Welcome HHS Class of 2020
Why are we here tonight? To understand the scheduling process for incoming 9 th graders. To make informed decisions regarding your child s schedule. To clear up any confusion about the classes your child will be taking next year.
A Few Introductions Ms. Laura Abbey, incoming Principal labbey@stcharles.k12.la.us Mrs. Angela Scott, Assistant Principal ascott4@stcharles.k12.la.us Ms. Karen Russo, Counselor krusso1@stcharles.k12.la.us Ms. Erin Crisham, Counselor ecrisham@stcharles.k12.la.us
The Process Begins with the 8 th grade counselors Course selection and parent approval Numbers Final Schedules (July) New Student Orientation First Day of School
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS O Diploma Pathway Total Credits (24 or 23) O EOC: English II or III Algebra I or Geometry Biology or US History O Any State/Regional Certification Required O TOPS Requirements can be located in the course catalog on pages 12-14 O Academic Endorsement can be located in the course catalog on page 15 Diploma Requirements are located in the course catalog on page 10
Diploma Pathways College & Career Diploma 4- English 4- Math 4-Science 4- Social Studies 1.5- Physical Education.5- Health 2- Foreign Language 1- Art 3- Electives 24 Total Credits Career (Jump Start) Diploma 4- English 4- Math 2- Science 2- Social Studies 1.5- Physical Education.5- Health 9- Jump Start Course Sequences including State/Regional Certifications 23 Total Credits
Core Courses for 9 th Grade English I, Honor s English I, G/T English I American History or AP Human Geography Physical Science or Honor s Physical Science Math (depends on your FINAL grade and the course you are currently scheduled in) Algebra I (Part 1 and 2) Algebra I Geometry, Geometry Honors, Geometry G/T Journey to Careers Health/ PE I or ROTC I (these will be discussed on a later slide) Introduction to Business Computer Applications
Elective Classes Art I Basic Technical Drafting Family and Consumer Science I General Technology French I Spanish I Intro to BCA Fine Arts Survey Computer Service Tech Customer Service Early Childhood Education Speech I JROTC Entrepreneurship Adult Responsibility/ Parenthood Desktop Publishing Business Law/Comp Multi Presentation Principles of Business Guitar Television Productions I
Health/ PE and JROTC Required for graduation Can not be combined for requirement Gender specific sections Athletes will take Health in 9 th grade JROTC Can replace PE or Can be taken with PE as another elective NOT a commitment to the military Indicate sport if you intend on participating
Correction or Change? Correction Hahnville High School scheduled you into a class you did NOT request Change You and/or your parents decided AFTER April 8, 2016 that you no longer want to take a class You and/or your parents CHANGED your mind about taking a class ALL CHANGES MUST TAKE PLACE BEFORE APRIL 8, 2016 BY EMAILING Ms. Karen Russo krusso1@stcharles.k12.la.us
Athletics O Football O Cross Country O Soccer O Tennis O Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field O Basketball O Golf O Wrestling O Volleyball *Tryouts May 11 & 12 3:30-5:30 O Softball O Baseball O Swimming
Athletic Information O Tryouts will be announced through the school website and at each middle school O A LHSAA physical form must be completed and turned in to the coach prior to the tryout. O Any questions regarding athletics should be directed to the HHS Athletic Directors O All athletic documents necessary for participation in a sport are located on the HHS website under the athletics tab. O Shaun Crochet scrochet@stcharles@k12.la.us O Mendi LeBoeuf mleboeuf@stcharles.k12.la.us
Clubs and Organizations O 4-H O Art Honor Society O Band O International Thespian Society O Engineering & Robotics O Fellowship Christian Athletes O Choir O Spanish Honor Society O Alpha Mu Omega O BETA O Cheerleading O National Honor Society O Science Olympiad O Bass/Fishing Club O Freshman Advisory Mentors O Interact O JROTC O Anime & Graphic Novels Club O Green Club O Culture Club O Junior Classical League O Literary Society O Student Council O Hi-Steppers Team O Students Against Destructive Decisions O Yearbook
Only schedules needing CORRECTIONS will be corrected during the summer and on the schedule correction days.
What to Expect Next Year? AB Schedule CORE classes Electives Grade Reporting Tardies/ Dress Code HHS Spirit Shirts $15.00 (Short) $18.00 (Long) Sold on Book/Schedule Correction Day Take In/ Dismissal English I summer reading
Save the DATE New Student Orientation August 6, 2016 7:00-3:00
Please take this time to complete your child s schedule request sheet for the 2016-2017 school year.
Thank You for Attending.