Home of the Thunder DISCOVERY CANYON CAMPUS 9 th Grade Couse Planning Course Selection Counselors A – DMrs. Coast E – KMs. Breeden L - RMrs. Severn S - ZMr. Baxter

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

50 WHAT ARE CREDITS? One semester of one class One year long class F (fail) CREDIT NO CREDIT Credits to graduate high school? = 1 credit = 2 credits = No Credit 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 8 English credits 6 Math credits Must include: 1 year of Algebra 1 and Geometry 6 Social Science credits Must include: Civics (Sem.) & US History (Year) 6 Science credits 2 World Language credits (MYP requirement) 6 Core Elective credits English, Math, Science, Humanities, World Language Two credits will be filled by sophomore MYP WL 1 Health credit 3 P.E. credits ( MYP requirement) 1 Fine Arts credit (MYP requirement ) 11 Elective credits 50 Total

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)Introduction to P.E. Elective Elective, Study Hall or A.M./ P.M. Attendance Waiver Elective, Study Hall or A.M./ P.M. Attendance Waiver All students assigned a Thunder Time

TYPICAL SCHEDULE Purple DaySilver Day 7:45 – 9:15 Period 1 Lang & Lit (English) Humanities (Social Studies) 9:20 – 10:55 Period 2 Study HallMath 10:55 – 12:25 Period 3 Art 1Health(S1) / PE(S2) 1:15 – 2:45 Period 4 ScienceLanguage Acquisition (World Language) There are two lunch periods called A & B lunch. Your lunch time will be determined by your 3 rd period class.

WHO SHOULD CONSIDER HONORS COURSES? TAG students Students whose ability level requires significant acceleration of the standard curriculum. Highly Motivated Learners Students who can work at a high level of competence, responsibility, and accept a highly rigorous challenge.

MULTIPLE CONSIDERATIONS Discovery Canyon Campus offers a high quality education for all students. ALL classes meet or exceed district and state standards. Students do NOT need to take all honors level classes offered. Follow a strength or passion area.

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.

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) Honors Pre-Calculus / IB DP Math 2 Honors Biology ”Project Lead the Way” Engineering; Biomedical Sciences

HONORS PROGRAM EXPECTATION 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

HOW MANY HONORS CLASSES SHOULD A STUDENT TAKE? This is an individual decision. Consider: Ability 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? Download the DCC Honors Program Expectation and Application (“signature page”) from the DCC Honors Program Webpage Download the subject specific Teacher Recommendation form from the same website Have a conversation with your teacher about your placement and complete the checklist ATTACH the signature page to all of your Teacher Recommendations Submit to Ms. Huch Tegano by February 23rd!

WHAT IS THE IB 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 To prepare, you should take 3-4 honors level classes as a sophomore and will also need to 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 Mrs. Flaherty.

ELECTIVES (DISCOVERY CLASSES) Electives are classes you can select based on your areas of interest. Review Freshman Course Electives – pair up with someone and choose 4 electives that look interesting. All course descriptions can be found online at the DCC web site…click on DCC High then Student Services.course descriptions Pay attention to Prerequisites and Fees!

COURSES REQUIRING AN APPLICATION OR AUDITION Application Air Force ROTC (AAHS) – Mr. Baxter Due February 26th Elementary School Helpers – Ms. Huch Technical Theatre 1 See Ms. Keating Honors Principles of Biomedical Sciences Honors Application & Honors Biology H Intro to Engineering Design NO Application! All Honors classes Audition Eclipse (Jazz Choir) Solstice (Women’s Adv. Ensemble) Storm Singers (Show Choir) Symphonic Band

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 start dates: Men’s Golf August 8th, 2016 All other Fall Sports (1 st school day) August 15th, 2016 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.

1.Review 9 th Grade Course Selection Form Due Feb 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 COURSE SELECTION FORM

1.Complete Course Selection Form, Honors and/or other applications 2.Review course requests with your parents 3.Turn Course Selection Form into your Language Arts teacher by February 19 th 4.Turn Honors applications to Ms. Huch by March 1 AFTER YOU GET HOME

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