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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Example

9. Any questions?

10. See you in September!