Ninth Grade Scheduling
2015-2016
Scheduling Calendar
 End of January – Scheduling Presentations in
History Classes
 Wednesday, January 28th at 6 PM – Parent
Information Night for Rising Ninth Graders at
KIHS
 End of February – 9th Grade Scheduling
Sessions in Science Classes
A High School Schedule
Semester One
Semester Two
Period One
Period One
Period Two
Period Two
Period Three
Period Three
Period Four
Period Four
Each Class =
90 Minutes
OR
Semester One
Semester Two
Period One
Period One
Period Two – A
Period Two – B
Period Three
Period Three
Period Four
Period Four
Hybrid Class =
45 Minutes
English
You have two choices:
 English I
 English I Honors
If your language arts or reading teacher
believes you can succeed in the honors class,
you will be recommended for this class.
Social Studies
You have two choices:
 United States History
 Honors United States History
If your social studies teacher believes you can
succeed in the honors class, you will be
recommended for this class.
Science
You have two choices:
 Marine Life Science
 Honors Biology
If you complete Algebra I in middle school,
you are eligible to take Honors Biology.
Math
If you are taking Math 8 in eighth grade…
Algebra I
This will be a yearlong hybrid course paired with
United States History.
Some students will be recommended to take an
Algebra I Lab course for the second hybrid course.
Math
If you are taking Algebra I in eighth grade…
Honors
Algebra II
Honors
Geometry
You must take one class, but you can take two.
If your teacher has recommended you retake Algebra I:
Algebra I
This will be a yearlong hybrid course paired with
United States History.
Electives
 Foreign Language – French I, Spanish I, Spanish II, and Spanish III
 Principles of Business Administration
 Fine Art – Dance; Intro. to Theatre; Principles of Arts, Media, &
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Communication; Piano; Fundamentals of Art; and Ceramics I*
Basic Technology – Foundations of Technology and Introduction to
Engineering Design
Principles of Biomedical Science**
Physical Education/Health
Chorus and Band (yearlong hybrid classes paired with English I)
*Can only be taken with a teacher recommendation
**Can only be taken with Honors Biology
Alternates
You need to choose two electives
as “back up classes” in case you
do not get scheduled into your
requested courses.
High School Graduation
Requirements
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Four English classes
Three math classes (must take one class each year)
Three science classes
Three social studies classes
One fine art class
One technology education class
PE/health class
Four pathway courses
Six elective classes
Two advanced technology classes
All students must earn at least 26 credits.
HS Pathways
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Academy of Health Profession*
Accounting and Finance
Administrative Services
Agricultural Science*
Automotive Technology Program*
Biomedical Sciences
Construction Design and
Management
Construction Maintenance:
Welding*
Construction Trades Profession:
Carpentry*
Construction Trades Profession:
Masonry*
Careers in Cosmetology*
 Firefighter and Emergency
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Medical Technician*
Homeland Security and
Emergency Preparedness
Interactive Media Production
Liberal Studies
Hospitality and Tourism Program
Marketing
Performing Arts
Pathway to Engineering
Teacher Academy of Maryland
Visual Arts
*Transportation provided to QACHS