2. Henry Sibley Graduation Requirements
Class of 2016
ENGLISH………………………………………………………………4 CREDITS
Language Arts 9 0193/0194
Advanced Language Arts 9 0195/0196 GRADUATES OF THE
SOCIAL STUDIES……………………………………………...…….4 CREDITS CLASS OF 2016
MUST PASS THE
Government 0292 FOLLOWING
Geography 0290 TESTS:
MATH (ALGEBRA, GEOMETRY & ADVANCED ALGEBRA)...3 CREDITS
MCA-II-WRITTEN COMPOSTION 9
Linear Algebra 0409/0410
Intermediate Algebra 0411/0412 MCA-II-READING 10
Geometry 0441/0442
MCA-II-MATHEMATICS 11
Enriched Geometry 0451/0452
Advanced Algebra 0421/0422
Advanced Algebra Trig 0431/0432
SCIENCE (BIOLOGY & CHEMISTRY/PHYSICS)……..……….3 CREDITS
Physical Science 0393/0394
Pre AP Science 0395/0396
PHYSICAL EDUCATION…………………………………………...1 CREDIT
Physical Education 1020
HEALTH………………………………………………………………1/2 CREDIT
ART……………………………………………………………………..1 CREDIT
Art classes Film Studies Acting
Music classes Creative Writing Photo/Adv. Photo
Clothing Interior Design
ELECTIVES……………………………………………………………6 1/2 CREDITS
23 CREDITS TOTAL
3. Courses
Language Arts
Language Arts 9 0193/0194
Advanced Language Arts 9 0195/0196
Science
Physical Science 0393/0394
Pre Advanced Placement Science 0395/0396
Math
Linear Algebra 0409/0410
Intermediate Algebra 0411/0412
Geometry 0441/0442
Enriched Geometry 0451/0452
Advanced Algebra 0421/0422
Advanced Alg/Trig 0431/0432
Social Studies
Government 0292
Geography 0290
4. LANGUAGE ARTS
*Language Arts 9 0193/0194
Most students will enroll in this class
*Advanced Language Arts 9 0195/0196
Read at or above grade level
Have a B or better in Middle School English
Have a teacher recommendation
Be motivated
Be an independent worker
Complete daily homework
5. Language Arts at Henry Sibley
Sibley and the State of Minnesota require students to pass 4 years of Language Arts.
There are 2 options for ninth graders. General Language Arts & Advanced Language Arts.
The majority of students will enroll in General Language Art. The course work includes analytical thinking,
grammar, vocabulary, and literary terms applied to various genre including short stories, poetry, novels including
Of Mice and Men and To Kill a Mockingbird plus a Shakespearian play, Romeo and Juliet. Emphasis is placed on
writing with the goal of passing the Minnesota State Written Composition in the spring of freshman year.
Students who enroll in Advanced Language Arts must meet the following criteria: read at or above grade level,
have an B in Middle School English, have their 8th grade teacher recommendation, be motivated, be an
independent worker and be willing to complete daily homework. The most challenging novel will be Great
Expectations.
Students successfully passing 9th grade will move on to American Literature as 10th graders, World Literature as
11th graders and Comparative Literature in 12 grade. Different levels are offered at each of the grades.
Students who fail both semesters of English 9 will be registered to repeat the 9th grade English class during their
sophomore year.
Students must pass all four years of English classes in order to receive the necessary credits for graduation.
Students who are successful have a high rate of homework completion. Students who are unsuccessful usually
have failed to complete homework on a regular basis.
7. SCIENCE
Physical Science 0393/0394
Pre Advanced Placement Science 0395/0396
*Geometry or higher
*A- or higher in English 8
*A- or higher in Algebra/Geometry
*A- or higher in 8th grade Science
*Meet a minimum requirement on MCA-II
(Math/Reading)
*Teacher Recommendation
8. Lots of Electives
Introduction to
Intro to Engineering 0549/0550
Computer Programming 0453/0454
Metals 0551
Small Gas Engines 0557
Art Survey 0713
Printing Tech 0561
(Prerequisite for other art classes)
Introduction to Photo 0565
Painting I 0706*
Adv. Photo 0566*
Ceramics I 0712*
Super Mileage Car Design 0556
Drawing/Printmaking 0707*
Woodworking I 0574
Commercial Art I 0716*
Sculpture 0703*
Concert Band 0727/0728
Keyboarding 0601
Sinfonia 0749/0750
Office Skills 0602*
Varsity Women's Choir 0775/0776
Automated Accounting 1 A 0625
Varsity Men's Choir 0777/0778
Automated Accounting 1 B 0626*
Intro to Business 0615 Film Studies 0121
Acting 0113
French I 0801/0802
French II 0803*/0804* Study Hall 0021 1st sem.
German I 0811/0812 0022 2nd sem.
German II 0813*/0814*
Spanish I 0821/0822
Spanish II 0823*/0824*
Note:
Clothing I 0501
* indicates prerequisite required
Clothing II 0502*
Intro to Foods 0511 Special requests for program modifications
should be addressed to the assigned senior high
counselor as soon as possible.
9. Registration Form (top)
GRADE 9
2012-2013
REGISTRATION FORM
This form must be signed by the student and parent/guardian prior to being submitted to
the office.
STUDENT ________________________ID #____________Home Phone___________
Please print full name
________________________________ _____________________________
Student signature Parent/guardian signature
Instructions: Please read the information provided in the Student Registration Guide prior to
selecting classes. Students should consider graduation standard placement when selecting courses.
Freshmen students are required to enroll in a minimum of twelve semester long courses.
10. Registration Form (Select Classes)
COURSE COURSE TITLE *TCH COURSE COURSE TITLE *TCH
NUMBER SIGN. NUMBER SIGN.
1. Language Arts 8. Language Arts
2. Science 9. Science
3. 0292 Government 10. 0290 Geography
4. Math 11. Math
5. 1020 Physical Ed 9 12.
6. 13.
7. 14.
11. Registration Form (Alternate Courses)
Alternative Courses:
Please indicate alternative courses for next year. Insufficient enrollment may require some classes
to be cancelled. Please list alternative courses in order of preference. If alternative courses are listed,
they will be assigned as necessary.
Course # Course #
1._______ ________________________________ 2. ______ ___________________________
3. ______ ________________________________ 4. ______ ___________________________
12. Getting the Most Out of High School
Be organized (parents)
School Calendar
Keep important papers
Use school website and sign up for news groups
Manage your time well (students begin now)
Use class time and study halls
Create a study plan that works for you
Be ready for the next day before going to bed – homework complete
Seek help if needed
Get involved (students)
Activities galore
Spend time with friends/meet new people
Feel more connected to your school
Become a leader
Try something new
Set goals and plan ahead (students and parents)
4 Year Planning sheet -- handout
Transcript
College exploration
15. Guidance Counselors and Support Staff
Guidance office 651-403-7208
Alphabet Counselor Phone contact
A-Do Beth Gjerde 651-403-7203
Dp-H Ann Henry 651-403-7192
I - Per JoAnn Meyer 651-403-7202
Pes – Z James Winkoski 651-403-7204
16. Important Dates to Remember
Friendly Hills
February 15 -- Registration form due to Ms. Messer
Heritage
February 15 -- Registration form due to Ms. Baker
Non-Public/Non-Resident
March 2-Registration materials due
Any Questions ?
THANK YOU