Grade now
9th · 2026–27
Plan notesGraduating
Spring 2030
Plan notes · from gradeScience focus
Biology & physics
Plan notesThis year
6 courses
Me · Oct 18My goal Plan notes
APsAs many as is sane
ScienceBiology & physics (chemistry too, just less)
BalanceNo overload: I get overwhelmed easily and carry conservatory hours
ActivitiesOnes I enjoy that also read well on college applications
What matters most this year
An A in Integrated II (plus an A in Integrated I) unlocks Integrated III Enhanced and Honors Chemistry. p. 30 p. 37
Settled
Taking Biology of the Living Earth now, the prerequisite for AP Bio, Zoology, AP Env Sci and AP Psych. Me · Oct 18 p. 37, 38, 40, 61
Speech and Debate is a club, so the Oct 30 drop deadline doesn’t apply. Me · Oct 18 p. 6
Activities now Plan notes
Speech and Debate (club) Me
Astrophysics club
Improv
D&D club
Conservatory
To graduate
240 credits
Incl. 20 math (through Integrated II), 20 science (10 bio, 10 physical), 16 conservatory per year. p. 8
Take it here first
Required subjects (incl. math and science) must be “taken initially” at the school. p. 6
Sources:
p. #Handbook page (the school’s 2026–27 course handbook)
MeConfirmed by me, Oct 18, 2026
PlanMy plan notes (handoff.md, Oct 11, 2026). A choice, not a rule
To checkNot yet confirmed
9
9th grade
2026–27
My classes Me · Oct 18
Spanish IWorld language
Integrated IIMath
The hinge Plan
The hinge Plan
Biology of the Living EarthScience
Lit & Comp 9English
Social Studies 9Social studies
Jazz Dance IDance
An A in Integrated II (plus an A in Integrated I) opens Integrated III Enhanced and Honors Chemistry next year. p. 30 p. 37
What Biology of the Living Earth unlocks
Biology of the Living EarthTaking it now
Zoology · 10–12
With a C p. 40
AP Biology · 11–12
+ Chem or Physics, B both semesters (C if Honors Chem) p. 37
AP Environmental Science · 11–12
With a B, + another lab science (B) p. 38
AP Psychology · 11–12
+ Integrated II (C) p. 61
Activities Plan
Speech and Debate
+ Wildlife Knowledge club
Astrophysics
Improv
D&D
Conservatory
National History Day
Recommended swap: I’m lukewarm on Speech and Debate and the program is reportedly disorganized; it was blocking Wildlife Knowledge. Finish partner or tournament commitments first. National History Day: settled no.
Deadlines
- Fri Oct 30Last day to drop a course with a W; after, W/F = failing. p. 6 Not an issue for Speech and Debate (club). Me
- Date TBD10th-grade course selection, with my Integrated II grade in view. Plan To check
- Date TBDLeadership info session: required every year to apply. p. 59 To check
Summer after 9th Plan
If A in Int II
No summer math. A real summer. Same AP Calc timeline either way.
No summer math. A real summer. Same AP Calc timeline either way.
If B
Optional: UC-approved Integrated III elsewhere, counselor pre-approves before paying. p. 6 B or better → Pre-Calc in 10th → AP Calc in 11th. p. 31
Optional: UC-approved Integrated III elsewhere, counselor pre-approves before paying. p. 6 B or better → Pre-Calc in 10th → AP Calc in 11th. p. 31
10
10th grade
2027–28
Math path, set by my Integrated II grade
If AFast
10thIntegrated III Enhanced
A in Int I & II. Weighted here, not by UC/CSU. p. 30
11thAP Calculus
B in Enhanced p. 32
12thAP Statistics
Plan
If BSummer backup
SummerIntegrated III elsewhere
Optional, counselor pre-approved p. 6 Plan
10thPre-Calculus
B in Int III or C in Enhanced · 10–12 · weighted p. 31
11thAP Calculus
B in Pre-Calc p. 32
OtherwiseStandard
10thIntegrated III
C in Int II · 9–12 p. 30
11thPre-Calc or AP Stats
B in Int III p. 31 p. 32
12thAP Calculus
Plan
Handbook math flowchart arrows not read yet. To check · p. 34
Science
Honors Chemistry10–12
A in Int II both semesters + Int III/Enhanced now or before · weighted p. 37
If eligible PlanChemistry10–12
B in Int I both semesters p. 37
Physics10–12
B in Int I p. 38
Zoology10–12
Bio of the Living Earth or Env Sci (C) p. 40 · taking BLE now Me
AP Physics 110–12
B in Int III, or C in Enhanced, or B in Physics + Int III/Enhanced at once p. 39
Not eligible for Honors Chem → regular Chemistry or Physics. Plan
APs open in 10th
AP Computer Science Principles10–12
B in Int I · not listed as weighted p. 39 · good fit for physics Plan
AP Art History10–12
3.0 academic GPA p. 55
AP World History10 & 12
3.25 GPA + B in Lit & Comp I both semesters p. 17 · road to APUSH Plan · is Lit & Comp 9 the same? To check
AP Seminar10–11
Application · first year of AP Capstone p. 62
Activities
Keep the core (conservatory, Astrophysics, Wildlife, Improv, D&D). Depth and eventually leadership, not more clubs. Plan
Journalism10–12
Application p. 59
Leadership10–12
Recommendations, application, interview, info session each year p. 59
Yearbook
Application + interview Plan
All three optional. Plan
Summer after 10th
Open. Nothing scheduled. Plan
Deadlines
- Date TBD11th-grade course selection To check
- Date TBDAP Seminar application, if going Capstone To check
11
11th grade
2028–29
Main courses
AP Biology11–12
Bio of the Living Earth + Chem or Physics, B both semesters (C if Honors Chem) · 4–5 hrs/week outside class p. 37
Most excited PlanAP Calculus11–12
Fast track. AB/BC, built around the BC exam · B in Enhanced or Pre-Calc p. 32
Pre-Calc or AP Statistics11–12
Standard track p. 31 · AP Stats: B in Int III or higher, or C in Enhanced p. 32
AP Chemistry11–12
Optional, leaning no; students have warned me about the teacher. Revisit at registration. Plan To check · A in Chem or B in Honors Chem, both semesters p. 37
Watch the load
AP Bio + a second AP science in one year is a lot for me. Plan
Other options
AP US History11 only
AP World (B) or World History (A) p. 18
AP Psychology11–12
Bio of the Living Earth + Int II (C) p. 61
AP Research11–12
Needs AP Seminar · 4,000–5,000 word paper + oral defense p. 61
AP Physics 110–12
If math prerequisites are met Plan p. 39
AP Environmental Science11–12
Bio of the Living Earth (B) + another lab science (B) p. 38
Human Anatomy & Physiology11–12
p. 40
Activities
Same core, deeper roles. Plan
Same core, deeper roles. Plan
Summer after 11th
Open. Probably start college applications (no specifics yet). Plan
Open. Probably start college applications (no specifics yet). Plan
Deadlines
- Date TBD12th-grade course selection To check
12
12th grade
2029–30
Courses
AP Physics 1 or 2
Physics 2 if I took Physics 1 earlier Plan · P2 (grades 11–12) needs Physics (B) or AP Physics 1 + Int III (B) or Enhanced (C) p. 39
ScienceAP Stats or AP Calc
Stats if Calc was in 11th; Calc on the standard track Plan p. 32
Government & EconomicsRequired
Plan
AP Government12 only
APUSH (B) or US History (A) p. 19
AP Macroeconomics12 only
3.25 GPA + B in Int III p. 19
AP World History10 & 12
Also open in 12th p. 17
Senior-year rule
Courses at the school, at least 2 academic/elective blocks a day on campus. p. 8
Correction: an earlier chat called AP Gov and AP Macro easy APs to add. Both are 12th-grade only, so they can’t be spread out. p. 19
Activities
Same core, ideally leading something. Plan
Same core, ideally leading something. Plan
Deadlines
College applications: no dates yet. Check UC/CSU and Common App sites closer to fall 2029. To check
College applications: no dates yet. Check UC/CSU and Common App sites closer to fall 2029. To check
AP map
Which grades each AP is open to
Handbook grade levels. Prerequisites are on each year’s tab. Highlighted = my biology & physics focus. Plan
| AP class | 10th | 11th | 12th | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Principles | p. 39 | |||
| Art History | p. 55 | |||
| World History | p. 17 | |||
| Seminar | p. 62 | |||
| Physics 1Focus | p. 39 | |||
| BiologyFocus | p. 37 | |||
| Physics 2Focus | p. 39 | |||
| Calculus | p. 32 | |||
| Statistics | p. 32 | |||
| Chemistry | p. 37 | |||
| Environmental Science | p. 38 | |||
| Psychology | p. 61 | |||
| Research | p. 61 | |||
| US History | p. 18 | |||
| Government | p. 19 | |||
| Macroeconomics | p. 19 |
Big dot = allowed. Small gray dot = not allowed.
Still open
10 decisions · 15 facts to check
Decisions Plan notes
- Math trackFast (Enhanced → AP Calc 11th → AP Stats 12th) or standard (Int III → Pre-Calc/AP Stats 11th → AP Calc 12th). Set by my Int II grade; I get a say, since self-chosen pressure is lighter.
- Summer math backupOnly if B: UC-approved Int III with counselor pre-approval, or skip. p. 6
- 10th-grade scienceHonors Chem (preferred, opens most doors), Chemistry, or Physics. Mostly set by Int II grade.
- AP Chemistry?“Optional, probably no.” Revisit at 11th registration: Honors Chem results + teacher situation.
- Speech and DebateDrop for Wildlife Knowledge (recommended) or set a deadline like end of semester. No transcript deadline (club). Me
- AP load per yearA cap that fits my conservatory hours and how easily I get overwhelmed. Check in each year-end.
- Non-science APsAP CSP & Art History in 10th: low-friction. AP World in 10th → APUSH → AP Gov.
- AP CapstoneApply for Seminar (10th or 11th) → Research, or skip. p. 61–62
- Application programsJournalism, Leadership, Yearbook: any or none.
- Two AP sciences at onceOnly if my counselor allows it and I want it.
Facts to check Plan notes
- My Integrated I grade (A needed for Enhanced)Implied, not statedMe
- How my Integrated II grade is trendingI’ve said I’m “pretty good at math”Math teacher, counselor
- Is Lit & Comp 9 the same as Lit & Comp I (AP World prerequisite)?Names differ slightlyCounselor
- Two sciences in the same year allowed?Not in the handbookCounselor
- Exceptions to grade-level limits (e.g., AP Calc 11–12)?Not in the handbookCounselor
- Does outside summer Int III clash with “taken initially at the school”?Probably not (required math ends at Int II), but inferredCounselor
- Math flowchart arrows (p. 34)Image not read yetRe-read p. 34, or counselor
- AP Chem teacher’s reputation; still there in 11th?One graduate + hallway talkCurrent AP Chem students
- Wildlife Knowledge club takes members midyear?UnknownClub advisor
- The school’s actual club rosterHandbook covers courses onlyClub fair / activities page
- Course-selection dates (10th, 11th, 12th)Not foundCounselor
- Leadership info session; Journalism, Yearbook, AP Seminar application datesNot in the handbookCounselor / program teachers
- My conservatory discipline and weekly hoursNever written downMe
- College application deadlines, fall 2029Not discussedUC/CSU & Common App sites, later
- AP exam fees and registration deadlinesNot discussedAP coordinator / College Board