GRADE LEVEL COURSE RECOMMENDATIONS —
9TH GRADE PROGRAM

It is recommended that ninth grade students take at least six scheduled classes per semester. In completing the recommended course of study, each student will choose from a variety of integrated Smaller Learning Community (SLC) Programs in order to fulfill their Language Arts and Social Studies requirements. Please refer to other sections of this course guide for more detailed information regarding SLC programs.

Language Arts:
2 Semesters, choices include:

• SHIP SLC
• WIN SLC
• Academy of Business & Law SLC
• IHS
• Advanced 9/10 Block SLC
• Pop Culture SLC
• Current History SLC

Social Studies:
2 Semesters, choices include:

• SHIP SLC
• WIN SLC
• Academy of Business & Law SLC
• IHS
• Advanced 9/10 Block SLC
• Pop Culture SLC
• Current History SLC

Science:

2 Semesters, Integrated SLC program choices
include:

• SHIP SLC
• WIN SLC, Biology

Math:

2 Semesters, Integrated SLC program choices
include:

• Academy of Business & Law SLC

Second Language:

2 Semesters

Health & Physical Education:

Lancer Skills, 1 Semester
Physical Education, 1 Semester
Health, 1 Semester

Integrated SLC program choices include:
• WIN SLC

Applied or Fine Arts:

Art Elective, 1 Semester