NINTH GRADE
Students in the ninth grade will take classes
in English, math, social studies, and science. Some
students, based on TAKS scores, previous
grades, and teacher recommendations, may
take a reading course. Pre-AP and
GT students who earned credit for Algebra
I and IPC in 8th grade will take Geometry
and Biology Pre-AP or GT.
Other required courses and electives include
courses in PE, Health, Communications Applications, fine
arts, and technology applications. Band,
athletics, color guard, dance or NJROTC may
all be substituted for PE credits.
If a student began the study of a language
other than English in middle school, it is
strongly recommended that the study continue
in the ninth grade. If a student has
not yet begun the study of a language
other than English in middle school, the student
must make a plan that will allow for
the study of levels 1 and 2 in consecutive
years. Credits-by-exam (CBE) are available
for those wanting to place out of Spanish,
French, or German. Students may earn 1 credit per
exam. There are 4 examinations in Spanish
for levels 1-4, 3 examinations in French for
levels 1-3, and 3 examinations in German for
levels 1-3. See your counselor to get more
information about these examinations.
Credits: 0-4.5
Testing: TAKS Language Arts and Math
Required classes: English I, Algebra
or Geometry, IPC or Biology, World Geography
9th
Grade Timeline
(check off the items you have completed)
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August
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__Sign up to take Pre-AP courses
__Get to know your counselor & other
college resources available in your
school
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September
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__Talk to adults to see what they like/dislike
about their jobs & what education
is needed
__Become involved in extracurricular
activities
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October
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__Start keeping all of your report
cards, certificates, etc.
__Become involved in volunteer activities
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November
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__Start thinking about your dream career
__Collect information in a file
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December
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__Go to career day at your school or
elsewhere
__Check out Tech Prep courses; get college
credit for classes taken in high school
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January
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__Determine when course selection for
10th grade will be on your campus
__Keep up with your classes; grades
are one of the top things universities
consider
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February
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__Start a savings account
__Get to know your graduation plan;
plan your classes with your counselor
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March
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__Learn the difference between dual
credit, AP and tech. prep. courses
__Become familiar with college entrance
requirements
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April
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__Do your best on TEKS/TAKS
__Decide what leadership roles you would
like to consider
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May
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__Determine which graduation plan is
right for you
__Do a four year rough draft of the
H/S courses you need/want to take
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June
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__Learn the difference between PSAT/NMSQT and PLAN® Tests
__Research summer programs that focus
on particular subjects, like science
or math
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