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Career Action Planning 2021-2022
Fine Arts (continued) Physical Education

Art I Physical Education

9th grade 1 year, 1 credit
8th grade 1 semester
In this course, students will learn and apply the elements of art 9th grade 1 semester, 1/2 credit
and the principles of design. Students are expected to use a varie-
ty of media, techniques, processes, and tools to create original Physical education provides content and learning experiences in
artwork that demonstrates understanding of aesthetic concerns basic motor skills, movement patterns, and movement concepts
and complex compositions. as they apply to physical activity and health-related physical fit-
ness, as well as lifetime sports and recreation. A uniform is re-
quired and may be purchased from the P.E. teacher.

Foreign Language Health/Wellness (Digital)

French I 9th grade (required ) 1 semester, 1/2 credit

9th grade 1 year, 1 credit This one-semester course provides content and learning experi-
Highly Recommended: “C” or better in English ences in nutrition, disease prevention, human growth and devel-
opment, decision-making skills, interpersonal communication
French 1 offers students opportunities to experience listening, skills, and information regarding the use and abuse of medica-
reading, writing, speaking and culture at a novice level. Students tions, alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. The course emphasis is
will also learn basic communication skills. Topics covered in first- on personal health and wellness and the practice of health-
year French include family, day and date information, food and enhancing behaviors to avoid or reduce health risks.
meals, people and possessions, buying clothing and leisure time
activities. Students will explore the culture of the Francophone Athletics
world through projects, reading and discussion of historical and
current events. A variety of oral activities, in-class discussions
and reading/writing tests are used to assess students’ progress. 8th grade 1 year
9th grade 1 year, 1/2 pe credit & *1/2 local credit
Spanish I Prerequisites: Try-outs, physical exam, under the age of 16,
maintain 2.0 GPA, and pass 3 of 4 core subjects.
9th grade 1 year, 1 credit
Highly Recommended: “C” or better in English Athletics is a course where students will compete on an inter-
school basis. Students must undergo physicals yearly and must
In Spanish I introduces the sound system, basic syntax, basic also be willing to spend extra time on a daily basis after school to
vocabulary, and elementary inflectional endings of general Ameri- practice. Some practices will also be scheduled when school is
can Spanish These elements are used in speaking, reading, writ- not in session. Students must participate in these sports and activ-
ing, and listening. Hispanic cultural heritage is also emphasized ities related to these sports for the ENTIRE semester in order to
with special attention given to Hispanic influences in the United receive the Athletics credit. If the sport is done after school or for
States. There are no prerequisites for Spanish I, but a strong only part of a semester, P.E. will have to be taken to satisfy the
English background is beneficial. Physical Education requirement.

These athletic courses are offered for 9th grade credit:

 Boys Football* (Practice begins in summer before school starts.)
Other Elective  Boys & Girls Basketball*

 Girls Volleyball*
Driver’s Education  Boys Baseball
 Girls Fast-pitch Softball
9th grade 1 semester, 1/2 credit  Boys & Girls Cross Country*
Prerequisites: 2.0 from previous grading semester  Boys & Girls Golf
 Boys & Girls Tennis
REQUIRED BEFORE ENROLLING:
VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE OR PERMIT  Boys & Girls Soccer

This course will prepare students to drive safely, learn rules of  Cheerleading*
the road, apply basic driving skills, learn vehicle systems and
maintenance, and teach students what to do in emergencies. Boys & Girls Track is offered but it is an after-school sport
This course will also teach students how to read road maps, plan and does not receive an earned credit.
trips, recognize hazardous road conditions, and deal with social
pressures such as drinking and driving. ***8th graders may participate in sports with an *asterisk.

Students will earn 1/2 credit for each FULL semester of Ath-
letics taken during the 9th grade only. This credit will substi-
tute for the P.E. requirement. Do NOT take both Athletics and
P.E. for credit. Only 1/2 credit can count toward the state-
required number of credits (22).

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