Final 2021-22 9th Course Request.docx

Student Name:
Student ID:	Current 8th Grade School:

Grant High School Course Request Planning Form 2021-2022 Image result for grant high school Image result for portland public schools

9th Grade

Course Requesting provides you with the opportunity to identify the core courses required for you to graduate as well as elective courses available to both enhance and support your school experience. Portland Public Schools requires 24 credits to graduate. A full schedule of eight classes provides you with the opportunity to take maximum advantage of the educational opportunities available to you. You should carefully review the list of courses available, consult with your parents and counselor, as needed, and select courses that help you meet your educational goals.

Please read this form carefully before you fill it out. After completing this planning form, you will use it to submit your Courses online at: https://forms.gle/YN79La2N2Hp1hhGf7

Required 9th Grade Community Classes		Required Math Class (Select One)
Class English 1-2 9th Grade Inquiry Physics: NGSS	Course ID 1001 0811FQ 1730A	Class Algebra 1-2 Geometry 1-2	Course ID 2031CC 2034CC
		Required Physical Education Class
		Physical Education	2301

MATH PLACEMENT – Please consult your CURRENT Math teacher to ensure you are requesting the correct Math level.

Math selection: Algebra 1-2 Geometry 1-2 Other:_____________________________

If you plan on taking Algebra 1-2 next year, ask your teacher if you would benefit from an additional support class to supplement the math class? Circle one: Yes No

For Videos and more information about the courses offered visit our Grant Website https://www.pps.net/domain/6252

You will take EIGHT courses your 9th grade year. You have FIVE Core classes and THREE electives. Remember, we suggest you keep taking a World Language if you took a world language in middle school and earned high school credit. You will take PE in 9th & Health in 10th grade. Make sure you include EIGHT Electives, 1-3 are your top choice and 4-8 are your alternate electives. If you don’t include alternates, you may be placed in classes you do not want or in a study hall.
Required Classes (Core)	Course Code
English 1-2	1001
9th Grade Inquiry	0811FQ
Physics: NGSS	1730A
Math Choice:
Physical Education	2301

Now write EIGHT electives in order of your preference. We will do our best to get you in your top 3 elective choices, but having the other 5 will ensure you get classes you want.

Elective Classes	Course Code
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Start taking these courses in 9th or 10th Grade

Students need two years of the same World Language for graduation

World Language

Japanese Immersion Program Students Only

Class

American Sign Language

Arabic

Spanish 1-2

Spanish 3-4

Japanese 1-2

Course ID

1281A

1251A

1201A

1201B

1223A

Class

Japanese 3-4

Japanese 5-6

SOGO: Global Perspectives

SOGO: Adv. Global Perspectives

Course ID

1223B

1223C

1291JG

1291JL

ELECTIVES – Take a moment to put your MATH CHOICE on the planning guide on the front. Now it is time to select your Electives. Read through the options and refer to the course guide for more information about any of the electives listed below. Remember – you need to forecast for EIGHT Electives: 1-3 are your top THREE Elective choices; 4-8 are your alternate FIVE Elective choices. You have lots of space in your schedule in the next four years to take many different electives and options. Below Rank your over all 8 elective choices in order with “1” being your first choice. Then enter that information into the planning area on the front page.

Business & CTE

Business & CTE (continued)

Class

Intro to Computer Programming

Intro to Engineering 1-2

Robotics 1 - 2

Accounting & Personal Finance

Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Course ID

0323PA

1695A

1626RA

0207PF

0224ME

Rank

____

Class

Graphic Design 1-2

Architectural Drawing

Principles of Biomedical Science

Woodworking 1-2

Audio Engineering & Music Production

Course ID

1824GA

0703A

1714MSA

0417A

1149EP

Rank

____

Visual Arts

Performing Arts

Class

Animation: Intro

Art: Foundations

Ceramics/Sculpture:

Foundations

Photography: Foundations

Digital Media & Pop Culture

Screen Printing

Course ID

1178AA

1161AF

1164SA

1171A

0317PC

1315SP

Rank

____

Class

Dance 1-2

Acting: Beginning

Treble Choir

Men’s Ensemble

Symphonic Band

Percussion Ensemble

Jazz Lab

String Orchestra (Experience Required)

Pop Voices & Music Exploration

Course ID 1101DA

1111A

1131TC

1131GM

1122SY

1122PE

1125JL

1124S

1132PV

Rank

____

General Electives

Support Classes

Class

Journalism: Intro

Intro to Leadership

Students for Equity

Mock Trial

Course ID

1902A

0841LA

0845SE

2765

Rank

____

Class

Academic Skills 9:

Teacher _____________________

Basis Language Arts

Basic Math

Transition Skills

Course ID

2802ATA

SL50LA

SL51

2807TS

Rank

____

Support Classes

Class

English Language Development:

Emerging ELD 1

Emerging ELD 2

Course ID

1061AEL

1061BEL

Rank

____

Class

English Language Development:

Progressing ELD 3

Progressing ELD 4

Course ID

1061CEL

1061DEL

Rank

____

Graduation Requirements

All students who graduate from Portland Public Schools must complete a minimum number of credits. One high school credit is equal to two semesters (or one year) of instruction. Below are the minimum credits needed in each discipline to graduate from high school.

English	4 credits	Physical Education	1 credit
Math	3 credits	Health	1 credit
Science	3 credits	World Language	2 credits
Social Studies	3 credits	Electives	6 credits
Fine Art, Career Technical Education (CTE), or a 3rd year of World Language			1 credit

I have reviewed the Course Guide and discussed my course selections with my parent/guardian. I have made my choices thoughtfully, and I understand that I will NOT be allowed to make changes in the fall. Course offerings and staffing decisions are based on student forecasting, so please make sure your forecasting sheet is accurate.

Student Signature: Due to distance learning no actual signature is required this year

Parent / Guardian Signature: Due to distance learning no actual signature is required this year. Your student will receive a copy of their forecasting request via email sometime in mid April.