1. Elk Grove Unified School District
Incoming 9th Grade Course Selection
Welcome
Class of 2023
HONORABLE
RESPECTFUL
RESPONSIBLE
ENGAGED
Elk Grove Unified School District

2. Tips for a great Freshman Year
Make school a priority and make sure you attend every day!
Expect 2 hours of homework a night.
Stay updated on your grades! (Synergy - StudentVUE)
Get involved with school activities—Join a club, sport, specialized program - DO SOMETHING!
“Begin with the end in mind.”
- Stephen Covey

3. COHS Program Elements
10th – 12th Grade Career Academies & Pathways:
Advanced Placement Capstone Program
Architecture Design and Engineering
Coding and Robotics
Culinary Arts
Digital Communication
Empowering Entrepreneurs
Medical Careers
Visual and Performing Arts Program

4. AP CAPSTONE PROGRAM 11th Grade 12th Grade Go to collegeboard.org
for more information.
Study topics of your own choosing,
in depth.
Master key skills you’ll use in college
and career.
Stand out in your college applications
and interviews.
Program Director: Rachel Baird

5. Architecture Design and Engineering Pathway (ADE)
Students have the opportunity to explore mechanical and architectural computer drawings as well as building projects in engineering and building trades.
9th Grade Courses:
Exploring Technology
Computer Aided Design/Drafting (CADD)
Building Trades
Academy Instructors
Aaron Krueger & Tim McDougal

6. Coding and Robotics Pathway
Students will learn computer programming using a variety of platforms and languages (Robot C, C/C++, Ch, Python, and JAVA)
Students will learn about and use electronics, small robots, and large robots to complete tasks and challenges.
9th grade courses:
Computing with Robotics
Pathway Director: Melissa Hale

7. Kerri Hock & Vincent “Vinny” Lazzaretto
Culinary Arts Academy
Designed to prepare students for employment in the culinary arts industry (Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Industry Sector) and for post secondary training and education.
9th Grade Courses:
Intro to Culinary Arts
Food and Nutrition
Academy Instructors
Kerri Hock & Vincent “Vinny” Lazzaretto

8. Digital Communication Pathway (Broadcast Journalism)
Graphic Design
Video Production
Broadcast Journalism
Digital Art and Graphic Design I
Video I
Video I
Graphic Design – Designed to provide students with an interest in print design. Design curriculum includes the study of type, image, and message, including, but not limited to, things such as: logo design, advertising, magazine or book design, illustration, poster design, and so much more!
Video Production – This pathway is designed for students with an interest in all things video.
Broadcast Journalism – Designed to provide students with an interest in the type of news reporting. Media in broadcast journalism includes television, radio and the Internet.
Pathway Instructors – Abby Wright & Tim Youngs

9. Empowering Entrepreneurs Pathway
EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS Pathway is designed to empower
entrepreneurial literacy among high school students.  
The students will learn how to be innovative and take an idea for a product or
service, learn the process of taking to the marketplace and explore good
business practices necessary to make a profit.
Students will experience first-hand how to become an innovator and future
entrepreneur.  
In addition, students will have the opportunity to be part of COHS FBLA organization and take their projects to local, state, regional, and national events providing great experiences for those students that want to go the extra mile.
10th grade course: General Business
Pathway Director: Carol DeCoux-Lantay

10. Medical Careers Pathway
For students who are interested in the health and medical fields.
Students will learn human anatomy, physiology, diseases and patient care skills.
Students will have opportunities for job shadowing and externships with local medical facilities.
Pathway Sequence (beginning 10th grade year):
Medical Careers I: Anatomy and Medical Terminology
Medical Careers II: Physiology and Pathology
Medical Careers III: Advanced Patient Care Skills
Pathway Director: Jennifer Wulsin

11. Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Program
Designed to provide students who have a strong desire and motivation in the Arts with concentrated and focused study in a variety of Arts disciplines.
Provides an atmosphere that fosters interdisciplinary connections found among all areas of artistic expression.
9th Grade Courses may include:
Drama Productions Photography I Intro to Concert Band
Theater I Art I Intro to Concert Choir
Jazz Dance I Ceramics I
Music Appreciation
Guitar Workshop
Drumming
Digital Art & Graphic Design
Academy Instructors:
Christina Chun (Performance Arts)
Mike Mangonon (Music)
Tom Sellas (Visual Arts)

12. Participating in an Academy / Pathway
Write the Academy/Pathway name at the top of your form.
Select the intro classes for that pathway as your top elective.
9th graders will have the opportunity to apply for Academies/Pathways during 10th grade course selection.
Architecture Design and Engineering
Exploring Technology, Building Trades, CADD
Coding and Robotics
Computing with Robotics
Culinary Arts
Intro to Culinary Arts, Food and Nutrition
Digital Communication
Video Production I, Digital Art/Graphic Design
Empowering Entrepreneurs
General Business
Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)
Any Visual and Performing Art Class

13. Graduation Requirements
English 40 Credits Math 30 Credits Science 30 Credits Social Science 35 Credits PE 20 Credits World Language 10 Credits VAPA 10 Credits Health 5 Credits Computer Technology 5 Credits or Proficiency Speech 5 Credits or Proficiency Electives Credits Total Credits 220 Credits

14. “a-g” CSU and UC College Requirements
In order to be eligible to attend any school in the University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) system as a freshmen, you must take certain high school classes known as “a-g”. All classes must be passed with a “C” grade or better.
2 years of History/ Social Science
4 years of English
3 years of math minimum (Math III), 4 years recommended
Lab Sciences – 2 years required, 3 recommended (Chemistry)
2 years same World Language
1 year-long VAPA course
1 year college prep elective

15. Course Selection
Today you will be filling out your Course Request
for next year’s classes.
For specific course and prerequisite information please reference the district catalog or you may go to the district website to access an online course catalog.
Go to click on Academics then Course Catalogs

16. COHS SAMPLE SCHEDULE – 9TH GRADE
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4 1
Freshmen Seminar
(Focus on College and Career)
Math
Math I
Math II
Math III
Computer Technology 2
English
Health
Social Science
World Geography
Honors W. Geography
(2 Terms)
3/4
Physical
Education
Science
General Science
Biology 5
Math I (Bridge) or
Elective
World Language

17. Required Courses Section
You must circle 1 course from EACH of these subject categories.

18. Should I enroll in Honors classes at Cosumnes Oaks High School?
HONORS COURSES
SELECTION PROCESS
Honors English 9
Humanities or Lang Arts in 8th grade with Cs or better. A’s and B grades recommended.
Honors World Geography
Humanities or Social Studies in 8th grade with Cs or better. A’s and B grades recommended.

19. Biology Biology Chemistry Physics
Biology: NOT Honors but an accelerated course for 9th grade.
9th grade students who would like to take Biology - must have completed Honors Science 8 at their EGUSD middle school with a “C” in all terms or semesters, must also have completed Math I or Math 8 with a “C” or better.
Students who enroll in Biology in the 9th grade will be expected to enroll in the following course sequence to meet graduation requirements:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

20. Students will Get Focused by taking a required 9th grade class that meets the “g” elective credit. They will explore the following questions:
Who Am I?
What Do I Want?
How Do I Get It?
Additionally, they will develop an online 10-year plan:
Students will Stay Focused by revisiting and updating their 10- year plan throughout 10th, 11th, and 12th grade through follow up lessons in advocacy.
This plan will become a tool for teachers, counselors and administrators to use as they work with students.

21. Electives ELECTIVE COURSES
After the REQUIRED COURSES section, you will see a section called:
ELECTIVE COURSES
There are 10 subject categories to choose from.
Please choose 6 elective choices.
Rank these by first circling the course number and then placing 1 through 6 next to it, with 1 being your first choice, 2 being your second choice, etc.
Please refer to the Course Catalog for course descriptions or any prerequisites that may apply.
Remember, if you choose a course you may be scheduled into it even if it is your 6th choice.
Not all electives are taught every period.

22. Electives 1 5 2 3 4 6 1 3 4 2 6 5

23. Additionally…
At the top of your course request form, you will see a box for students with a 504 plan and one for students who are in Special Education classes or have an IEP. Please check one of these IF they apply to you.
All students should check one of the boxes at the bottom of the form to indicate your current goal after high school. This will help us place you in the correct classes.
Community College
Four Year College or University
Other

24. See you next year! Next Step!
Take the time to fill out your paperwork.
Counselors will be available for any questions.
Both parent/guardian and student need to sign the form at the bottom.
Please turn in top form before you leave.
Save the Date: Freshmen Orientation August 10, 2018
Your final schedule will be handed out on the first day of school.
See you next year!