DESERT MOUNTAIN COURSE SELECTION - 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR Registration Information for your Freshman Year
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DESERT
MOUNTAIN
COURSE
SELECTION
2021-2022
SCHOOL YEAR
Registration Information
for your
Freshman Year
It’s time to plan for your
Freshman Year
This Power Point was created for current __8th__Grade Students moving to _9th__grade next
year.
Purpose:
• The purpose of this presentation is to familiarize students and parents with the
registration process and assist with course selection.
Goal:
• The goal at the end of the presentation is to select your __9th__grade courses and to
list course selections in the google form provided at the end of this presentation
Note: If you do not fill out the Google form used for course selection,
your counselor will choose classes for you
***Please look for the DM Wolf symbol for Regular/Honors related information
Look for the IB MYP symbol for IB MYP related information
YOUR DESERT MOUNTAIN COUNSELORS
ARE READY TO HELP YOU!
STUDENTS:
If you have questions at the end of this presentation, please join at the DMHS
Back to school Night. Please look out for your invitation in your email.
If you would like to ask a question, email your counselor directly:
A-Deh: Madison Gilbreath madisongilbreath@susd.org
Dem-I: Leslie Jones ljones@susd.org
J-Me: Michelle Okun mokun@susd.org
Mi-She: Veva Pacheco vevapacheco@susd.org
Shi-Z: Marie Cooper jcooper@susd.org
NOTE: Emails above are live links. All gold highlighted text will take you to a linked email, website or document.
GRADUATION • 4 Math
REQUIREMENTS • 4 English
• 3 Lab Science
• 3 Social Studies
• 1 Fine Art or CTE (in state)
• 1 PE
• 6 Electives
• 22 CREDITS TOTAL
CLASS OPTIONS ▪ Regular Classes ▪ weighted on a 4.0 scale ▪ Honors Classes ▪ Placement based on teacher recommendation ▪ Weighted on 5.0 scale ▪ Require 1 semester commitment and Honors Contract ▪ IB MYP Courses ▪ Weighted on 5.0 scale ▪ Taken by IB MYP students only ▪ Admission into the IB MYP program required ▪ Here is a link to the online registration formhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYqjK1C_6ZmiIKTdxxvjbGxJ9_iJAFFYQr1JbNzbH0qTQSRQ/ viewform (Click gold words to access live links)
●English
●Math
●Science
FRESHMAN
●Fine Arts
COURSE
SELECTION ●Physical Education
●Elective
*English, Math and Science courses are available as
Honors courses
• IB MYP Honors World History
• IB MYP English I
• World Language (Spanish,
9th Grade French or Mandarin)
Course • Math – see math sequence
Selection • Physics First or Physics First
ns Honors*
• Elective
de MYP IB *Must have completed Algebra I
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE
HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING GUIDE
The High School Planning Guide provides detailed course descriptions and
course prerequisites.
IB MYP 9th Grade Course Selection Sheet
9th Grade Honors/General Education Course Selection Sheet
*Click on gold links to view the course selectio
ENGLISH All __9th_ grade students take English. Here are a few things to consider when selecting your English Class: • What is your current grade in English? • If you are currently making an A or B in your current English class, would you like to challenge yourself with Honors English next year? • What placement does your teacher recommend? • Honors classes are taught at a faster pace and require more in-depth work.
Language and Literature: English All 9th grade MYP IB students take IB MYP Honors English I Individuals and Society: Social Studies All 9th grade MYP IB students take IB MYP Honors World History
MATH
Sample Math Progression
Current Class Next Class Recommendations
Algebra I Geometry Teacher Recommendation
Algebra I Honors Honors Geo/Trig Required for Honors Geo/ Trig
Geometry Algebra II Teacher Recommendation for
Honors Geo/Trig Algebra II Honors Algebra II Honors
Unsure which math class to take? Talk to your current teacher about placement for next year.SCIENCE
Science Class Options:
• Earth & Space Science
• Physics First
• Physics First Honors –pre-requisite-completion of Algebra I preferably with A or B
• Biology
• Honors Biology
Recommended College Path
3 years of lab-based Science
Preferably Biology, Chemistry and PhysicsSOCIAL
STUDIES
SUSD requires three (3) credits in Social Studies, consisting of all of the
following:
• Two (2) semesters of World History/World Geography(Recommended 10 grade) th
*Advanced Placement (Click here for more AP information)
Year long commitment
Test in Spring – fee associated with testing (optional)
Test score determines college credit/acceptance dependent on program
Weighted on 5.0 scale
• Two (2) semesters of American and Arizona History ( Recommended 11 grade) th
• One (1) semester of American and Arizona Government (Recommended 12 th grade)
• One (1) semester of Economics/Free Enterprise (Recommended 12 grade) th
*Only IB MYP Freshman are recommended to take Social Studies Freshman YearDESERT MOUNTAIN DIPLOMA SEALS Fine Arts Proficiency Seal Seal of Biliteracy ▪ The Fine Arts Seal is awarded to ▪ The Arizona Seal of Biliteracy Program graduating high school students who complete an Arizona Fine Arts Pathway recognizes high school students who and engage in additional fine arts or achieve proficiency in English plus at career and technical education courses; least one additional language. The fine arts-related extracurricular activities and community service, and seal is placed on the student’s diploma the presentation of a Fine Arts Capstone and noted on the transcript Project. ▪ You will need four (4) years of Fine Arts ▪ Seal of Biliteracy Link Classes. ▪ Fine Arts Proficiency Seal Link
WORLD
LANGUAGE
• You must have completed both
semesters of a Language
before moving on to the next
level (preferably with C or higher)
• Arizona Universities require 2
years of the same language
• Competitive Colleges and
Universities prefer 3 or more
years of the same world
language
● IB MYP requires either
Spanish, French or MandarinFINE
ARTS
• One Fine Arts/CTE credit is required for
graduation
-Arizona universities will accept a CTE
class in lieu of a fine arts credit
-Out of state universities require fine
arts credit, not a CTE
• Fine Arts Classes follow a progression and
should be taken sequentially
• Studio Art I is a prerequisite for all Art
Classes
• Band Auxiliary, Marching Band and Jazz
Ensemble are ZERO hour classes (an
additional morning class )PHYSICAL EDUCATION Please note, before taking a PE elective in the future, you must have completed and passed both semesters of Introductory to Physical Education.
CTE
To prepare today’s students for
the new global economy, SUSD-
CTE courses provide students
with opportunities to engage in
learning activities that teach
academic and 21st Century
Skills standards taught through
relevant project-based learning
tasks using current industry
standard technology.
Completion of certain CTE
courses lead to industry-
recognized certification. For detailed information regarding CTE certifications and
course descriptions visit the High School Planning Guide.
Ex. Sports Medicine: CPR and
First Aid Certification Note: AZ Universities will accept CTE credit in lieu of Fine Art
CreditINTER- DEPARTMENTAL • Student Government requires an application • Robotics is an 8th-hour class (additional course after school) • Yearbook is a sequential class
IMPORTANT NOTES ▪ If you do not complete the google form linked on the final page your counselors will select courses for you!!!!!!! ▪ There will be NO COURSE CHANGES at the start of the school year except for classes completed in summer school. ▪ Please keep in mind that all courses must be passed in order to earn credit. ▪ By registering for Honors courses you agree to abide by the Honors Contract ▪ No courses will be switched to eL classes because you do not like your teacher or schedule. ▪ Non-SUSD courses must be approved by your counselor. NO COURSE CHANGES AFTER MARCH 31,2021
For more information about the DMHS IB MYP Program please attend the Teams event on Thursday, January 14 at 6pm.
No Questions- Go to Google Form
Ready to https://tinyurl.com/dm FINAL STEP FOR
hs9thgraderegistration
select classes? SELECTING
YOUR COURSES
Still Have Questions?
INPUT YOUR
Email your counselor.
COURSES
USING THIS
GOOGLE
FORM
https://tinyurl.com/dmhs
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