra & Algebra 1, H Algebra 1, H Geometry, Accelerated Geo B/Algebra 2 Science: H Biology, Environmental Science, and *AP Environmental Science Social Studies: World Geography and AP Human Geography

10. WORLD LANGUAGE Fall Semester (Aug-Dec) Spring Semester (Jan-May)
Spanish I
*Spanish II
Spanish III
French I
*French II
French III
Chinese I
Chinese II

11. Scholar Academies Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA)
Leadership, Law, and Public Service
Interviews and Acceptance Letters have been mailed home
Academy Supervisors will ensure that the students’ schedules meet Academy Requirements

12. ELECTIVES Career & Technology Physical Education Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Marketing
Broadcast Video
Graphic Arts
Healthcare Science
Naval Science ROTC
Engineering
Career & Technology
ELECTIVES
Team Sports
Weight Training
Body Sculpting
Health/Personal Fitness
Physical Education

13. Fine Arts
BAND
CHORUS
VISUAL ARTS
ORCHESTRA
ELECTIVES

14. Registration Information
Drop – Add Period 1: March 22 – 28
Students are provided with COURSE REQUESTS
Students can:
Drop/add electives and reorder elective choices
Submit course waivers for up to 2 academic classes
Students may only waive up or down one level
Drop – Add Period 2: April 10 – 13
Verify that all changes were made from the Drop – Add Period 1
Final Schedules Released: May 2018
Students are provided with CLASS SCHEDULE
Verify that classes are correct and that academics are evenly distributed throughout the year
No elective changes will be made at this time

15. Example Course Request

16. What to do right now? In your folder under “Items to Review”
Check to ensure that the student has 8 classes in the upper portion of the document
All students should have Math, Science, English, and Health/Personal Fitness
Optional courses: World Language, Social Studies, Electives
Verify that all elective choices are correct and in the proper ranked order

17. Changing Courses Teacher Recommendations (Academic) Elective Courses
Complete waiver form on the back of the document
Elective Courses
Your student selected these during our MS visits
Cross out all electives that you no longer wish to have
Write the new electives in the notes section at the bottom of the page
Write any additional notes in the appropriate section at the bottom of the page

18. Fine Arts and PE Notes
Fine Arts placement will be made by our Sprayberry Fine Arts teachers
Health/Personal Fitness
Required for Graduation
AVID & Study Skills taught through this course
Weight training for athletes scheduled by coaches
Physical Conditioning/Advanced Physical Conditioning
Exercise Wt Control/Advanced Exercise Wt Control
Weight training for non-athletes
Weight Training and Advanced Weight Training

19. Important Considerations
Changes may occur to a student’s schedule in the summer
Teachers may leave
Classes may be collapsed
You know your child
Teachers make recommendations based on class performance
You know your child’s stress level and after school commitments
Get involved
Parents and Students
NewBeez
9th Grade Orientation
July 26, 2018 at 6:00 pm
Events for both Students and Parents
Tour and final schedule will be provided
International Night is tonight!

20. Remember! All registration paperwork is due back to your middle school on March 28!
If you want to turn in the completed form tonight, please place it in the box as you leave.
If you would like to see course descriptions, please visit
and click on the Course Selection link on the Academics tab

21. Important Dates Egg Drop March 31st @ Sprayberry HS
Opiate/Heroin Prevention Summit
April 15th 3-5 p.m. at Sprayberry H.S.
Childcare Provided y.o.
Sprayberry Foundation Gala & 65th Anniversary
April 14th
Info on Sprayberry HS Website

22. Class of 2022 Sprayberry High School Transition
Sara Griffin
Assistant Principal
Curriculum and Instruction