The HomeScholar Planning Guide
Subject	9th grade	10th grade	11th grade	12th grade	Comments	
English

					4 years
literature, writing, composition, speech	
Math

					3-4 years - algebra, geometry algebra 2, trigonometry,  pre-calculus or calculus	
Social Studies
					3 -4 years
world history, US history, economics and government	
Science

					3 years - 1 with lab
usually biology, chemistry and physics	
Foreign Language
					2-3 years of a single language	
Physical Education
					2 years
½ credit per year	
Fine Arts

					At least 1 year
Music, theater, art, dance
	
Electives

					Bible, driver’s ed, keyboarding, logic, computer science
*specialization*	
Advising

		Optional:
Take October PSAT- for fun	October PSAT, Spring SAT/ACT College fair and college visits. 	Fall:  College applications,
October FAFSA	AP or SAT 2 Subject Tests if needed after each course complete.	
Usual graduation requirement:  20 credits.  Usual college preparation requirements:  24 credits or more	
Activities: