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Course Request Preparation 2018-2019 Rising 9th Graders

TONIGHT we are going to help you choose the right classes for next year. But first….

Materials 1. A-G and Graduation Info Handout (auditorium) 2. Grade-Level Course Request Sheet (gym) Course Descriptions are available at: www.skylinehs.org

Graduation Requirements ● Minimum 2.00 GPA ● 230 Credits ● Senior Project ○ Research project ○ Presentation

OUSD vs. A-G Requirement OUSD A-G D Grade 1. Passing 1. Not passing 2. Earns credit (but too many D’s 2. Must earn a C or above may not meet the 2.00 GPA 3. Must retake D’s in A-G courses F Grade 1. Not passing 1. Not passing 2. Earned 0 credits 2. See above 3. Must make up the credit

OUSD & A-G REQUIREMENTS Skyline/OUSD A-G (College Requirements) A. Social Studies (World History, 3 years 2 years U.S. History, Am. Gov’t) B. English 4 years 4 years C. Math 3 years 3 years (4 recommended) D. Lab Science 3 years 2 years (3 recommended) E. World Language 2 years 2 years (same language) (same language) (3 years recommended) F. Visual Performing Arts 1 year 1 year G. Electives 50 credits 1 year (college prep) Physical Education 2 years Not required Senior Project Required Not required

A: History / Social Science : 30 Credits (3 years) 10th Grade World History Must pass both semesters for a total of AP World History 10 credits 11th Grade US History Must pass both semesters for a total of AP US History 10 credits 12th Grade Gov/Econ Must pass both semesters for a total of AP Gov 10 credits

B: English Requirement : 40 Credits (4 years) 9th Grade English 1 Must pass both semesters for a total of 10 credits 10th Grade English 2 Must pass both semesters for a total of 10 credits 11th Grade English 3 or Must pass both semesters for a total of AP Language 10 credits 12th Grade English 4 or Must pass both semesters for a total of AP Literature 10 credits

C: Mathematics Requirement : 30 Credits (3 years but 4 recommended) Algebra Must pass both semesters for a total of 10 credits (Exempt if passed in 8th gr) Geometry Must pass both semesters for a total of 10 credits Algebra 2 or Financial Literacy Must pass both semesters for a total of 10 credits OR Higher Math Additional years 4th year recommended

D: Science Requirement : 30 Credits (3 years but 4 recommended) 9th Grade Biological Science Must pass both semesters for a total of 10 credits 10th Grade Physical Science Must pass both semesters for a total of 10 credits 11th Grade Additional Science Must pass both semesters for a total of 10 credits 12th Grade Additional Science Must pass both semesters for a (4th year total of 10 credits Recommended)

E: Language Other than English : 20 credits (2 years but 3 recommended) Year 1 Must pass both semesters for a total of 10 credits language Year 2 Must pass both semesters for a total of 10 credits SAME language Year 3 Recommended SAME language Year 4 Recommended SAME language

F: Choose Your Visual and Performing Arts Remember to take a Visual Performing Arts for one year by the end of 11th grade.

7 Period Modified Block Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Period 1 (51 min) Period 1 (51 min) Period 1 Block (90 min) Period 4 Block (90 min) Period 1 (51 min) Period 2 (51 min) Period 2 (51 min) Period 2 (51 min) Period 2 Block (90 min) Period 5 Block (90 min) Period 3 (51 min) Period 3 (51 min) Period 3 (51 min) Period 4 (51 min) Period 4 (51 min) Period 4 (51 min) Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Period 5 (51 min) Period 5 (51 min) Period 5 (51 min) Period 3 Block (90 min) Period 6 Block (90 min) Period 6 (51 min) Period 6 (51 min) Period 6 (51 min) Period 7 Block (90 min) Period 7 (51 min) Period 7 (51 min) Early Release (1:27pm) Period 7 (51 min) You will get more information about this modified schedule towards the end of the year. We will NOT be able to spend time covering the details of this schedule now. It will not affect how you choose courses.

Middle Years Program (MYP) Framework MYP is a framework , not a curriculum, and thus it can be overlayed ANY subject/course ● ● Emphasizes IB Learner Profile : principled, communicator, knowledge, thinkers, reflective, risk takers, caring, inquirers, balanced, and open-minded; gives all students a global perspective Student-centered learning (inquiry-based; self-motivated) puts the learner in the ● driver’s seat to direct their own understanding of important topics Standards-based grading using skills rubrics (MYP criteria) not points for completion of ● work (gives more accurate sense of student progress) Flipped classroom & project-based learning (less busy work and direct instruction ● during class) Prepares students for more rigorous and challenging coursework in their 11th and 12th ● grade years (pathways, IB DP or IB CP)

Atlas Houses & MYP Program Gaia Metis Prometheus Themis Goddess of Earth Goddess of God of Craft Goddess of Justice Counsel English I English I English I English I Biology E&E Biology E&E Biology E&E Biology E&E Ethnic Studies Ethnic Studies Ethnic Studies Ethnic Studies Math (Alg/Geo) Math (Alg/Geo) Math (Alg/Geo) Math (Alg/Geo) Respect - Integrity - Excellence - The Titan Way

9th-Grade Middle Years Program (MYP) - Moving Forward Fall 2017 Spring 2018 Fall 2018-19 AP Human Geo English I English I Ethnic Studies Math AP Human Geo Biology 9 Ethnic Studies AP Human Geo Respect - Integrity - Excellence - The Titan Way

Course Selection Sheets 101 Q: How do I fill out a Course Selection Sheet? • 9th Grade Focus • 10th-12th Grades, you are welcomed to stay; however, there will be academic counselors at the gym to help you fill out upper division Course Selection Sheets. A: Please take notes on your handout. Those are yours to keep.

Fill out last name and first name

For more elective information, please log onto www.skylinehs.org.

Academic Advising Counselors: Mr. Reyes (jose.reyes@ousd.org Mr. Trinh (vinh.trinh@ousd.org) Ms. McGee (jessie.mcgee@ousd.org) Ms. Lok (leanna.lok@ousd.org)