DCC 9th Grade Course Planning Presentation for the 2014-2015 School Year

1. Home of the Thunder
DISCOVERY CANYON CAMPUS
9th Grade Couse Planning
2014-15 Course Selection
Counselors
A – Go
Mrs. Breeden
Gr – Pa
Ms. Severn
Pe – Z
Mr. Baxter
College & Career
Ms. Scates

2. What do I need to know?
• Credits
• Graduation requirements
• Required Classes
• Elective Classes
• Honors & IB
• How to sign up for classes

3. What are Credits?
CREDIT
One semester of one class
= 1 credit
One year long class
= 2 credits
F (fail)
= No Credit 
Credits to graduate high school?
NO CREDIT
50

4. D20 Graduation Requirements
8 English credits
6 Math credits
–
Must include: 1 year of Algebra 1 and Geometry
6 Social Science credits
–
Must include: Civics (Sem.) & US History (Year)
6 Science credits
2 World Language credits (MYP requirement)
6 Core Elective credits
– English, Math, Science, Humanities, World Language
– Two credits will be filled by sophomore MYP WL
1 Health credit
3 P.E. credits (MYP requirement)
1 Fine Arts credit (MYP requirement )
11 Elective credits
50 Total

5. IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)
• MYP includes all 9th & 10th grade students
• Students must take one subject from each of the six
discipline groups:
Discipline Groups:
1. Language A – English courses
2. Language B – French or Spanish
- (or) 2nd Language A – American Sign Language
3. Mathematics
4. Humanities – Social Science courses
5. Sciences
6. Arts/Technology/PE

6. 9th Grade Required Classes
1
Freshman Literature & Composition (Honors)
2
French, Spanish or American Sign Language
3
Math – determined by current math teacher (Honors)
4
Civics & Law (Honors)
5
Earth Science (Honors Biology)
6
Health (Modified)
Intro to Physical Education
7
Elective (Fine Art or
Technology)
Elective (Fine Art or
Technology)
8
Elective, Study Hall or
A.M./ P.M. Attendance Waiver)
Elective, Study Hall or
A.M./ P.M. Attendance Waiver)
Economics (Honors)
All students assigned a Thunder Time

7. Typical Schedule
Purple Day
Silver Day
7:45 – 9:15
Period 1
Language A
Humanities
9:20 – 10:55
Period 2
Study Hall
Math
11:00 – 12:30 Art 1
Period 3
Health(S1) / PE(S2)
1:15 – 2:45
Period 4
Language B
Science
There are two lunch periods called A & B lunch. Your
lunch time will be determined by your 3rd period class.

8. MYP Arts Courses
Visual Arts:
Performing Arts:
Fiber Art 1
Art & New Media
Art 1 & 2
Ceramics 1 & 2
Computer Art 1 & 2
Digital Photo 1 & 2
Photography 1 & 2
Instrumental Music
Concert Band
String Orchestra
Techniques & Guitar
Vocal Music
Music Theory
Theatre 1 & 2
Tech Theatre 1

9. MYP Technology Courses
Computer/Business:
Computer Applications 1 & 2
Programming 1 & 2
Project Lead The Way:
Honors Introduction to Engineering Design
- (Honors application required)

10. Other Elective Courses
It’s Your Business: An Introduction
Forensics/Speech/Debate 1
Journalism
Peer PE
Elementary School Helpers Program
Teacher Assistant
Study Hall
Attendance Waiver AM/PM

11. Courses Requiring an
Application or Audition
Application:
– Air Force ROTC (AAHS) – Mr. Baxter
• Due February 28th
– Elementary School Helpers – Mrs. Tegano
– Technical Theatre 1 – Mrs. Keating
– Honors Intro to Engineering Design – Mrs. Tegano
• Honors Application required
Audition Choirs:
– Eclipse (Jazz Choir)
– Solstice (Women’s Advanced Ensemble)
– Storm Singers (Show Choir)

12. Who should consider honors courses?
• Students whose ability level requires
significant acceleration of the standard
curriculum.
• Highly motivated learners
• Students who can work at a high level
of competence and accept a highly
rigorous challenge.

13. Multiple Considerations
• Students do NOT need to take all honors level classes
offered.
– Follow a strength or passion area.
• If a student enrolled in an honors level class earns
lower than a C for the first semester, he or she will be
moved into a non-honors level section of that same
course.
• Students will be well prepared for Advanced
Placement (AP) courses and the Diploma Programme
(DP).
• Students will receive weighted grades in Honors, AP,
and DP classes.

14. How do I enroll in an Honors class?
1. Complete the Honors Program Expectation and
Application form.**
2. Obtain a Teacher Recommendation for each
subject area.**
3. Get signed Honors Program Expectation and
Application form and Teacher Recommendation
forms to Mrs. Huch Tegano, in Campus Services
by March 3rd.
4. Applications (Intro to Engineering Design and Princ. of
Biomedical Science!), are date stamped.
You will not be able to select honors classes in IC. All
Freshman will be placed in non-honors classes until
their application is complete and approved.
** Available on the High School website.

15. How Many Honors Classes Should a
Student Take?
Consider:
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Ability
Study Habits
Work Ethic
Interest in the subject
Extra-curricular commitments
Post-secondary Goals
Please invite your parents to attend the Honors
Program Information Session at our Incoming
Freshman Parent Information Night (Feb. 20th)!

16. What is the IB Diploma Programme?
• Two years of advanced college preparation
classes (11th & 12th grade)
• 6-7 honors/college level classes per
semester
• Teaches you how to apply what you have
learned to other situations
• May receive college credit
• To prepare, you should:
– Take 2-3 honors level classes as a freshmen
– Take 3-4 honors level classes as a sophomore
including English
• If you have questions about what to take or
want to know more, see Mrs. Flaherty

17. Consider Career Goals
What you want to do with
your life after high school may
help determine what classes
you take while you’re in high
school.

18. Electives Classes
Electives are classes you can select
based on your areas of interest.
ACTIVITY:
Review Freshman Course
Electives – pair up with someone
and choose 4 electives that look
interesting.
All course descriptions can be
found online at the DCC web
site…click on “DCC High”.
Pay attention to Prerequisites and Fees!

19. Review Request Form
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Write name & date clearly
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Add due date to top right – “March 1”
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Review Elective Courses section
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Review backside of form

20. How to request classes online through IC:
1.
Window open between Feb. 21 – March 1
2.
Login to IC and look for “Registration” on left tool bar
3.
Enter 3-4 letters of course title and click on “Course
Search”; using whole name is too limiting for search
4.
Add both “A” and “B” course for year-long courses
5.
Click on the desired course and then click on “Add as
a Request” or “Add as an Alternate”
6.
If can not find course try leaving blank and clicking on
“Course Search”; all available courses will appear
7.
See your counselor if still can not find desired course

21. What’s next:
1. Complete:
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Course Selection Form
Honors or other applications
2. Review course requests with your parents
3. Enter course requests to I.C. between
February 21st and March 1st
4. Turn Course Request Form into your
Language Arts teacher by February 28th
5. Turn Honors applications to Mrs. HuchTegano by March 3rd