Who’s Got Class?

1. Who’s Got Class? High School Curriculum Planning Fact or Fiction

2. Fact Or Fiction Middle School is TOO early to be thinking about high school courses! FICTION Your three years in middle school will pass very quickly. Then you'll face a new adventure in education— high school! Take some time now to think about the courses you may want to take then.

3. Fact Or Fiction The grades you make in middle school have nothing to do with what you do in high school FICTION When you sign up for your high school courses, your middle school grades are one indicator of how well prepared you are to start high school. Make the most of your time in middle school to ensure that you have options when you schedule your high school courses.

4. Fact Or Fiction The classes you take in middle school have nothing to do with what you do in high school FICTION Don't choose easy classes with the faulty thinking that middle school doesn't matter. The more you're challenged now, the better prepared you'll be in high school.

5. Fact Or Fiction The choices of courses, programs, and activities in high schools today are vast! FACT There are many different options available to you based on your interests and career goals.

6. Fact Or Fiction The graduation requirements for high school are different depending on the year that you entered as a freshman. FACT Stay current with the high school graduation requirements as they are different depending on what year you will start/started high school.

7. Fact Or Fiction All colleges have the same entrance requirements so you don’t have to worry if you are taking the right classes to get into the college of your choice. FICTION Research institutes of higher learning that interest you and make sure that you are on track to meeting all of the admissions requirements.

8. Fact Or Fiction If you don’t think that you are going to college when you start high school, then you shouldn’t bother taking college preparatory classes. FICTION If you are unsure of what you want to do after high school, take the college preparatory track. This will keep college as a viable option for you. It is better to have more than enough requirements than to not have enough.

9. Fact Or Fiction Elective classes don’t matter. Just sign up for the classes that your friends are taking. FICTION Take electives are in line with your interests. Do not take classes just because your friends are signing up for them.

10. Fact Or Fiction It is good to take challenging courses in middle and high school. It will help to prepare you for the next level! FACT Don’t be afraid to take challenging courses! Take advantage of the partnerships that many schools have with local colleges and universities. Many schools give you the opportunity to take college courses for college credit while still in high school.

11. Fact Or Fiction It is good to take math each year in high school FACT Take a math course every year, even if you have satisfied all of your math requirements. It is critical that you take a math during your senior year. Math is a subject that you “lose” if you don’t “use”.

12. Fact Or Fiction There are many classes that may be related to my interests that are offered at other schools in the system and are available to me! FACT Don’t be afraid to take courses at other schools if they are available to you. Spread your wings.

13. Fact Or Fiction Extra-curricular activities are as important as the classes that I take. FACT Participate in extra curricular activities that are in line with your goals and interests. And take leadership roles in your extra curricular activities.

14. Fact Or Fiction My guidance counselor, parents, and/or guardian should be included in my high school planning process. FACT Include your guidance counselor and your parents or guardian when planning your high school classes and activities