Period 7 - Fall Semester
Period 7 - Spring Semester
Period 7 - Spring Semester
Can band fit into my 4-year plan?
Absolutely! Especially if your student chooses to participate in marching band, band can easily fit into your high school experience.
See below for a sample 4-year plan for the college-minded student.
Freshman Year
English
Math
Science
Language
9th Grade P.E. or [OPEN]*
Wind Ensemble (H) / Symphonic Band
7th Period: Marching Band (Fall) / Drumline or Color Guard (Spring)
Sophomore Year
English
Math
Science
Language
Social Science
Wind Ensemble (H) / Symphonic Band
7th Period: Marching Band (Fall) / Drumline or Color Guard (Spring)
Junior Year
English
Math
Science or [OPEN]
Language
Social Science
Wind Ensemble (H) / Symphonic Band
7th Period: Marching Band (Fall) / Drumline or Color Guard (Spring)
Senior Year
English
Math or [OPEN]
Science or [OPEN]
Health / [OPEN]
Social Science
Wind Ensemble (H) / Symphonic Band
7th Period: Marching Band (Fall) / Drumline or Color Guard (Spring)
PCHS Graduation Requirements / UC A-G Requirements
English: 4 years / 4 years
Math: 2 years / 3 years (4 years recommended)
Science: 2 years / 2 years (3 years recommended)
Social Science: 3 years / 2 years
P.E.: 2 years / None
Language**: None / 2 years (3 years recommended)
VAPA*: 1 year / 1 year
Tips to make room for courses YOU want to take
*Take Marching Band, Winter Drumline, and/or Winter Color Guard to fulfill your P.E. requirement.
**Sign up for dual-enrollment courses to fulfill your Language, College Prep, Technical Arts, or Computer requirement.
Be a good student! The sample outline does not account for retaking a class. Please don't limit your options.
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