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961250 9th Grade Leadership
This course is based on student interest and teacher recommendation. Students will learn a variety of leadership styles
and skills. Students in this program will work with others as well as independently to promote community within the
school. They will learn to set goals, plan and implement events to help promote a positive school culture and climate.
This course can be repeated.
Prerequisite: None - Application Required
Credit: .25
Grades Taught: 9
982000 Advisory
Advisory is a 0.25 credit pass/fail elective where students develop essential skills for success in college, careers,
and life. The course focuses on college and career readiness, culture and climate, mentorship, executive
functioning (e.g., time management, planning, goal setting, perseverance, and organization), financial literacy, and
social-emotional learning. Additionally, students engage in targeted preparation for the PSAT and SAT to support
their academic goals.
Prerequisite: None
Credit: .25
Grades Taught: 9, 10, 11, 12
MATHEMATICS
The State of Michigan and Birmingham Public Schools require 4 credits in Math to include three years of an
integrated sequence. All students must take one math course or a math related course during their senior year. The
mathematics program in Birmingham offers multiple levels of mathematics courses. It is recommended students
discuss these levels and options with their teacher. The general progression of courses is listed in the flow chart
below. It is recommended that students not elect honors courses pass/fail.
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