Freshman (9th):
-Spanish 2
-Biology Regents
-AP World History I
-English 9 Regents
-Algebra 1
-PE
-PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences
-Study Hall
Sophomore (10th):
-College Spanish 3
-Earth Science Regents
-AP World History II
-Honors English 10
-Geometry
-PE
-PLTW Human Body Systems
-Study Hall/Health Education
Junior (11th):
-College Spanish 4
-Chemistry Regents
-AP US History
-AP English Literature
-Algebra 2
-PE
-Medical Interventions
-Expressive Writing/Short Stories
Senior Year (12th):
-College Composition/College Literature and Writing
-Physics Regents
-AP US Government and Politics
-AP English Language
-Calculus
-PE
-Capstone Medicine
-History of the Holocaust and Modern Genocide
Since it says “plan”, I’m going to assume you’re going into your freshmen year.
I think planning too hard for the future creates unnecessary stress and closes you off to things you might enjoy. What if it turns out you are awful at math? Committing to Calculus already would just make you have a terrible senior year and leave you less time to apply for colleges and scholarships. And if a class doesn’t make or clashes with another one? Then what?
Plus, it is impossible to say whether or not this is a rigorous schedule without knowing all the circumstances of your school and what you plan to do in the future. A better plan would be to just take whatever gives you the best balance between challenge and fun while still allowing time for EC’s. Try your freshmen year schedule, take it one step at a time, and don’t be afraid to change your mind.
I disagree, I think its important to have a plan, even if it changes as you move through high school, because it helps you stay on track and focus on what classes you want to take and the most important things you want to get done in high school. Also, it helps you make sure you meet all graduation requirements. My 4 year plan has definitely changed from freshman year to now, but its good to have a general idea of what you want to do.
You should definitely have a plan. You don’t want to be caught by surprise later on in high school when you can’t take a class you wanted because you didn’t plan ahead. Of course you can revise your plan as you go along. Some people on this site don’t know the difference between a plan and a legally binding contract.
Regarding your plan:
Usually you need to take precalculus after algebra2. You probably can’t just jump straight into calculus. If you think you might be a premed, I would suggest that you get rid of Human body systems and double up on geometry/algebra2 so that you can do some calculus in hs. Most of the kids you’ll be competing with for med school will have it.
Isn’t college composition/English language and literature kind of redundant with AP English language?
Depends on what you want to major in, it seems as though you are into the humanities (history and English), just by judging from your AP class selections and what you are doubling up on (I have no clue about regents rigor, sorry). If @mathyone is right about you wanting to be a premed (and it does seem like so), then I completely agree with doubling up in math, and if possible, human-related sciences. If you are just doing a lot of English classes to pad your resume, remove some to do what you are interested in. If you are doing a lot English classes because you enjoy English, don’t quit them.
Just wanted to stop by and say sorry if I sounded hostile or offended the OP. I just wanted to say don’t get too attached, because priorities can change a lot throughout high school. My apologies. All the other posters set me straight, though.
Above is good advice, although more background for the school and the exact job you are hoping for would help. In addition to what was already said, I would recommend taking out Earth Science if it is not a required class/pre-req to anything and replacing it with a more rigorous science if there is one available (unless you are going for something in geology).
WHaha that last part in the first paragraph made me laugh out loud :)) @mathyone I think I may drop HBS, but I dont intend to be premed, I am interested in screenwriting, I am taking Biomed just solely of out of interest, perhaps if I wanna write a drama about a medical incident, I know the key terms and the legist of what goes on it that environment. There are no real “film” or “writing” electives offered to freshman and sophomores, so I will definitely start taking those when they are offered. It is a little redundant, and I extremely flexible to shift that to see other options pertaining to my education. Thanks again!
