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FRESHMAN
9th
Grade1st Period
7:33 – 8:442nd Period
8:49 – 9:593rd Period (70 mins) and Lunch (30 mins)
4th Period
11:54 – 1:055th Period
1:10 – 2:201
FALL
Algebra I 9A or Geometry A
(0.5)Elective or
Computer Applications
(0.5)Lunch
World Language I A
(0.5)English 9 A or
Honors English 9 A
(0.5)Elective
(0.5)2
WINTER
Algebra I 9B or Geometry B
(0.5)Environ.
Science A
(0.5)Lunch
World Language I B
(0.5)English 9 B or
Honors English 9 B(0.5)
World History A
(0.5)3
SPRING
Algebra I 9C or Geometry B
(0.5)Environ.
Science B
(0.5)PhysicalEducation
(0.5)Lunch
Elective
(0.5)World History B
(0.5)• Math (1.5)
• Science (1.0)
• English (1.0)
• Social Studies (1.0)
• Physical Education (0.5)
• World Language I (1.0)
• Computer Apps (.5) or
Electives (1.0)SCHEDULING NOTE:
KAMSC: Freshman students who attend KAMSC will attend in the A.M. (8:00 – 10:27) and then return to their home school for their 3rd, 4th, and 5th periods.
SOPHOMORE
10th
Grade1st Period
7:33 – 8:442nd Period
8:49 – 9:593rd Period (70 mins) and
Lunch (30 mins)4th Period
11:54 – 1:055th Period
1:10 – 2:201
FALL
Geometry A or Algebra II A
(0.5)College and Career Readiness (0.5)
Lunch
World Language II A
or substitute
(0.5)English 10 A or
Honors English 10 A
(0.5)Elective
(0.5)2
WINTER
Geometry B or Algebra II B
(0.5)Biology A
(0.5)Lunch
World Language II B
or substitute
(0.5)English 10 B or
Honors English 10 B
(0.5)U.S. History A
(0.5)3
SPRING
Elective
(0.5)Science Elective
(0.5)Health
(0.5)Lunch
Elective
(0.5)U.S. History B
(0.5)• Math (1.0)
• English (1.0)
• Social Studies (1.0)
• Health (0.5)
• World Language II (1.0)
• College & Career Readiness (0.5)
• Electives (2.5)
SCHEDULING NOTE:
KAMSC: Sophomore students who attend KAMSC will attend in the A.M. (8:00 – 10:27) and then return to their home school for their 3rd, 4th, and 5th periods.
AP (Advanced Placement) courses meet for a full year (3 trimesters) for 1.5 credit value (0.5 per trimester).
JUNIOR
11th
Grade1st Period
7:33 – 8:442nd Period
8:49 – 9:593rd Period (70 mins) and
Lunch (30 mins)4th Period
11:54 – 1:055th Period
1:10 – 2:201
FALL
Elective
(0.5)Science Elective
(0.5)Lunch
English 11 A
or Honors English 11 A
or AP English Literature (0.5)Algebra II A
or Math elective
(0.5)Government A or
AP Government
(0.5)2
WINTER
Economics
(0.5)Science Elective
(0.5)Lunch
English 11 B
or Honors English 11 B
or AP English Literature (0.5)Algebra II B
or Math elective
(0.5)Government B or
AP Government
(0.5)3
SPRING
Elective
(0.5)Elective
(0.5)AP English Literature
or Elective
(0.5)Lunch
Elective
(0.5)AP Government
or Elective
(0.5)• Math (1.0)
• Science (1.0)
• English (1.0)
• Social Studies (1.0)
• Economics (0.5)
• Electives (3.0)
SCHEDULING NOTES:
KAMSC students: Juniors attend their regular schedule at their home school in the A.M. (3 Periods) and KAMSC in the P.M. (11:30 – 2:00).
AP (Advanced Placement) courses meet for a full year (3 trimesters) for a 1.5 credit value (0.5 per trimester).
SENIOR
12th
Grade1st Period
7:33 – 8:442nd Period
8:49 – 9:593rd Period(70 mins) and Lunch (30 mins)
4th Period
11:54 – 1:055th Period
1:10 – 2:201
FALL
Elective
(0.5)Elective
(0.5)Lunch
Social Studies Elective
(0.5)College/English 12 A
or Honors English A
(0.5)Math
or Math related A
(0.5)2
WINTER
Elective
(0.5)Elective
(0.5)Lunch
Fine Arts A
(0.5)College/English 12 B
or Honors English B
(0.5)Math
or Math related B
(0.5)3
SPRING
Elective
(0.5)Elective
(0.5)Fine Arts B
(0.5)Lunch
Elective
(0.5)Elective
(0.5)• Math (1.0)
• English (1.0)
• Science (1.0)
• Fine Arts (1.0)
• Social Studies Elective (0.5)
• Electives (2.5)
SCHEDULING NOTES:
KAMSC students: Seniors attend their regular schedule at their home school in the A.M. (3 Periods) and KAMSC in the P.M. (11:30 – 2:00).
AP (Advanced Placement) courses meet for a full year (3 trimesters) for a 1.5 credit value (0.5 per trimester)
Some EFE and EFA courses are double-periods. This sample schedule allows for students to attend EFE and EFA double-period classes in the morning. This schedule is also flexible enough to allow for dual enrollment or work-experience programs.
KALAMAZOO AREA MATH AND SCIENCE (KAMSC)
FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE9th & 10th
Grades
KAMSC@ K.A.M.S.C.
10:27 – 10:50
(57 minute period)
-13 minutes
3rd Period
10:50 – 11:484th Period
11:54 – 1:055th Period
1:10 – 2:201st Period
2nd Period
8:00 a.m. – 10:27 a.m.
1
FALL
Math
(0.5)Science
(0.5)Computers
(0.5)TRAVEL & LUNCH
World Language A
(0.5)English A or
Honors English A
(0.5)Elective
(0.5)2
WINTER
World Language B
(0.5)English B or
Honors English B
(0.5)Social Studies A
(0.5)Math
(0.5)Science
(0.5)Computers
(0.5)3
SPRING
Elective
(0.5)Elective
(0.5)Social Studies B
(0.5)7.5 credits per year
Additional Requirements: Physical Education, Health, Fine Arts, and College and Career Readiness
KALAMAZOO AREA MATH AND SCIENCE (KAMSC)
JUNIOR AND SENIOR11th & 12th
Grades
KAMSC1st Period
7:35 – 8:452nd Period
8:51-10:01Leave Early
-7 Minutes3rd Period
10:07-11:1011:10 – 11:30
@ K.A.M.S.C.
4th Period
5th Period
11:30 – 2:00
1
FALL
English A or
Honors English A
(0.5)Social Studies A
(0.5)Elective
(0.5)TRAVEL & LUNCH
Math
(0.5)Science
(0.5)Computers/
Elective
(0.5)2
WINTER
English B or
Honors English B
(0.5)Social Studies B
(0.5)Elective
(0.5)Math
(0.5)Science
(0.5)Computers/
Elective
(0.5)3
SPRING
AP English or
Elective
(0.5)Social Studies
(0.5)Elective
(0.5)7.5 credits per year
KAMSC seniors have an opportunity (though limited) for extended day classes (6th Period – 2:05–3:05 p.m.) and could earn an additional one (1.0) credit during their senior year (8.5 credits)
Geology (0.5 September – January)
Astronomy (0.5) February – June)