1. ACADEMIC PLANNING FOR EIGHTH GRADE
Class of 2023

2. Graduation Requirements
Class of 2023

3. Standard Diploma 9th Grade class of 2018-2019 and beyond
Subject
Credits
# Verified
English 4 2
Math 3 1
Science
History
Health/PE
World Languages, Fine Arts or CTE
Economics & Personal Finance
Electives (sequential)
Total 22 6

4. Advanced Studies Diploma 9th Grade class of 2018-2019 and beyond
Discipline Area
Credits
# Verified
English 4 2
Math 1
Science
History
World Languages 3
Health & PE
Fine Arts or CTE
Economics & Personal Finance
Electives (sequential)
Total 26 5

5. High School Courses for Credit
A high school credit is earned upon completion of any high school level class.
High school level courses which may be taken in middle school include:
High school World Languages beginning in 7th grade
High school level Math starting with Algebra
World Geography (the 8th grade Social Studies course)
Investigating Computer Science
Technology of Robotic Design

6. High School Courses for Credit
You will have the option at the end of each year to not accept the credit AND the grade so that it will not be included in the High School GPA or H.S. Transcript.
A verified credit is earned by passing the End of Course (EOC) SOL test. EOC SOLs are taken upon completion of certain high school credit core courses.

8. 8th grade classes Eighth graders take four core subjects: English
Physical Science
World Geography
Math

9. Choosing classes - math

10. Choosing Classes
You will have 3 elective periods
Other Two Options
Health & PE Everyone will take this as one year long option
They may include:
Year Long Classes
Semester Classes

11. Year long electives Arabic Latin Chinese French Spanish
World Languages
Other Year Long
Arabic
Latin
Chinese
French
Spanish
Spanish for Fluent Speakers
American Sign Language
Investigating Comp Science
Tech of Robotic Design
Yearbook (Application)
Journalism
Orchestra
Band
Chorus
Guitar

12. Year long – HS Credit options
World Language Classes
Investigating Computer Science
Technology of Robotic Designs
You will have the option at the end of each year to not accept the credit AND the grade so that it will not be included in the High School GPA or H.S. Transcript.
A verified credit is earned by passing the End of Course (EOC) SOL test. EOC SOLs are taken upon completion of certain high school credit core courses.

13. Year Long Electives: Miscellaneous information
Band Options
Other Information
Beginning Band
Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble
Tryouts for Wind Ensemble are usually held in March
Investigating Comp Science
Cannot take again
Arabic & Chinese
Distance Learning Lab
American Sign Language
Subject to staffing (pick alternate course)

14. Semester Electives Computer Applications & Internet Technologies
Digital Input Technologies
Life Management
Taking Charge
Technological Systems
Theater Arts – Drama
Visual Arts II
Photography – Media Yearbook

17. Final Thoughts CRF’s are due to your counselor
The Program Of Studies (POS) can be found on the APS website
CRF’s are due to your counselor
NO LATER than Friday, February 2, 2018