Middle School Course Selection

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Middle SchoolCourse Selection

• For current 8th grade students
• February 10, 2014

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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

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Student Resources

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Example
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Any questions?
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See you in September!