1. Scheduling Information for 9th Grade Class of 2022
&
Graduation Requirements Overview

3. 9th Grade English Box A
Option #1
Language Arts 9 `

4. 9th Grade English Option #2 HONORS Language Arts 9
Selection process includes application and online writing assessment
Summer Reading will be assigned
See current English teacher for Application to take assessment

5. Graduation Requirements: English
4 years/credits
LA 9
LA 10
11th Composition & Literature
12th Composition & Literature

6. 9th Grade Social Studies Box B
Option #1:
World History

7. 9th Grade Social Studies
Option #2:
Big History
Big History is a year-long cross-curricular view of history that focuses on testing and evaluating the modern science perspective of our history. It is an inquiry-based course that requires students to research and analyze scientific and historical theories.
Big history looks at the history of the Universe, from the Big Bang to modernity, and explores common themes and patterns that can help us better understand people, civilizations and the world we live in.
Students interested in taking Big History must have:
strong interest and academic performance in social studies and science
strong written communication skills (there is a document-based essay at the conclusion of each unit in addition to a semester-long research paper)
willingness to discuss/present information
excellent study skills and be conscientious with due dates
mature, self-motivated attitude
consistent access to online resources (there is no textbook)

8. Graduation Requirements: Social Studies
3 credits/years
World History/Big History-1 credit (9th)
US History- 1 credit (10th)
Government- .5 credit (11th)
Economics-.5 credit (11th)

9. (One Semester Chemistry/One Semester Physics)
9th Grade Science Box A
Option #1:
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
(One Semester Chemistry/One Semester Physics)

10. Option #2 : Physical Science/Biology Block
Students will have Physical Science 1st semester for 2 hours & Biology 2nd semester for 2 hours (4 semesters total)
Students must fill out an application for consideration!
In 8th grade, students should have high marks in Algebra and in Science

11. Option #2 : Physical Science/Biology Block
It is recommended that students choosing Block Science be taking Geometry in 9th grade (future science classes require certain level math skills)
Have strong writing skills for lab write-ups
Students should consult with their current science teacher and current counselor to make sure it’s an appropriate placement
NOT HONORS COURSE

13. Graduation Requirements: Science
3 credits/years
Physical Science-1 credit (9th)
Biology -1 credit (10th)
Chemistry or Physics or 3rd Science credit (11th)

15. 9th Grade Requirement Math Box A
If a student is successful in their current math class it is common for them to move on to the next math level in sequence
Math teachers will make recommendations!

16. Math Sequence Algebra 1 Geometry (or Honors) Algebra 2 (or Honors)
Introduction to College Math (Stats/Trig)
Pre-Calculus (or Honors)
AP Calculus/AP Stats

17. Graduation Requirements: Math
4 credits/years
Each student must minimally complete coursework through Algebra 2
A math or “math related” course must be taken in the final year of high school
See pg. 4 of Registration Information brochure for examples of “math related”

18. Graduation Requirements: World Language Box B
2 credits/years
All students in the Class of 2022 must earn 2.0 credits in a World Language. The two credits must be in the same language.

19. Middle School classes for High School credit
High School courses taken in Middle School will count for High School credit
Grades will not be calculated into GPA
Examples:
Algebra 1, Geometry, World Language

20. More Graduation Requirements
Visual, Performing and Applied Arts
1 credit (2 semesters) – courses are listed on page 4 in the registration brochure

21. More Graduation Requirements
Health and Physical Education
1 credit (2 semesters) – students must take either:
Option Health and a .5 Physical Activity OR
Option 2 - Wellness 1and Wellness 2
Flex Option - .5 Health and 2 seasons of an MHSAA sport or Marching Band (equals .5 Physical Activity)

22. Electives Box C Art Business Computer Science Design and Technology
See back of course selection card for 9th grade elective choices:
Art
Business
Computer Science
Design and Technology
English
Family and Consumer Science
Performing Arts
Band: Box D
World Language
Alternates: Box E

23. Course Description Book
Course Description Books are solely online
Follow this link to go directly to the CDB:
Use course description book while creating a 4 year plan.
Note prerequisites for certain courses including AP courses.

24. Total Credits Needed to Graduate
Students need to earn 22 credits to graduate.
Students will earn 6 credits each year by passing all classes (6 credits x 4 years = 24 possible credits)
There are opportunities in the Summer Learning Program to take classes towards graduation requirements.

25. See page 13 in Registration Brochure
FOUR YEAR PLAN
See page 13 in Registration Brochure

27. Sample Four Year Plan
Sample schedule with 4 years of a World Language emphasis
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
1st period
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
2nd period
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre Calc
3rd period
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
Elective
4th period
World History
US History
Govt./Econ.
5th period
Health/VPAA
PE/VPAA
6th period
World Language

28. Sample Four Year Plan Sample schedule with 4 years of Science emphasis
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
1st period
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
2nd period
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre-Calc
AP Calc
3rd period
Block Science
Chemistry
AP Chem
Anatomy/ Phys
4th period
AP US History
AP Govt.
AP Econ
5th period
World History
Health/ PE
VPAA
AP Bio
6th period
World Language

29. Sample Four Year Plan Sample schedule with 4 years of a Music emphasis
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
1st period
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
2nd period
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre Calc
3rd period
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
Elective
4th period
World History
US History
Govt./Econ.
5th period
French 1
French 2
PE/Health
6th period
Band or Choir

30. Sample Four Year Plan
Sample schedule over 4 years with OSTC in 11th and 12th.
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
1st period
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
2nd period
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre Calc
3rd period
Physical Science
Biology
Govt/Economics
Chemistry or Physics
4th period
World History
US History
OSTC
5th period
World Language
6th period
PE/ Health
Elective

31. Academic Recognition Scholars of Highest Distinction:
GPA 3.9+
4 AP courses
SAT score of (ACT score 32+)
Scholars of Distinction:
GPA 3.8+
3 AP Courses
SAT score of (ACT score 28+)
Scholars of Achievement:
GPA 3.5+
2 AP Courses
SAT score of (ACT score 26+)

32. Scheduling Process
March 14th – Parent 6:00 p.m. in the RHS Auditorium.
March 20th & 21st – RHS counselors return to input schedules
Course selection cards due to West Counselor on: March 16th
Course selection cards due to Reuther main office on: March 19th

33. Reminders….
Please make sure you go over this schedule with your parents. Give them time to think about it and process the information.
YOU NEED A PARENT SIGNATURE!!!
Box F
Input your schedule online at Synergy turning it in to the middle school counselor..
Get your card in on-time to the Counseling Office.

34. Be Ready To Get Involved!!
Orientation, Clubs, Football Games, Dances, Spirit Weeks and much, much more!
Be Ready To
Get Involved!!