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SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

9th Grade Course Selection

Class of 2030

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LANGUAGE ARTS

Language Arts 9

or

Pre-AP English 1

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MATH

Math 8 Secondary Math 1

Math 8H Secondary Math 1H

Secondary Math 1H Secondary Math 2 H

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GEOGRAPHY

World Geography

or

AP Human Geography

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SCIENCE

EARTH SCIENCE

AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY H

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Pathway:

9th: AP Environmental Science

10th/11th: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or other AP Science Courses

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PST – P.E.9

PST is required to graduate high school

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Online PE

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YOU CHOOSE

2.5 electives for 9th grade

2 full year and 1 semester

Or

1 full year and 3 semester

Or

5 semester courses

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FULL YEAR INSTRUMENTAL CLASSES

  • Orchestra 1, 2* & 3*
  • Beginning Woodwinds
  • Beginning Brass
  • Beginning Percussion
  • Percussion 2*
  • Concert Band*
  • Symphonic Band*

* Pre-requisite required

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FULL YEAR CHOIR

Concert Choir*

Women’s Choir*

* Prerequisite: Choir 1

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Spanish 1, 2*or 3H*

French 1, 2* or 3H*

Chinese DLI 5H*

*Requires prerequisite

A seal of bilingual ability on H.S. Diploma is awarded for proficiency

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SEMESTER ART COURSES

  • Art 1
  • Art 2*
  • Digital Art*
  • Ceramics 1 & 2*
  • Sculpture *
  • Drawing 1 & 2*
  • Painting *

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SEMESTER ELECTIVES�MUSIC & THEATRE

  • Choir 1 Tenor/Bass
  • Choir 1 Soprano/Alto
  • Theater 1
  • Acting (Theatre 2)*
  • Musical Theatre 1 Production *
  • Musical Theater 2 Showcase *

* Requires prerequisite

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DIGITAL STUDIES

  • Exploring Computer Science
  • Computer Science Principles
  • Web Development

SEMESTER CTE COURSES

  • Exploring Business & Marketing
  • Child Development
  • Manufacturing Tech/Woods
  • Sports Sewing
  • Foods & Nutrition
  • Teaching as a profession

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OTHER SEMESTER ELECTIVES

  • Creative Writing
  • Literature
  • Mindfulness Yoga
  • Dance 1 & 2 / Dance Company
  • Peer Tutoring*
  • Student Aide*
  • Release Time (Seminary)

If you want a full year, sign up for 06001 & 06002

* Application required

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REMEMBER:

  • Choose 2 Alternate Electives in case we are unable to offer one of your first choices.

  • All classes with a * require a teacher’s approval or completion of a prerequisite class.

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Complete SKYWARD course requests

& turn in your registration card to the Counseling Center

with parent signature by

Friday, January 30th

This is NOT registration -only course requests

Registration will be completed in August 2026

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QUESTIONS?

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Congrats!

You’re on your way

to High School Graduation!