High School Scheduling Hub
Welcome! This Scheduling Hub provides you with all of the information that you need to sign up for your classes for the next school year. We are proud of the many classes we have to offer in our High School Course Description Guides, including honors, AP, dual enrollment courses, more than a dozen support courses for students needing extra assistance with their learning, and a variety of career pathways in our Career & Technical Education and strong visual and performing arts programs. With over 190 courses to choose from in our High School Guides, there is something for everyone! Get started by finding your school's scheduling documents below by grad year.
High School Scheduling Information
See your High School Counseling Weebly site for specific scheduling information and course promotion:
How to Schedule Steps
High School Scheduling Steps
STEP 1: CONFIRM
- Select your grade from the list under each high school.
- Confirm your counselor assignment.
STEP 2: READ
- Read the scheduling instructions thoroughly.
- Pay attention to the important dates.
STEP 3: REVIEW
- Review the scheduling timeline.
- Review all required courses and credits for graduation.
STEP 4: RESEARCH
- Research course offerings by department.
- Pay attention to all important scheduling dates.
STEP 5: SCHEDULE
- Input your course selections into PowerSchool PowerScheduler.
- Choose alternate courses.
STEP 6: MEET
- Sign up to meet with your assigned counselor to review your chosen schedule.
Athens High School
Athens Instructions, Planning Guides & Scheduling Cards
- Class of 2026 (12th GRADE)
- Class of 2027 (11th GRADE)
- Class of 2028 (10TH GRADE)
- Class of 2029 (9TH GRADE)
- Scheduling Change Requests
- Scheduling Tips for Success
Class of 2026 (12th GRADE)
- Counselor Assignments per Last Name
- STEP 1: Read Student Scheduling Instructions
- Class of 2026 - Athens High School Scheduling Timeline
Counselor Assignments per Last Name
STEP 1: Read Student Scheduling Instructions
Student Scheduling Instructions
Class of 2026, 2027 and 2028
DIRECTIONS:
Complete the scheduling checklist. After completing the following check list, students may meet individually with their counselors via Sign-Up Genius located on the counseling website (athenscounseling.weebly.com).
SCHEDULING CHECKLIST:
COURSE SELECTION:
⬜ Seek guidance from teachers, counselors and parents for appropriate course placement.
⬜ Refer to the Athens Counseling Website or the TSD district website for the TSD Course Description Book and elective brochures.
⬜ Thoughtfully consider balance and emotional wellness when creating your overall schedule.
⬜ Please be sure to choose your courses wisely, due to the minimum availability to change courses after the school year has begun. This includes dropping from AP/Honors courses.
⬜ Select 6 total credits and carefully select a minimum of 3 alternates for your elective courses. Requests cannot be submitted without alternates selected.
⬜ Obtain parent/guardian approval.
POWERSCHOOL:
⬜ IMPORTANT: You and your parent/guardian will enter course requests online using the PowerSchool Parent Portal. After logging in to PowerSchool, please click “class registration” and select the exact same courses and alternates you have indicated on your scheduling planning guide. An email was sent in August by TSD to all families giving your specific PowerSchool I.D. If are having difficulties using PowerSchool, please email pssupport@troy.k12.mi.us for help.
⬜ Enter course requests in the portal within the scheduling window before the deadline.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:
- Graduation requirements, course prerequisites and course descriptions are available in the TSD Course Description Book found on the school and counseling websites or by scanning the QR code below.
- Further instructions for entering course requests in PowerSchool are on the back. Please do not worry if there are technical difficulties. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please sign up for a time to speak with your counselor. Counselors will assist students during individual meetings to verify online selections are correct.
- Individual counselor meetings are available via Sign-Up Genius on the Counseling website. During counseling meetings, you can discuss course requests, graduation requirements, future college/career plans and more.
- Choose the course load that is best for you and follow your own path.
Class of 2026 - Athens High School Scheduling Timeline
Troy School District Graduation Requirements
The highlighted courses are GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS to each grade level. Refer to the Curriculum Guide here. The guide can also be found on the Athens High School Counseling Website or District High School Academics pages. Use the Course Planning Worksheet to help organize and make final decisions. Be sure you have chosen 6 TOTAL CREDITS for your preferred schedule and 1.5 TOTAL CREDITS for your alternate courses. We ask you to choose alternate courses in the event your preferred courses are not available or offered. If you do not choose alternate courses, selections may be made for you.
English
Required Credits: 4.0
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English 9 - 1.0 credit
-
English 10 - 1.0 credit (class of 2028+)
-
English 11 Lit/Comp and an English Elective or 11 English AP 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
-
English 12 Lit/Comp 1 & 2 or 12 English AP 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
Science
Required Credits: 3.0
-
Biology -1.0 credit
-
Chemistry 1.0 credit or Physics 1.0 credit
-
Science Elective -1.0 credit
Mathematics
Required Credits: 4.0
-
Algebra 1 - 1.0 credit
-
Geometry - 1.0 credit
-
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Part A & Algebra 2 Part B - 1.0 credit (or may be met through CTE program completion (e.g., OSTC)
-
Math Elective - 1.0 credit
-
Students must have a math experience in their final year of high school.
Social Studies
Required Credits: 3.0
-
World History/Geography 1 – 0.5 credit
-
American History/Geography 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
-
Economics - 0.5 credit
-
Government and Civics - 0.5 credit
-
World History/Geography 2- 0.5 credit
Personal Finance
Required Credits: 0.5
- Students must take a TSD Economics or AP Economics course in order to be eligible for this credit.
-
0.5 credit of Personal Finance will be embedded into Economics and is a graduation requirement for all students beginning with the class of 2028.
Physical Education
Required Credits: 1.0
-
Intro to Physical Activity - 0.5 credit
-
P.E. Elective - 0.5 credit
Health
Required Credits: 0.5
-
Health - 0.5 credit
World Language, Fine & Applied Arts, CTE
Required Credits: 3.0
- VPAA includes Industrial Technology, Business & Life Skills classes
-
2.0 credits World Language (non-sequential accepted) or 1.0 credit World Language in addition to either 1.0 credit Career Technical Education (CTE) or 1.0 Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts (VPAA).
-
1.0 credit VPAA
Online Learning Experience
Required Credits: 0.0
-
A 20-hour online learning experience is required for graduation. This is a non-credit requirement embedded in Troy classroom experiences throughout middle and high school.
State Assessments*
Required Credits: 0.0
-
Completion of the State of Michigan required assessments, as administered during high school.
Middle School Students - High School Classes
Required Credits: N/A
-
Credit bearing high school courses taken prior to high school matriculation will appear on a student’s Troy School District high school transcript including the grades earned for the course. High school courses may be retaken for any reason prior to or concurrent with the next course in sequence. Retaken course grade shall replace initial course grade unless prior administrative approval is granted.
TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION
All students are required to earn a total of 22.5 CREDITS to be eligible for Troy High School or Troy Athens Diploma.
Class of 2027 (11th GRADE)
- Counselor Assignments per Last Name
- STEP 1: Read Student Scheduling Instructions
- Class of 2027 - Athens High School Scheduling Timeline
Counselor Assignments per Last Name
STEP 1: Read Student Scheduling Instructions
Student Scheduling Instructions
Class of 2025, 2026 and 2027
DIRECTIONS:
Complete the scheduling checklist. After completing the following check list, students may meet individually with their counselors via Sign-Up Genius located on the counseling website (athenscounseling.weebly.com).
SCHEDULING CHECKLIST:
COURSE SELECTION:
⬜ Seek guidance from teachers, counselors and parents for appropriate course placement.
⬜ Refer to the Athens Counseling Website or the TSD district website for the TSD Course Description Book and elective brochures.
⬜ Thoughtfully consider balance and emotional wellness when creating your overall schedule.
⬜ Please be sure to choose your courses wisely, due to the minimum availability to change courses after the school year has begun. This includes dropping from AP/Honors courses.
⬜ Select 6 total credits and carefully select a minimum of 3 alternates for your elective courses. Requests cannot be submitted without alternates selected.
⬜ Obtain parent/guardian approval.
POWERSCHOOL:
⬜ IMPORTANT: You and your parent/guardian will enter course requests online using the PowerSchool Parent Portal. After logging in to PowerSchool, please click “class registration” and select the exact same courses and alternates you have indicated on your scheduling planning guide. An email was sent in August by TSD to all families giving your specific PowerSchool I.D. If are having difficulties using PowerSchool, please email pssupport@troy.k12.mi.us for help.
⬜ Enter course requests in the portal within the scheduling window by the deadline.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:
- Graduation requirements, course prerequisites and course descriptions are available in the TSD Course Description Book found on the school and counseling websites or by scanning the QR code below.
- Further instructions for entering course requests in PowerSchool are on the back. Please do not worry if there are technical difficulties. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please sign up for a time to speak with your counselor. Counselors will assist students during individual meetings to verify online selections are correct.
- Individual counselor meetings are available via Sign-Up Genius on the Counseling website. During counseling meetings, you can discuss course requests, graduation requirements, future college/career plans and more.
- Choose the course load that is best for you and follow your own path.
Class of 2027 - Athens High School Scheduling Timeline
Troy School District Graduation Requirements
The highlighted courses are GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS to each grade level. Refer to the Curriculum Guide here. The guide can also be found on the Athens High School Counseling Website or District High School Academics pages. Use the Course Planning Worksheet to help organize and make final decisions. Be sure you have chosen 6 TOTAL CREDITS for your preferred schedule and 1.5 TOTAL CREDITS for your alternate courses. We ask you to choose alternate courses in the event your preferred courses are not available or offered. If you do not choose alternate courses, selections may be made for you.
Subject: English
Required Credits: 4.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
English 9 - 1.0 credit
-
English 10 - 1.0 credit (class of 2028+)
-
English 11 Lit/Comp and an English Elective or 11 English AP 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
-
English 12 Lit/Comp 1 & 2 or 12 English AP 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
Subject: Science
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits: Class of ’27 and ‘28 Requirements: 3 Years of Science
-
Biology -1.0 credit
-
Chemistry 0.5 credit/Physics 0.5 credit
-
Environmental Science: Human Impact and 0.5 credit
-
Science Elective 0.5 credit Current requirements: Class of ’25, ‘26 3 Years of Science
-
Biology -1.0 credit
-
Chemistry OR Physics -1.0 credit
-
Science Elective -1.0 credit
Subject: Mathematics
Required Credits: 4.0
Required Courses and Credits: Students must have a math experience in their final year of high-school.
-
Algebra 1 - 1.0 credit
-
Geometry - 1.0 credit
-
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Part A & Algebra 2 Part B - 1.0credit (or may be met through CTE program completion (e.g., OSTC)
-
Math Elective - 1.0 credit
Subject: Social Studies
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
World History/Geography 1 – 0.5 credit
-
American History/Geography 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
-
Economics - 0.5 credit
-
Government and Civics - 0.5 credit
-
World History/Geography 2- 0.5 credit
Subject: Personal Finance
Required Credits: 0.5
Required Courses and Credits: Students must take a TSD Economics or AP Economics course in order to be eligible for this credit.
-
0.5 credit of Personal Finance will be embedded into Economics and is a graduation requirement for all students beginning with the class of 2028.
Subject: Physical Education
Required Credits: 1.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Intro to Physical Activity - 0.5 credit
-
P.E. Elective - 0.5 credit
Subject: Health
Required Credits: 0.5
Required Courses and Credits
-
Health - 0.5 credit
Subject: World Language, Fine & Applied Arts, CTE
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits: VPAA includes Industrial Technology, Business & Life Skills classes
-
2.0 credits World Language (non-sequential accepted) or 1.0 credit World Language in addition to either 1.0 credit Career Technical Education (CTE) or 1.0 Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts (VPAA)
-
1.0 credit VPAA
Subject: Online Learning Experience
Required Credits: 0.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
A 20-hour online learning experience is required for graduation. This is a non-credit requirement embedded in Troy classroom experiences throughout middle and high school.
Subject: State Assessments*
Required Credits: 0.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Completion of the State of Michigan required assessments, as administered during high school.
Subject: Middle School Students - High School Classes
Required Credits: N/A
Required Courses and Credits
-
Credit bearing high school courses taken prior to high school matriculation will appear on a student’s Troy School District high school transcript including the grades earned for the course. High school courses may be retaken for any reason prior to or concurrent with the next course in sequence. Retaken course grade shall replace initial course grade unless prior administrative approval is granted.
TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION
All students are required to earn a total of 22.5 CREDITS to be eligible for Troy High School or Troy Athens Diploma.
Class of 2028 (10TH GRADE)
- Counselor Assignments per Last Name
- STEP 1: Read Student Scheduling Instructions
- Class of 2028 - Athens High School Scheduling Timeline
Counselor Assignments per Last Name
STEP 1: Read Student Scheduling Instructions
Student Scheduling Instructions
Class of 2025, 2026 and 2027
DIRECTIONS:
Complete the scheduling checklist. After completing the following check list, students may meet individually with their counselors via Sign-Up Genius located on the counseling website (athenscounseling.weebly.com).
SCHEDULING CHECKLIST:
COURSE SELECTION:
⬜ Seek guidance from teachers, counselors and parents for appropriate course placement.
⬜ Refer to the Athens Counseling Website or the TSD district website for the TSD Course Description Book and elective brochures.
⬜ Thoughtfully consider balance and emotional wellness when creating your overall schedule.
⬜ Please be sure to choose your courses wisely, due to the minimum availability to change courses after the school year has begun. This includes dropping from AP/Honors courses.
⬜ Select 6 total credits and carefully select a minimum of 3 alternates for your elective courses. Requests cannot be submitted without alternates selected.
⬜ Obtain parent/guardian approval.
POWERSCHOOL:
⬜ IMPORTANT: You and your parent/guardian will enter course requests online using the PowerSchool Parent Portal. After logging in to PowerSchool, please click “class registration” and select the exact same courses and alternates you have indicated on your scheduling planning guide. An email was sent in August by TSD to all families giving your specific PowerSchool I.D. If are having difficulties using PowerSchool, please email pssupport@troy.k12.mi.us for help.
⬜ Enter course requests in the portal within the scheduling window by the deadline.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:
- Graduation requirements, course prerequisites and course descriptions are available in the TSD Course Description Book found on the school and counseling websites or by scanning the QR code below.
- Further instructions for entering course requests in PowerSchool are on the back. Please do not worry if there are technical difficulties. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please sign up for a time to speak with your counselor. Counselors will assist students during individual meetings to verify online selections are correct.
- Individual counselor meetings are available via Sign-Up Genius on the Counseling website. During counseling meetings, you can discuss course requests, graduation requirements, future college/career plans and more.
- Choose the course load that is best for you and follow your own path.
Class of 2028 - Athens High School Scheduling Timeline
Troy School District Graduation Requirements
The highlighted courses are GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS to each grade level. Refer to the Curriculum Guide here. The guide can also be found on the Athens High School Counseling Website or District High School Academics pages. Use the Course Planning Worksheet to help organize and make final decisions. Be sure you have chosen 6 TOTAL CREDITS for your preferred schedule and 1.5 TOTAL CREDITS for your alternate courses. We ask you to choose alternate courses in the event your preferred courses are not available or offered. If you do not choose alternate courses, selections may be made for you.
Subject: English
Required Credits: 4.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
English 9 - 1.0 credit
-
English 10 - 1.0 credit (class of 2028+)
-
English 11 Lit/Comp and an English Elective or 11 English AP 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
-
English 12 Lit/Comp 1 & 2 or 12 English AP 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
Subject: Science
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits: Class of ’27 and ‘28 Requirements: 3 Years of Science
-
Biology -1.0 credit
-
Chemistry 0.5 credit/Physics 0.5 credit
-
Environmental Science: Human Impact and 0.5 credit
-
Science Elective 0.5 credit Current requirements: Class of ’25, ‘26 3 Years of Science
-
Biology -1.0 credit
-
Chemistry OR Physics -1.0 credit
-
Science Elective -1.0 credit
Subject: Mathematics
Required Credits: 4.0
Required Courses and Credits: Students must have a math experience in their final year of high-school.
-
Algebra 1 - 1.0 credit
-
Geometry - 1.0 credit
-
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Part A & Algebra 2 Part B - 1.0credit (or may be met through CTE program completion (e.g., OSTC)
-
Math Elective - 1.0 credit
Subject: Social Studies
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
World History/Geography 1 – 0.5 credit
-
American History/Geography 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
-
Economics - 0.5 credit
-
Economics – 0.5 credit
-
Government and Civics - 0.5 credit
-
World History/Geography 2- 0.5 credit
Subject: Personal Finance
Required Credits: 0.5
Required Courses and Credits: Students must take a TSD Economics or AP Economics course in order to be eligible for this credit.
-
0.5 credit of Personal Finance will be embedded into Economics and is a graduation requirement for all students beginning with the class of 2028.
Subject: Physical Education
Required Credits: 1.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Intro to Physical Activity - 0.5 credit
-
P.E. Elective - 0.5 credit
Subject: Health
Required Credits: 0.5
Required Courses and Credits
-
Health - 0.5 credit
Subject: World Language, Fine & Applied Arts, CTE
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits: VPAA includes Industrial Technology, Business & Life Skills classes
-
2.0 credits World Language (non-sequential accepted) or 1.0 credit World Language in addition to either 1.0 credit Career Technical Education (CTE) or 1.0 Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts (VPAA)
-
1.0 credit VPAA
Subject: Online Learning Experience
Required Credits: 0.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
A 20-hour online learning experience is required for graduation. This is a non-credit requirement embedded in Troy classroom experiences throughout middle and high school.
Subject: State Assessments*
Required Credits: 0.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Completion of the State of Michigan required assessments, as administered during high school.
Subject: Middle School Students - High School Classes
Required Credits: N/A
Required Courses and Credits
-
Credit bearing high school courses taken prior to high school matriculation will appear on a student’s Troy School District high school transcript including the grades earned for the course. High school courses may be retaken for any reason prior to or concurrent with the next course in sequence. Retaken course grade shall replace initial course grade unless prior administrative approval is granted.
TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION
All students are required to earn a total of 22.5 CREDITS to be eligible for Troy High School or Troy Athens Diploma.
Class of 2029 (9TH GRADE)
- Counselor Assignments per Last Name
- STEP 1: Read Student Scheduling Instructions
- Class of 2029 - Athens High School Scheduling Timeline
Counselor Assignments per Last Name
STEP 1: Read Student Scheduling Instructions
Student Scheduling Instructions
Class of 2026, 2027 and 2028
DIRECTIONS:
Complete the scheduling checklist. After completing the following check list, students may meet individually with their counselors via Sign-Up Genius located on the counseling website (athenscounseling.weebly.com).
SCHEDULING CHECKLIST:
COURSE SELECTION:
⬜ Seek guidance from teachers, counselors and parents for appropriate course placement.
⬜ Refer to the Athens Counseling Website or the TSD district website for the TSD Course Description Book and elective brochures.
⬜ Thoughtfully consider balance and emotional wellness when creating your overall schedule.
⬜ Please be sure to choose your courses wisely, due to the minimum availability to change courses after the school year has begun. This includes dropping from AP/Honors courses.
⬜ Select 6 total credits and carefully select a minimum of 4 alternates for your elective courses. Requests cannot be submitted without alternates selected.
⬜ Obtain parent/guardian approval.
POWERSCHOOL:
⬜ IMPORTANT: You and your parent/guardian will enter course requests online using the PowerSchool Parent Portal. After logging in to PowerSchool, please click “class registration” and select the exact same courses and alternates you have indicated on your scheduling planning guide. An email was sent in August by TSD to all families giving your specific PowerSchool I.D. If are having difficulties using PowerSchool, please email pssupport@troy.k12.mi.us for help.
⬜ Enter course requests in the portal within the scheduling window by the deadline.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:
- Graduation requirements, course prerequisites and course descriptions are available in the TSD Course Description Book found on the school and counseling websites or by scanning the QR code below.
- Further instructions for entering course requests in PowerSchool are on the back. Please do not worry if there are technical difficulties. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please sign up for a time to speak with your counselor. Counselors will assist students during individual meetings to verify online selections are correct.
- Individual counselor meetings are available via Sign-Up Genius on the Counseling website. During counseling meetings, you can discuss course requests, graduation requirements, future college/career plans and more.
- Choose the course load that is best for you and follow your own path.
Class of 2029 - Athens High School Scheduling Timeline
Troy School District Graduation Requirements
The highlighted courses are GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS to each grade level. Refer to the Curriculum Guide here. The guide can also be found on the Athens High School Counseling Website or District High School Academics pages. Use the Course Planning Worksheet to help organize and make final decisions. Be sure you have chosen 6 TOTAL CREDITS for your preferred schedule and 1.5 TOTAL CREDITS for your alternate courses. We ask you to choose alternate courses in the event your preferred courses are not available or offered. If you do not choose alternate courses, selections may be made for you.
Subject: English
Required Credits: 4.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
English 9 - 1.0 credit
-
English 10 - 1.0 credit (class of 2028+)
-
English 11 Lit/Comp and an English Elective or 11 English AP 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
-
English 12 Lit/Comp 1 & 2 or 12 English AP 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
Subject: Science
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits: Class of ’27 and ‘28 Requirements: 3 Years of Science
-
Biology -1.0 credit
-
Chemistry 0.5 credit/Physics 0.5 credit
-
Earth Science 0.5 credit
-
Science Elective 0.5 credit Current requirements: Class of ’25, ‘26 3 Years of Science
-
Biology -1.0 credit
-
Chemistry OR Physics -1.0 credit
-
Science Elective -1.0 credit
Subject: Mathematics
Required Credits: 4.0
Required Courses and Credits: Students must have a math experience in their final year of high-school.
-
Algebra 1 - 1.0 credit
-
Geometry - 1.0 credit
-
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Part A & Algebra 2 Part B - 1.0credit (or may be met through CTE program completion (e.g., OSTC)
-
Math Elective - 1.0 credit
Subject: Social Studies
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
World History/Geography 1 – 0.5 credit
-
American History/Geography 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
-
Economics - 0.5 credit
-
Economics – 0.5 credit
-
Government and Civics - 0.5 credit
-
World History/Geography 2- 0.5 credit
Subject: Personal Finance
Required Credits: 0.5
Required Courses and Credits: Students must take a TSD Economics or AP Economics course in order to be eligible for this credit.
-
0.5 credit of Personal Finance will be embedded into Economics and is a graduation requirement for all students beginning with the class of 2028.
Subject: Physical Education
Required Credits: 1.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Intro to Physical Activity - 0.5 credit
-
P.E. Elective - 0.5 credit
Subject: Health
Required Credits: 0.5
Required Courses and Credits
-
Health - 0.5 credit
Subject: World Language, Fine & Applied Arts, CTE
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits: VPAA includes Industrial Technology, Business & Life Skills classes
-
2.0 credits World Language (non-sequential accepted) or 1.0 credit World Language in addition to either 1.0 credit Career Technical Education (CTE) or 1.0 Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts (VPAA)
-
1.0 credit VPAA
Subject: Online Learning Experience
Required Credits: 0.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
A 20-hour on-line learning experience is required for graduation. This is a non-credit requirement embedded in Troy classroom experiences throughout middle and high school.
Subject: State Assessments*
Required Credits: 0.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Completion of the State of Michigan required assessments, as administered during high school.
Subject: Middle School Students - High School Classes
Required Credits: N/A
Required Courses and Credits
-
Credit bearing high school courses taken prior to high school matriculation will appear on a student’s Troy School District high school transcript including the grades earned for the course. High school courses may be retaken for any reason prior to or concurrent with the next course in sequence. Retaken course grade shall replace initial course grade unless prior administrative approval is granted.
TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION
All students are required to earn a total of 22.5 CREDITS to be eligible for Troy High School or Troy Athens Diploma.
Scheduling Change Requests
PowerScheduler
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All requests need to be put into Powerscheduler
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Classes CANNOT be changed after this deadline
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The classes you choose are the classes you will be scheduled into, including your alternate class choices!
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Make sure EVERY class on your scheduling card is one you would take in the event that the classes you choose do not fit into your schedule.
2025-2026 School Year Scheduling Stipulations
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We will not be honoring changes out of AP/Honors classes
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If you sign up to take the class and ask your counselor to switch you out of the class in August, the answer will be no.
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Consider this your warning! Choose wisely.
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Schedule change requests for the fall will be made on a limited and case by case basis
Scheduling Tips for Success
Graduation Requirements
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Located on Athens Counseling Website
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Use the online or paper copy to review requirements
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Requirements could vary based on grade level
Balanced Schedule
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AP vs Elective classes
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Graduation vs Elective classes
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Method and location of classes
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Alternate Classes-- If you do not pick, WE pick FOR you!
Planning for your Future
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Future Career and Pathway Considerations
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Dual Enrollment, OSTC, 21F, etc.
Troy High School
| Scheduling Dates | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 26 (1st Hour) | Troy High School scheduling documents will be shared will all students. |
| Feb. 26, 2025 | Recommendation Day - Teachers and students will collaborate on class selectionws. |
| Feb. 27 & 28 | Make-up Recommendation Day |
| Feb. 26 (3 p.m.) to Mar. 7 (3.p.m.) | Students and families choose courses using the provided planning guide and input selections on PowerSchool. Counselors are available to meet with individual students and/or families by appointment through Sign-Up Genius form on the THS Counseling Department Scheduling. |
| Mar. 7 (3 p.m.) | DEADLINE TO INPUT COURSE SELECTIONS INTO POWERSCHOOL. |
| Mar. 5 - Mar. 20 | Student scheduling meetings with counselors -THS Counseling Department Scheduling |
Troy High Instructions, Planning Guides & Scheduling Cards
- Class of 2026 (12th GRADE)
- Class of 2027 (11th GRADE)
- Class of 2028 (10TH GRADE)
- Class of 2029 (9TH GRADE)
- Scheduling Change Requests
- Scheduling Tips for Success
Class of 2026 (12th GRADE)
- Counselor Assignments per Last Name
- STEP 1: Read Student Scheduling Instructions
- THS Scheduling Timeline & Graduation Requirements
- 12th Grade Course Offerings by Department (interactive Form)
Counselor Assignments per Last Name
STEP 1: Read Student Scheduling Instructions
Student Scheduling Instructions
Class of 2026, 2027 and 2028
DIRECTIONS:
Complete the scheduling checklist. After completing the following checklist, students may meet individually with their counselors via Sign-Up Genius located on the counseling website THS Counseling Department Scheduling.
SCHEDULING CHECKLIST:
COURSE SELECTION:
⬜ Seek guidance from teachers, counselors and parents for appropriate course placement.
⬜ Refer to THS Counseling Department Scheduling website for the TSD Course Description Book and elective brochures.
⬜ Thoughtfully consider balance and emotional wellness when creating your overall schedule.
⬜ Please be sure to choose your courses wisely, due to the minimum availability to change courses after the school year has begun. This includes dropping from AP/Honors courses.
⬜ Select 6 total credits and carefully select a minimum of 3 alternates for your elective courses. Requests cannot be submitted without alternates selected.
⬜ Obtain parent/guardian approval.
POWERSCHOOL:
⬜ IMPORTANT: You and your parent/guardian will enter course requests online using the PowerSchool Parent Portal. After logging in to PowerSchool, please click “class registration” and select the exact same courses and alternates you have indicated on your scheduling planning guide. An email was sent in August by TSD to all families giving your specific PowerSchool I.D. If are having difficulties using PowerSchool, please email pssupport@troy.k12.mi.us for help.
⬜ Enter course requests in the portal within the scheduling window before the deadline.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:
- Graduation requirements, course prerequisites and course descriptions are available in the TSD Course Description Book found on the school and counseling websites or by scanning the QR code below.
- Further instructions for entering course requests in PowerSchool are on the back. Please do not worry if there are technical difficulties. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please sign up for a time to speak with your counselor. Counselors will assist students during individual meetings to verify online selections are correct.
- Individual counselor meetings are available via Sign-Up Genius on the THS Counseling website. During counseling meetings, you can discuss course requests, graduation requirements, future college/career plans and more.
- Choose the course load that is best for you and follow your own path.
THS Scheduling Timeline & Graduation Requirements
Troy School District Graduation Requirements
The highlighted courses are GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS to each grade level. Refer to the Curriculum Guide here. The guide can also be found on the THS Counseling Department Scheduling or District High School Academics pages. Use the Course Planning Worksheet to help organize and make final decisions. Be sure you have chosen 6 TOTAL CREDITS for your preferred schedule and 1.5 TOTAL CREDITS for your alternate courses. We ask you to choose alternate courses in the event your preferred courses are not available or offered. If you do not choose alternate courses, selections may be made for you.
English
Required Credits: 4.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
English 9 - 1.0 credit
-
English 10 - 1.0 credit
-
English 11 Lit/Comp and an English Elective or 11 English AP 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
-
English 12 Lit/Comp 1 & 2 or 12 English AP 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
Science
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Biology -1.0 credit
-
Chemistry 0.5 credit/Physics 0.5 credit
-
Science Elective -1.0 credit
Mathematics
Required Credits: 4.0
Required Courses and Credits: Students must have a math experience in their final year of high-school.
-
Algebra 1 - 1.0 credit
-
Geometry - 1.0 credit
-
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Part A & Algebra 2 Part B - 1.0 credit (or may be met through CTE program completion (e.g., OSTC)
-
Math Elective - 1.0 credit
Social Studies
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
World History/Geography 1 – 0.5 credit
-
American History/Geography 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
-
Economics - 0.5 credit
-
Government and Civics - 0.5 credit
-
World History/Geography 2- 0.5 credit
Personal Finance
Required Credits: 0.5
Required Courses and Credits: Students must take a TSD Economics or AP Economics course in order to be eligible for this credit.
-
0.5 credit of Personal Finance will be embedded into Economics and is a graduation requirement for all students beginning with the class of 2028.
Physical Education
Required Credits: 1.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Intro to Physical Activity - 0.5 credit
-
P.E. Elective - 0.5 credit
Health
Required Credits: 0.5
Required Courses and Credits
-
Health - 0.5 credit
World Language, Fine & Applied Arts, CTE
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits: VPAA includes Industrial Technology, Business & Life Skills classes.
-
2.0 credits World Language (non-sequential accepted) or 1.0 credit World Language in addition to either 1.0 credit Career Technical Education (CTE) or 1.0 Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts (VPAA).
-
1.0 credit VPAA
Online Learning Experience
Required Credits: 0.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
A 20-hour online learning experience is required for graduation. This is a non-credit requirement embedded in Troy classroom experiences throughout middle and high school.
State Assessments*
Required Credits: 0.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Completion of the State of Michigan required assessments, as administered during high school.
Middle School Students - High School Classes
Required Credits: N/A
Required Courses and Credits
-
Credit bearing high school courses taken prior to high school matriculation will appear on a student’s Troy School District high school transcript including the grades earned for the course. High school courses may be retaken for any reason prior to or concurrent with the next course in sequence. Retaken course grade shall replace initial course grade unless prior administrative approval is granted.
TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION
All students are required to earn a total of 22.5 CREDITS to be eligible for Troy High School or Troy Athens Diploma.
12th Grade Course Offerings by Department (interactive Form)
Class of 2027 (11th GRADE)
- Counselor Assignments per Last Name
- STEP 1: Read Student Scheduling Instructions
- THS Scheduling Timeline & Graduation Requirements
- 11th Grade Course Offerings by Department (interactive Form)
Counselor Assignments per Last Name
STEP 1: Read Student Scheduling Instructions
Student Scheduling Instructions
Class of 2026, 2027 and 2028
DIRECTIONS:
Complete the scheduling checklist. After completing the following checklist, students may meet individually with their counselors via Sign-Up Genius located on the counseling website THS Counseling Department Scheduling.
SCHEDULING CHECKLIST:
COURSE SELECTION:
⬜ Seek guidance from teachers, counselors and parents for appropriate course placement.
⬜ Refer to THS Counseling Department Scheduling website for the TSD Course Description Book and elective brochures.
⬜ Thoughtfully consider balance and emotional wellness when creating your overall schedule.
⬜ Please be sure to choose your courses wisely, due to the minimum availability to change courses after the school year has begun. This includes dropping from AP/Honors courses.
⬜ Select 6 total credits and carefully select a minimum of 3 alternates for your elective courses. Requests cannot be submitted without alternates selected.
⬜ Obtain parent/guardian approval.
POWERSCHOOL:
⬜ IMPORTANT: You and your parent/guardian will enter course requests online using the PowerSchool Parent Portal. After logging in to PowerSchool, please click “class registration” and select the exact same courses and alternates you have indicated on your scheduling planning guide. An email was sent in August by TSD to all families giving your specific PowerSchool I.D. If are having difficulties using PowerSchool, please email pssupport@troy.k12.mi.us for help.
⬜ Enter course requests in the portal within the scheduling window: February 26, 2025, 3pm through March 7, 2025, 3pm.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:
- Graduation requirements, course prerequisites and course descriptions are available in the TSD Course Description Book found on the school and counseling websites or by scanning the QR code below.
- Further instructions for entering course requests in PowerSchool are on the back. Please do not worry if there are technical difficulties. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please sign up for a time to speak with your counselor. Counselors will assist students during individual meetings to verify online selections are correct.
- Individual counselor meetings are available via Sign-Up Genius on the THS Counseling website. During counseling meetings, you can discuss course requests, graduation requirements, future college/career plans and more.
- Choose the course load that is best for you and follow your own path.
THS Scheduling Timeline & Graduation Requirements
Troy School District Graduation Requirements
The highlighted courses are GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS to each grade level. Refer to the Curriculum Guide here. The guide can also be found on the THS Counseling Department Scheduling or District High School Academics pages. Use the Course Planning Worksheet to help organize and make final decisions. Be sure you have chosen 6 TOTAL CREDITS for your preferred schedule and 1.5 TOTAL CREDITS for your alternate courses. We ask you to choose alternate courses in the event your preferred courses are not available or offered. If you do not choose alternate courses, selections may be made for you.
English
Required Credits: 4.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
English 9 - 1.0 credit
-
English 10 - 1.0 credit
-
English 11 Lit/Comp and an English Elective or 11 English AP 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
-
English 12 Lit/Comp 1 & 2 or 12 English AP 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
Science
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Biology -1.0 credit
-
Chemistry 0.5 credit/Physics 0.5 credit
-
Science Elective -1.0 credit
Mathematics
Required Credits: 4.0
Required Courses and Credits: Students must have a math experience in their final year of high-school.
-
Algebra 1 - 1.0 credit
-
Geometry - 1.0 credit
-
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Part A & Algebra 2 Part B - 1.0 credit (or may be met through CTE program completion (e.g., OSTC)
-
Math Elective - 1.0 credit
Social Studies
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
World History/Geography 1 – 0.5 credit
-
American History/Geography 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
-
Economics - 0.5 credit
-
Government and Civics - 0.5 credit
-
World History/Geography 2- 0.5 credit
Personal Finance
Required Credits: 0.5
Required Courses and Credits: Students must take a TSD Economics or AP Economics course in order to be eligible for this credit.
-
0.5 credit of Personal Finance will be embedded into Economics and is a graduation requirement for all students beginning with the class of 2028.
Physical Education
Required Credits: 1.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Intro to Physical Activity - 0.5 credit
-
P.E. Elective - 0.5 credit
Health
Required Credits: 0.5
Required Courses and Credits
-
Health - 0.5 credit
World Language, Fine & Applied Arts, CTE
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits: VPAA includes Industrial Technology, Business & Life Skills classes.
-
2.0 credits World Language (non-sequential accepted) or 1.0 credit World Language in addition to either 1.0 credit Career Technical Education (CTE) or 1.0 Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts (VPAA).
-
1.0 credit VPAA
Online Learning Experience
Required Credits: 0.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
A 20-hour online learning experience is required for graduation. This is a non-credit requirement embedded in Troy classroom experiences throughout middle and high school.
State Assessments*
Required Credits: 0.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Completion of the State of Michigan required assessments, as administered during high school.
Middle School Students - High School Classes
Required Credits: N/A
Required Courses and Credits
-
Credit bearing high school courses taken prior to high school matriculation will appear on a student’s Troy School District high school transcript including the grades earned for the course. High school courses may be retaken for any reason prior to or concurrent with the next course in sequence. Retaken course grade shall replace initial course grade unless prior administrative approval is granted.
TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION
All students are required to earn a total of 22.5 CREDITS to be eligible for Troy High School or Troy Athens Diploma.
11th Grade Course Offerings by Department (interactive Form)
Class of 2028 (10TH GRADE)
- Counselor Assignments per Last Name
- STEP 1: Read Student Scheduling Instructions
- THS Scheduling Timeline & Graduation Requirements
- 10th Grade Course Offerings by Department (interactive Form)
Counselor Assignments per Last Name
STEP 1: Read Student Scheduling Instructions
Student Scheduling Instructions
Class of 2026, 2027 and 2028
DIRECTIONS:
Complete the scheduling checklist. After completing the following checklist, students may meet individually with their counselors via Sign-Up Genius located on the counseling website THS Counseling Department Scheduling.
SCHEDULING CHECKLIST:
COURSE SELECTION:
⬜ Seek guidance from teachers, counselors and parents for appropriate course placement.
⬜ Refer to THS Counseling Department Scheduling website for the TSD Course Description Book and elective brochures.
⬜ Thoughtfully consider balance and emotional wellness when creating your overall schedule.
⬜ Please be sure to choose your courses wisely, due to the minimum availability to change courses after the school year has begun. This includes dropping from AP/Honors courses.
⬜ Select 6 total credits and carefully select a minimum of 3 alternates for your elective courses. Requests cannot be submitted without alternates selected.
⬜ Obtain parent/guardian approval.
POWERSCHOOL:
⬜ IMPORTANT: You and your parent/guardian will enter course requests online using the PowerSchool Parent Portal. After logging in to PowerSchool, please click “class registration” and select the exact same courses and alternates you have indicated on your scheduling planning guide. An email was sent in August by TSD to all families giving your specific PowerSchool I.D. If are having difficulties using PowerSchool, please email pssupport@troy.k12.mi.us for help.
⬜ Enter course requests in the portal within the scheduling window before the deadline.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:
- Graduation requirements, course prerequisites and course descriptions are available in the TSD Course Description Book found on the school and counseling websites or by scanning the QR code below.
- Further instructions for entering course requests in PowerSchool are on the back. Please do not worry if there are technical difficulties. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please sign up for a time to speak with your counselor. Counselors will assist students during individual meetings to verify online selections are correct.
- Individual counselor meetings are available via Sign-Up Genius on the THS Counseling website. During counseling meetings, you can discuss course requests, graduation requirements, future college/career plans and more.
- Choose the course load that is best for you and follow your own path.
THS Scheduling Timeline & Graduation Requirements
Troy School District Graduation Requirements
The highlighted courses are GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS to each grade level. Refer to the Curriculum Guide here. The guide can also be found on the THS Counseling Department Scheduling or District High School Academics pages. Use the Course Planning Worksheet to help organize and make final decisions. Be sure you have chosen 6 TOTAL CREDITS for your preferred schedule and 1.5 TOTAL CREDITS for your alternate courses. We ask you to choose alternate courses in the event your preferred courses are not available or offered. If you do not choose alternate courses, selections may be made for you.
English
Required Credits: 4.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
English 9 - 1.0 credit
-
English 10 - 1.0 credit
-
English 11 Lit/Comp and an English Elective or 11 English AP 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
-
English 12 Lit/Comp 1 & 2 or 12 English AP 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
Science
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Biology -1.0 credit
-
Chemistry 0.5 credit/Physics 0.5 credit
-
Science Elective -1.0 credit
Mathematics
Required Credits: 4.0
Required Courses and Credits: Students must have a math experience in their final year of high-school.
-
Algebra 1 - 1.0 credit
-
Geometry - 1.0 credit
-
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Part A & Algebra 2 Part B - 1.0 credit (or may be met through CTE program completion (e.g., OSTC)
-
Math Elective - 1.0 credit
Social Studies
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
World History/Geography 1 – 0.5 credit
-
American History/Geography 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
-
Economics - 0.5 credit
-
Government and Civics - 0.5 credit
-
World History/Geography 2- 0.5 credit
Personal Finance
Required Credits: 0.5
Required Courses and Credits: Students must take a TSD Economics or AP Economics course in order to be eligible for this credit.
-
0.5 credit of Personal Finance will be embedded into Economics and is a graduation requirement for all students beginning with the class of 2028.
Physical Education
Required Credits: 1.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Intro to Physical Activity - 0.5 credit
-
P.E. Elective - 0.5 credit
Health
Required Credits: 0.5
Required Courses and Credits
-
Health - 0.5 credit
World Language, Fine & Applied Arts, CTE
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits: VPAA includes Industrial Technology, Business & Life Skills classes.
-
2.0 credits World Language (non-sequential accepted) or 1.0 credit World Language in addition to either 1.0 credit Career Technical Education (CTE) or 1.0 Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts (VPAA).
-
1.0 credit VPAA
Online Learning Experience
Required Credits: 0.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
A 20-hour online learning experience is required for graduation. This is a non-credit requirement embedded in Troy classroom experiences throughout middle and high school.
State Assessments*
Required Credits: 0.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Completion of the State of Michigan required assessments, as administered during high school.
Middle School Students - High School Classes
Required Credits: N/A
Required Courses and Credits
-
Credit bearing high school courses taken prior to high school matriculation will appear on a student’s Troy School District high school transcript including the grades earned for the course. High school courses may be retaken for any reason prior to or concurrent with the next course in sequence. Retaken course grade shall replace initial course grade unless prior administrative approval is granted.
TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION
All students are required to earn a total of 22.5 CREDITS to be eligible for Troy High School or Troy Athens Diploma.
10th Grade Course Offerings by Department (interactive Form)
Class of 2029 (9TH GRADE)
- Counselor Assignments per Last Name
- STEP 1: Read Student Scheduling Instructions
- THS Scheduling Timeline & Graduation Requirements
- 9th Grade Course Offerings by Department (interactive Form)
Counselor Assignments per Last Name
STEP 1: Read Student Scheduling Instructions
Student Scheduling Instructions
Class of 2026, 2027 and 2028
DIRECTIONS:
Complete the scheduling checklist. After completing the following checklist, students may meet individually with their counselors via Sign-Up Genius located on the counseling website THS Counseling Department Scheduling.
SCHEDULING CHECKLIST:
COURSE SELECTION:
⬜ Seek guidance from teachers, counselors and parents for appropriate course placement.
⬜ Refer to THS Counseling Department Scheduling website for the TSD Course Description Book and elective brochures.
⬜ Thoughtfully consider balance and emotional wellness when creating your overall schedule.
⬜ Please be sure to choose your courses wisely, due to the minimum availability to change courses after the school year has begun. This includes dropping from AP/Honors courses.
⬜ Select 6 total credits and carefully select a minimum of 3 alternates for your elective courses. Requests cannot be submitted without alternates selected.
⬜ Obtain parent/guardian approval.
POWERSCHOOL:
⬜ IMPORTANT: You and your parent/guardian will enter course requests online using the PowerSchool Parent Portal. After logging in to PowerSchool, please click “class registration” and select the exact same courses and alternates you have indicated on your scheduling planning guide. An email was sent in August by TSD to all families giving your specific PowerSchool I.D. If are having difficulties using PowerSchool, please email pssupport@troy.k12.mi.us for help.
⬜ Enter course requests in the portal within the scheduling window before the deadline.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:
- Graduation requirements, course prerequisites and course descriptions are available in the TSD Course Description Book found on the school and counseling websites or by scanning the QR code below.
- Further instructions for entering course requests in PowerSchool are on the back. Please do not worry if there are technical difficulties. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, please sign up for a time to speak with your counselor. Counselors will assist students during individual meetings to verify online selections are correct.
- Individual counselor meetings are available via Sign-Up Genius on the THS Counseling website. During counseling meetings, you can discuss course requests, graduation requirements, future college/career plans and more.
- Choose the course load that is best for you and follow your own path.
THS Scheduling Timeline & Graduation Requirements
Troy School District Graduation Requirements
The highlighted courses are GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS to each grade level. Refer to the Curriculum Guide here. The guide can also be found on the THS Counseling Department Scheduling or District High School Academics pages. Use the Course Planning Worksheet to help organize and make final decisions. Be sure you have chosen 6 TOTAL CREDITS for your preferred schedule and 1.5 TOTAL CREDITS for your alternate courses. We ask you to choose alternate courses in the event your preferred courses are not available or offered. If you do not choose alternate courses, selections may be made for you.
English
Required Credits: 4.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
English 9 - 1.0 credit
-
English 10 - 1.0 credit
-
English 11 Lit/Comp and an English Elective or 11 English AP 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
-
English 12 Lit/Comp 1 & 2 or 12 English AP 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
Science
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Biology -1.0 credit
-
Chemistry 0.5 credit/Physics 0.5 credit
-
Science Elective -1.0 credit
Mathematics
Required Credits: 4.0
Required Courses and Credits: Students must have a math experience in their final year of high-school.
-
Algebra 1 - 1.0 credit
-
Geometry - 1.0 credit
-
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Part A & Algebra 2 Part B - 1.0 credit (or may be met through CTE program completion (e.g., OSTC)
-
Math Elective - 1.0 credit
Social Studies
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
World History/Geography 1 – 0.5 credit
-
American History/Geography 1 & 2 - 1.0 credit
-
Economics - 0.5 credit
-
Government and Civics - 0.5 credit
-
World History/Geography 2- 0.5 credit
Personal Finance
Required Credits: 0.5
Required Courses and Credits: Students must take a TSD Economics or AP Economics course in order to be eligible for this credit.
-
0.5 credit of Personal Finance will be embedded into Economics and is a graduation requirement for all students beginning with the class of 2028.
Physical Education
Required Credits: 1.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Intro to Physical Activity - 0.5 credit
-
P.E. Elective - 0.5 credit
Health
Required Credits: 0.5
Required Courses and Credits
-
Health - 0.5 credit
World Language, Fine & Applied Arts, CTE
Required Credits: 3.0
Required Courses and Credits: VPAA includes Industrial Technology, Business & Life Skills classes.
-
2.0 credits World Language (non-sequential accepted) or 1.0 credit World Language in addition to either 1.0 credit Career Technical Education (CTE) or 1.0 Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts (VPAA).
-
1.0 credit VPAA
Online Learning Experience
Required Credits: 0.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
A 20-hour online learning experience is required for graduation. This is a non-credit requirement embedded in Troy classroom experiences throughout middle and high school.
State Assessments*
Required Credits: 0.0
Required Courses and Credits
-
Completion of the State of Michigan required assessments, as administered during high school.
Middle School Students - High School Classes
Required Credits: N/A
Required Courses and Credits
-
Credit bearing high school courses taken prior to high school matriculation will appear on a student’s Troy School District high school transcript including the grades earned for the course. High school courses may be retaken for any reason prior to or concurrent with the next course in sequence. Retaken course grade shall replace initial course grade unless prior administrative approval is granted.
TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION
All students are required to earn a total of 22.5 CREDITS to be eligible for Troy High School or Troy Athens Diploma.
9th Grade Course Offerings by Department (interactive Form)
Scheduling Change Requests
PowerScheduler
-
All requests need to be put into PowerScheduler
-
Classes CANNOT be changed after this deadline
-
The classes you choose are the classes you will be scheduled into, including your alternate class choices!
-
Make sure EVERY class on your scheduling card is one you would take in the event that the classes you choose do not fit into your schedule.
2025-2026 School Year Scheduling Stipulations
-
We will not be honoring changes out of AP/Honors classes
-
If you sign up to take the class and ask your counselor to switch you out of the class in August, the answer will be no.
-
Consider this your warning! Choose wisely.
-
Schedule change requests for the fall will be made on a limited and case by case basis
Scheduling Tips for Success
Graduation Requirements
-
Located on THS Counseling Website
-
Use the online or paper copy to review requirements
-
Requirements could vary based on grade level
Balanced Schedule
-
AP vs Elective classes
-
Graduation vs Elective classes
-
Method and location of classes
-
Alternate Classes-- If you do not pick, WE pick FOR you!
Planning for your Future
-
Future Career and Pathway Considerations
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Dual Enrollment, OSTC, 21F, etc.