HCHS COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION For Rising 10 th

HCHS COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION For Rising 10 th Graders

HCHS ADMINISTRATION Dr. Michele Webb, Principal; 12 th grade administrator Mrs. Pam Mc. Cord, Assistant Principal; 11 th grade administrator Mr. Steve Summers, Assistant Principal; 10 th grade administrator Communication: Parent Email Facebook Twitter Instagram Website

HCHS COURSE CATALOG Is available on the HCHS school website Paper copy given to all students Lists EVERYTHING you need to know about courses and such Is updated every year

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS College Ready Career Ready Required Testing English 4 credits Math 4 credits* Science 3 credits* Social Studies 3 credits* Wellness 1 credit Algebra 1 & 2 Geometry Biology 1 English 1& 2 US History Physical Education 1 credit ACT Computer Education 1 credit Personal Finance 1 credit Pathway 3 credits 6 credits Foreign Language 2 credits -- Fine Art 1 credit -- Electives 3 credits Total 27 credits Civics Test

KEY AT TOP OF COURSE SELECTION CARD DIRECTIONS: USE PENCIL ONLY. REGISTER FOR 8 CREDITS (between the front and back) AND 2 ALTERNATES. ACT Benchmarks: How to use? Why important? English = 18 Key: **=2 semesters Math = 22 ^see special note #JSCC DE w/HCHS teacher +JSCC DE in DS at HCHS >JSCC DE at Central ~DE at TCAT Reading = 22 Science = 23

ENGLISH 1 required per year Standard Honors 10 th: English II (3002) 10 th: Hon English II (3002 H) 11 th: English III (3003) 11 th: Hon English III (3003 H) or AP Eng III^ (3013) Note about DE: If you plan to attend Murray State, you’ll need both DE classes. 12 th: English IV (3005) 12 th: #DE English IV 1010 (4039) or AP English IV (3014) Additional offering: #DE English IV 1020 (4040) Note for all subject areas: Movement between Standard and Honors is allowed if data supports. ^AP English III & AP US History will run concurrently throughout the year.

MATH 1 required per year MATH Standard Honors Geometry (3108) Hon Geometry (3108 H) Algebra II (3103) Hon Algebra II (3103 H) Applied Mathematical Concepts (3183) (math sub-score 19 or above) or Bridge Math (3181) (math sub-score below 19) DE College Algebra(4012 DE) (met math benchmark) and/or Hon Pre-Calculus (3126 H) and/or AP Calculus^^ (3127) and/or AP Statistics (3129) and/or DE+ Statistics (4013) ^^AP Calculus and AP Biology will run concurrently throughout the year. Notes: **Can double up and take 2 math classes in a year **Senior Math determined by ACT **Math can be a confusing area to know where to go next…consult your last math teacher for guidance if you need help deciding.

SOCIAL STUDIES 3 Required: WH, USH, Gov/Econ Must take one in senior year Standard Honors World History (3415) Hon World History (3415 H) 11 th: US History (3416) 11 th: DE# US History (4033) or AP US History^ (3440) 12 th: Gov/Econ (3417/3431) 12 th: Hon Gov/Hon Econ (3417 H/ 3431 H) ^AP English III & AP US History will run concurrently throughout the year.

SCIENCE 3 Required: Biology, Chemistry, + one more Must take one in senior year Standard Honors Biology I (3210) **Can take more than one in a year Physical Science (3202) Honors Chemistry I (3221 H) Chemistry I (3221) Hon Biology II (3216 H) and/or Hon Chemistry II (3224 H) Environmental Science (3260) AP Biology^^ (3217) and/or AP Chemistry** (3225 F/3225 S) and/or AP Physics (3238) and/or DE> Biology 1010 (4003) and/or AP Environmental Science (3236) Additional offering: DE> Biology 1020 (4004) ^^AP Calculus and AP Biology will run concurrently throughout the year.

PE, WELLNESS, & PERSONAL FINANCE PE, Wellness, & Personal Finance 1 credit required in each Personal Finance (3496) Wellness (3303) PE (3302) (credit should have been fulfilled at Grove) Advanced Personal Fitness/ Weight & Strength Training Basketball—Girls** (3302 BBG/3301 WSG) Basketball—Boys** (3302 BBB/3301 WSBB) Football** (3302 FB/3301 WSFB) Senior football players only take 1 semester of football. Make sure to register for 7 additional credits.

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE OPTIONS Driver Training (3321) Sociology (3432) Honors Sociology (3432 H) DE+ Sociology (4027) TN History/Contemporary Issues (3435) Greenhouse (5954 E) College Inquiry (11 th) (6193) College Success (12 th) (6194) DE+ Psychology (12 th) (4029) AP Psychology (3447) DE> Speech (4022) Journalism/Yearbook** (3008 F/3008 S) DE choice (list): __________

FOREIGN LANGUAGE College Path: 2 required Spanish I/II** (3021/3022) or French I/II** (3041/3042) or German I/II** (3051/3052) Honors Spanish I/II** (3021 H/3022 H) or Honors French I/II** (3041 H/3042 H) or Honors German I/II** 3051 H/3052 H) Honors Spanish III/IV** (3023 H/3024 H) AP Spanish III/IV** Honors German III/IV** (3053 H/3054 H) Honors French III/IV** (3048 H/3148 H) DE+ Spanish 1010 (4048) DE+ Spanish 1020 (40482) DE+ French 1010 (4046) DE+ French 1020 (40462) **Current Languages offered: French, German, Spanish ** 2 credits in same language required for College Ready ** FL not required for Career Ready **Pre-requisites for DE are Foreign Language 3 (consult FL teacher if ? s) **FL can be a good area to check on CLEP tests.

FINE ART College Path: 1 required ENTRY-LEVEL COURSES: Music PRE-REQUISITES REQUIRED: Music Concert Singers (0995 CS) Bella Voce’ (0995 B) Madrigals** (3531 F/3581 MT) Music History (3517) Strings (0996 STR) Music Theory (3574) Band** (0996 F/0996 S) Band: Percussion** (0996 FP/0996 PS) Color Guard (0996 CG) DE+ Music Appreciation (4021) Theater Speech and Communications (2096) Intro to Theater (35011) Visual Art I: Intro to Art (3501) ** Career Ready may take as elective or pathway credits. Theater Technical Theater (35211) Adv. Acting & Directing (35221) Musical Theater & Movement (3523) Visual Art II: Paint & Ceramics (3502) Art III: Concept Design (3503) AP Art** (3506 F/3506 S)

PATHWAYS Career Ready 6 credits 3 credits each in 2 different Pathways College Ready 3 credits in 1 Pathway OR 6 credits in 1 Pathway Videos available to learn more!

28 AVAILABLE PATHWAYS Advanced Manufacturing Education Teaching as a Profession Machining Technology Welding Finance Agriculture Accounting Veterinary Science Health Science Agribusiness Diagnostic Services Ag Engineering Therapeutic Services Nursing Services Architecture and Construction Marketing Management STEM Applications Transportation Automotive Maintenance Local Pathways: Residential Construction Human Services Interior Design Social Health Services Fine and Performing Arts Dietetics and Nutrition Humanities Cosmetology Math and Science Healthy and Human Performance Art, Audio/Visual, Technology Graphic Design Fashion Design Information Technology Business Management Coding Office Management Law, Corrections, and Security Health Services Administration Law Enforcement Services

PATHWAY PROGRESSIONS See Course Progression to know required classes. Pay attention to pre-requisite courses… note courses marked as Level One, Level Two, Level Three. Some Pathway courses can be taken as stand-alone electives. Ask as you have questions.

NOTES There may be courses offered that are not in this presentation. Classes may or may not be grade-level specific. Don’t choose a class based on a teacher…that can always change! Make sure all graduation requirements are met before choosing electives! ALWAYS list 2 Alternate Choices! (spot is at the bottom)…DON’T FORGET!!!! Schedule release/schedule changes? Choose wisely! No guarantee a change can be made. Feel free to ask questions!!

PLANNING FOR GRADUATION… A FEW THINGS TO CONSIDER…

READY GRADUATE How will YOU be a READY GRADUATE? EPSO = Early Post-Secondary Opportunity 4 options to be a READY GRADUATE: 21 on ACT 4 EPSOs 2 EPSOs and Industry Certification 2 EPSOs and ASVAB score of 31

EPSO = Early Post-Secondary Opportunity How do I earn EPSOs? Dual Enrollment Jackson State Community College (JSCC) Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Another post-secondary institution AP Classes CLEP tests (you need to inquire about if interested)

DUAL ENROLLMENT (JSCC AND TCAT) Application Required; Registration meetings required DE at JSCC or TCAT (JSCC: 15+ courses; TCAT: 10 programs) TSAC Grant pays for tuition You are responsible for book/materials cost TSAC Grant usually pays for 2 classes per semester (if you do more than 2 per semester, you have to pay out of pocket). Must qualify for JSCC classes with sub-scores listed below (also on form) If haven’t taken ACT or do not meet subscores: JSCC will use your practice ACT or administer a separate test. TCAT—must be able to fit 2 classes per semester ACT Sub scores needed for DE JSCC classes: DE English class: 18 on English; DE Math class: 19 on math; DE Science class: 19 on reading and math; DE Social Studies class: Reading 19

AP AP=Advanced Placement 11 AP courses offered at HCHS Cost for class = $0 Enrollment in an AP class requires that you take the AP test for the class Cost for test = approximately $95 (don’t let cost keep you from taking) College credit is determined by the university you attend (some schools will give college credit for a score of 3, while others require a 5) If you are confused whether to take DE or AP, consult a school counselor or teacher of that area.

NEXT STEPS… Take home your green course selection card and discuss with your parents/guardians Analyze your transcript/graduation profile as you choose classes (you are being given a copy). Note: Your Course History is also available on Student Vue Turn in your completed card at GROVE. Mr. Mason will communicate a deadline. Questions after today? Talk with Mrs. Green at Grove or Contact the HCHS Counseling Office (642 -5232, ext. 2)