South Freshman Academy

  • South High recognizes the important transition from middle school to high school. Beginning in the 2021-22 school year, as all students enter their high school journey, they will participate in Freshman Academy. They will explore careers and focus on skills for success in high school and beyond. During their freshman year, students will select an academy or a pathway at their school.

    Freshman Seminar

    We understand that not all students know what they want to do in the future, and that is ok. This evolution of programming gives students the opportunity to explore potential career fields while gaining skills that will be beneficial in their future and lead to high skill, high wage and in-demand jobs. In the Academies and Pathways, some students will find their passion, while others may find something they thought they liked is really not for them. Either way, students will learn transferable skills that will help them succeed, no matter their future path. An advantage of being able to explore these opportunities in high school is there isn’t the financial impact on a family there is with college.  All freshman students are placed on a team at South High.  The four teams are called Explorers, Hollywood, Achievers (DL) or Innovators (DL).  We encourage all freshman to get involved at South High.  We have a variety of sports and clubs/activities where students can showcase their Packer spirit.

9th Grade Course of Study

  • English 

    English 1-2 

    (H) English 1-2

    ESL 1-2 (2 Blocks)

    ESL 3-4 (2 Blocks) 

    ESL Reading 3-4

    English 1-2 ELL

    Math (Students should discuss with their teachers which level they would be most successful, or which is best for their career path.)

     Pre-Algebra 

    Algebra 1-2 / DL Algebra 1-2 Geometry 1-2 / DL Geometry 1-2  or H Geometry 1-2 / H DL Geometry 

    Algebra 3-4 / DL Algebra 3-4  or H Algebra 3-4 / H DL Algebra 3-4

    Math Essentials (ELL Only)

    ESL Math Prep

    Science

    H Physical Science 1-2 / H Dual Lang Physical Science 1-2  

    Biology 1-2 / DL Biology 1-2 

    H Biology 1-2 / H DL Biology 1-2

    Science Foundations 3-4 (ELL Only)

    Social Studies 

    H US History / H DL US History 

    H US History / H DL US History

    ESL Social Studies Foundations 

    US History 1-2 ELL

    Freshman Seminar  

    Freshman Seminar (181301/181302) / (DL) Freshman Seminar

    Required if Recommended 

    Academic Literacy

    Literacy Skills

    Academic Language Skills

    UPass

    Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1-2

    Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3-4

    H Spanish for Spanish Speakers 3-4

    Encouraged Electives 

    Physical Education 1-2

    Aquatics/Swim 1-2

    ROTC 1-2 / ROTC 1-2

    Beg Marksmanship

    JROTC Color Guard

    Exploratory Dance

    Dance 1-2

    Chinese 1-2

    Chinese 3-4

    French 1-2

    French 3-4

    German 1-2

    German 3-4

    Spanish 1-2

    Spanish 3-4

    Spanish Lit Strategies 1-2

    Pathway Electives:

    The class of 2025 and beyond will declare a Pathway at the end of their 9th grade year.  The Pathway is a series of at least 3 electives in a particular career path.  Students should look through the Pathways that will be offered at South High.  During their 9th grade year in Freshman Seminar, students will explore the various pathways and select a Pathway they feel best matches their interests and abilities.  Students will select one Pathway elective course during their 10th, 11th, and 12th grade years.  Students will continue to take graduation required classes and general electives of interest to the student. 8th grade students should look over the pathway documents to see which pathway interests them the most.  If an 8th grade student thinks a pathway may be the right fit, they should refer to the chart below as a guide to selecting courses for 9th grade.

    Audio Video Production

    Required: Freshman Seminar

    Encouraged Electives: Digital Media (130691) and Audio Video Foundations (131011)

     

    Computer Science

    Required: Freshman Seminar

    Encouraged Elective: Foundations of Computing 1-2 (131421/2)

     

    Dance and Movement

    Required: Freshman Seminar

    Encouraged Elective: Exploratory Dance (070531/2) or Dance 1-2 (070561/2)

     

    Digital Design

    Required: Freshman Seminar

    Encouraged Elective: Digital Media (130691) and Audio Video Foundations (131011)

     

    Fashion and Costume Design

    Required: Freshman Seminar

    Encouraged Elective: Textile Const & Design 1-2 (140261/2)

     

    Film Studies

    Required: Freshman Seminar

    Encouraged Elective: Digital Media (130691) and Audio Video Foundations (131011)

     

    Fine Arts

    Required: Freshman Seminar

    Encouraged Elective: Art Foundations (110191/2)

     

    Journalism

    Required: Freshman Seminar

    Encouraged Elective: Photojournalism (020841) and Digital Journalism (020451)

     

    Music

    Required: Freshman Semina

    Encouraged Elective: Any performing arts class

     

    Music Technology

    Required: Freshman Seminar

    Encouraged Elective: Band, Orchestra, Guitar, Piano

     

    Robotics

    Required: Freshman Seminar

    Encouraged Elective: Robotics 1-2 (172141/2)

     

    Theatre Studies

    Required: Freshman Seminar

    Encouraged Elective: Introduction to Drama (022231/2)

     

    Teaching as a Profession

    Required: Freshman Seminar

    Encouraged Elective: World Language Course (Chinese, French, German, or Spanish)

     

    Web Design

    Required: Freshman Seminar

    Encouraged Elective: Digital Media (130691) and Audio Video Foundations (131011)