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

OUSD & A-G REQUIREMENTS

Skyline/OUSD A-G (College Requirements)

• A. Social Studies (World History,

U.S. History, Am. Gov’t) 3 years 2 years

• 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 (same language) 2 years (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 AP World History Must pass both semesters for a total of 10 credits 11th Grade US History AP US History Must pass both semesters for a total of 10 credits 12th Grade Gov/Econ AP Gov Must pass both semesters for a total of 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 AP Language Must pass both semesters for a total of 10 credits 12th Grade English 4 or AP Literature Must pass both semesters for a total of 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

OR Higher Math Must pass both semesters for a total of 10 credits 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 (4th year Recommended) Must pass both semesters for a total of 10 credits

E: Language Other than English: 20 credits (2 years but 3 recommended)

Year 1 language Must pass both semesters for a total of 10 credits Year 2 SAME language Must pass both semesters for a total of 10 credits Year 3 SAME language Recommended Year 4 SAME language Recommended

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 2 Block (90 min) Period 4 Block (90 min) Period 5 Block (90 min) Period 1 (51 min) Period 2 (51 min) Period 2 (51 min) Period 2 (51 min) Period 3 (51 min) Period 3 (51 min) Period 3 (51 min) Period 4 (51 min) Period 4 (51 min) Lunch Lunch Period 4 (51 min) Lunch Lunch Lunch Period 5 (51 min) Period 5 (51 min) Period 3 Block (90 min) Period 6 Block (90 min) Period 7 Block (90 min) Period 5 (51 min) Period 6 (51 min) Period 6 (51 min) Period 6 (51 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 Goddess of Earth Metis Goddess of Counsel Prometheus God of Craft Themis Goddess of Justice

English I Biology E&E Ethnic Studies Math (Alg/Geo) English I Biology E&E Ethnic Studies Math (Alg/Geo) English I Biology E&E Ethnic Studies Math (Alg/Geo) English I Biology E&E Ethnic Studies 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 Ethnic Studies AP Human Geo English I Math 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)