Class of 2022

Welcome

• Introductions

• Mr. Dague, HHS Building Principal

• Dr. Becker, Grade 9 Principal

• Mrs. Boas, Guidance Supervisor

• Ms. Metz, Grade 9 Guidance Counselor (A-K)

• Mrs. Morenko, Grade 9 Guidance Counselor (L-Z)

Understanding the HHS 2018-2019 course selection guide

• Agenda

• Guide available on HHS Website as iBook

• General Information

• 9th Grade Scheduling Information

• Transition Opportunities

Making sense of the guide: High School V. Middle school

• Different Schedule

• Block Periods (80 Minutes)

• Semester Courses

• Lunch (3A) & Flex (3B)

• 2 Day Cycle

• Prerequisites for courses

Sample schedule

Lunch/Flex Lunch/Flex

Important pages

• Intro: Table of Contents

• Page 7: General Information

• Page 11: NCAA Regulations

• Page 13: Counseling Services

• Page 15-17: Rank in Class and GPA

Important pages

• Page 21-23: Graduation Requirements• Must successfully complete required courses and

Keystone Exams

• Must complete Career Portfolio• Grade 9: FCS class• Grade 10: Career Day• Grade 11: PFL• Grade 12: Individualized

• Grade 9 Course Selection Specifics• Begins on page 35

Important dates

• Course Selection Forms Due:• February 14th to Middle School Counselors

• Input Course Requests with middle school counselors

• February 21 – 28

• Course Verification:

• Printout of selected courses: to students March 12

• Parent Signature required on Course Verification Sheet Due: March 15

• ****No changes to schedules after March 22, end of Q3

Additional information

• Music students who take a foreign language will only take 1 math credit during grade 9.

• Honors level math students will only take 1 math credit during grade 9.

• Teacher Recommendations

• Prior to over-ride form, discuss with classroom teacher.

• If you over-ride a teacher course level recommendation, you must remain in that course.

• Summer School

• Summer Course Offerings – Advanced Credit

• Fundamentals of Design (Art prerequisite)

• 6/11 – 6/21

• FCS/PE paired

• 6/18 - 7/19

• ***Advanced credit courses offer flexibility in a student schedule, but this does not guarantee placement in desired classes.

• Registration opens February 7, 2018

Transition information

• More Students

• More Opportunities

• More Privileges

• More Rigor/Responsibility

• Multifaceted Resources (teachers, grade level principals, Officer

Marks, security officer)

9th grade academy9GA

• 2017-2018: 5th year of Grade 9 Academy

• More resources for ninth graders

• All students have lunch 3A and flex 3B

• Focus on student success• PST meetings• Success Flex• Team Meetings

• Class Meetings• Career Panels• Incentive Program

• PBIS – PRIDE• Perseverance Respect Involvement Discipline Excellence

• Transition Tool Kit• Uploaded under Academy Heading on HHS website

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HEMPFIELD PRIDE

Perseverance Never give up – even when things get tough. Respect Treat others how you would like to be treated – in person and online. Involvement Contribute to a positive school climate and be an active participant in all aspects of school. Discipline Manage your time and your behavior well. Excellence Do your best. No regrets!

9 G A

Important transition dates

• 8th Grade Transition Activity• (students from CMS & LMS)

• Thursday May 17, 3-5 pm in Buchanan Gym- HHS

• Summer Orientation (Parents & Students)• June 26: 9:00 – 10:30 or 2:00 – 3:30• June 27: 9:00 – 10:30 or 2:00 – 3:30• June 28: 9:00 – 10:30 or 2:00 – 3:30• July 11: 9:00 – 10:30 or 2:00 – 3:30• July 18: 9:00 – 10:30 or 2:00 – 3:30

Important transition dates continued

• Transition Camp: (Students Only)• Monday, August 6th 9:00-12:00 noon (at HHS)

• Sneak a Peek: (Students MUST be accompanied by an adult to walk through the building)• TBD

• Walk building to follow schedule and find classrooms

Informational flyer will be sent home/posted

Sign-up on-line or call

Scheduling Questions and closure

• Talk with MS Counselors with concerns up until July 1. • LMS – Mr. Sharpe• CMS – Mr. Milton• HHS Counselors – After July 1

• A-K Ms. Metz• L-Z Mrs. Morenko

• Specific questions about your child’s scheduling concerns, please speak with the appropriate middle school counselor or the Supervisors in the lobby.

• We appreciate your support of your student.

• Thank you for attending this evening.

• Supervisors and Department Chairpersons are in the lobby.