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Home of the Thunder DISCOVERY CANYON CAMPUS 9 th Grade Course Planning Course Selection 2018-2019 Counselors A D Mr. McBride E K Mrs. Breeden L - R Mrs. Severn S - Z Mr. Baxter College & Career Mrs. Derickson SAFE Counselor Mrs. Scott
You are here to learn about classes at DCC request classes ask questions What class are you most looking forward to in high school?
What do I need to know? Credits Graduation requirements Required Classes Honors Electives
What are Credits? CREDIT One semester of one class = 1 credit One year long class = 2 credits F (fail) = No Credit NO CREDIT Credits to graduate high school? 50
Graduation Requirements 8 Language & Lit credits 6 Mathematics credits Must include: 1 year of Algebra 1 and Geometry 6 Individuals & Societies credits Must include: Civics (Sem.) & US History (Year) 6 Science credits 2 Language Acquisition credits (MYP requirement) 6 Core Elective credits Lang & Lit, Math, Science, Ind & Soc, Lang Acq. Two credits will be filled by sophomore MYP WL 1 Health credit 3 P.E. credits (MYP requirement) 1 Visual & Performing Arts credit (MYP requirement) 11 Elective credits 50 Total Additionally, starting with the class of 2021 students will need to demonstrate proficiency in English and Math
9th Grade Required Classes Freshman Literature & Composition (Honors) Earth Science (Honors Biology) Math determined by current math teacher (Honors) Civics & Law (Honors) Economics (Honors) French, Spanish or American Sign Language Health (Modified) Elective Introduction to P.E. Elective Elective, Study Hall or Elective, Study Hall or A.M./ P.M. Attendance Waiver A.M./ P.M. Attendance Waiver All students assigned a Thunder Time
Typical Schedule 7:45 9:15 Period 1 9:20 10:55 Period 2 10:55 12:25 Period 3 1:15 2:45 Period 4 Purple Day Lang & Lit (English) Study Hall Elective: Visual/ Performing Art Science Silver Day Individuals & Societies Mathematics Health(S1) / PE(S2) Language Acquisition (World Language) There are two lunch periods called A & B lunch. Your lunch time will be determined by your 3 rd period class.
Should I consider Honors courses? Do you need a faster pace of instruction in a subject area? Are you highly motivated? Do you complete all of your homework? On time? After absences? Are you an identified TAG student?
Reasons to RE-Consider My best friend is taking an honors class. My Mom wants me to. I want to boost my GPA. I want to get in to a good college. I heard that teacher is really good. If a student enrolled in an honors level class earns lower than a C for the first semester, he or she will be moved into a non-honors level section of that same course.
Successful Honors Student Attributes Above Avg Ability Interest/Motivation Work Ethic/Study Habits Past Performance
HONORS CLASSES AVAILABLE TO 9th GRADE Honors Freshman Literature & Composition Honors Civics and Law (1 semester) Honors Economics (1 semester) Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Honors Functions, Statistics, and Trigonometry (H FST) IB Pre-Calculus (Honors Pre-Calculus) Honors Biology Project Lead the Way Engineering; Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science
How Many Honors Classes Should I Take? This is an individual decision. Consider: Ability in a particular subject area Study Habits Work Ethic Extra-curricular commitments Post-secondary Goals Interest in Diploma Programme or AP classes
How do I enroll in an Honors class? 1. Download the DCC Honors Program Expectation and Application ( signature page ) from the DCC Honors Program Webpage 2. Download the subject specific Teacher Recommendation form from the same website 3. Have a conversation with your teacher about your placement and complete the checklist 4. ATTACH the signature page to all of your Teacher Recommendations 5. Submit to Mrs. Huch Geraci by March 1st!
What is the IB Diploma Programme? The Diploma Programme To prepare for the Diploma Programme Two year (11 th & 12 th grade) college prep 6-7 honors level classes per semester Teaches you how to apply what you have learned to other situations May receive college credit Take 2-3 honors level classes as a Freshman Take 3-4 honors level classes as a sophomore Have completed: Level II world language minimum Algebra 2 If you have questions about what to take or want to know more about it, see Mr. Liddle.
Electives (Discovery Classes) Electives are classes you can select based on your areas of interest. Review Freshman Course Electives Select 4 electives that look interesting. All course descriptions can be found online at the DCC web site click on Student Services. www.dcchigh.asd20.org Pay attention to Prerequisites and Fees!
Courses requiring an Application or Audition Application Air Force ROTC (AAHS) Mr. Baxter --Due Feb. 28th Elementary School Helpers Mrs. Huch Geraci Due Mar. 1 st Technical Theatre 1 -- Ms. Keating Due Mar. 1 st Honors Prin. of Biomedical Sci. --Honors Application & --Honors Biology H Intro to Engineering Design --NO Application! H Computer Science Essentials --Completed Geometry Audition Eclipse (Jazz Choir) Solstice (Women s Adv. Ensemble) Storm Singers (Show Choir) Chamber Choir (Varsity Choir) Concert Choir (JV Choir) Symphonic Band See instructor for audition details All Honors classes require an application Except? Due March 1st
What else should I consider before choosing my classes?
Consider Career Goals What you want to do with your life after high school may help determine what classes you take while you are in high school.
Consider Extracurricular Activities Clubs and Organizations See HS website for list Community Service Performing Arts Athletics Fall Sports Parent Information Night Thursday, August 16 Summer Camps Band Athletics Theatre
Consider Your Parents Input Parents know more than you think. Parents like and want to be involved. Parents have experience and knowledge that may be helpful. Parents can give good advice.
Course Selection Form 1. Review 9 th Grade Course Selection Form Due Feb. 16th 2. Line 7 - Write down an elective for semester 1 and semester 2. If it s a year-long class write down the same course for semester 2 3. Line 8 - Pick electives and/or check other options 4. Write down alternates 5. Review back of Course Selection Form
After you get home 1. Complete Course Selection Form, Honors and/or other applications 2. Review course requests with your parents and have them sign your form 3. Turn Course Selection Form into your Language Arts teacher by February 16 th 4. Turn Honors applications to Mrs. Huch Geraci by March 1
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