Plan of Study

GRADES 9 THROUGH 12

Important information for all Rising 9th grade students:Many high school courses end with

an End of Course test (EOC). The EOC will count for 20% of the final grade

9th grade students will have an EOC in Lit/Comp 9, Biology, and Math

The EOC is a State Test and includes all material covered in the class

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English9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Literature &

Composition 9

World Literature

& Compositio

n

American Literature

OR

AP English Language/Compositio

n

British Literature

OR

AP English Language/

Composition

OR

AP Literature & Composition

Mathematics (College Prep – 2 semesters)9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

GSE Coordinate

Algebra w/Support

GSE Analytic

Geometry w/Support

OR

GSE Analytic

Geometry

GSE Adv. Algebra

GSE Pre-Calculus

OR

other math options that

may be available

Mathematics (College Prep – 1 semester)9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

GSE Coordinate

Algebra

GSE Analytic

Geometry

GSE Adv. Algebra

GSE Pre-

Calculus

OR

other math options

that may be

available

Mathematics (College Prep)

9th Grade

GSE Coordinate Algebra w/Support

10th Grade

GSE Analytic Geometry w/Support

ORGSE Analytic Geometry

11th Grade

GSE Adv. Algebra

12th Grade

GSE Pre-Calculus OR

other math options that may be available

9th Grade

GSE Coordinate Algebra

10th Grade

GSE Analytic Geometry

11th Grade

GSE Adv. Algebra

12th Grade

GSE Pre-Calculus OR

other math options that may be available

2 semesters 1 semester

Mathematics(Accelerated/Gifted)9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

GSE Accel/Gifted

Coordinate Algebra/ Analytic

Geometry A

GSE Accel/Gifted

Geometry B/

Advanced Algebra

GSE Accel/

Gifted Pre-Calculus

Calculus, AP Calculus

AB, AP Statistics,

Math Modeling,

Dual Enrollment,

OR other math

options that may

become available

Mathematics

9th Grade

GSE Accel/Gifted Coordinate

Algebra/Analytic Geometry A

10th Grade

GSE Accel/Gifted Geometry B/Advanced

Algebra

11th Grade

GSE Accelerated/Gifted Pre-Calculus

12th Grade

Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, Math

Modeling, Dual Enrollment, OR other

math options that may become available

9th Grade

GSE Coordinate Algebra

10th Grade

GSE Analytic Geometry

11th Grade

GSE Advanced Algebra

12th Grade

GSE Pre-Calculus OR

other math options that may be available

College Prep 1 semester Accelerated/Gifted

Mathematics(MS Accelerated Math Program)

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

GSE Accel/Gifted Analytic Geometry

B/ Advanced Algebra

GSE Accel/Gifted

Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus

ABORAP

Statistics

AP Calculus AB, AP

Calculus BC, AP

Statistics, Multivariable Calculus,

Dual Enrollment,

OR other math

options that may become

available

Social Studies

9th Grade 10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

American Governme

nt AND

World Geograph

y

World History

U.S. History

Economics

Science – choose ONE sequence

depending on teacher recommendation

9th Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade

Environmental Science

Biology Chemistry Physics

9th Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade

Biology Chemistry Physics A Fourth Lab

Science

OR

Health/PE

Health 9 & PE9 (required for all diploma choices)

One additional PE elective* either Physical Conditioning or Physical Ed I

* may exempt from the one additional PE elective through 135 validated hours of participation in a school-approved athletic activity (i.e. sports, marching band, dance, JROTC, etc.)

World Languages – the number of World Language courses required will depend on your diploma choice.

For a Career/Technology Diploma, you need one unit of a World Language

For a College Prep Diploma, you need two units of a World Language

For an Honors & Distinction Diploma, you need three units of a World Language

Put any additional World Language courses under “Electives”

World Languages offered

Spanish for Native Speakers I & II, then AP Spanish

Spanish I through APFrench I through APGerman I through APLatin I through V

World Languages9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade

Basic Reading & Writing (write in under Electives)

Language Level I Language Levels II & III

Language Level I

Language Levels II & III

Any additional language goes under Electives

Language Levels II & III

(if currently taking a WL

class at PCMS)

Any additional language goes under Electives

Any additional language goes under Electives

ElectivesChoose a 3-course sequence in

one area (all one color, going across one row on one of the Career Pathway charts):

Career Technology areasHumanities areas

Electives (Part 1a: Career Tech. Areas)

Pathway Name

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year

Engineering &

Technology

Foundation of Engineering and

Technology

Engineering Concepts

Engineering Applications

Interior Design

Foundations of Interior Design

Fundamentals

of Fashion

Textile Science

Nutrition & Food

Science

Food, Nutrition & Wellness

Food for Life Food Science

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood

Education II

Early Childhood

Education III

Web & Digital Design

Introduction to Digital

Technology

Digital Design

WebDesign

Electives (Part 1b: Career Technology Areas)Pathway

Name1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year

Computer Science

Beginning Programmi

ng

Intermediate

Programming

AP Computer Science

Air Force JROTC

Aerospace Science: Aviation History &

Leadership I

Aerospace Science:

Science of Flight &

Leadership II

Aerospace Science: Global & Cultural Studies I

Additional Career areas, by application only, for 11th & 12th graders:

Pathway Name

1st Course 2nd Course 3rd Course

Academy of Finance

Marketing Principles

Marketing and Entrepreneurs

hip

Marketing Management

Academy of Mass

Communication

Audio-Video Technology

& Film

Audio-Video Technology &

Film II

Audio-Video Technology &

Film III

Academy of Journalism

Journalism I Journalism II Journalism III

Academy of Biotechnolog

y

Introduction to

Biotechnology

Applications of

Biotechnology

Scientific Research I & II

Additional Career Tech programs through DeKalb High School of

Technology North – attend ½ day from Dunwoody HS in grades 11

and 12 (housed at Cross Keys High School) See your high school counselor for details Automotive Service Technology

Computer Systems & Support Construction Cosmetology Healthcare Science (Dental) Healthcare Science (Nursing)

Electives: (Part 2: Humanities Areas)Pathway Name CoursesEnglish Electives Writer’s Workshop, Basic Reading & Writing,

ESOL, SAT Prep

Social Studies Electives

Constitutional Theory, AP Human Geography, AP Gov’t & Politics, AP Comparative Governments, AP Psychology, AP European History, Dual Enrollment

World Language Electives

Spanish I –V & AP, French I – V & AP, German I –V & AP, Latin I-IV & AP (above the 1, 2 or 3 unit requirement for World Lang)

Fine Arts Electives Visual Arts I, II, IV & VIII, Drawing I & II, Painting I & II, AP 2D Design Portfolio

Performing Arts Intermediate & Advanced Band, Intermediate & Advanced Orchestra, Beginning through Advanced Chorus, AP Music Theory, Drama I, II & III

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