Rising Freshman
Welcome to Lightridge High School!
We can not wait to see our future Lightning Bolts walking our halls and competing on our fields. What comes to mind when you think about starting high school? It may seem exciting, or a bit scary, or a combination of the two. One thing’s for sure: it will bring a lot of changes. You are part of a new community now, and your school counselor, teachers, administrators and other school staff are here to help as you explore this exciting new world! We hope this website helps you with all the answers you will need for picking your classes for your freshman year.
All 9th graders take 7 classes and one study hall. Study hall is not an optional course and can not be dropped to take an 8th course.
A typical 9th grade schedule includes:
English 9 academic or English 9 honors
World History and Geography 1 academic or Pre-AP World History
Science: Earth Science academic, Research Earth Science, Biology academic or Research Biology
Math: depends on math level in 8th grade
Health and PE 9
World Language (can be replaced with an elective if students is getting a standard diploma)
Elective of choice