This document provides guidance to future parents on preparing their child's four-year high school plan. It outlines graduation requirements, course options including the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program, and advice on course selection. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves academically and take advantage of counseling resources for academic and personal support during this transition to high school.

1. Year 1 of a Four Year Plan Future Parent Edition

5. Why Year 1 of a Four Year Plan?

6. ISM Graduation Requirements (MINIMUM) – *think of 1 credit = 1 year SUBJECT MIN. REQUIRED # of CREDITS English 4 Math 2 Science 2 Social Studies 2 Modern Languages 2 Fine & Performing Arts 2 Physical Education 2 Wellness/Computer Literacy 1 Electives 6 TOTAL 23

8. After Grade 9? (WHAT YOU WILL HAVE ACHIEVED) SUBJECT CREDITS OBTAINED CREDITS REMAINING English (4) 1 3 Math (2) 1 1 Science (2) 1 1 Social Studies (2) 1 1 Modern Languages (2) 1 1 Fine & Performing Arts (2) 1 1 Physical Education (2) 1 1 Wellness/Computer Lit. (1) 1 0 Electives (6) 0 6 TOTAL 8 15

13. Grade 9 Course Choices

15. IB Subject Flow (English)

16. IB Subject Flow (English)

17. IB Subject Flow (English)

18. IB Subject Flow (Math) Math placement is determined by exam/test scores, classroom performance and teacher recommendations

21. Anything Else?

24. Course Registration

25. HS Course Offerings SY10-11

33. Thanks Grade 8 Parents