Grade Level Recommendations
Please refer to graduation requirements on previous page when planning courses. The following are typical examples of course plans.
Grade 9 Courses
Typical courses taken freshman year:
English 1
2 Math courses
Global Studies
Science (based on teacher recommendation)
Health
Physical Education
Fine Art
Additional courses to consider:
Exploratory Tech courses
ROTC
Music
World Language
Family Consumer Science
Grade 10 Courses
Typical courses taken sophomore year:
English 2
Biology
Physical Science
Math
Econ (only at the standard level)
Fine Art
US History
Things to consider:
NH Scholars program requirements (see graduation requirements)
College admissions requirements (see graduation requirements)
Grade 11 Courses
Typical courses taken junior year:
English 3
US History
Econ (standard or enriched)
Math experience
Science Elective
Things to consider:
Priority is given for Tech Programs
NH Scholars program requirements
College admissions requirements
Rochester CTE Programs
For the Rochester Career Tech programs sophomores must have their course requests into IC ASAP to have priority consideration for interview selection (if applicable).
Dover/Somersworth CTE Course Requests
The application for Dover and Somersworth Career Tech programs will be online at Tricity Enrolltrack . **You cannot sign up in IC for the Dover and Somersworth courses you will be notified to participate in an interview if you are selected.
Grade 12 Courses
Required courses:
English 4 (or equivalent)
Math experience
Any remaining unfulfilled graduation requirements
Things to consider:
NH Scholars program requirements
College admissions requirements
Rochester CTE Programs
For the Rochester Career Tech programs you must have the course requested in IC ASAP to have consideration for interview selection (if applicable).
Dover/Somersworth CTE Course Requests
If you plan to continue on to year 2 at Dover/Somersworth...
The application for Dover and Somersworth Career Tech programs will be online at Tricity Enrolltrack . **You cannot sign up in IC for the Dover and Somersworth courses you will be notified to participate in an interview if you are selected.