Middle School Course Selection For current 8th grade students February 10, 2014

How to be successful: Attendance: be in school and be on time Agenda: keep track of assignments Do your homework Be organized Get involved: HHS offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports

Student Resources: Advisory Teacher, School Counselor, and Principal will follow students for all four years of high school

Block Scheduling: Four 85 minute blocks, two 18 week semesters/four 9 week quarters Honors courses vs. Academic courses English and History same semester Math and Science same semester

Graduation Requirements: 26.5 credits 4.0 credits in English, 4.0 credits in History, 4.0 credits in Math, 4.0 credits in Science, 1.5 credits in PE, 2.0 credits in the Arts and Humanities and 7.0 elective credits. Recommended: 2.0 – 4.0 credits of World Language Passing of Keystone Exams is a state requirement for graduation

Electives The Course Selection Guide is filled with electives in many subject areas Please check prerequisites before scheduling electives Requesting an elective does not guarantee that the student will receive the elective

Please Note A minimum of 6.5 credits are required to be scheduled for each student A maximum of 8.0 credits can be scheduled* *Some music students enrolled in sectionals may be over the 8.0 limit

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See you in September!