High School
9TH GRADE
PRESENTATION
Originally prepared by Ahina Makhani
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Learn about Graduation Requirements
Find out about school activities and get
involved
Begin tracking your own high school
progress
Maintain at least a “C” average in your
classes
Start to think about post-secondary options
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ENGLISH 9A/9B
ALGEBRA 1A/1B or GEOMETRY A/B
BIOLOGY
FOREIGN LANGUAGE/ ELECTIVE CLASS
P.E./BAND/SPORT
HEALTH/LIFE SKILLS
INTERVENTION CLASS
1st Semester
2nd Semester
9th Grade - 30 credits
9th Grade - 55 credits
10th Grade - 85 credits
10th Grade - 110 credits
11th Grade - 140 credits
11th Grade - 170 credits
12th Grade - 200 credits
12th Grade - 230 credits
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Earn 230 credits
(180 core credits & 50 elective credits)
Pass all required classes (maintain a C average)
Show Computer Proficiency
Pass the California High School Exit Exam
(CAHSEE)
Meet Service Learning
Requirements
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4 years of English
3 years of Social
Science (History)
3 years of College
Prep Math
1 year of Biology
1 year of Physical
Science (ICS)
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2 years of P.E.
1 Semester of Health
1 Semester of Life
Skills
1 year of Applied
Technology
1 year Visual &
Performing Arts
50 Elective Credits
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Applied Technology
 Woodshop
 Horticulture
 Computers
 Graphic Arts Technology
 Digital Imaging
Visual/Performing Arts
 Chorus/Choir
 Instruments /Jazz Band
 Drama
 Dance
 Drawing
 Painting
 Photo
 Play Production
 Stage Design
 AP Art History
• Science
– AP Biology
– AP Chemistry
– AP Environmental
Science
– Human Anatomy
Physiology
– Physical Geology
• Math
– Math Analysis
– AP Calculus
– AP Statistics
• English
– AP English
– Creative Writing
– Modern Literature
– Shakespeare
– Literary Analysis
• Language other than English
– Spanish
– AP Spanish
– French
• History
– AP Government
– AP U.S. History
– AP World History
– AP Macro
Economics
• Other
– World of Music
– Psychology
– AP Psychology
– AP Computer
Science
CAHSEE is a two part test (math and
language arts) that students MUST
PASS in order to
earn a high school diploma.
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The CAHSEE consist of two parts:
MATH & ENGLISH
You must score a minimum of 350 on the Math
and English portions of the test.
If either Math or English are passed, that section
will not have to be taken again.
If either Math or English are not passed, there will
be multiple chances to retake.
Both sections must be passed to receive a Diploma.
NOTE: The 1st time you will take the CAHSEE is the 2nd semester of
10th Grade. You must have 55 credits to take the CAHSEE.
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At the end of the 9th grade you must
have 55 credits to be a 10th grader.
At the end of 10th grade you must
have 110 credits to be an 11th grader.
At the end of 11th grade you must
have 170 credits to be a 12th grader.
To graduate you must have 230
credits.
WARNING!
If you do not have at
least 55 credits by the
end of the 9th grade,
you WILL NOT be
promoted to the 10th
grade. You will still be a
9th grader.
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Expectations:
Be Punctual: School Starts @ 8:00 a.m.
Be Prepared: Work Hard, Cooperate with Teachers
Be Responsible: Keep the Books, the Equipment and
the School Clean
Be Positive and Respect Others
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Three Ring Binder Notebook
Plenty of Paper
Pens, Pencils, Dividers, Zipper Pencil Case
Index Cards
Flash Drive
A Positive Attitude, Ready to Learn
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See your Counselor, IEP Team, &
Transition (DOTS) Teacher
regularly
Keep track of the classes you
passed and Graduation
Requirements
Keep track of your credits
Pass all your classes
If you fail a class make it up right
away!
Take a Self-Assessment Test on
www.CACareerZone.Org or
www.CaliforniaCareers.info/ccpg
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Are you going to a trade tech
or vocational school after high school?
Are you going to work or to train for a job?
Are you planning on going to
a 2 or 4 year college?
Many options are available for students to
make-up credits. These include:
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Adult School
LAUSD Online Program
City of Angels Virtual Academy (online)
Regional Occupational Program
After-School Classes
Community Colleges Classes
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AB 540 is a California law. This law mandates
that qualified undocumented students pay the
equivalent of in-state tuition at all public
colleges and universities in California.
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Regional Occupational Program (ROP) offers classes on
high school campuses that provide practical, hands-on
career preparation and career guidance.
Students earn credits toward graduation for passing
ROP classes.
ROP classes provide students with technical skills
required for particular jobs.
ROP classes also may provide community-based
internships in local business and industry sites.
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Auto Tech
Careers with Children
Computer Operations
Culinary Arts
Office Procedures
Landscaping
Sports Therapy
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Airport Management
Introduction to Retail
Merchandising Sales
Veterinary Technician
Nursing Assistant
Performing Artist
Banking Operations
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www.eastbayworks.org
(jobs)
Jobstar.org/hidden/
network.cfm
cde.ca.gov/shsd/aci/
stc002.html (school to career)
cde.ca.gov/shsd/aci/tp/
calapprenticeship.org
(apprenticeships)
dir.ca.gov/DAS/das.html
todaysmilitary.com
(military)
militarycareers.com
californiacolleges.edu
www.
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ca.gov (CA ed resources)
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Cccco.edu (Comm Col)
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csumentor.edu (CSU)
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ucop.edu/pathways/
(UC)
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Cacareerzone.org (careers)
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CaliforniaCareers.info/ccpg
Your High School Counselor, IEP Team, Transition
(DOTS) Teacher are here to help!
Go in & see them often!!