PLANNING FOR 9 th GRADE

GHS Counselors Mrs. Arsine Hovannesian  Am-Az,B,C,D,E,F Ms. Maria Mendez  G,H,I,J,K,L Ms. Jennifer Widaman  A-Al,M,N,O,P,Q Ms. Jacqueline Tabor  R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z

A-G & Graduation Requirements a-g 4 years English 2 years History/Social Science World & US 3 years Math(4 preferred) Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 2 years lab Science(3 years preferred) 1 biological/1 physical 2 years Foreign Language (3 preferred) 1 year Visual and Performing Art 1 year College Prep Elective Additional year of an academic class High School Graduation 4 years English 3 years History/Social Science (World/US/Econ & Gov) 2 years Math Algebra 1 & Geometry 2 years Science (1 biological/1 physical) 1 year Visual and Performing Art 1 semester Health 2 years Physical Education 1 semester Career Prep (hands-on class) General Electives - 70 credits Total → 220 credits + Pass the CAHSEE

Registration Forms – Blue & White Complete BOTH today during presentation with the same information Turn in the Blue Form to the GHS Counselors today Take the White Form home to review with a parent tonight Use the White Form and the Q Student Connection Course Request Instructions to enter your classes into your Q Portal online

The BLUE one will be collected by the GHS Counselors today! Take the WHITE one home!

6 REQUIRED FRESHMEN COURSES 1.English 2.Math 3.Science 4.PE 5.Health/Contemporary World Affairs 6.One Elective

Planning Notes: English English Options English 9 or English 9 Advanced o You must earn A’s in English 8 to take Advanced next year If you are an ELD student, select the next level of ELD o You will have 2 periods of English daily (No elective) o When you enter your classes in Q Portal, select both semesters of ELD Writing and both semesters of ELD Com o ie: ELD Writing 3A, ELD Writing 3B, ELD Com 3A, ELD Com 3B

Planning Notes: Math Math Progression - ( Must be taken in the order listed) Intro to Algebra A-Intro to Algebra B (summer before 9 th only) ↓ Algebra 1A-Algebra 1B ↓ Geometry 1-Geometry 2 ↓ Algebra 2A-Algebra 2B If earning an A or B in 8 th grade Math, select the next Math level from the list above. If earning a C or lower in 8 th grade Math, we recommend you repeat your current math level in 9 th grade

Science Biology 9 th graders generally take Biology Enter both Biology 1 and Biology 2 when selecting your classes in your Q Portal Your Science class may be changed by your counselor, depending on your academic performance

Planning Notes: PE PE courses available PE 9-1/PE 9-2 Marching Band (Zero period; first semester only) Sports (Including Dance) o You may not enter a sport in your Q Portal. Enter PE 9-1 & PE 9-2 o You must tryout for any sports team o You will be added to a sports team by your counselor (and removed from PE), if you are on a coach’s final roster  Contact coaches regarding tryout dates. Go to for coaches’ contact information.

Planning Notes: Health Health and is a required 1 semester class for 9 th graders which you will take with Contemporary World Affairs (CWA), a 1 semester History elective Enter both classes into your Q Portal: Health and Contemporary World Affairs

Academic Elective Options Foreign Language To enroll in a foreign language students must earn a “C” or better in 8 th grade English Visual and Performing Art Career prep You must choose an alternate for your elective and write it on BOTH Registration Forms!

Use this sheet to select your FIRST choice and ALTERNATE choice electives. Write both on your Registration forms but only enter your FIRST elective choice in your Q Profile!

 Reminders: Choosing Classes  Don’t forget to write your FIRST and ALTERNATE choice electives on your Registration forms Your counselor may change your course selections based on your grades from 8 th grade, test scores and teacher recommendations BE AWARE! Choose wisely, because at GHS, there are: NO CLASS CHANGES and NO TEACHER REQUESTS/CHANGES

 Reminders: Online Registration  Follow instructions on your handout Go to: student.gusd.net Enter your ID number & Q Password Select yourself as a 9 th grader! For each 1 year class you must enter TWO semesters ie: Algebra 1 = Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B There should be a total of 12 course selections on your final list of classes Don’t forget to enter SUBMIT after selecting all your classes!

Keep your grades UP in 8 th Grade! Important for: Eligibility for activities and sports Prerequisites for high school classes o English & Math Level o Foreign Language o Science

Summer School June 6 th – July 8th REMEDIAL Courses offered: –Intro to Algebra –ELD Essentials If there is a course your counselor recommends you take during summer, you will receive notification in the mail Free ADVANCEMENT Offered through Glendale Educational Foundation Health is available to allow for an additional elective during 9 th grade You must sign up for the class yourself when forms become available Fee Required For details go to GEF website

QUESTIONS? your GHS Counselor with any questions Mrs. Arsine Hovannesian  Am-Az,B,C,D,E,F Ms. Maria Mendez  G,H,I,J,K,L Ms. Jennifer Widaman  A-Al,M,N,O,P,Q Ms. Jacqueline Tabor  R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z Counselors will be back THIS FRIDAY to answer questions!