Beginning Your Freshman Year at John Marshall High School

24 credits in required and elective courses Graduation Requirements How many credits must a student earn to graduate? 24 credits in required and elective courses  

What does a Credit Equal? 1 course per semester EQUALS 0.5 credit 6 courses times 2 semesters in a year EQUALS 6 credits 6 credits per year times 4 years EQUALS 24 credits  6 courses per semester EQUALS 3 credits

What is a Passing Grade? A passing grade is required to earn credit for a class If a failing grade is earned in a required course, the course must be retaken • Passing grades are: A = 4.0 B = 3.0 C = 2.0 D = 1.0 Failing grades are: F = 0

Course/Credit Requirements Courses English…………………………….4.0 credits (includes 0.5 Speech) Math ………………………………3.0 credits (through Algebra II) Science ……………………………3.0 credits (Course that meet Biology, Chemistry, and Physics requirements) Social Studies……………………..3.0 credits (World History, US History, Geography, Government)

Course/Credit Requirements (cont). Courses Economics 0.5 credits Physical Education 0.5 credits Health 0.5 credits Fine Arts 1.0 credits Electives 8.5 credits Total Credits needed to graduate: 24.0 credits

Course Registration Guide Page 17

Course Registration Guide Page 13

What is an Honors Class? Honors Courses Open to all students meeting the course prerequisites. Alter the curriculum in terms of depth, rigor, and pace. Promote higher level thinking skills and provide opportunity for a variety of extended projects. Solid background and a mature work ethic are highly recommended. Successful completion of the honors course is clearly defined on the student’s transcript. PAGES 8-9 in Course Registration Guide

Required 9th Grade Courses English Options (Full Year) English I: Foundations English I: Foundations Honors 11REN1 21REN1 11HEN1 21HEN1 Honors

Required 9th Grade Courses Social Studies Options (Full Year) World History 12RWH 22RWH

Required 9th Grade Courses Math Options (Full Year) Intermediate Algebra Intermediate Algebra Honors Geometry Honors * Algebra II Advanced Functions Honors * 14RIA 24RIA 14HIA 24HIA IA Honors IAHonors Geo Honors 14HGEO 24HGEO Alg II Honors 14HA2A 24HA2A

Required 9th Grade Courses Science Options (Full Year) Biology Biology Honors PLTW: Principles of Biomedical Science 13RBIO 23RBIO 13HBIO 23HBIO Honors 13HPBS 23HPBS PLTW

Required 9th Grade Courses Physical Education (Semester) Individual Movement and Fitness Foundations of Fitness Introduction to Weight Training and Conditioning Page 51

World Languages Examples of local college world language requirements – University of St. Thomas – four years Carleton College – three years University of Minnesota – all locations – two years Gustavus Adolphus College – two years Rochester Community and Technical College – no requirement of a world language World language is not a required class in high school. Many four year colleges require two years of the same world language. Selective four year colleges may require three or more years of the same language.

9th Grade Courses Elective Options Agriculture Business, Marketing, and Technology Education English Language Arts Engineering Family and Consumer Sciences Fine Arts Industrial Technology Informational Technology Reading Science World Language

Get Involved! In Activities & Athletics…. Art, Music, & Dance Art Club Jazz Ensemble JM Color Guard Northern Lites Rhythm Nation   Leadership & Education Anime Club Concerned Student Task Force G.P.S. (Guiding + Students) International Youth Club Latin Club French Club Pep-Fest Committee Student Council Sign Language Club Mind Stimulating Chess Club Knowledge Masters Team Math League Science Olympiad Service Amnesty International Gay/Straight Alliance Key Club National Honor Society Social Science Service Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes   Drama & Speech Rochord (Yearbook) Rocket (Newspaper) Speech Team Theatre JM   Vocational/Professional BPA (Business Professionals of America) FCCLA (Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America) FFA (Future Farmers of America) Skills USA (VICA)

Get Involved! In Activities & Athletics…. Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports Football Boys cross country Girls cross country Girls tennis Girls swim/dive Volleyball Boys soccer Girls soccer Cheerleading Rockettes Alpine Skiing Boys basketball Girls basketball Boys hockey Girls hockey Wrestling Boys swim/dive Gymnastics Adaptive floor hockey Boys golf Girls golf Boys tennis Girls track Boys track Softball Baseball Boys lacrosse Girls lacrosse

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