Sanderson High School
Rising 9th Grade
Class of 2018
Course Registration for 2014-15
 Rising 9th graders will register for courses at their middle
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school (time frame will be determined by each individual
middle school).
Students will be required to get recommendations from each
of their core teachers.
Students will enter courses through Home Base/Power
School (more information will be given at the middle school)
Students will also have a paper registration form.
Parents must approve all course selections.
Registration for Students From Private
and/or Charter Schools.
 You will need to make an appointment to enroll over the
summer. You will register for courses at your enrollment
appointment.
 Please check our website in late May/early June for specific
details.
 We typically do small group enrollments beginning at the
end of June.
 You will need to bring your 8th grade report card in order to
sign up for appropriate classes.
Graduation Requirements
 Must pass End-of-Course exams for English II,
Math I and Biology
 Must earn 26 credits under Future Ready Core
curriculum.
Future Ready Core Curriculum
 4 credits in English
 (English I, II, III, and IV)
 4 credits in Mathematics
 (Math I, II & III and an appropriate 4th math course)
 3 credits in Science
 (Earth/Environmental Science, Biology, and a physical science)
 4 credits in Social Studies
 (World History, American History I and II, and Civics & Economics)
 1 credit in Healthful Living
 10 elective credits
 (2 from CTE, the Arts, or World Language)
26 Total Credits needed to graduate
Elective Areas
 Humanities (English and Social Studies)
 Science and Math
 Advanced Placement & College Transfer Courses
 Air Force JROTC
 Arts (band, visual, chorus, theatre)
 Health and Physical Education
 World Language (Latin, German, Spanish, French)
 Career & Technical Education
Career and Technical Education
at Sanderson High
Career and Technical
Education Clusters @ SHS
 Trade and Industrial Education
 Business and Information Technology
 Project Management
 Family and Consumer Sciences
 Marketing
 Technology, Engineering and Design
What does a typical Freshman
schedule look like?
 Sanderson operates on a 4x4 schedule, which means students
take 4 courses in the fall, and then begin 4 new courses in the
spring semester (end of January). This allows the student the
opportunity to earn 8 high school credits at the end of his/her
freshmen year.
 All Freshmen take:
 An English course
 A math course
 A science course
 A social studies course
 Healthful Living
 2 or 3 electives
English Options for Freshmen
 English I
 Honors English I
 Paideia: English I and World History (year-long
course)
 Honors Paideia: Honors English I and Honors
World History (year-long course)
Math Options for Freshmen
 Fundamental Math I (fall) and Introductory
Mathematics (spring)
 Foundations of Math I (fall) and Math I (spring)
 Foundations of Math II (fall) and Math II
(spring)
 Special Topics in Math (fall) and Honors Math II
(spring)
 Honors Math II (one semester only option)
 Honors Math III (one semester only option)
Science Options for Freshmen
 Earth Science
 Honors Earth Science
 Honors Biology
Social Studies Options for Freshmen
 World History
 Honors World History
 Paideia: World History and English (year-long
course)
 Honors Paideia: Honors World History and
Honors English (year-long course)
Healthful Living Options for Freshmen
 Healthful Living I
 AFJROTC/Healthful Living I (Students must
successfully complete both JROTC I (in 9th grade) and JROTC II
(in 10th grade) in order to meet the Healthful Living
graduation requirement)
Freshmen Elective Options – The Arts
 Visual Arts I
 Theatre Arts I
 Vocal Music (fall and
spring)
 Marching Band (fall) and
Concert/Wind Ensemble
(spring)
 Orchestra (fall and
spring)
Freshmen Elective Options - CTE
 Apparel Development I
 Principles of Business &
 Teen Living
Finance
 Microsoft Word,
PowerPoint, and
Publisher (Honors)
 Microsoft Excel and
Access (Honors)
 Sports & Entertainment
Marketing I
 Fashion Merchandising
 Parenting and Child
Development
 Foods & Nutrition I
 PLTW: Intro to
Engineering Design
Honors
 Drafting I (Must have
Math I completed)
Freshmen Elective Options – Humanities, STEM,
and World Language
 Spanish II*
 Creative Writing I
 French II*
 Speech I
 Latin II*
 Speech I Honors
 German II*
 Yearbook
 Newspaper
* must have high school level I
credit from middle school
 Astronomy
What is Smart Lunch?
 SMART Lunch offers a daily schedule which will give
students time during an extended lunch period to study,
complete makeup work, and explore additional academic
interests. Its purpose is to provide opportunities for students
to enrich their learning experiences and/or receive
additional academic help and support during the school day.
 SMART Lunch is about 1 hour long. It is divided into a 25
minute “A” lunch, and a 25 minute “B” lunch. During this
time students may eat, study, work out, receive tutoring, or
visit the media center.
Where can students go during
SMART Lunch?
 Cafeteria to eat
 Teachers’ classrooms for help and tutoring
 Media center to study or work
 Room 101 computer lab to get help from counselors
 Gym to work out
 Outside picnic areas to eat
 Courtyard to eat or socialize
 Auditorium to study independently or in a group
Additional Educational Opportunities
for Students
Career and College Promise
Honors courses
Advanced Placement courses
Career and College Promise
 11th and 12 graders have the opportunity to take college
courses at Wake Tech for free!
 Dual enrollment educational opportunities for eligible
high school students that can earn transferring college
credits
 2 pathways available:
 Core 44 College Transfer
 Career and Technical Education
Core 44 College Transfer Pathway
 Business and Economics
 Engineering and Mathematics
 Humanities and Social Sciences
 Life and Health Sciences
For more information, please visit:
http://www.waketech.edu/career-and-college-promise
Career and Technical Ed Pathway
 Business Administration: Marketing and Management Certificate
 Computer Technology Certificate
 Cosmetology Diploma
 Criminal Justice: Introduction to Law Enforcement Certificate
 Early Childhood Education Certificate
 Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
 Mechanical Drafting Certificate
 Medical Office Specialist
 Nursing Assistant Certificate
 For more information, please visit:
http://www.waketech.edu/career-and-college-promise
Honors and AP Courses
 Students can begin taking Honors level courses in 9th grade if
recommended by 8th grade teacher(s)
 Honors level exists in all core courses, some electives, and
higher level arts courses.
 Students who perform well in Honors level courses will be
recommended to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
 Students who perform well in AP courses and earn high
scores on the AP exams may earn college transferring credit.
Extra Curricular Activities
@ Sanderson High
Getting good grades and challenging yourself should be your
number one priority, but it is also important to spend time
getting involved in something other than academics.
Activities Support the
Academic Mission of Schools
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The following excerpts are taken from “The Case for High School Activities” published by the National
Federation of State High School Associations.
 Activities are not a diversion, but rather an extension of a good educational
program.
 Students who participate in activity programs tend to have higher gradepoint averages, better attendance records, lower dropout rates and fewer
discipline problems than students generally.
 Through participation in activity programs, students learn teamwork,
sportsmanship, winning and losing, the rewards of hard work, selfdiscipline, build self-confidence, and develop skills to handle competitive
situations.These are qualities the public expects schools to produce in
students so they become responsible adults and productive citizens.
Clubs and Organizations
 AFJROTC Color Guard and Drill
 TSA
 AFJROTC Rocket
 Web Development
 AFJROTC Kitty Hawk Air
 African American History Club
 Biology Club
 Book Club
 Chemistry Club
 Chess Club
 Computer Club
 Chinese Club
 Speech and Debate Team
 Coalition for Homeless
 DECA
 Fitness Club
 Environmental Awareness Club
 Global Student Club
 Sandscript
 Guiding Coalition
 Spanish Club
 Intramural Sports
Clubs and Organizations
 Invisible Children’s Club
 Philosophy Club
 Junior Marshals
 FCCLA
 Key Club
 Shakespeare Club
 Library Student Leadership
 Spartan Productions
 Marching Band
 Spartan Special Friends
 Music Appreciation
 Sports Medicine Student Trainers
 National Honor Society
 Student Council
 National Society of Black Engineers
 GSA
 Odyssey of the Mind
 Digital Photography
 Bucket List Club
 Ultimate Frisbee
 Anime Club
Sports
 Basketball
 Volleyball
 Baseball
 Track and Field
 Softball
 Indoor Track
 Tennis
 Cheerleading
 Wrestling
 Swimming
 Soccer
 Football
 Lacrosse
 Cross country
 Golf
Other Ways to Get Involved
 Join band, chorus, theatre or JROTC.
 Become a peer tutor for students who need extra help.
 Volunteer in the community through a church or a civic group.
 Volunteer in a community agency such as an animal shelter,
homeless shelter, home for elderly people, etc.
 Start a club at school or start a club sport.
 Be a helper to your teachers.
 Find part time employment.
GET INVOLVED!
At Sanderson High School we are making
history . . . everyday!!!
When will we see you again?
 This summer we will host a Freshmen Summer Camp in late
July or early August.
 Be sure to check our website for more details toward the end
of June.
 You can find info about summer camp and a whole lot more
at:
www.sandersonhs.org
Questions?
Thank you for your
participation!