9th Grade Registration

9th Grade Registration

Utah FuturesThe best way to predict the future is to plan for it.9th Grade CountsFrom the moment you start 9th grade, your classes and your grades become part of a transcript of your high school experience. You and your school endeavors will be held to accountability at this point forward. Understand that all failing grades from the 9th grade on must be made up. Your educational choices can move you toward career pathways that make sense to you. Now is the time to start steering your own course. Classes can and should be planned out. Please look at your 9th grade registration with careful eyes. Discuss your choices with your parents, make this YOUR coursework.9th Grade RegistrationWelcome to 9th grade registration.

Please put your name on your registration form.

This form is due Wednesday, October 22th.

Turn this form into your Science teacher.What is a credit?A credit is a number that is assigned to a class that tells if it is a whole year class or a half year class.

1.0 = Full Year Class or 1 credit .5 = Half Year Class or a half credit or semester of credit

This year your required classes and your elective classes must add up to 7.027 Credits need for Graduation7 Credits in 9th Grade (Orion)8 Credits in 10th Grade (Weber)8 Credits in 11th Grade (Weber)8 Credits in 12th Grade (Weber)

31 Credits

Notice that there are 4 extra credits for you to utilize. Some ideas for using these extra credits would be to take college level courses while you are in high school, utilize a work study program, become involve in an ATC program, take Seminary for 4 years, or graduate early.

State Graduation RequirementsEnglish (4 credits) Math(3 credits)Science(3 credits)Social Studies (3 credits) Fine Arts (1.5 credit)Health (.5 credits)P.E. (1.5 credits) CTE (1.0 credits)Computer Technology(.5 credit)Financial Literacy (.5 credit)Electives (8.5 credits) = 27

Extra 4 for non Seminary (4.0 credits) = 31

Required 9th Grade ClassesEnglish 9 (English 9 or Honors ) 1.0

Geography .5 or A.P. Geography 1.0

Earth Systems 1.0 or Physics with Technology 1.0

Math or Honors Math 1.0

P.E. is optional, but most 9th grade students take it .5Choose Your English ClassHonors English is for students that are getting As in their 8th grade English classes. There will be more homework in this class and more in-depth projects.Better to get an A in a regular English class than a B or C in Honors EnglishYou can choose which classChoose Your Math ClassThere are 2 math choices

If you are in Math 8 you will take: Secondary Mathematics I

If you are in Math 8 Honors you will take: Secondary Mathematics I- HonorsHonors Math Placement: Last year a formula was used to determine students who qualified for Honors Math. Those students have the options to stay on that track or bump to Secondary Math I. Students may not take Honors unless they are currently in the program.Elective ClassesPhysical EducationFine ArtsWorld LanguagesCareer and Technology EducationComputer TechnologyAides / Elective CreditsRelease Time/Seminary (No School Credit)Foreign LanguageYou do NOT have to take a foreign language to graduate from high school.

If you are going to take a foreign language class next year, this is how you will mark your paper.- If you have never had FL take FL 1- If you have taken 1 FL class take FL2- If you have taken 2 FL classes take FL3Keyboarding and Computer TechIf you have not taken a keyboarding class, we highly recommend that you take one. Basic keyboarding is no longer offered at the high school.

Computer Technology is a required class for graduation, we recommend that you take this class in 9th grade. Keyboarding skills are needed for this classProject Lead The WayProject Lead The Way is a pre-engineering model. There are two classes that are taught in the 9th grade There will be 12 students that will qualify for this course. If you plan on taking Project Lead The Way, list it as an alternative and then you can discuss your course requests during your PCCR.Application ClassesMedia Aide, Office Aide and Yearbook are the three classes at Orion that must be applied for. If you are interested in any of these classes, make sure you list them under the Application Classes section. You will also need to staple an application form to this sheet. If you are chosen for one of these classes, the counseling center will move the class from the application area and build it into your final schedule.Seminary ClassesYou may want to make Seminary a part of your total education program. Although you do not get graduation credit, you can still graduate from Seminary and high school and be prepared for college, but you have no room for any F grades.Lets fill out your paperwork1. Choose the English class of your choice. Regular or Honors. Circle it.

2. Choose your math class. Circle it.

3. Choose your geography class. Circle it.

4. Choose your science class. Circle it.

5. Are you going to take P.E. in the ninth grade? If so, Circle it.

6. Choose your electives. They need to total 3.0 or 3.5 depending on which classes you take. Write the course numbers in the rectangles on the left. Write the course names in the rectangles in the middle.

7. Pick three back up courses. We may need these if other classes are full. Write the course numbers in the rectangles on the left. Write the course names in the rectangles in the middle.

If you are applying for a class, write it in the application area. Fill out the application form. Attach it to your registration form. Scheduling your PCCRAll 8th grade students are required to meet with their counselor for a PCCR meeting!

PCCR meetings will be taking place December 1st January 16th.

We will be reviewing your registration form, setting goals, looking at your ACT Explore test, and talking about the future. Setting up your PCCR appointmentStarting today, students and parents must make an appointment for your PCCR!!!

Appointments can be made by registering on the OJH website, or by calling the counseling department.

If no appointment is made, a time and date will be assigned. Almost done!Sign your registration form.

Have your parents sign your form.

Return it to school on Monday.

Turn it into your Science teacher.