VOCABULARY FOR ENROLLMENT
• Block Schedule: 4 classes per day that meet every other day (A
day, B day)
• Semester: Meets either 1st or 2nd semester
• Year long: Meets entire year
• Bruin Block: Mandatory 30 minute block required for all 9 th
graders focusing on personal and academic development,
service learning, and future planning.
• Advisory: Mandatory study block that is required for all 9 th grade
students.
BASIC INFORMATION
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All freshmen in CPS take four core classes, a semester of health, a
semester of PE , a mandatory Advisory class, and two other classes.
• Core classes are: Physics 9, Math, English 9 & Government (Civic Studies)
• Your elective courses should be selected with graduation credits in mind
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Freshmen can earn a maximum of 7 credits during the school year.
• Advisory is not for credit.
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The selections you make now are for the full year. Please choose wisely.
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Your course request form is due January 30th to your team teacher
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Plan to attend the Course Fair on Tuesday, January 27th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at
Rock Bridge High School to get more information about classes.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS*
Students must have 24 credits in specific areas to graduate.
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English (EN): 3
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Language Arts (LA): 1
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Social Studies: 3
• Government , World History, US History
Math (MA): 3
Science: 3
• Biology, Physical, 1 more science (either BS or PS)
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Health (HE): 0.5
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Fine Art (FA): 1
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Practical Art: 1
• Personal Finance (PF): 0.5, Practical Art (PA): 0.5
Physical Education: 1
Electives: 7.5
• Earned when other areas are complete or when code is EL
*Please note, CPS graduation requirements do not always
reflect college admission requirements. For example, 2 levels
of the same World Language are often required for college
admissions. Please check with your school(s) of choice
regarding their admission requirements.
CORE COURSES
• Civic Studies
• English 9 linked with Government
 Can contract for honors
• Math
• Speak with your current math teacher. Your choice is based on your current class.
The sequence is Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus. Geometry, Algebra
2, and Precalculus are offered in honors or regular.
• Science
• Physics 1
• Honors Physics 1
• AP Physics
BLOCK SCHEDULE
Course
1
Advisory
Digital Media
PE
2
Course
Algebra 1
Health
3
4
Civic Studies
Latin 1
Civic Studies
Physics 1
If you have a semester class, make a horizontal dividing line in the
appropriate column and block for T2 (semester 1) or T3 (semester 2)
BASIC PERSONAL INFORMATION
WRITING IN YOUR COURSE REQUESTS
WRITING IN YOUR COURSE REQUESTS
**If you have two semester classes, enter both courses (number and title) in the boxes, separated by a horizontal line.
COURSE #
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
COURSE TITLE
BLOCK
BLOCK
1
Civic Studies
5
0510NC
0510NC
2
5651MA
3
0140NC
Civic Studies
Algebra 1
Math _______________________
6
6608PS
7
Advisory
6550HE
1809PE1
4
Physics 1 H
______________________
Health
PE Fitness & Team Sports
8
3400FL
Latin 1
9130PA
Digital Media
ALTERNATIVE CHOICES (in order of preference). Be sure to include year-long and semester alternates
COURSE #
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
COURSE TITLE
2
3530fl
Spanish 1
7535pa
Lifetime Fitness
MyCuisine
4
9270pa
Biomedical Sciences
5
7540pa
Fashion Fabric and Construction
6
7505pa
7
9685pa
Intro to Architecture
8
8216fa
Family Studies
The Acting Experience
1
3
1810pe1
FOR CHOIR AND BAND
All students make the course request with one
number; auditions will inform placement in
the course options. See the registration guide
for more details.
Choir: 8435FA
Band: 8340FA
ALTERNATIVE CHOICES
• Students do not always receive their first choice in
classes
• It is VERY important that you list alternative courses.
• If you are requesting semester classes make sure you
have at least two semester alternatives.
• If you do not select alternative choices, we will choose
for you.
• It is not necessary to select alternative choices for
core classes.
MAKING YOUR REQUESTS OFFICIAL
Signatures from the following people are necessary:
• You!
• A parent/guardian (have your parent/guardian initial for
permission to take an early block class if one of your requests is offered
during EB.)
• Special Education case manager, if applicable
• ELL case manager, if applicable
ENTERING COURSE REQUESTS THROUGH HOME
ACCESS*teachers, click the link below to view the video now*
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View the short video below for instructions on how to enter your course request in
Home Access.
http://www.columbia.k12.mo.us/iits/IITSSiteDocs/HAC%20Course%20Requests/
multiscreen.html
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A link to this video will also be available in Home Access for you to view if you
have any questions as you’re entering your requests.
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You can also refer to the handout provided with your enrollment materials if you
have questions.
MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND COURSE FAIR!
JANUARY 27TH 5:30-7:30 P.M.
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Specific Information about courses
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General information about Rock Bridge
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Information about athletics and clubs
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Teachers available to discuss:
What is expected in courses
Topics to be covered in courses
Questions about Regular, Honors, and
AP options
TO REVIEW
• Enrollment forms are DUE January 30th to your Team
Teacher
• Enter course requests in Home Access by January 30th
• Plan to attend the course fair:
• January 27th, 5:30-7:30 pm – Rock Bridge Commons
• Jump Start Day – All 9th grade students will come to
school for a half day prior to school starting for school
wide orientation.
SUMMER SCHOOL- IT’S HOT!
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Monday, June 8th - Thursday, July 2nd
• Morning session: 8:55am-12:10pm, afternoon session includes lunch and is 12:15-4:05pm
• *No bus transportation available mid-day
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If you fail a core class during the school year, plan on attending Summer school
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You may take a maximum of 2 classes in summer (for up to 1 full credit)
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Numerous credit advancement options (including several online classes) as well as
credit completion courses
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Applications available in Guidance.
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Applications for CREDIT ADVANCEMENT courses are due by April 15, 2015
• Students may still be able to add CREDIT COMPLETION courses as needed (determined
by counselor and parent) after April 15th.