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DISCOVERY CANYON CAMPUS

9th Grade Course Planning

Course Selection 2017-2018

Counselors

A – D Mr. McBride

E – K Mrs. Breeden

L - R Mrs. Severn

S - Z Mr. Baxter

College & Career Mrs. Derickson

SAFE Counselor Mrs. Scott

You are here to…

learn about classes at DCC

request classes

ask questions

What class are you most looking

forward to in high school?

What do I need to know?

Credits

Graduation requirements

Required Classes

Honors

Electives

50

What are Credits?

One semester of one class

One year long class

F (fail)CREDIT

NO CREDIT

Credits to graduate high school?

= 1 credit

= 2 credits

= No Credit

Graduation

Requirements

8 Language & Lit credits

6 Mathematics credits Must include: 1 year of Algebra 1 and Geometry

6 Individuals & Societies credits Must include: Civics (Sem.) & US History (Year)

6 Science credits

2 Language Acquisition credits (MYP requirement)

6 Core Elective credits Lang & Lit, Math, Science, Ind & Soc, Lang Acq.

Two credits will be filled by sophomore MYP WL

1 Health credit

3 P.E. credits (MYP requirement)

1 Visual & Performing Arts credit (MYP requirement)

11 Elective credits

50 Total

Additionally,

the class of

2021 will need

to

demonstrate

proficiency in

English and

Math

9th Grade

Required Classes

Freshman Literature & Composition (Honors)

Earth Science (Honors Biology)

Math – determined by current math teacher (Honors)

Civics & Law (Honors) Economics (Honors)

French, Spanish or American Sign Language

Health (Modified) Introduction to P.E.

Elective Elective

Elective, Study Hall or

A.M./ P.M. Attendance Waiver

Elective, Study Hall or

A.M./ P.M. Attendance Waiver

All students assigned a Thunder Time

Typical Schedule

Purple Day Silver Day

7:45 – 9:15

Period 1

Lang & Lit

(English)

Individuals &

Societies

9:20 – 10:55

Period 2

Study Hall Mathematics

10:55 – 12:25

Period 3

Elective: Visual/

Performing Art

Health(S1) / PE(S2)

1:15 – 2:45

Period 4

Science Language Acquisition

(World Language)

There are two lunch periods called A & B lunch. Your lunch

time will be determined by your 3rd period class.

Who should consider Honors

courses?

Students identified TAG

Students whose ability level requires significant acceleration of the standard curriculum.

Highly Motivated Learners

Students who can work at a high level of competence, responsibility, and accept a highly rigorous challenge.

Multiple

Considerations

Discovery Canyon Campus offers a high quality education for all students.

ALL classes meet or exceed district and state standards.

Students do NOT need to take all honors level classes offered. Follow a strength or passion area.

Reasons to RE-Consider…

My best friend is taking an honors class.

My Mom wants me to.

I want to boost my GPA.

I want to get in to a good college.

I heard that teacher is really good.

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.

HONORS CLASSES AVAILABLE TO

9th GRADE

Honors Freshman Literature & Composition

Honors Civics and Law (1 semester)

Honors Economics (1 semester)

Honors Geometry

Honors Algebra 2

Honors Functions, Statistics, and Trigonometry (H FST)

IB Pre-Calculus (Honors Pre-Calculus)

Honors Biology

”Project Lead the Way”

Engineering; Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science

Successful Honors Student

Attributes

Above Avg Ability

Interest/Motivation

Work Ethic/Study

Habits

Past Performance

How Many Honors Classes Should a

Student Take?

This is an individual decision.

Consider:

Ability

Study Habits

Work Ethic

Extra-curricular commitments

Post-secondary Goals

Interest in Diploma Programme or AP classes

How do I enroll in an

Honors class?

Download the DCC Honors Program Expectation and Application

(“signature page”) from the DCC Honors Program Webpage

Download the subject specific Teacher Recommendation form from the

same website

Have a conversation with your teacher about your placement and

complete the checklist

ATTACH the signature page to all of your Teacher Recommendations

Submit to Ms. Huch by March 1st!

What is the IB Diploma

Programme?

The Diploma

Programme

Two year (11th & 12th

grade) college prep

6-7 honors level classes per semester

Teaches you how to apply what you have learned to other situations

May receive college credit

To prepare for the

Diploma Programme

Take 2 -3 honors level classes as a Freshman

Take 3-4 honors level classes as a sophomore

Have completed:

Level II world language—minimum

Algebra 2

If you have questions about what to take or want to know more about it, see Mrs. Flaherty.

Electives

(Discovery Classes)

Electives are classes you can select based on your areas of interest.

Review Freshman Course Electives

Select 4 electives that look interesting.

All course descriptions can be found online

at the DCC web site…click on Student

Services.

www.dcchigh.asd20.org

Pay attention to Prerequisites and Fees!

Courses requiring an

Application or Audition

Application Air Force ROTC (AAHS)

– Mr. Baxter --Due Feb. 24th

Elementary School Helpers

– Ms. Huch – Due Mar. 1st

Technical Theatre 1

-- Ms. Keating – Due Mar. 1st

Honors Prin. of Biomedical Sci.

--Honors Application &

--Honors Biology

H Intro to Engineering Design

--NO Application!

H Computer Science Essentials

--Completed Geometry

Audition

Eclipse (Jazz Choir)

Solstice (Women’s Adv. Ensemble)

Storm Singers (Show Choir)

Chamber Choir (Varsity Choir)

Symphonic Band

See instructor for audition details

All Honors classes require

an application ……

Except?

–Due March 1st

What else should

I consider before choosing

my classes?

Consider Career Goals

What you want to do with your life after high school may help determine what classes you take while you are in high school.

Consider

Extracurricular Activities

Clubs and Organizations See HS website for list

Community Service

Performing Arts

AthleticsFall Sports – Information meeting on May 1st

Summer Camps Band

Athletics

Theatre

Consider

Your Parents’ Input

Parents know more than you think.

Parents like and want to be involved.

Parents have experience and knowledge that may be helpful.

Parents can give good advice.

Course

Selection Form

1. Review 9th Grade Course Selection FormDue Feb. 10th

2. Line 7 - Write down an elective for semester 1 and semester 2. If it’s a year-long class write down thesame course for semester 2

3. Line 8 - Pick electives and/or check other options

4. Write down alternates

5. Review back of Course Selection Form

After you get home

1. Complete Course Selection Form, Honors and/or other applications

2. Review course requests with your parents and have them sign your form

3. Turn Course Selection Form into your Language Arts teacher by February 10th

4. Turn Honors applications to Ms. Huch by March 1

CLASS OF 2021