1. Hempfield High School
Student Scheduling Meeting for Parents:
Tuesday, February 7, 2017

2. Tonight’s General Session Agenda
Welcome & Overview Mr. Jim Dague, HHS Principal Counselor Role Mrs. Melissa Boas Graduation Project Timeline Scheduling Highlights Dr. Mark Reinhardt, Timeline Curriculum Guide Format Course Selection Specifics Graduation/Scheduling Requirements Summer School Dr. Harrington, Gd. 10 Principal Rank-in-Class Update Mr. Jim Dague Off Campus Programs Open Campus PA CTC Opportunities
Jim

3. Counselor Role During Course Selection
Flex Presentations to each grade level
Computers and Counselor Support in commons during lunches from February 24th – March 1st
Academic Advisement
Credit Checks to keep students on track for graduation
Resolve Schedule Conflicts
Melissa

4. Graduation Project
Career/Post-Secondary Education Based 4-year project
Specific requirements each year completed via Naviance (page 3)
Grade 9 – requirements completed in Fundamentals of FCS
Grade 10 – Career Fair
Grade 11 – requirements completed in Personal Financial Literacy
Grade 12 – requirements completed in the Fall
Senior CTC Students must complete graduation project via CTC program.
Progress reported by semester or annually on Report Card
Melissa

5. Course Scheduling Timeline
• HHS students access Curriculum Guide online January • Teachers share course recommendations by Jan. 20 (Sem. 1) Feb.17 (Sem. 2) • Students select courses online Feb Mar. 1 • Parents verify student selections March • Schedules to students (tentative) May • Last day to request course changes Both Semesters May 19
Melissa

6. Curriculum Guide Format
General Information (Pgs. 1-16) - all students/parents should review.
Grade 9 Specific (Pgs )
Grade Specific (Pgs )
Department Course Offerings (list of all courses) followed by Course Descriptions.
Student Course Planning Worksheet (Pg. 60)
Mark

7. Course Selection Specifics
• All students in grades should access their Curriculum Guide via the HHS webpage (hard copies available in counseling office and flex).
• Core area teachers at the high school will make their recommendations directly in Sapphire by February 22.
• If you have questions about courses for which your child is recommended, please contact the teacher, supervisor, or counselor.
• Students in grades 9-11 will select elective courses online (directions will be on the district website “links for students” and ed to student accounts). Students should be mindful of pre-requisites.
• HHS students who do not have computers or Internet access at home will be able to do their on-line selections during lunch, or Thursday evenings in the library.
Mark

8. Course Selection Specifics
• All students will receive a course verification sheet in Homeroom on March 13.
• Your son/daughter should bring the verification form home for you to review selected courses. A parent signature is then required on the form.
• If you wish to override a teacher recommendation, an Override form must be obtained in the guidance office. The Override form must be signed by the parent.
• Verifications sheets are to be turned into homeroom teachers, with a parent signature, on or before March 15.
Mark

9. Graduation Requirements
• English Credits • Social Studies Credits • Math Credits • Science Credits • PE & Health Credits • Fund. of FCS Credit • Financial Lit Credit • Arts/Humanities Credits • Electives - Remaining credits to meet graduation requirements • Required Credits to Graduate: 28 Credits.
Mark

10. Scheduling Requirements
Students will engage in course work during 4 of the 5 available periods.
*** One block will be their Lunch / Flex period
• All .5 credit classes meet on alternating days for one semester.
• Most 1-credit classes meet everyday for one semester (Exceptions Band, Orchestra, and Chorus – these are full year courses that meet on alternating days.)
• All students will be required to schedule courses so that the credits attempted during the school year = 8.0 credits
Exception:
- The Senior Option
Mark

11. Summer School Options Remedial Options Advanced Credit Courses
Fundamentals of FCS
Personal and Financial Literacy
Fundamentals of Design
Physical Education
Health Education
Comm Tech I
Summer School Website – Link on Hempfield SD webpage under “Academics”
Jodi

12. Summer School Information
Dates
June 12th – 23rd (Fund. of Art / Comm. Tech 1)
June 19th – July 20th (All Others)
Costs
Advanced Credit Classes $275
Remedial Classes
.5 credit $225
1 credit $275
Jodi

13. Summer School Information
Taking an advanced credit summer course provides more flexibility in a student’s schedule during the school year but does not guarantee placement in any specific course.
E.g. – Fundamentals of Design in summer school does not guarantee placement in a requested art class.
Jodi – Pairing health and pe or personal financial literacy and pe will free a full credit in a student’s schedule.

14. Rank-in-Class Update Weighted Exemption Policy (WEP) pg. 6
Once as a Junior
Once each semester as a Senior
Core required courses are not eligible
Jim

15. Off Campus Options
Off Campus OPPORTUNITIES – grades 11 and 12 (pgs ) •Dual Enrollment - Students travel to area colleges/tech. schools to take up to 2 courses/semester. Dual Enrollment Information Night – March 21 at 6:30 pm in the Hackman Auditorium. •Internships - Students travel to local businesses and professional organizations for the purpose of observing, interacting, and assisting professionals to learn about careers.
Jim- Highlight only offered to 11th and 12th grade students.

16. Off Campus Options
Off Campus OPPORTUNITIES – gr. 11 & gr. 12 (pgs ) •School to Career - Students travel to work settings and gain entry level employment skills through application of course concepts in a work setting. •College in the HS - Students taking college-level courses that are taught in the high school (through an agreement with HACC).
Jim

17. Open Campus PA
Electives offered can be found on page 2 of the curriculum guide.
Online and Hybrid Classes
Jointly developed classes with Manheim Township and Penn Manor
No Fee for these classes during the school year
Open Campus Website –
Student Characteristics for Success
Organized, motivated, and good time management
Jim

18. CTC Programs Over 50 different shops/programs to choose from
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center (CTC) Opportunities:
Over 50 different shops/programs to choose from
Career Centers located at Mount Joy, Brownstown and Willow Street
Cluster Programs – Grade 11
Full Day Programs – Grade 12
Jim