Grade 9
You will take courses that prepare you for the upcoming years of high school and whatever path you choose after High School. Your 9th grade year at Highline will also help you develop critical thinking skills and effective student habits. By meeting Highline HS Graduation Requirements you will meet 4-Year College entrance and NCAA Eligibility requirements. Earning strong grades in these courses will strengthen your future college applications and expand your post-high school options.
The traditional 9th grade schedule will include:
- 1 credit classes
- Literature/Composition 1
- Algebra 1
- Biology
- Contemporary World History
- World Language (Spanish or Chinese)
- .5 credit classes
- 9th Grade Seminar
- Health
- Special Projects Math
Students can start planning for their 11th grade courses by looking under the Program Options tab.
Grade 10
You will take several core courses and work on completing graduation requirements.
- If needed, continue with your current World Language in order to complete graduation requirements.
- Students can start planning for their 11th grade courses by looking at the Program Options tab. Some considerations include:
- If a student is interested in Running Start, they might want to complete PE credit during 10th grade.
- If a student is interested in PSSC, they might want to complete at least 1.0 Fine Arts credit during 10th grade.
Grade 11
When registering for 11th grade courses, students have more options in terms of their program. Each program has its benefits, depending on students’ strengths and interests. Work to identify what challenges you are ready for and see if there is a program that will help you on the path to the future you choose.
Students seeking rigorous courses may be interested in College in the High School courses taught at HHS or in Puget Sound Skills Center or Running Start programs offered off-campus.
Learn more about Running Start and Puget Sound Skills Center (PSSC) in the menu below.
Grade 12
When registering for 12th grade courses remember:
- Keep your transcript rigorous -
- Check on your College Academic Distribution Requirements requirements and other requirements for college applications.
- A 4th credit of Math and Science will strengthen your college applications. A Senior Year Quantitative (Math or Math-based Science) class is required to apply to most 4-year universities.
- Take classes that relate to what you might pursue after graduation.
- Check your Course History to be sure you have all credits needed for graduation.
- If you want to join a program like PSSC or Running Start, make sure you meet the requirements, then apply.
