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Information for 8th Grade Students

 
We're happy you're interested in an education at Del Mar High School!
 
Thank you for joining us for 8th Grade Family Night on January 29, 2024. In addition to the family night, throughout February 20224, our Guidance Counselors are visiting local middle schools with detailed programming information for 9th grade.
 
To view the presentation made to families, and/or view the programming presentation made to students at their school, please click on the images below or visit the following:
 
 
8th grade night presentation in english from jan 29 2024 8th grade programming agenda 8th grade night presentation in spanish from jan 29 2024
 
We look forward to welcoming your students in August 2024. Until then, to help you on your journey to becoming a Del Mar Don, the Guidance Department offers the following student and parent services to assist in preparing for high school. 
 
 
 

9th Grade Course List

A list of the 9th grade core and elective courses is available for families to review at the following link: 9th Grade Course Descriptions 2023-24.
 

9th Grade Supply List

A list of supplies may be accessed at: https://bit.ly/dmhs9thgradesupplies. Please note that once the school year begins, teachers may request additional supplies relative to course requirements. Teachers will communicate with students and parents as needed.
 

Message from Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD)

CUHSD offers the following webpage of information and resources to ensure smooth transition for incoming 9th grade students to Del Mar High School: https://www.cuhsd.org/apps/pages/incoming9thgraders.
 

Who to contact for help

Should you have questions related to 9th grade, please contact one of our Guidance Counselors via email:
For any general enrollment questions, please contact our Registrar via email:
 
 
 
 
 
 

Counselor visits

 
Del Mar’s 8th Grade Parent Night is usually followed up within a few weeks by counselor visits to local feeder middle schools.  Counselors present overviews of the freshman year and our available courses to choose from. Students are given programming cards to take home to their parents to help them with choosing their classes. Counselors then return a week later to meet individually with all incoming freshman to review their course selections. Counselors also use student grades to help guide conversations about which classes the students are ready for.

 

 

 

Shadow days

Del Mar offers shadow days for prospective 9th grade students.  To learn how and when you can visit for a day, please refer to our webpage at: https://delmar.cuhsd.org/apps/pages/shadowdays.

 

 

 

Choosing your classes

Choose your classes wisely.  Get input from current teachers and counselors.  Challenge yourself by taking ICAP classes in English, Science or History.  Programs such as AVID, Band, ROTC and Leadership build strong students by teaching you how to balance your time with academics and extracurricular activities.

 

 

 

Helpful videos for incoming 9th grade students

Below are a few videos for families to reference as they explore what students can expect to learn at Del Mar. Please note this information is offered for reference purposes only and course/campus offerings are subject to change each year.

 

 

(Video also available at: youtu.be/QB6c70r51js)

 

ELECTIVES

 

(Video also available at: youtu.be/9X85UxYazKQ)

 

CORE CLASSES
 

(Video also available at: youtu.be/-TOFtACmS3w)

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 

(Video also available at: youtu.be/Ntwq22vy2HU)

 

SELECTING CLASSES IN AERIES
 

(Video also available at: youtu.be/bf0NmhXQMwc)