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Students who took Math 8 take [[Algebra | Students who took Math 8 take [[Algebra 1]] in 9th grade. Students who took Algebra 8 have a choice between [[Geometry|Geometry]] and [[Geometry H]]. Freshman who skipped a year of math and did [[Geometry H]] in 8th grade take [[Algebra 2 + Trig H]]. | ||
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Revision as of 19:14, 23 May 2025
A freshman, frosh, or 9th grader is a student in their first year of high school after graduating from a middle school. The color yellow is typically associated with freshmen during school-wide inter-grade events like Homecoming.
Course selection
Freshmen are required to have 7 classes, 5 of which are in fixed disciplines.
English
Freshmen can take English 9 or English 9A.
Social Studies
All freshmen take World History (or World History SLC). Next year, all freshmen will be required to take a new Ethnic Studies course, per California law. The World History course will be shortened to one semester.
Math
Students who took Math 8 take Algebra 1 in 9th grade. Students who took Algebra 8 have a choice between Geometry and Geometry H. Freshman who skipped a year of math and did Geometry H in 8th grade take Algebra 2 + Trig H.
Science
Freshmen have the choice between Biology or Biology H.
PE
Freshmen must take either PE 9 or Zero period PE 9. PE electives may not be taken during the freshman year.