Harper Creek High School Course Selection Next Year Juniors! Class of 2015
English4 Credits Math4 Credits Science3 Credits Social Studies4 Credits Computers 1 Credit P.E.I/Health1 Credit Visual, Performing, Applied Arts1 Credit Electives 11 Credits Juniors-Class of Credits Needed To Graduate
Juniors-Class of 2015 Upper Classman Course Selection Form Power School for course registration opens February 18, 2013 through March 7, 2013
Prerequisite : Required or necessary as a prior condition Please notice the bold prerequisite indicated under each course description Example: English III (required) Michigan Merit Exam in English Language Arts. Prerequisite: English I and II Be Sure and Check Prerequisites for Each Course
Students select courses to reflect their range of understanding, abilities, and/or learning style differences. We requires teacher recommendations for several courses and encourage you to conference with your current teachers for the right choice for you. Example: YEARBOOK requires permission from Mrs. Gardner Course Levels
You must pass each core class in order to move to the next class. Advanced Placement: Most challenging courses at HCHS, college level. Course Levels
Post-Secondary Planning College admission officers want to see a solid foundation of learning that you can build on in college. To ready yourself for college-level work, enroll in challenging high school courses, such as AP courses. Consider your strengths and interests and enroll in classes to help develop your marketable skills.
High School Classes Colleges Look For… English: Challenge yourself to improve your writing, reading comprehension and vocabulary. Math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre Calculus Science: Colleges prefer 4 years of Science. Foreign Languages: A solid foreign language study shows you are willing to stretch beyond the basics.
Required English Courses English I English II English III English IV
English Electives Reading for Enjoyment Yearbook Drama and Theatre Speech/Debate Forensics Creative Writing
Mathematics Sequencing Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra II Math Related Course Senior Year
To Be College Ready… Pre Calculus Additional Math Courses Calculus AP Calculus
Required Science Courses General Biology General Physical Science Chemistry OR Physics (typically taken junior year
Science Electives : These are electives and cannot replace any required science course. Anatomy Forensic Science AP Biology AP Chemistry
Required Social Studies Courses American History Civics/Economics World History Senior Social Studies If you love History: AP Government
How To Choose Your Elective Classes Pursue Your Passions Maintain Balance Try Something New Strengthen Your Transcript for College (One of the most important pieces of your college application is your high school transcript.) Show Colleges Who You Are (The electives you choose tell colleges something about you.) Take Courses Colleges Recommend
Dual Enrollment Students may take college courses for college credit Meet with your counselor if you are interested in taking college courses HC will pay for class and fees Student pays for books If you drop the course after drop date, student pays for class Registration for KCC opens in May
Dual Enrollment Classes you take must not be offered at HC during that semester Paperwork for Dual Enrollment located in guidance office You need to register for 10 classes at Harper and counselor will drop and add KCC to your schedule when you are registered for the class
Calhoun Area Career Center Students interested in attending the CACC please pick up the form before leaving today.
E 20/20 Be sure to review your transcript. If you need make up a credit so you can graduate on time before sure to sign up to see your counselor for E 20/20 information. Each E 20/20 class is $75.00
9 Credits Total For Year
29 Credits Required For Graduation (if you are a transfer in student your credits are adjusted accordingly. )
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Contact Information Kimberly Oaks (A-G) (269) Karen Kreis(H-O) (269) Stacey Avery (P-Z) (269)