High School Course Information You Need For Your Child’s IGP

Dorchester District Two Rising 9th Grade

Scheduling Information

South Carolina High School Diploma Requirements

Core Courses and RecommendationsEnglishMathScienceSocial Studies

Electives Choices Career & Technology EducationForeign Language Fine ArtsAcademic Electives

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Abbreviations used:EOCEP or EOC = End-of-Course Examination ProgramHSAP = High School Assessment ProgramCATE = Career & Technology EducationCP = College Preparatory H = Honors AP= Advanced Placement IB = International Baccalaureate

Subject # of Credits Benchmark EOCEP Course Required

English 4 credits (English 1)

Math 4 credits (Algebra 1/Algebra 1-B)

Science 3 credits (Biology)

US History 1 credit (US History)

American Government ½ credit

Economics ½ credit

‘Other’ Social Studies 1 credit

Computer Science 1 credit

PE or JROTC 1 credit

CATE or Foreign Lang 1 credit

Electives 7 credits

Total24 credits

SC High School Diploma Requirements

EOC Exams are state mandated and generated final exams which count 20% of the final average for the course

In addition to 24 prescribed credits, students must also pass the HSAP Exit Exam

EnglishEnglish 1 CP or English 1 H English 2 CP or English 2 H

MathAlgebra 1-AAlgebra 1 CP or Algebra 1 HGeometry CP or Geometry HAlgebra 2 CP or Algebra 2H

9th Grade Core Course Options

SciencePhysical Science CP or Physical Science H

Social StudiesWorld Geography CP or Honors

The study of economic, political, and cultural societies within specific regions of the world and how they relate to the United States

Human Geography AP

9th Grade Core Course Options (cont)

English 1 CP Pass 8th grade English; Freshman Seminar is attached as

an elective credit

English 1 Honors Pass 8th grade English with a grade of 93A or higher

and/or show superior writing and language skills

English 2 CP English 1 H credit with a grade less than 85B

English 2 Honors English 1 H with a grade of 85B or higher

English Recommendations

REMINDER: EOC required for English 1 CP and H

Taken concurrently with English 1 CP only

Focus on writing within and across the curriculum

Develop and reinforce study skills

Preparation for English 1 EOC

Counts as an elective credit for graduation

Freshman Seminar

Algebra 1-APass 8th grade math with a 76D or lowerStandard Not Met on PASS may require placement

in Math Essentials course for elective credit

Algebra 1 CPPass 8th grade math with a grade of 77C to 92B

Algebra 1 HonorsPass 8th grade math with a grade of 93A or higher

and/or demonstrate superior math skills through various assessments

Mathematics Recommendations

REMINDER: EOC required for Algebra 1 CP and H

Geometry CP Earned credit for Algebra 1 H with final grade of 84C or lower

Geometry Honors Earned credit for Algebra 1 H with final grade of 85B or higher

Algebra 2 CP Earned credit for Geometry H with a final grade of 84C or

lower

Algebra 2 Honors Earned credit for Algebra 1 H and Geometry H with a final

grade of 85B or higher

Mathematics Recommendations (cont)

Physical Science CP Passed 8th grade science and will be taking Algebra 1-A or

Algebra 1 CP in 9th grade

Physical Science Honors Demonstrated strong interest and superior skills in 8th

grade science with a final grade of 93A or higher. Completion of Alg 1 H

Physical Science Honors and Biology Honors (with EOC) May be taken simultaneously with teacher recommendation Should demonstrate strong interest in science and have a

desire to complete coursework at the AP/IB level

Science Recommendations

World Geography CPPassed 8th grade social studies

World Geography Honors Recommendation from 8th grade social studies teacher Strong desire to take AP/IB classes in high school Should demonstrate superior writing skills

Advanced Placement Human Geography Most advanced students Should demonstrate superior writing skills, advanced

knowledge of history, sociology, and geography, and have the desire to complete coursework at the AP/IB level

Required to take the AP exam at the end of the year

Social Studies Recommendations

Elective Course OptionsStudents may be able to choose up to three elective credits depending on their teacher recommended core courses. Alternates will be selected during your IGP in case you are not able to get your top choices.

Must earn a Career & Technology Education (CATE) credit OR a foreign language credit

Students attending a technical college are NOT required to take a foreign language

CATE courses are offered at each high school as well as the Dorchester County Career & Technology Center

CATE or Foreign Language Recommendations

Students planning to attend a 4-year college after high school are required to have two years of the same foreign language (some colleges require three)

Students planning to attend a technical college, even if planning to transfer to a 4-year college, do NOT have to take a foreign language

It is strongly recommended a student not attempt a foreign language until English 1 credit has been earned

Students who earned a credit in level 1 of a foreign language may accept the challenges of a level 2 course and are encouraged to continue without a lapse between levels 1 and 2

CATE or Foreign Language Recommendations (cont)

Must complete a unit of PE or JROTC; not bothMay take any year of high school but most take in

9th gradePE 1 or JROTC 1 must be taken before a Weight

Training course may be takenWeight Training does NOT satisfy the PE

graduation requirementEach high school has a strong, successful JROTC

program

Physical Education or JROTC

ARHS &

FDHS

SHS

Fine Arts ElectiveNot a high school graduation requirementSouth Carolina 4-year colleges require at

least one Fine Arts elective for admission

• Drawing and Painting• Sculpture and Ceramics•Media Arts • Photography

Performing Arts Visual Arts•Chorus •Piano•Theater•Dance•Band•Strings

Applies to ALL high school credit courses taken in 7th and/or 8th grade

May retake same exact course and level without penalty (ex., took English 1 H, must retake English 1 H)

Middle school grade and credit will be removed from the transcript and only the high school grade will remain, whether higher or lower

Retaking a High School Credit Course from Middle School

Consider this option if not proficient in the high school credit course by the end of the school year

Highly recommended students retake high school credit courses when final average is below 85B

May retake course(s) taken in middle school during 9th grade ONLY

Retaking a High School Credit Course from Middle School (cont)

Dorchester District Two program housed at Fort Dorchester High School

For highly motivated students who have plans to attend a 4-year university immediately after high school

Offers coursework at the college level

Suggested course of study in the District Course Guide

The International Baccalaureate Programme

Must provide own transportation if not already zoned to attend FDHS

Must appeal to the DD2 Board of Trustees if not already zoned to attend FDHS

For more information, contact: Danielle McCall, School Counselor at FDHS

dmccall@dorchester2.k12.sc.us

The International Baccalaureate Programme (cont)

Students are assigned a teamTeachers have common planning with team teachersProvides additional support across the curriculumEncourages collaboration with assignments and tests

Student need determines team placementCourse requestsTeacher recommendations Middle school gradesMiddle school test scores (ex. Explore, PASS, SRI) Special Services team decisionsParent overrides

Freshman Academy Teams

High school teachers assess students in the first 10 days of school and make recommendations for students who need to move up or down a level.

Once the school year begins, level change requests (ex. Honors to CP) are not permitted Creates changes to entire schedule and/or team, not just one

class

Scheduling prioritySeniors JuniorsSophomoresFreshmen

Freshman Academy Scheduling

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