Welcome to Tenth Grade!

Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Beginning in ninth grade, students can access many CTE electives offered in our high schools and at Bridgerland Technical College. Elective courses differ by school and include options across the 13 CTE Career Clusters. Students also have yearly meetings with their school counselor and college and career readiness advisor to help them identify career paths.

Computer Science:
Students address real-world problems using computational thinking and discuss ethical technology use. They also design algorithms, troubleshoot computing systems, and analyze, present, and store data. 

English Language Arts:
Students analyze literature and informational texts, identify themes, evaluate text structures, and use evidence to support their understanding. They also write well-organized argumentative, informative, and narrative pieces, conduct research, and participate in discussions using grade-level vocabulary.

Health Education:
Students focus on applying stress management strategies and continuing to explore mental health and emotional well-being. They evaluate risks related to substance use and learn about healthy eating habits and the relationship between food and culture.

Library:
Students develop lifelong media literacy skills. They practice personal and academic research by defining research tasks, using effective information-seeking strategies, and synthesizing and evaluating their findings.

Mathematics:
Students explore geometric relationships, including the properties of shapes, angles, and circles. They learn to apply theorems and proofs, solve problems involving right triangles, and understand geometric transformations like translations, rotations, and reflections.

Performing Arts (Music, Dance, and Theatre):
Students communicate meaning through dance, music, and theatre. Students use the arts to explore the relationships between cultural, historical, and personal contexts. Students also analyze elements and structures of music and dance and interpret scripts with attention to character development.

Physical Education:
Students gain proficiency in multiple lifetime activities, focusing on efficient movement and advanced strategies. Students design and implement a fitness plan, incorporating principles like frequency, intensity, time, and type (FIIT) and understanding the effects of aging on fitness.

Science:
Students investigate how energy moves and changes form in systems, including electric and gravitational fields. They also study Earth’s history, climate patterns, and the impact of natural resources.

Social Studies:
Students sophomores examine the development of reform movements and the impact of technological innovations in America. They also study the social, political, and economic consequences of key historical events, such as the rise of the Civil Rights Movement, the Great Depression, and the World Wars.

Visual Arts:
Students refine their technical skills, experiment with different mediums, and develop creative expression. They also analyze and critique artwork, connecting it to cultural, historical, and social themes.

 

USBE Parent Guide - Tenth Grade     Utah CORE standards

Career and Technical Education:

• Help your student explore different careers, including job descriptions, required skills, educational requirements, and potential salary ranges.
• Teach your child time management skills to help them balance academic work and extracurricular activities.
• Encourage your child to participate in extracurricular activities such as clubs, sports, or volunteer work. These activities can help them develop skills and experience relevant to their future goals.

English:

• Share books and articles with your teen about their favorite topics and hobbies. Have conversations about what they read.
• Read current events together. Compare what you have read with the information on TV, cable news, or social media. Ask them to distinguish between facts and opinions.
• If your teen is interested in journalism, photography, creative writing, or debate, encourage them to sign up for the school newspaper, yearbook, literary magazine, or debate club/class.

Health Education:

• Practice and model respectful communication and conflict resolution.
• Review basic first aid and CPR with your child and encourage them to be prepared for emergencies.
• Discuss safe online behaviors, such as managing digital footprints and recognizing potential dangers on the Internet.

Math:

• Highlight opportunities for math in daily life, such as calculating discounts, measuring ingredients, and budgeting.
• Talk through different problem-solving strategies, such as estimating or breaking complex problems into smaller, manageable steps.
• Help your child develop a growth mindset by encouraging them to ask questions when they don't understand something.

Music and Performing Arts:

• Provide books, movies, or online tutorials about music and performing arts to inspire your child.
• Encourage your student to perform for family and friends or participate in school talent shows or community events.
• Acknowledge their achievements, no matter how small, to build confidence and enthusiasm.

Physical Education:

• Help your student use SMART goals to track their progress in achieving fitness and wellness objectives.
• Remind your child of proper warm-up and cool-down routines and ensure they follow safe exercise techniques.
• Introduce your student to engaging lifetime activities like swimming, hiking, or team sports.

Science:

• Discuss how energy transfers in daily activities (e.g., cooking, heating) and how this connects to their energy systems studies.
• Conduct simple science experiments at home (e.g., using a balloon to demonstrate static electricity or exploring the effects of heat on materials).
• Offer books, documentaries, or websites about basic physics concepts, such as Newton’s laws, waves, and Earth processes.

Social Studies: 

• Help students see the relevance of history in today’s world by discussing how historical events have shaped modern political, social, and economic issues.
• Discuss World Events: Encourage conversations about current events and global issues to help students connect their classroom learning to real-world situations.
• Watch documentaries related to their studies to help your students visualize and better understand historical events.

Visual Arts:

• Enroll your students in after-school or weekend art classes, workshops, or summer camps to encourage them to develop their skills.
• Take your child to local art museums, galleries, or exhibitions to expose them to various styles and artists.
• Discuss various art forms (painting, sculpture, photography) with your child, exploring different artists, movements, and historical periods.