2015-2016 GRADE 9 COURSE SELECTION WORKSHEET
ENGLISH COURSE
English 9 Academic (140300)
English 9 Honors (140200)
SOCIAL STUDIES COURSES
World History/Geography I, Academic (740300)
Pre-Advanced Placement World History/Geography I, Honors (740900)
MATH COURSES
Algebra I (540000)
Geometry (550000)
Functions, Algebra and Data Analysis (565000) - Does not meet NCAA requirements for Division 1 or Division 2 college sports
Algebra II (560000)
Algebra II and Trigonometry (571000)
* Other math classes: Students who will complete “Algebra II” or “Algebra II and Trigonometry” in the 8 th grade should work
with their math teacher and counselor to select the most appropriate math course for next year
SCIENCE COURSES
Earth Science Academic 640300
Research Earth Science Honors (640200)
Research Biology Honors (650200)
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Health & Physical Education 9 (440000)
ELECTIVES – Students must choose one of the following elective combinations:
(A) two year-long electives,
(B) one year-long plus two half-year electives, or
(C) four half-year electives
Year-Long (1 credit) Electives
French I (340000)
French II (342000)
French III (343000)
Spanish I (360000)
Spanish II (362000)
Spanish III (363000)
German I (370000)
German II (372000)
German III (373000)
Latin I (350000)
Latin II (352000)
Latin III (353000)
Mandarin Chinese 1 (321000)
American Sign Language I (380000)
Technical Drawing & Design (853000)
Materials & Processes (852000)
Technology Foundations (856000)
Intro Business & Marketing (821000
Computer Info Systems (828001)
Theater Arts 1 (250000)
Technical Theater (254000)
Journalism (187000)
Music Theory/History (262000)
Music Appreciation (260000)
Art 1 (240000)
Guitar (293000) 
Orchestral Strings (275003) 
Band/Performance Ens. (272000) 
Color Guard/Inst. Methods (270000) 
Chorus Non-Auditioned (280000)
Advanced Chorus Program (282000) 
Naval Science I (848000) *This course
requires a transfer to Loudoun
County High School. See your
counselor for more information.
Semester (half-year, ½ credit)
Electives
Independent Living (840700)
Choices (841700)
Gourmet Foods (845700)
Human Development (846000)
Leadership Development (820700)
Fashion Design (846700)
Intro House/Interior Design (847700)
Art & Architecture 1 (247700)
Art & Architecture 2 (248700)
Creative Writing (160700)
Full-Year Electives (this list does not include all electives offered to freshmen)
Computer Aided Drafting & Drawing 1: Basic principles of graphic representations related to architectual, electrical, and mechanical
applications.
Technology Education 1: Students will be learning the use and safety of the woodworking and metal working equipment in the production
lab. Focus on the basics of a Production Lab and the safe and proper use of machines and tools.
Applied Technology 1: Designed as a Pre-engineering course that includes interactive learning and problem solving activities: (Content
Areas may include: Prototype design, Video Game Design, 3-D modeling, Robotics, CNC Machining, Structural and Medieval Engineer.)
Computer Information Systems 1: Students will learn how to use Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. They will also have an
opportunity to earn Microsoft industry certifications in each application – MOS. The course also provides opportunities for FBLA
competitive events.
Journalism: Students will learn about the history of the American media, legal and ethical issues surrounding today's media, how to discern
various types of media and sources. Students will also write a variety of stories that will expose them to different ideas while enhancing
their writing skills.
Music Appreciation: A fun and interesting class in which all types of music and performing arts are studied. Areas of curriculum include,
classical, jazz, broadway, motion picture soundtracks, rock n’ roll and modern rock.
Art 1: A survey of different visual art forms including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and computer
graphics. This class is a prerequisite for Photography, Sculpture, and Drawing & Painting which students take in the 10 th, 11th, & 12th
grades.
Guitar: Four levels (different classes) of guitar are offered from Beginning Guitar to Artist Guitar. Placement is assigned by the instructor.
Auditions will be held in the Spring at your middle school.
Orchestral Strings: Four levels of strings are offered from Beginning Orchestra to Artist Orchestra. Placement is assigned by the instructor.
Auditions will be held in the Spring at your middle school.
Band/Performance Ensemble: All rising 9th grade band students are placed in Ensemble 1. Individual auditions in the Spring will decide
their final placement.
Color Guard/Instructional Methods: A Colorguard Class designed for all members of the performance/dance group The Falconaires.
Members of this class perform with the Falcon Regiment marching band and the Falconaires Winterguard.
Chorus: Student may choose to participate in a “non-auditioned” section of orchestra, or they may audition for a “select” orchestra.
Auditions will be held in the Spring at your middle school.
Semester Electives (this list does not include all electives offered to freshmen)
Independent Living: Learn life skills that will help you manage your individual, family, and work lives.
Choices: Investigate teen issues and learn to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills. A class specifically for 9th and 10th grade
students.
Gourmet Foods: Learn to create nutritious and delicious foods. (and eat!)
Human Development: Study the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of humans. Great for students interested in
working with children.
Leadership Development: Effective communication, public speaking, positive public relations skills, teamwork, resolving conflict and
conducting meetings.
Fashion Design: Identify and explore careers within the fashion design, manufacturing, and merchandising industry.
Intro to Housing and Interior Design: Floor plans, home furnishing, design of living areas, home furnishings, and equipment.