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Welcome Incoming SHS 9th Graders Class of 2030! Scan QR Code for Tonight’s Agenda & Slides

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Agenda- Course Overview (5-5:30 p.m.)

• Introductions
• Resources: Saratoga High School Guidance

Website: Rising 9th Grade Information

• Calendar of Events
• Student Scheduling
• Questions

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Agenda- Preview of Electives (5:45 - 7:30 p.m.)

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Performing Arts 5:45- 6:15

• Orchestra
• Theatre
• Choir
• Band
• Winter Guard and Winter Percussion Videos

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Athletics Overview 6:15 - 6:30

Dance Team 6:30 - 6:35

Option 1: 6:45 - 7:00 Winter Guard/Percussion in large gym

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Option 2: 6:45 - 7:30 All other electives in library

Calendar of Events

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Calendar of Events

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Student Scheduling

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Saratoga High School Bell Schedule

Which Classes Do I Choose?

1. English
2. Social Studies- World Geogrpahy or Ethnic Studies (1 semester) plus Health (1 semester)
3. Math
4. Science
5. Physical Education
6. Elective class #1
7. Elective class #2

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English Courses

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English 9 OR English 9 MAP

4 yrs req for graduation

4 yrs req for college

Social Studies Courses

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Health/Driver’s Ed

One semester

World Geography

One semester

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Ethnic Studies

One semester

3.5 years for graduation

2 years for college

Math Courses

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2 yrs req for graduation

3 yrs req for college

The Mathematics Department members feel strongly that students benefit most from enrolling in mathematics classes offered during the regular school year.

SHS Math Progression

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Important Information re: SHS Math

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Which Math Class Should I Choose?

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Initial Course Recommendation Based on the Following Criteria:

• 8th Grade Fall Math Course and Grade
• 7th Grade SBAC Results
• 8th Grade Winter iReady Results

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Possible Modified Course Recommendation Based on the Following Criteria:

• 8th Grade Spring Math Course and Grade
• 8th Grade SBAC Results
• 8th Grade Spring iReady Results

Important Information re: SHS Math

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Can I Choose a Class That was NOT Recommended by my Current Teacher? Technically, yes, BUT…

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• It is very strongly recommended that students adhere to the recommended course. Teachers know their curriculum and students well. Their recommendation comes from years of data indicating what it takes to succeed in a given class.

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• If a student chooses to go against the recommended course, they may end up taking a course that is too hard, but will not necessarily be able to change their schedule to move down during the school year

Important Information re: SHS Math

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Is Summer Acceleration (including Summer Geometry) Allowed? Technically, yes, BUT…

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• Taking a math course during the summer is very strongly discouraged. Summer math courses do not provide the same foundation as yearlong courses
• Students who decide to advance in math via summer acceleration must indicate their plans to do so by completing the external course agreement form by April 1.
• Students who decide to advance in math via summer acceleration must submit a transcript of completed coursework to shs-registrar@lgsuhsd.org by August 1.
• Students who decide to advance in math via summer acceleration and plan to take an honors/A.P. level course the next year, must pass a placement test on August 6.

Science Courses

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Biology

Recommended for students who earned a B or higher in 8^th grade science and math courses.

Earth Science

Recommended for students enrolling in Algebra 1 or who earned a C or below in 8^th grade science or math classes.

2 years for graduation

2 years for college

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Physical Education

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Per California Education code, all 9th grade students will be enrolled in a physical education class that is part of the 7 period school day.

PE 1 (Beginning Physical Fitness)

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Fall Sport

Spring Sport

Winter Sport

Cheerleading

Audition required

PE/Marching Band/Color Guard

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2 years for graduation

Dance Team

Audition required

PE COURSES- all 9th graders must enroll in one of these two:

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Students can also participate in SPORTS after school

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Students can also participate in one of these after school activities

Electives: World Language�Summer school community college courses & language programs are not recommended

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1 year of WL or VPA for graduation

2 years minimum required for college

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Chinese 3

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Chinese 1

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Chinese 2

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French 1

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Spanish 1

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French 2

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Spanish 2

Electives: Performing Arts

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Band, Symphonic 1-2

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Orchestra 1-2

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Band, Wind 2

Audition only

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Jazz Band 1

Extracurricular, Spring only

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1 year of WL or VPA for graduation

2 years minimum required for college

Electives: Performing Arts

Other Credit-Earning Opportunities

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Choir 1-2

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Fall Play

Audition only

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Theater Arts 1

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Stage Tech & Design

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Spring Musical

Audition only

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1 year of WL or VPA for graduation

2 years minimum required for college

Electives: Visual Arts

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Ceramics 1

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Art 1

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1 year of WL or VPA for graduation

2 years minimum required for college

Electives: Applied Arts

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STEM Lab

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Introduction to Digital Animation

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Journalism 1

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(SHS TV) Multimedia

Journalism 1

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½ year for graduation

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Electives: English Electives

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English Language Development (ELD)

Creative Writing

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Strategic Learning

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Student Scheduling: Additional Resources

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9th Grade Electives List

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Course Descriptions

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FAQs for Parents

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Scope and Sequence Charts

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Student Scheduling: Next Steps

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• If you have completed online registration on Aeries, your family has received an email from Ms. Hsu (the registrar) with next steps.
• Students should complete the Course Registration Online Form before the end of the day March 11th.

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Student Scheduling: Next Steps

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• Counselors will visit RMS to answer questions about course requests on February 10th
• Counselors will go to RMS to finalize course requests on March 12th
• New families (from out of the district) can make appointments with counselors March 2nd-6th

Questions?

Feel free to contact your assigned counselor

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