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| − | A '''freshman''', '''frosh''', or '''9th grader''' is a student in their first year of high school after graduating from a middle school. The | + | 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]]. |
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| + | == Course selection == | ||
| + | Freshmen are required to have 7 classes, 5 of which are in fixed disciplines. | ||
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| + | === English === | ||
| + | Freshmen and [[sophomores]] take the same [[English]] classes. See English for more info. | ||
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| + | === Social Studies === | ||
| + | All freshmen take [[World History]] (or [[World History SLC]]). | ||
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| + | === Math === | ||
| + | Students who took Math 8 take [[Algebra 1A]] in 9th grade. Students who took Algebra 8 have a choice between [[Geometry A]] and [[Geometry H]]. | ||
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| + | === Science === | ||
| + | Freshmen have the choice between [[Biology]] or [[Biology H]]. | ||
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| + | === PE === | ||
| + | Freshmen must take either [[PE 9]] or [[Zero period PE 9]]. PE electives may not be taken during the freshman year. | ||
Revision as of 22:33, 31 August 2021
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 and sophomores take the same English classes. See English for more info.
Social Studies
All freshmen take World History (or World History SLC).
Math
Students who took Math 8 take Algebra 1A in 9th grade. Students who took Algebra 8 have a choice between Geometry A and Geometry 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.