> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://registrar.gcds.net/reg/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://registrar.gcds.net/reg/middle-school/teaching-and-learning/courses/names.md).

# Names

#### Grade-Specific Courses

Courses that are restricted to a particular grade or set of grades, or which can be cross-listed in another subject, should receive a prefix of their subject and grade level, separated by a colon.

<pre><code><a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-1">English</a> <a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-2">9</a>: <a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-3">Global Literature</a>
English 11/12: Borders and Walls: A Literary and Social Analysis
Seminar 10: Systems Thinking
</code></pre>

*Do not abbreviate grade levels - i.e. "Presentation of Learning 12".*&#x20;

#### Subject, Mixed Grade Courses

Subject-specific, mixed grade courses with no additional level should be named according to their topic.

<pre><code><a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-3">Chemistry</a>
Production Lab
Art and Fabrication
</code></pre>

**Honors Courses**

When the entire course is offered at an advanced or honors level, it should be indicated in both the course name (with the prefix of "Honors" or "Advanced", no colon) and in the student enrollment level.&#x20;

<pre><code><a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-4">Honors</a> <a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-3">Calculus</a>
</code></pre>

#### Courses with Descriptors

When a course name requires an additional description, it can be appended to the course name using a colon. If the additional description uses an informal or nickname, use quotation marks after the colon.&#x20;

<pre><code><a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-3">Advanced Vocal Ensemble</a>: <a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-5">"The Tiger Tones"</a>
Acting II: Acting Craft
<a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-6">English 11/12</a>: <a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-3">Shakespeare</a>: <a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-7">The Invention of the Human</a>
English 10: American Studies - Literature
</code></pre>

#### Athletic Teams

Athletic teams should always follow the convention outlined below, in order of priority:

1. Division abbreviation
2. Competition level
3. Gender
4. Sport

<pre><code><strong><a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-8">US</a> <a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-9">Varsity</a> <a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-10">Boys</a> <a data-footnote-ref href="#user-content-fn-11">Soccer</a>
</strong></code></pre>

[^1]: Subject

[^2]: Grade Level

[^3]: Course Name

[^4]: Level

[^5]: Additional Descriptor. Since this course uses an informal name, it is wrapped in quotation marks.

[^6]: Subject and Grades

[^7]: Descriptor

[^8]: School Level Abbreviation

[^9]: Competition Level (if one exists)

[^10]: Gender (if one exists)

[^11]: Sport