Transcript HORTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2014

HORTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2014
CRITICAL INFORMATION
FOR
SENIOR YEAR
PRESENTED BY THE
SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE
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Mrs. Hermus: A – G
Mrs. Piette: H – O
Mrs. Castagna: P – Z
Mr. Gosling: School to Work Coordinator
Mrs. Neilson: District Administrative Assistant
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
• Important dates handout – keep!
• Listen to announcements!
• Extensions not given!
JUNIOR CONFERENCES
• Please attend scheduled appointment time
• Parents are invited and encouraged to attend
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
• Registration on-line and on your own
• Deadline: January 2, 2013
• Help for selection of courses will be given
during your junior conference
ENGLISH
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American Lit I – 1st semester
American Lit II – 2nd semester
World Lit I – 1st semester
World Lit II – 2nd semester
Mythology – 1st or 2nd semester
Science Fiction – 2nd semester
AP English – all year
MATH
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Math for the Trades and
Personal Math will no
longer be offered!!!
Applied
Algebra
A/B
Algebra
Honors
Algebra
Applied
Algebra
C/D
Applied
Geometry
Geometry
Advanced
Algebra
Honors
Geometry
Honors
Advanced
Algebra
Functions
/ Trig
Honors Trig
/ Honors
PreCal
Advanced Algebra
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College Tech Math I
PreCal/Analytic
Geometry
Business Calculus
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AP/CAPP Calculus
SCIENCE
• No new requirements
SOCIAL STUDIES
• Geographical/Historical – 1 credit
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Cultural Geography A – 1st semester
Cultural Geography B – 2nd semester
AP World History – all year
AP American Government & Politics – all year
AP Comparative Government & Politics – 2nd semester
AP U.S. History – all year
AP Human Geography – 2nd semester
• Behavioral/Analytical – ½ credit
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Psychology I – either semester
Psychology II – Either semester
AP Psychology – all year
Sociology I – either semester
Sociology II – 2nd semester
Economics and Society– either semester
Social Problems A – 1st semester
Social Problems B – 2nd semester
• Social Studies Elective – ½ credit
 One semester of any social studies class listed above
FINE ARTS / WORLD LANGUAGES
• Only 1 credit required to graduate
• Do not forget to register for your band, choir,
or foreign language if you plan to continue!
WELLNESS
• Additional PE courses are allowed
• Only 1 per semester
• May not repeat courses already taken
PERSONAL FINANCE
• ½ credit required to graduate
• Do not forget to register for this class if you
are not taking it junior year!
OCCUPATIONS
2 credits required from one area
• Art
• Business
• Family and Consumer Science
• Tech Education
• Math/Science/Computer Science
• Business
NEW COURSES
 Digital Video CS5: Foundation of Video Design
and Production (updated)
• Math
 College Tech Math I
• Science
Advanced Placement Environmental Science
Biotechnical Engineering
• M.E.A.T. (Tech Ed.)
 Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
Graphic Communications II
Infinite Innovations (updated)
ELECTIVE COURSES THAT REQUIRE
SIGNATURES FROM THE TEACHER
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Taxidermy – Mr. Resch
Residential Construction – Mr. LeBeck
Photography (without Comm/Trans) – Pooch
Independent Photography – Pooch
Independent Graphics – Mr. Koehler
Independent Art – Mrs. Draeger or Mrs. Zeinert
AP Studio Art – Mrs. Draeger or Mrs. Zeinert
Independent Computer Science – Ms. Schultz
Any other Independent courses – Instructor who
teaches the course
Permission forms are available in the School Counseling Office
CLASSES REQUIRING APPLICATIONS
• Millwright
• Leaders
• Yearbook
All applications are available in the
School Counseling Office
SENIOR YEAR OPPORTUNITIES
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Youth Options
Early Release
KSCADE Courses (also for juniors!)
School Supervised Work Experience
Apprenticeships
KSCADE COURSES
• Check Course Description Book for descriptions
• Some courses may earn college credit
• Special Note: Students who are interested may
sign up for Fashion Illustration next semester
YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP/ SCHOOL
SUPERVISED WORK PROGRAM!
• Another GREAT tool for your immediate and
LONG-Term futures!
• The benefits to students… Assists students in
transitioning from High School to the next BEST
experience. Attainment of a state-approved
skill certificate program with 21st century skills.
Integrates work-based, school-based and
community-based components to ensure
students are college & career ready!
• A recent student reported “This helped me
develop my own personal constitution (the
reason one LIVES!) which reflects what I believe,
what he represents and what I DO!” He has
positively Branded himself, is becoming more
sensitive to make Adult Connections and will
give him personal and professional confidence
to reach his earning and learning goals! He
worked during the school day, took a special
course and earned $ in the process.
• Opportunities currently in place in
Skilled Manufacturing and Banking,
more being developed!
• Contact Mr. Gosling – ext. 14115, he’s
here Mondays, Wednesdays and ½
Thursdays!
• [email protected]