9th Grade Scheduling Information
The courses listed below, when taken before grade 9, do not count for high school credit/GPA or appear on a student’s high school transcript. These courses will not count to meet the requirements for the high school diploma if they are taken prior to grade 9.
- Algebra
- Algebra Honors
- Spanish I
- French I
- Chinese I
The high school courses listed below earn high school credit when taken prior to grade 9. High school grades and credit are awarded, and the course will appear on a student’s high school transcript, count toward his/her high school GPA, and fulfill requirements of the high school diploma.
- Geometry
- Honors Geometry
- Algebra II
- Honors Algebra II
- Spanish II
- French II
- Chinese II
Entering Course Requests in PowerSchool
Students will have until Feb 21st 2020 to finalize 2020-2021 freshmen course requests. Please use the following steps to enter course requests in PowerSchool:
1.Login into PowerSchool
2.Click on "Class Registration" link on the left.
- The class registration screen allows you to request courses by subject. Add courses in specific subject area by clicking on the pencil icon.
- Click "Okay" when complete.
- Be certain to have 7 fall (f) and 7 spring (s) courses.
- Once you are satisfied with your course requests, YOU MUST CLICK "SUBMIT" at the bottom of the registration page in order for your requests to be saved.
High School Credit Requirements
Please use the following link to learn more about high school diploma requirements. This document explains the credit and other requirements needed to earn a high school diploma in Indiana.
Course Planning Resources
Course planning resources can be found through the following link. ZCHS offers a wide variety of classes, its always a good idea to do be as informed as possible before finalizing course selections!
https://zhs.zcs.k12.in.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=525040&type=d&pREC_ID=1040212
World Language Flow Chart
The following sequences represent the minimum ZCHS world language courses required for the Core 40 and Academic Honors diploma designations.
https://4.files.edl.io/dbfe/12/14/18/190536-0eb8c267-c14e-4f1a-a3b5-1145f6f0d9db.pdf
ZCHS Counseling Staff List
It is important to know who your student's freshmen counselor will be. If registering for classes through Indiana Online, students must register with their high school counselors information. Your student's high school counselor is also a great resource for high school related questions.
https://zhs.zcs.k12.in.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=517260&type=d&pREC_ID=1036754
Summer School Through Indiana Online
Please click the link below for information on how to register for Indiana Online classes. Reminder, please remember to use your student's 9th grade counselor information when registering for summer classes. The registration deadline for Indiana Online is Friday May 31st.
https://zhs.zcs.k12.in.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=624196&type=d&pREC_ID=1112922
Graduation Pathways:
The following video will provide a detailed overview of Indiana's new graduation requirements. This will help in planning your child's path to graduation.