(AUDIO INCLUDED) 9 th Grade Typical Schedule Granville High School

Credits from Middle School If your student has taken Spanish I, French I, Algebra I, Geometry, English 9, Biology, or Marching Band as a middle school student, these grades will appear on their high school transcript automatically. Your student may want to retake any of these courses as a 9 th grader if they received a C or below in middle school. The middle school grade will not be calculated in their GPA if they retake the course or change their global language in 9 th grade.

9 th Grade Classes Literature Survey and Composition or Advanced Literature Survey and Composition (formerly known as English 9 or pre-AP English 9) U.S. History Math Science Global Language Some Form of Physical Fitness Electives (i.e. financial literacy course, fine arts) Study Hall  Course Description Guide & other scheduling forms online! Course Description Guide & other scheduling forms online!

Advanced vs. Regular The Advanced courses formerly known as Pre-AP will move at a faster pace and require more time spent in outside of class work, such as reading and writing.  Advanced Literature Survey and Composition  Advanced Biology  Advanced Geometry  Advanced Algebra 2  Advanced Chemistry Rest assured…our traditional classes are more than capable in equipping students for college-level work

Math Options Math  Intro. to Algebra & Algebra I (2 periods)  Algebra I  Geometry/Advanced Geometry  Alg. II/Advanced Algebra 2—took Geometry in 8 th grade See flowchart in Course Description Book

Science Options Science—based on math course  Physical Science—Students in Intro to Algebra are required to take this science course  Biology—Alg. I, Geometry  Advanced Biology—Alg. I, Geometry  Chemistry/Advanced Chemistry—if taking Alg. II and has completed Biology in 8 th grade

Global Language: French, Spanish, Latin This is considered a core class by colleges.  Most require a minimum of 2 years (of the same language)  Many prefer 3 or 4 years (depending upon the selectivity of the college/university) Do I have the foundation to go into the 2 nd year of the language?  Consult with your teachers in this area  Suggest retaking the 1 st year if on track to receive a C or below Should I wait until 10 th grade to take a language?

Physical Education Three Options  Physical Fitness I – semester class during school year worth 0.25 credit (need to take two times to earn.5 credits in P.E.)  Summer P.E. – summer school course taken first three weeks of the summer worth 0.25 credit (need to take two times to earn.5 credits in P.E.)  Meets in the mornings  $150  Packets available online  PE Waiver—due Sept. 1, 2016, does not award credit  This is not a combo deal!!! Students who use the PE waiver CANNOT take the Physical Education class and vice versa.

IEP OR 504 PLAN If your student is on an IEP or 504 Plan and needs to be in specific courses, they will be hand scheduled by the special education department and administration to make sure students are in appropriate classes.

HAVE QUESTIONS? SCHOOL COUNSELORS Last Names A-F Ms. Ann Raffay Last Names G-M Mrs. Amber Gilsdorf Last Names N-Z Ms. Brandi Cooper ADMINISTRATORS Principal Mr. Matt Durst Assistant Principal Mr. Scott Carpenter Counseling Office Number (740)