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Preparing for 9th Grade: What to Expect and Graduation Requirements

Join us for the 9th Grade Curriculum Night for the Class of 2015. Learn about graduation requirements, available supports, and how to navigate your high school journey. Meet your counselors, Kim Friesen and Don Dilla, and discover the importance of taking rigorous courses, such as Advanced Placement (AP) or College in the Schools (CIS). We will also explore recommended course sequencing and strategies for success, including tutoring options and utilizing planners. Don't miss this chance to set yourself up for academic achievement!

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Preparing for 9th Grade: What to Expect and Graduation Requirements

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  1. 9th Grade Curriculum Night Class of 2015

  2. Tonight’s Topics: • Introduction of Coordinators • What to expect next year • Graduation requirements • Available supports Power Point available on the South High Counseling website: http://south.mpls.k12.mn.us/Counseling.html

  3. Meet your Counselors • Kim Friesen Counselor, Open and LA Grades: 9th-10th Last Names: A-K • Don Dilla Counselor, Open and LA Grades: 9th-10th Last Names: L-Z

  4. Rigorous Courses We recommend taking challenging courses including: • Advanced Placement (AP Courses) Options in 11th grade: • College in the Schools (CIS Courses) • Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO).

  5. South High Graduation Requirements and Recommended Course Sequencing (offerings may change; not all courses are offered every year)

  6. Information for Sophomores • Visit your counselor at least once per semester • Take rigorous courses • Utilize tutoring services • Makeup missing credits • Use a planner • Option: take PSAT (if space is available)

  7. 10th Grade Courses • English 10 or Humanities 2 (AN & LA) • AP US History or AP Humanities 2 (AN & LA) • Chemistry or Honors Chemistry (AP Chemistry with teacher approval). • Appropriate math level: Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, or Pre Calculus.

  8. 10th Grade Courses • Appropriate level of a World Language. • All Nations must choose one: AVID or American Indian Culture /Academic Honors • Electives: AVID, PLTW, Career & Technical Education, Art , Music, PE & Health.

  9. Available Supports • After school help from teachers • NHS tutors • APUSH tutoring

  10. Strategies • Complete summer homework. • Use your planner to record assignments/tests. • Complete daily reading assignments. • Utilize study partners/groups. • Don’t procrastinate.

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