1. Course Selection 9 th grade Grapevine High School

2. Prior to Course Selection High School Counselors meet with 8 th grade students. (CMS Feb. 4 th, GMS Feb 7 th, CTMS Feb. 8 th ) Program of Studies Careful thought given to courses selected. 4 Year plans with Middle school counselors on Choices. Mustang Nation – Feb 11 th 6:30-8:30. Students are ENCOURAGED to attend.

3. What classes are required for 9 th graders? English Math Science Social Studies 3 additional classes (foreign language, fine arts, technology, electives, etc.

4. English English I PAP English I English I -ESL Global Studies PAP English I – 0130 A&B AP Human Geography -0131 A&B

5. Math Algebra I PAP Algebra I Geometry PAP Geometry Strong base in Algebra I is important to the student’s success in Geometry and Algebra II.

6. Science Biology PAP Biology

7. Social Studies World Geography PAP World Geography AP Human Geography Global Studies PAP English I – 0130 A&B AP Human Geography – 0131 A&B

8. How to help your student decide on additional courses. Consider your student’s interests/talents, study habits, post secondary plans/thoughts. What’s a good choice for one student may not be a good choice for another student. “STRETCH them out don’t STRESS them out.”

9. Foreign Language Strong base in the first year of language is important for success in future years. Students must have at least 2 years of the SAME foreign language for recommended plan and 3 years for DAP.

10. Physical Education 1 credit required Individual Sports Team Sports Foundations of PE Walk, Jog, Run PE Substitution

11. Physical Education Substitutions Athletics Cheerleading -05501 A& B (First year counts as PE credit) Drill Team-Jr. Varsity – 0536 A&B (Fall Semester only counts as PE credit) Marching Band (Fall Semester only counts as PE)

12. Technology Business Information Management Digital and Interactive Multimedia Principals of Information Management Touch Systems Data Entry Concepts of Engineering and Technology PAP Computer Science I Prerequisite of Geometry required See others on course selection sheet

13. Electives & Additional classes required for graduation. Electives – Consider the student’s interests/talents. Health Fine Art Career & Technical Courses

14. 26 State Credits Required 7 classes x 4 years = 28 credits Some students will earn high school credit in middle school. Some students will earn local credits that DO NOT count towards graduation.  Summer school could be an option.

15. Skyward Family Access On line course selection opens Jan. 28 th & closes Feb. 25 th. Must use Student’s login/password Full year courses need BOTH A & B Semester long classes do not have A &B after course number. Students need to have 7 periods each semester (14 entries).

16. Stay informed by checking the Counseling webpage and our facebook page.

17. QUESTIONS Please be general with your questions. Specific questions can be address by faculty at Mustang Nation Night on Feb. 11 th.