Updated 3/15/2015

Medford High School 9th Grade Course Selection Chart 2015-2016

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Current School (during 2014-2015) Grade 8

PART I
Please follow these directions:
First, talk with your teacher, parent and guidance counselor about which level is appropriate for you next year in English,
History, Math and Science
Then, place a check mark in the shaded box to the left of the Code for each of these 4 courses.
Code
1015
1017

ENGLISH
English 9 (std)
English 9 (hon)

Gr
9
9

P/C
6
6

Cr
5
5

Code
1112
1116

SOCIAL STUDIES
World History I (std)
World History I (hon)

Gr
9
9

P/C
6
6

Cr
5
5

Code
1222
1231
1236

MATH
Algebra I (std)
Geometry 9 (std)
Geometry (hon)

Gr
9
9
9-10

P/C
6
6
6

Cr
5
5
5

Code
1314
1328F

SCIENCE
Intro Physics w/ Lab (std)
Biology I w/ Lab (hon)

Gr
9
9

P/C
6
6

Cr
5
5

Credits = 20

Please make sure you have checked off four five-credit classes

PART II

Now check off the Foreign Language, year and level that you, your parent, and your teacher feel are right for you.
Code
1410
1421
1422

FOREIGN LANGUAGE
French I (std)
French II (std)
French II (hon)

Gr
9-12
9-12
9-12

P/C
5
5
5

Cr
5
5
5

1415
1426
1427

Spanish I (std)
Spanish II (std)
Spanish II (hon)

9-12
9-12
9-12

5
5
5

5
5
5

Code
1414
1424
1425

FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Italian I (std)
Italian II (std)
Italian II (hon)

Gr
9-12
9-12
9-12

P/C
5
5
5

Cr
5
5
5

Credits = 5

Please make sure you have checked off one five-credit Foreign Language class

PART III

Health and Wellness is a required course and has already been selected for you.
Code

1913

Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness 9

Gr
9

P/C
2

Cr
2

Credits = 2

This will give you another two credits

Total credits for this section = 27

Proceed to the next page to select your electives

Gr=Grade

P/C=Periods per Cycle

Cr=Credit

std=standard

hon=honors

AP=Advanced Placement

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PART IV
In the shaded boxes below, please check off one or two elective courses; make sure that the credits equal four.
Code
1053
1064
1062
1073
1065

Gr
9-12
9-12
9-12
9-10
9-12

P/C
2
2
2
2
2

Cr
2
2
2
2
2

Code
1702
1711
1741
1714
Code

Art
Comprehensive Art
Ceramics
Fashion
Sculpture
Music

Gr
9-12
9-12
9-12
9-12
Gr

P/C
4
4
4
4
P/C

Cr
4
4
4
4
Cr

1068
Code
1460
1462
1464
1461A
1465
1467
1463

English Electives
Mythology (std)
MCAS Eng Review 9-12
Writing Workshop
Book Club 9-10 (std)
st
Living in the 21 Century
(std)
Genres of Writing (std)
Foreign Language Electives
History of Italian Opera
Theater in Spanish World
Culture in Spanish World
Pre-Columbian People
Cont Issues in Latin Am
Italian Cinema
Latin Am Music & Dance

9-10
Gr
9-12
9-12
9-12
9-12
9-12
9-12
9-12

2
P/C
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

2
Cr
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

1802B
1804B
1806B
1829D
1820
1826
1825
Code
1386

9-12
9-12
9-12
9-12
9-12
9-12
9-12
Gr
9-12

4
4
4
4
2
2
2
P/C
2

4
4
4
4
2
2
2
Cr
2

1469
Code
1143

Cultural Foods of Italy

Social Studies Electives
Contemp Issues (std)

9-12
Gr
9-12

2
P/C
2

2
Cr
2

Code
1551
1554

Gr
9-12
9-12

P/C
2
2

Cr
2
2

1143W
1066

Contemp Issues (online)

Facing History/Ourselves

9-12
9-12

2
2

2
2

12526

Band (std)
Chorus (std)
Orchestra (std)
Jazz Band
Guitar
Music Appreciation
Percussion
Science Electives
Science Fair Proj
(std)
Media Tech
Media Literacy
Intro to Computer
Science & Society
Vocational/Tech
CTE Exploratory

This will give you another four credits

Credits = 4
The total credits for your entire course selection = 31

PART V
Check here ONLY if you are applying or have applied for the MVTHS. If so please check which you would PREFER to take:
Foreign Language OR Elective Courses

PART VI
Sometime student cannot be scheduled for the elective course(s) they select. In the event that we cannot accommodate your
preferences during your freshman year, please list some alternative courses here. Please make any comments that will help
administrators and counselors understand your requests more fully.

Students Signature: __________________________

Parents Signature: __________________________

Students and parents should understand the pre-requisites for Honors classes before stating their preferences. The pre-requisite grade for Honors English, World
History, Honors Biology, and Honors Geometry is an A-. The Science Placement Exam will also be taken into consideration for Honors Biology. The pre-requisite
for Honors Spanish/French/Italian II is an A.
Notice to Special Needs Students & English Language Learners:
Please understand that the requests you have made above will be considered fully by the Special Education Team, which is responsible for making the final
recommendation, which might include other options. Students who are English Language Learners should contact school officials about requesting courses.
Notice about Athletic Eligibility:
To be eligible to participate in interscholastic activities, a student needs to take and pass the equivalent of 4 traditional year-long English classes. Applicable
freshman courses include not only five-credit courses in English, Social Studies, Math, Science and Foreign Language, but also any combination of academic
courses required by the students IEP. More details about academic eligibility for athletes are included in the Educational Opportunities Handbook and the MHS
Student Handbook.
Notice about Budgetary Constraints:
All offerings are subject to change based on budgetary constraints
Students and parents who would like a copy of this form or a copy of the Educational Opportunities Handbook in a language other than English, please
call (781) 303-2348

Gr=Grade

P/C=Periods per Cycle

Cr=Credit

std=standard

hon=honors

AP=Advanced Placement