If you are a music student who also is electing a World Language you may elect to defer one trimester of physical education or one trimester of health to your Sophomore year.  

Please look at the sample schedules on earlier blog as examples of what your schedule may look like.

Students at Saline High School have begun meeting with school counselors in preparation for the 2008-2009 school year.  Counselors are meeting in small groups with students to explain the new scheduling process.  The counselors are meeting, first, with members of the Class of 2009 and will then meet with the Class of 2010, 2011, and 2012 respectively.

The counselors are working hard to meet with all of the students and we ask your patience as this process is new to all of us and we know there may be some bumps along the way.

If you have general questions about the trimester and can not reach your child's counselor we encourage you to send questions to trimesterquestions@salineschools.com.  You may also contact Betty Rosen-Leacher, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services at leacherb@saline.k12.mi.us or Sean Enright, Executive Director for Secondary Education at enrights@saline.k12.mi.us.  

Sample Basic Schedule

Block	Trimester 1	Trimester 2	Trimester 3
1	English 9a	Biology A	Biology B
2	Elective	Health	Elective PE
3	Geometry A	Geometry B	English 9b
4	World History A	Basic PE	World History B
5	Elective	Elective	Elective

Sample Schedule with Music

Block	Trimester 1	Trimester 2	Trimester 3
1	English 9a	Biology A	Biology B
2	Orchestra	Orchestra	Orchestra
3	Geometry A	Geometry B	English 9b
4	World History A	Basic PE	World History B
5	Health	Elective	Elective PE

Sample Schedule with World Language

Block	Trimester 1	Trimester 2	Trimester 3
1	English 9a	Biology A	Biology B
2	World Language	Elective	Elective
3	Geometry A	Geometry B	English 9b
4	World History A	Basic PE	World History 9b
5	Health	World Language	Elective PE

Sample Schedule with World Language & Music

Block	Trimester 1	Trimester 2	Trimester 3
1	English 9a	Biology A	Biology B
2	Orchestra	Orchestra	Orchestra
3	Geometry A	Geometry B	English 9b
4	World History A	Basic PE	World History B
5	Health or Elective PE	World Language	World Language

(Subject to Change/Modification)

English/Language Arts - 4 credits (8 trimesters)

Mathematics - 4 credits (8 trimesters)

Science - 3 credits (6 trimesters)

Social Studies - 3 credits (6 trimesters)

Physical Education - 1 credit (2 trimesters)

Health Education - 1/2 credit (1 trimester)

Visual, Performing or Applied Arts - 1 credit (2 trimesters)

Technology Education - 1 credit (2 trimesters)

Elective Credits - 12.5 credits (26 trimesters)

Mathematics - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and 1 additional Math course - All students must take math in their senior year

Science - Biology, and Chemistry or Physics, plus 1 additional Science course

Social Studies - World History, US History, Economics and Government

• Students will take fifteen blocks (units) per year 
• Each unit is worth one half (0.5) credit
• Core classes are two units (trimesters) per year 
• Most Advanced Placement classes will be three units (trimesters) per year
• Music class will be held every day, no longer will there be alternating day schedules
• Students can earn up to 7.5 credits per year

Following are the credits needed to graduate from Saline High School beginning with the 2008-2009 school year:

Class of 2009:  27.5 credits of 31.5 possible credits

Class of 2010:  27.0 credits of 31.0 possible credits

 Class of 2011:  27.0 credits of 30.5 possible credits

 Class of 2012:  27.0 credits of 30.0 possible credits