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CORE classes
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English, Social Studies, Science: Honors vs Standard p. 19 (or reverse of this page)
Math: based on teacher recommendations; Math placement guidelines p. 20

ELECTIVE classes
ART

ENGLISH

PERFORMING ARTS

WORLD LANGUAGES

Studio Art & Design 1


(p.30) *

Journalism 1 (p.26)

Band (p.28) *

Arabic 1 (p.33 - 34)

Photography 1 (p.30) *

Creative Writing 1 (p.26)

Orchestra (p.28 - 29) *

Latin 1 or 2 (p.34)

Speech Communication
(p.26)

Chorus (p.29) *

Spanish for Fluent


Speakers 1 or 2
(placement exam
required)

BUSINESS &
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

PhotoJournalism 1 (p.26)

Guitar 1 (p.29) *

Spanish 1 or 2 (p.34)

Information Systems
(p.25)

FAMILY & CONSUMER


SCIENCES

Theatre Arts 1 (p.30) *

French 1 or 2 (p.34)

Advanced Information
Systems (p.25)

Fitness & Food/ Intro to


Interior & Fashion Design
(p.27 28) *

TRADE & INDUSTRIAL


EDUCATION

Life Planning (p.28) *

Electronics 1 (p.33) *

Computer Graphics 1
(p.30) *

Programming (p.25)
Design, Multimedia, &
Web Technologies (p.25)
Accounting (p.25)
Web Page Development
(p.25)
MARKETING

PE
Sports Medicine (p.3031)
GENERAL

Design & Technology


(p.33) *
Basic Technical Drawing
(p.33) *
Auto Technology 1 (p.33) *

AVID (p. 30)

Intro. to Marketing (p.31)

Review pgs. 20 21 to be
aware of what is required of
each language level
If you have a D or below
in a language this year, you
will need to repeat this
th
class in 9 grade in order :
to build a stronger
foundation for later
years
to prevent getting a
low or failing grade in
the next years course
because you are not
prepared

If you want to go to college,


the goal is not to rush
through World Language
classes and do poorly but
to get good grades and
increase your GPA

If you repeat course, be


sure to expunge it from
your transcript

* = requires fee if student does not receive free or reduced lunch

CORE CLASSES: Regular vs. Honors


Below is a comparison between regular and honors core classes so you can make the
best decision when it comes to course selection.
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE/
EXPECTATIONS

ENGLISH 9

Students who have successfully


completed middle school English classes
take this class.

ENGLISH 9
HONORS

Students who have a LOVE of reading,


possess intellectual curiosity, look up
vocabulary words while reading, have
some understanding of annotation and
often read books multiple times are
encouraged to take this class

WORLD
HISTORY I

Students who have successfully


completed middle school social
studies/civics & economics classes
should take this class.

COURSE INFORMATION
Students read a variety of literature,
exploring the characteristics of different
forms and relating life situations to literary
themes. Students will study spelling,
vocabulary, language history and structure.
They improve discussion skills and observe
and practice oral presentations.
Students read a variety of literature,
exploring the characteristics of different
forms and relating life situations to literary
themes. Through varied and frequent
writing assignments, students will reinforce
their understanding of purpose and
audience and develop their skill in the use
of voice and tone. There will be a variety of
interpersonal, group, dramatic and public
speaking activities to improve oral
communication.
This is a two year study of world history
and geography beginning with the dawn of
human civilization and continues with the
early Renaissance, roughly 1500.
This class is an in-depth study of world
history and geography with an emphasis on
the modern era. Students take the SOL for
World History and Geography II.

SUMMER
ASSIGNMENT

SOL

YES

NO

YES

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

WORLD
HISTORY II
HONORS

Students with an interest in history, with


strong reading and writing skills, and
who have been successful in middle
school social studies classes are
encouraged to take this class.

Biology I

Students who have successfully


completed middle school Science classes
take this class.

Students engage in scientific inquiry


through lab work as they explore the
biological process.

NO

YES

Biology I
Honors

In comparison to Biology I, students will


investigate some topics at a deeper level
including biotechnology, health and
environmental issues. Students will be
involved in externally-moderated
experimental/research projects, either
independently or in teams.

Students engage in scientific inquiry as they


explore biological processes. All class
activities and lab activities focus on life
processes that occur within organisms or
cells as well as the characteristics of life.

NO

YES

This class places a greater emphasis on


analytical skills, critical reading and writing
than World History and Geography I.

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