Harper Creek High School Course Selection 2013 2014

Harper Creek High School Course Selection 2013 -2014 Next Year SENIORS! Class of 2014

SENIORS-Class of 2014 29 Credits Needed To Graduate English Math Science Social Studies Computers P. E. I/Health Visual, Performing, Applied Arts 4 4 3 4 1 1 Credits Credit Electives 11 Credits 1 Credit

2013 -2014 SENIORS-Class of 2014 • Upper Classman Course Selection Form • Power School for course registration opens • February 18, 2013 through March 7, 2013

Be Sure and Check Prerequisites for Each Course Prerequisite: Required or necessary as a prior condition Please notice the bold prerequisite indicated under each course description Example: English II (required) • Michigan Merit Exam in English Language Arts. Prerequisite: English I

Course Levels 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 ØYou must pass each core class in order to move to the next class. ØAdvanced Placement: Most challenging courses at HCHS, college level.

Post-Secondary Planning ØCollege admission officers want to see a solid foundation of learning that you can build on in college. ØTo ready yourself for college-level work, enroll in challenging high school courses, such as AP courses. ØConsider your strengths and interests and enroll in classes to help develop your marketable skills.

High School Classes Colleges Look For… ØEnglish: Challenge yourself to improve your writing, reading comprehension and vocabulary. ØMath: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre Calculus ØScience: Colleges prefer 4 years of Science. ØForeign Languages: A solid foreign language study shows you are willing to stretch beyond the basics.

Required English Courses English III English IV

English Electives ØReading for Enjoyment ØYearbook ØDrama and Theatre ØSpeech/Debate ØForensics ØCreative Writing

Mathematics Sequencing Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra II Math Related Course Senior Year

To Be College Ready… Ø Pre Calculus Additional Math Courses Ø Calculus Ø AP Calculus

Required Science Courses ØGeneral Biology ØGeneral Physical Science ØChemistry OR Physics (typically taken junior year

Science Electives: These are electives and cannot replace any required science course. ØAnatomy ØForensic Science ØAP Biology ØAP Chemistry

Required Social Studies Courses ØAmerican History ØCivics/Economics ØWorld History ØSenior Social Studies If you love History: AP Government

How To Choose Your Elective Classes ØPursue Your Passions ØMaintain Balance ØTry Something New ØStrengthen Your Transcript for College (One of the most important pieces of your college application is your high school transcript. ) ØShow Colleges Who You Are (The electives you choose tell colleges something about you. ) ØTake Courses Colleges Recommend

Dual Enrollment ØStudents may take college courses for college credit ØMeet with your counselor if you are interested in taking college courses ØHC will pay for class and fees ØStudent pays for books ØIf you drop the course after drop date, student pays for class ØRegistration for KCC opens in May

Dual Enrollment ØClasses you take must not be offered at HC during that semester ØPaperwork for Dual Enrollment located in guidance office ØYou 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. )

Online Course Registration ØSign on to Power School Øhttps: //powerschool. harpercreek. net/pu blic/home. html (use your student ID and password to log in. )

Contact Information Kimberly Oaks (A-G) Ø (269) 441 -8418 Ø oaksk@harpercreek. net Karen Kreis(H-O) Ø (269) 441 -8420 Ø kreisk@harpercreek. net Stacey Avery (P-Z) Ø (269) 441 -8424 Ø averys@harpercreek. net