Course Catalog & Information
Course Schedules by Grade
9th Grade
Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone as Rising Ninth Graders! Your journey to high school begins now, and it's an exciting time as you prepare for your Freshman Year at Jackson-Reed High School.
- All 9th graders must take 8 credits.
- The standard 9th Grade course load is below, you can also review the Jackson-Reed Course Catalog for full course descriptions and the Graduation Plan Worksheet.
| Content Area | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
English4 credits of English for Graduation |
E09 Advanced English I | 1 |
Science4 credits of Science for Graduation |
S64 Honors Biology | 1 |
Social Studies4 credits of Social Studies for Graduation |
HC5 World History I | 1 |
MathDepending on placement. |
M22 Honors Algebra I | 1 |
| M32 Honors Geometry | 1 | |
| M42 Honors Algebra II | 1 | |
| M58 AP Pre-Calculus | 1 | |
World Language2 credits of World Language for Graduation |
By teacher recommendation. Jackson-Reed offers Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish and Spanish Heritage. See below for listing. | 1 |
Art.5 credit of Art for graduation |
A05 Art A | .5 |
| AD1 Drawing & Painting | .5 | |
| AP1 Imaging | .5 | |
Music.5 credits of Music for Graduation |
U13 General Music | .5 |
| U19 Music Theory | .5 | |
Physical Education & Health1.5 credits of Health & PE for Graduation |
PE1 Fitness & Lifetime Sports | .5 |
| PE1 Fitness & Lifetime Sports II | .5 | |
| P26 Health Education | .5 | |
Advisory |
Y15 Advisory | .5 |
| Choose an Elective or Academy Course | ||
Elective |
See a listing below of all electives or check out the Course Catalog for a full listing. | 1 |
Academy |
Start an Academy pathway. Our Academies all start in freshmen year with a four year course sequence. | 1 |
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
World Language Classes
You can also get more information about course sequencing and offerings on the World Language page.
| Code | Title | Level | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| L73 | Chinese I | RG | 1 |
| L74 | Chinese II | RG | 1 |
| L78 | Chinese III | RG | 1 |
| L7A | Chinese IV | RG | 1 |
| L7H | Advanced Chinese Language & Literacy | AP | 1 |
| L79 | AP Chinese Language & Culture | AP | 1 |
| L11 | French I | RG | 1 |
| L12 | French II | RG | 1 |
| L13 | French III | RG | 1 |
| L14 | French IV | RG | 1 |
| L1M | Advanced French Language & Literacy | HN | 1 |
| L15 | AP French Language & Culture | AP | 1 |
| L31 | Italian I | RG | 1 |
| L32 | Italian II | RG | 1 |
| L33 | Italian III | RG | 1 |
| L34 | Italian IV | RG | 1 |
| L61 | Spanish I | RG | 1 |
| L62 | Spanish II | RG | 1 |
| L63 | Spanish III | RG | 1 |
| L64 | Spanish IV | RG | 1 |
| L66 | Advanced Spanish Language & Literacy | HN | 1 |
| L65 | AP Spanish Language & Culture | AP | 1 |
| L56 | AP Spanish Literature & Culture | AP | 1 |
| L57 | Spanish Heritage Language I | RG | 1 |
| L58 | Spanish Heritage Language II | RG | 1 |
| L59 | Spanish Heritage Language III | RG | 1 |
| L69 | Postcolonial Literatures from the Spanish-speaking World | RG | 1 |
| Code | Title | Level | Number of Credits |
Electives
| Department | Code | Title | Level | Prequisite(s) | Number of Credits | Meet CL/CP | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | E99 | Film Studies II | RG | E91 | 1 | No | 10th, 11th, 12th |
| English | E91 | Film Studies | RG | 0.5 | No | ||
| English | E5403 | Multicultural Literature I-A | RG | .5 | No | ||
| English | E44 | Journalism III | RG | E43 | 1 | Yes | 12th |
| English | E43 | Journalism II | RG | E42 | 1 | Yes | 11th, 12th |
| English | E42 | Journalism I | RG | 1 | Yes | 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| English | E35 | Public Speaking | RG | 0.5 | No | ||
| English | E11 | Creative Writing | RG | 0.5 | No | ||
| English | E38 | Debate I | RG | .5 | No | ||
| English | E39 | Debate II | RG | E38 | .5 | No | |
| English | E5404 | Multicultural Literature II-B | RG | .5 | No | ||
| General | IC8 | Industrial Woodworking 2 | RG | IC6 | 1 | No | |
| General | IC6 | Industrial Woodworking | RG | 1 | Yes | ||
| General | TCS4 | Testing & College Success 9th - 12th | RG | 0.5 | Yes | ||
| General | YCA | AP Seminar | AP | 1 | Yes | 12th | |
| Health & PE | P65 | Team Sports | RG | 0.5 | No | ||
| Health & PE | P51 | Body Cond & Fitness I | RG | 0.5 | No | ||
| Math | M64 | AP Statistics | AP | 1 | Yes | ||
| Math | M38 | Probability & Stats | RG | 1 | |||
| Performing Arts | UE5 | Show Choir I | RG | 1 | No | ||
| Performing Arts | U38 | Orchestra IV | RG | U37 | 1 | No | |
| Performing Arts | UD8 | Jazz Band/Orchestra IV | RG | UD7 | 1 | No | |
| Performing Arts | UD7 | Jazz Band/Orchestra III | RG | UD6 | 1 | No | |
| Performing Arts | UD5 | Jazz Band/Orchestra I | RG | 1 | No | ||
| Performing Arts | UD3 | Band I | RG | 1 | No | ||
| Performing Arts | E70 | Dramatics | RG | .5 | No | ||
| Performing Arts | UE6 | Show Choir II | RG | UE5 | 1 | No | |
| Performing Arts | UD6 | Jazz Band/Orchestra II | RG | UD5 | 1 | No | |
| Performing Arts | UE7 | Show Choir III | RG | UE6 | 1 | No | |
| Performing Arts | U25 | Concert Band I | RG | 1 | No | ||
| Performing Arts | U19 | Music Theory | RG | .5 | No | ||
| Performing Arts | U13 | General Music | RG | .5 | No | ||
| Performing Arts | UE8 | Show Choir IV | RG | UE7 | 1 | No | |
| Performing Arts | UF8A | Piano Lab | RG | 0.5 | No | ||
| Performing Arts | U36 | Orchestra II | RG | U35 | 1 | No | |
| Performing Arts | U35 | Orchestra I | RG | 1 | No | ||
| Performing Arts | U28 | Concert Band IV | RG | U27 | 1 | No | |
| Performing Arts | U27 | Concert Band III | RG | U26 | 1 | No | |
| Performing Arts | U26 | Concert Band II | RG | 1 | No | ||
| Performing Arts | QT2 | Stagecraft II | RG | QT1 | 0.5 | Yes | |
| Performing Arts | QT1 | Stagecraft I | RG | 0.5 | Yes | ||
| Performing Arts | E78 | Creative Drama | RG | 0.5 | |||
| Performing Arts | U37 | Orchestra III | RG | U36 | 1 | No | |
| Science | S03 | Environmental Science | RG | 1 | No | 12th | |
| Science | SMSL | Marine Science | RG | 1 | No | 12th | |
| Science | S71 | AP Physics C Electricity & Magnetism | AP | AP Physics I (algebra-based) or AP Physics C: Mechanics . AP Calculus is a pre-requisite/co-requisite . | 1 | Yes | 12th |
| Science | S68 | Forensic Science | RG | 1 | No | 12th | |
| Science | S73 | AP Physics 2 Algebra Based | AP | AP Physics 1 | 1 | Yes | 12th |
| Social Studies | HG6 | Student Government Association | RG | 1 | No | 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Social Studies | HQ8 | AP African American Studies | AP | 1 | Yes | 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Social Studies | HQ5 | AP Microeconomics | AP | 1 | Yes | 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Social Studies | HQ4 | AP Comparative Government | AP | 1 | Yes | 12th | |
| Social Studies | HQ2 | AP Psychology | AP | 1 | Yes | 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Social Studies | HQ1 | AP Human Geography | AP | 1 | Yes | 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Social Studies | HK2 | Women's History | RG | 0.5 | No | 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Social Studies | HJA | Introduction to Street Law (0.5) | RG | 0.5 | Yes | 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Social Studies | HG8 | Student Government Association II | RG | 1 | No | 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Social Studies | HG3 | Social Issues | RG | 0.5 | No | 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Social Studies | HF6 | Model UN & International Diplomacy | RG | 0.5 | No | 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Social Studies | HF5 | Middle Eastern Studies | RG | 0.5 | No | 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Social Studies | HF2 | Latin American Studies | RG | 0.5 | No | 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Social Studies | HE1 | African American History & Culture | RG | 0.5 | No | 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Social Studies | HJ1 | Constitutional Law (0.5 credit) | RG | 0.5 | No | 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th | |
| Visual | A05 | Art A | RG | 0.5 | No | ||
| Visual | A19 | Ceramics | RG | 1 | No | ||
| Visual | A22 | Sculpture II | RG | 1 | No | ||
| Visual | AS1 | Sculpture A | RG | 0.5 | No | ||
| Visual | A35 | Drawing & Painting II | RG | 0.5 credits in art (Drawing and Painting A, Art A, Sculpture A, Imaging A) | 1 | No | |
| Visual | A36 | Drawing & Painting III | RG | 1.5 credits of art- any full year art course | 1 | No | |
| Visual | A40 | Printmaking I | RG | 1 | No | ||
| Visual | A88 | AP Drawing | AP | 1 | Yes | ||
| Visual | A89 | AP 2-D Art and Design | AP | 2.0 credits in art or teacher recommendation | 1 | Yes | |
| Visual | AD1 | Drawing & Painting A | RG | 0.5 | No | ||
| Visual | AP1 | Imaging A | RG | 0.5 | No | ||
| Department | Code | Title | Level | Prequisite(s) | Number of Credits | Meet CL/CP | Grade |