1. 9th Grade registration

2. Due date EVERYTHING is DUE Thursday, March 9.
You can turn it in early, but it MUST be turned in March 9. (Otherwise, we pick for you )
Write Counseling Center at the top of the form.
Counseling Center-DUE: Thursday, March 9
MILLCREEK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Student Name________________________
9th GRADE COURSE REQUESTS Student ID#__________________________
SCHOOL YEAR

3. Block schedule next year
A Day: periods 1, 2, 3, 4
B Day: periods 5, 6, 7, 8
80 minute class periods
RAP is 35 minutes long Monday- Thursday

4. Important data
Use this information on your registration forms to help you make informed decisions for your course selection.
Proficient: 3 or 4
Non-proficient: 1 or 2
SRI Lexile proficiency
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9

5. Core classes Everyone takes math, English, geography and science.
We strongly encourage ALL 9th graders to take P.E.

6. Math Math Options for 9th grade: Math 8Secondary Math I
Students currently taking Secondary Math I Honors will register for Secondary Math II Honors.
Students currently taking Math 8 Honors will register for Secondary Math I Honors. If you want to take honors, you should LOVE math and problem solving. These are students who think they want to pursue careers in medicine, science or engineering with a strong math background.
Students currently taking Math 8 will register for Secondary Math I.
We will determine final math placement for ALL students by proficiency levels with SAGE or End of Level math equivalent scores and teacher recommendation. We will contact you in May if we have concerns about the math placement.
Math Options for 9th grade:
Math 8Secondary Math I
Math 8 Honors Secondary Math I Honors
Secondary Math I Honors  Secondary Math II Honors

7. Summer math options
The USTAR program offers math classes through the district.
You MUST let your counselor know if you will be completing a summer class.
If you’re interested in summer math to advance your math level or help you gain stronger math skills please click on the following website.
REGISTRATION for classes is closed until March 1st pending funding.
We also have printed information available in the Counseling Center after March 1.

8. Honors English, science and geography
These classes are advanced classes. The reading and writing are more rigorous and the projects are bigger.
Your reading Lexile level in this class should be
If you are interested in taking an honors class, you must:
Sign the honors application.
Circle the class you want on your form.
Think about what you love. Take a class in that area. Don’t overload yourself.
Students may sign up for honors English, science, or AP Geography. We will then review student reading scores, and prior academic success in applicable 8th grade classes. Students will be invited to remain in the honors class based on this information.

9. biology More projects, reading, and independent learning.
Space is limited for this class and we will look at SAGE proficiency scores, grades, teacher recommendation and enrollment in Secondary Math I Honors as criteria to take the class.
You need a lot more math in chemistry and physics when you take these classes in 10th and 11th grade.

10. Summer Science options
The USTAR program offers science classes through the district.
If you’re interested in summer Earth Science or Biology, click on the link below. Printed information will be available in the Counseling Center after March 1.
Science Registration Information:
REGISTRATION for classes is closed until March 1st pending funding.
You MUST let your counselor know if you will be completing a summer class. Write it on your course request form.

11. A.p. Human geography
Solid reading and writing skills (Lexile >1200)
Expect 30 min. of homework daily!
Strong work ethic – COMMITTED to doing your best!
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Enthusiasm for subject matter.
Willingness to be an active participant in learning.
Don’t be scared off, but…be honest with yourself about your interest, willingness and commitment.

12. Enriched reading
Reading is one of the most important skills you can have and will need to succeed in the world.
We have looked at your reading scores. For some students we are requesting that you take Enriched Reading next year. It is a ONE semester class.
We have attached a letter and written it on your form.
This is NOT optional. If your parents sign the letter for you to get out of the class, we will then drop it for you.

13. Read 180
Read 180 is a reading intervention class to make sure you are reading on grade level.
We have written in “Read 180” in ONE box on your registration form.
However, this is a FULL year class and should be written in TWO boxes.

14. **There is NO SUMMER P.E. this year**
We strongly encourage ALL 9th graders to take P.E.
Mile run every other Friday and NO Fitness Tuesdays 
There are three choices for P.E.
1. Traditional P.E.
2. Basketball (Advanced Team Sport)
3. Volleyball (Advanced Team Sport)
On your course choice form, circle which sport you want to play.
**There is NO SUMMER P.E. this year**

15. Released Time
Released Time is Seminary. You don’t earn high school credit for it, but you will still graduate on time with enough credits.
It is a full year class.

16. Fine arts credit
Students must have 1.5 Fine Arts credit to graduate from high school.
This can be Art, Choir, Orchestra or Band.

17. art
You must first take Art 1 before you can take another art class. If you haven’t taken Art 1, you still can in 9th grade.
After you have Art 1 you can take any of the other art classes. If you took 2-D or 3-D art, you can take it again in 9th grade. Mrs. Harris will have different projects for you to do.
Art 2 Honors class has a prerequisite of 2-D or 3-D art.
Cut and paste the link below on your computer for more specific information and examples of art projects.

18. Choir (This counts for art credit)
There are 2 choices for choir next year:
Mustang Choir is a full year choir. You must already have taken choir to be in this choir or get Mrs. Rhodes’ permission. If you haven’t take choir and want to be in the Mustang Choir, see Mrs. Rhodes and schedule a time to audition.
Men/Women’s choir. This class can be taken for a semester or a year. These choirs that are for students who have never been in choir before or for someone who can only fit a ½ year of choir into their schedule

19. Band(This counts for art credit)
If you are in Concert Band now, you will sign up for Symphonic Band (Band Level 3).
If you are NOT in band, you can take beginning band next year.
Try outs for Jazz band are in May. You try out for Jazz band and then we put it into your schedule for a 0 period before school.
You earn 1.0 arts credit for Jazz band.

20. Orchestra(This counts for art credit)
If you are currently in orchestra, Mrs. Krivanec wants you to take Orchestra Level 2. You need to have a full year commitment to this class.
Beginning Orchestra is available to all students wishing to participate in orchestra, who don’t have previous experience.

21. Cte credit
You need at least 1 credit (2 semesters) of CTE credit to graduate. You can take them anytime 9-12th grades.
Apparel and Design
Exploring Tech 2
Foods 1
Pinterest to Projects Manufacturing
Communications/Photography
Teen Living

22. World languages
It is a great idea to learn another language. It helps you communicate with others, get a job and get paid more in a job. We strongly recommend taking a language. We offer Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL).
The U of U requires 2 years of a foreign language taken in th grades.
The Regents’ Scholarship requires 2 years of a Foreign Language in 9 – 12th grades.

23. Spanish The following classes are available: Spanish 1 Spanish 2
*BHS and WXHS have Spanish classes.

24. American sign language
ASL can be taken as a semester of full year class.
If you want ASL for a semester write it in ONE box.
If you want ASL for a full year write ASL in TWO boxes.
ASL 1 counts as a language credit if you take it a full year. ASL 2 is only available at WXHS.

25. Alternate classes Be sure to write in at least FOUR alternates.
If you can’t get in a class, and you don’t have an alternate, we will give you a class that WE choose. We don’t want to choose your classes so please choose alternates.

26. Application classes
TA, office assistant, library assistant, peer tutor, or Yearbook
You must fill out an application for these classes. Turn these in with your class choice form.
We give 9th graders first choice at these classes. 

27. High school try outs
If you try out for classes at the high school (drill, football, baseball) there is almost ALWAYS a conflict with the junior high schedule.
We will do our best to accommodate classes, but there are times you will have to give up certain honors or elective classes if you choose to take classes at the high school as a 9th grade student.

28. Special Requests
If you know you have a special need for next year, you may write this on the back of your registration form.
DO NOT ask for: art 1st period, P.E. 2nd period, science 3rd period. This won’t happen.
DO ask: I have fall allergies and so I need PE in the spring. I will probably play a sport and so I need an easier class 4th/8th period. For health reasons I need 1st lunch.
You can request teachers, BUT be wary of rumors and what you hear from other students. Just because one person struggled with a teacher, doesn’t mean you will.
We are not able to accommodate every request because of various conflicts in your schedule.

29. Quiz When is this form due?
What do you need to turn in if you want to take an honors class?
What do we need you to include just in case you don’t get your 1st choice?