CURRENT 8TH GRADERS

What 9th Grade Looks Like

In High School, you will take 8 classes total - 4 classes in Fall semester and 4 different classes in Spring semester.

All Classes are 90 minutes long.

Schedules are mixed between core classes (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) and elective classes (JROTC, Fine Arts, CTE, PE, World Language).

Bell Schedule

Graduation Requirements

Future Ready Course of Study

4 sequential English
4 Math (sequential plus one additional)
3 Science (a physical science, Biology, an earth/environmental science)
4 Social Studies (World History, Civic Literacy, American, and Economics/Personal Finance)
1 Physical Education (Health/PE)
Electives (required) and Concentration of Electives (recommended - 2 Electives from CTE or 4 Electives from ROTC, Arts, PE, Language)
9th graders who entered August 2025 or later: a fine art credit from 8th - 12th grade is also required.

Students entering 9th grade school in August 2026 or later must complete one course in computer science.
(plus CPR Certification)

For requirements for other courses of study, please visit the NCDPI website.

To see these requirements in other languages, please visit the BCS Board Policy page for Educational Programs, policy 3460.

Registration Process

1: Listen & Learn

Learn about classes, credits, and graduation requirements from Erwin High's website, staff, and through Homeroom.

2: Pick

Use the Classes + Academics button at the top of the page to explore your course options. Consult with your family, your teachers, and your counselor about the best options.

3: Register!

Come to the library when your homeroom is called in February to meet with the Erwin High Counselors to fill out your registration cards and review your transcript.

2026-2027 9th Grade Registration Card - Updated 1.16.2026.pdf

2026-2027 9th Grade Registration Card (Spanish) - Updated 1.30.2026.pdf

9th Grade Classes

English

Choose one

English I
English I Honors

Math

Choose one

Foundations of Math I AND Math I
Math I Honors
Math II Honors

Science

Choose one

Earth Science
Earth Science Honors

Social Studies

Choose one

World History
World History Honors
AP World History

Health & PE

Required

Health & PE

Electives

Current 8th graders need to select at least two non-CTE electives

JROTC
Fine Arts
CTE
Additional PE
World Language

22-credit accelerated pathway:

Rising ninth grade students, with the support and permission of their families, can choose a 22-credit accelerated pathway for high school graduation in three years. The pathway option concentrates the core graduation requirements in six semesters and eliminates most/all elective course options. This option may be suitable for students who already know their post-secondary plans and who are willing to forego additional opportunities for career exploration, arts and other enrichment, and advanced academic options.

Students and families should carefully consider the benefits and limitations of this option, with input from the school counselor. An accelerated learning plan will be developed and reviewed with students and families and signed permission is required prior to the beginning of the 9th grade.