LaneyHigh School

Course Selections for Rising Freshmen

2013-2014 School Year

ENGLISH(Choose one)

English 1 – Students in English 1 study communication in speakingand listening, reading and writing, and other media and technology.

Honors English 1 - strong “A or B” and solid language arts foundation.

MATH(Choose one)

For a student to be successful in math, it is imperative that students master each course and have strong fundamental skills before moving on to the nextlevel; therefore, courses are listed in order of difficulty:

Foundations of Algebra-Reviews pre-algebra curriculum in the fall and prepares students totake Algebra 1 in the spring. This course provides elective credit only and does not fulfill a graduation requirement for mathematics. Do NOT sign up for this course unless advised by a faculty member.

Algebra I - For students who made a C or higher in Math 8 or below a C in Algebra1. Students must pass the Algebra 1 End of Course test in order to graduate.

Geometry - Only for students who took Algebra 1 in the 8th grade and made a C or higher

Honors Geometry–Strong A or B in Algebra 1.

Algebra 2 - Only for students who took Geometry in the 8th grade.

Honors Algebra 2–Strong A or B in Algebra 1 and Geometry

Notes: If a student registers for Geometry it should be Honors. This is because we want to expose our students to rigor and growth.

It is possible to double up on 2 Math classes and 2 Science classes your 9th grade year.

SCIENCE(Choose one)

Earth/Environmental Science - ALL FRESHMEN MUST TAKE THIS COURSE!**Introduces the student to the function and the impact of human interactions on the earth’s geological and environmental systems. *Prerequisite for Honors Biology.

Honors Earth/Environmental Science – Strong background in Science.

Biology – Only for students who have passed Earth/Environmental Science.

Honors Biology–Strong A or B in (Honors) Earth/Environmental Science.Students must pass the Biology End of Course test in order to graduate.

Honors Chemistry –Strong background in Science.

Notes:

If a student registers for Biology it should be Honors Biology. This is because we want to expose our students to rigor and growth.

Taking two Science courses is recommended only if student is strong in Science and Language arts. Students interested in highly competitive colleges may be interested in taking two courses.

**Honors Chemistry and Honors Biology can be taken, one each semester, in place of Earth/Environmental Science.

It is possible to double up on 2 Math classes and 2 Science classes your 9th grade year.

Social Studies (Choose one)

World History - Builds on the knowledge students have gained in the cultural geographic studies during grades 5-7. Students emerge from a cultural geographic approach of the world to a more formal historical approach.

Honors World History - Strong A or B in social studies and solid language arts foundation.

Advanced Placement World History –Solid Language Arts and Social Studies background. This course can take the place of the World History Requirement.

The course content, pace, and academic rigor of Honors Classes puts high expectations on the student and consistently surpasses the standards specified by the Common Core Curriculum.

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONChoose one)

90112(AB for boys or AG for girls) - Health & P.E. – This is a graduation requirement. Students are encouraged to take this course during their 9th grade year.

ELECTIVE COURSES

Course Title / Notes
Visual Arts 1 / Prerequisite and foundation of additional art study in high school.
Theater Arts 1 / Designed for beginning theater arts students.
Dance 1 / Explores movement as a creative art form.
Band 1
Band 1 / Freshmen can enroll in both semesters, an option that is recommended.
Orchestra 1 / May take either Fall or Spring for 1 credit, or both for 2 credits. Taking both semesters is recommended.
Vocal Music 1 / Students learn basic vocal techniques, performance skill and music theory. May take either Fall or Spring for 1 credit, or both for 2 credits. After-school rehearsals and performances required.
Spanish 1 / If you begin a foreign language as a freshman, you should continue through your senior year. Colleges want to see you take a foreign language your senior year, so you may want to wait until sophomore or junior year.
French 1
Latin 1
Aerospace Science 1
(AFJROTC) / Orientation to JROTC; may take AJROTC in the fall and spring.
Core and Sustainable Construction / Required Entry level course for Electrical Trades and Carpentry
Technology Engineering and Design / Hands-on experience in principles and processes essential for the technology systems courses.
Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Publisher / Learn how to use the newest version of Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.
Microsoft Excel and Access / Recommended prerequisite of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Publisher. Learn how to use the newest version of Microsoft Excel and Access.
Foods 1- Fundamentals / Examines nutritional needs of individuals; emphasizes the relationship of diet to health, kitchen & meal management, and food preparation.
Parenting and Child Development / Introduction to responsible nurturing and basic applications of child development theory with children from infancy through age six.
If you sign up for one of the following courses, only sign up for one as an alternate. These classes fill up with upper classman first. Freshman are given secondary consideration.
Tennis / Learn the fundamental skills, rules, scoring, etiquette, etc of tennis.
Team Sports / Learn the history, basic skills, and rules of many traditional and non-traditional sports.
Body Conditioning and
Weight Training / Class-time is split between strength training, physical conditioning, running, and flexibility exercises. This course is strenuous! Fall is NOT open enrollment.