1. Welcome to 2012-2013
9th Grade Registration
Henry Sibley
High School

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.

6. Henry Sibley Mathematics

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

14. Transcripts

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