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Learn about required classes for 9th graders in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and more. Get guidance on choosing additional courses based on interests and future plans. Discover how to meet state credit requirements and use Skyward Family Access for course selection. Stay informed through counseling webpage updates and attend Mustang Nation Night. Prepare your student for success in high school academics.
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Course Selection 9th grade Grapevine High School
Prior to Course Selection • High School Counselors meet with 8th grade students. • (CMS Feb. 4th, GMS Feb 7th, CTMS Feb. 8th) • Program of Studies • Careful thought given to courses selected. • 4 Year plans with Middle school counselors on Choices. • Mustang Nation – Feb 11th 6:30-8:30. Students are ENCOURAGED to attend.
What classes are required for 9th graders? • English • Math • Science • Social Studies • 3 additional classes (foreign language, fine arts, technology, electives, etc.
English • English I • PAP English I • English I -ESL • Global Studies • PAP English I – 0130 A&B • AP Human Geography -0131 A&B
Math • Algebra I • PAP Algebra I • Geometry • PAP Geometry Strong base in Algebra I is important to the student’s success in Geometry and Algebra II.
Science • Biology • PAP Biology
Social Studies • World Geography • PAP World Geography • AP Human Geography • Global Studies • PAP English I – 0130 A&B • AP Human Geography – 0131 A&B
How to help your student decide on additional courses. • Consider your student’s interests/talents, study habits, post secondary plans/thoughts. • What’s a good choice for one student may not be a good choice for another student. • “STRETCH them out don’t STRESS them out.”
Foreign Language • Strong base in the first year of language is important for success in future years. • Students must have at least 2 years of the SAME foreign language for recommended plan and 3 years for DAP.
Physical Education1 credit required • Individual Sports • Team Sports • Foundations of PE • Walk, Jog, Run • PE Substitution
Physical Education Substitutions • Athletics • Cheerleading -05501 A& B (First year counts as PE credit) • Drill Team-Jr. Varsity – 0536 A&B (Fall Semester only counts as PE credit) • Marching Band (Fall Semester only counts as PE)
Technology • Business Information Management • Digital and Interactive Multimedia • Principals of Information Management • Touch Systems Data Entry • Concepts of Engineering and Technology • PAP Computer Science I • Prerequisite of Geometry required • See others on course selection sheet
Electives & Additional classes required for graduation. • Electives – Consider the student’s interests/talents. • Health • Fine Art • Career & Technical Courses
26 State Credits Required • 7 classes x 4 years = 28 credits • Some students will earn high school credit in middle school. • Some students will earn local credits that DO NOT count towards graduation. • Summer school could be an option.
Skyward Family Access • On line course selection opens Jan. 28th & closes Feb. 25th. • Must use Student’s login/password • Full year courses need BOTH A & B • Semester long classes do not have A &B after course number. • Students need to have 7 periods each semester (14 entries).
Stay informed by checking the Counseling webpage and our facebook page.
QUESTIONS • Please be general with your questions. • Specific questions can be address by faculty at Mustang Nation Night on Feb. 11th .