9th Grade Course Planning

Welcome 8th Graders! 

Use this page to assist in completing your 9th Grade Course Selection!

Timeline:

January 31, 2024 at 6pm -  Freshman Course Information Night in the BNHS Gym

January 31, 2024 -  Course selection forms will be available after the presentation 

February 1, 2024 -  Students will view course selection video during X Time 

February 6, 2024 - Course selection forms are due!

February 7, 2024 - Counselors will visit BCMS and meet with students to briefly finalize course selections 

VIDEOS:

Freshmen Preview- Course Selection Video

Directions for completing the Course Selection Google Form 

(Google Form will be available after the Freshmen Preview Presentation the evening of January 31st in your student G-mail account)

Resources:

Course Catalog link: The 2024-2025 Course Catalog, which has descriptions of all the courses offered at BNHS, as well as information about the graduation requirements for the class of 2028

Four Year Planning Document link: A Four-Year Planning document that can help you plan out your four years at Belvidere North.

Explore Elective Course Options!

Link to Freshmen Elective Course Descriptions: Descriptions of all the elective courses available to freshmen.

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Band

Chorus Course Selection 2021.mp4

Chorus

BNHS Theatre 2021-22.mp4

Theatre

Heritage 1 vs. Spanish 1 - Google Slides.webm

Heritage Spanish

Drafting Introduction Video - Google Slides.webm

Drafting

Activities In Technology Video

Activities In Technology

AP World History I Want You Pitch.webm

AP World History 

Advanced Placement Courses (AP)

9th Grade: AP World History

AP World History I Want You Pitch.webm

Blended Courses

Blended courses offer students an opportunity for a more flexible course structure. 

Watch this video to learn more!

Endorsements

Information about the career pathway endorsements that are available to students. Students will select an endorsement area of interest when completing the Course Selection Google Form 

Running Start

Running Start is a program that allows eligible students to complete their 11th and 12th-grade coursework at Rock Valley College as full-time students during both the fall and spring semesters, earning both their high school diploma and an Associate degree simultaneously. 

High school DL Parent presentation .mp4