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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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