Selecting Your 9Selecting Your 9thth Grade CoursesGrade Courses
Begin with the end in mind:
•Which college do you want to attend?
•What do you want to study?
•What are your career goals?
ScheduleSchedule
• 2 semesters2 semesters
• 7 classes—Choose classes with 7 classes—Choose classes with your future in mindyour future in mind
• Approximately 47 minutesApproximately 47 minutes
• Some classes change at the Some classes change at the semester (i.e., Health, semester (i.e., Health, Communication Applications, Communication Applications, etc.)etc.)
A Quick, Important Definition:
Credit:
A credit is what you receive when you pass a full year of one subject.
Passing one semester (or half a year) will earn you a ½ credit.
Example: English I = 1 credit
Comm Apps. = 0.5 credit
You need a total of 26 credits over 4 years.
6 credits = Sophomore
13 credits = Junior
19 credits = Senior
**You retake only the courses you fail.***It takes 26 credits to graduate and you can only earn 28 credits in your four years at BNHS!!
Every Class CountsEvery Class Counts
Graduation Requirements:
• 4 years of each core subject (4 x 4)-more core classes translates to fewer electives, so more thorough planningis important
Recommended Distinguished
English (I, II, III, IV)
4 Credits 4 Credits
Mathematics
4 Credits (Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II + 1 other)
4 Credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II + 1 other)
Science4 Credits
(Biology, Chemistry, Physics + 1 other)
4 Credits (Biology, Chemistry,
Physics + 1 other)
Social Studies
3 ½ Credits (W. Geography, W.
History, US History,
Government)
3 ½ Credits (W. Geography, W. History, US History,
Government))
Economics 1/2 Credit 1/2 Credit
Physical Education
1 Credit 1 Credit
Other Language2 Credits (same
language)
3 Credits (same language); Other
measures are necessary to graduate on this plan.
See following slide.
Fine Arts1 Credit (same
course)1 Credit (same course)
Communication Applications
1/2 Credit 1/2 Credit
Total Core Subjects
20 ½ Credits 21 ½ Credits
General Electives
5 ½ Credits 4 ½ Credits
Total Credits 26 Credits 26 Credits
Distinguished Plan:
Requires 3 years of the same foreign language (Spanish, French,
German, or Chinese) AND…Four Advanced Measures:A combination of four of the following:1.AP Classes with scores of three or
better on the AP exam or Dual Credit classes with a B or better.
2. National Merit Commendation (PSAT).
3. Tech Prep classes with a grade of B or better.
4. A research project done through an independent study class.
PreAP? What are PreAP? What are the Benefitsthe Benefits
• Better preparation for collegeBetter preparation for college• College entranceCollege entrance• Better preparation for SAT/ACTBetter preparation for SAT/ACT• Scholarship opportunitiesScholarship opportunities• Preparation for AP classes - Preparation for AP classes -
can help you earn college can help you earn college creditscredits
Discuss this option with your Discuss this option with your parents and teachers.parents and teachers.
GPAGPA
•Your grade point average, more Your grade point average, more commonly known as your GPA, commonly known as your GPA, is calculated on a weighted is calculated on a weighted scale. scale.
•Advanced Placement (AP) = up Advanced Placement (AP) = up to 7 pointsto 7 points
•Pre-AP = up to 6 pointsPre-AP = up to 6 points
•Regular courses = up to 5 pointsRegular courses = up to 5 points
English: PreAP, GT, or Regular English
Math: Algebra 1, Geometry, PreAP Algebra I, or PreAP Geometry
Social Studies: PreAP, GT, or Regular World Geography
Science: PreAP or Regular Biology
Freshman Core Freshman Core ClassesClasses
Recommended Plan = 2 credits Distinguished Plan = 3 years
Spanish
German French
Other LanguagesOther Languages
Chinese
PE: 1 credit
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Communication Applications: ½ credit
Required Credits Required Credits Needed Needed for All Graduation for All Graduation Plans:Plans:
AthleticsAthletics• FootballFootball• WrestlingWrestling• BasketballBasketball• VolleyballVolleyball• Swimming/DivingSwimming/Diving• SoccerSoccer• Cross Country/TrackCross Country/Track• Baseball/SoftballBaseball/Softball• GolfGolf• TennisTennis
If you play more than one sport, If you play more than one sport, select the sport that occurs first select the sport that occurs first in the school year.in the school year.
PRESS DOWN HARD WITH YOUR PEN SO WE
CAN READ YOUR FORM!
Step 1—Complete the demographic information. Check that you can read it on the yellow and pink copies!
9th Grade Course Request Form
•# = Pre-requisite (required criteria # = Pre-requisite (required criteria necessary for certain courses, i.e., necessary for certain courses, i.e., Art I is required for Art II)Art I is required for Art II)
•* = Teacher approval (i.e., band, * = Teacher approval (i.e., band, upper level courses, etc.)upper level courses, etc.)
•◊◊ = One semester course (i.e., = One semester course (i.e., Comm. Apps., Health, PE courses, Comm. Apps., Health, PE courses, etc.)etc.)
9th Grade Course Request Form
9th Grade Course Request Form
Step 1 - Write your demographic information
Step 2 - Choose core classes
Step 3 - Pick your electives
The 3 alternate classes are classes
you pick in case one is unavailable.
They are very important—choose them carefully, too.
Important Dates:
January 24th - Counselors meet with 8th grade students.
January 25th - Counselors meet with parents at BNHS PAC
January 28th - Pre-registration forms are due to your counselor and will be picked up by HS counselors.
June 3, 2011 - Last day to change your course requests.
9th Grade – Paige Smith [email protected]
817-698-5741
10th Grade – Alicia Edwards
[email protected] 817-698-5672
11th Grade – Mark Hard [email protected]
817-698-5673
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