Class of 2018 Finding Success at Hellgate
Principal Mrs. Hendrix
Learning Goals Understand graduation requirements and number of credits needed Learn about classes offered through Hellgate Learn about Q Understand how to submit your course requests for Sophomore year online
How to Make it Happen! All students need
Grading Periods At semesters end (January/June) you will take finals in each class and receive.5 credit for every passing grade Semester One.5 credit + Semester Two.5 credit 1.0 credit
Doing the Math Each student will be in 7 credit bearing classes 7 class periods x 4 years of high school = The potential of 28 credits! Remember you need at least 24 credits to graduate!
What it means to successfully pass a class A passing grade:
Tips to ensure success In your seat, with materials, ready to go Keep it Clean Daily Attendance! Turn in work and participate in class Communicate with your teachers Monitor your Q profile Utilize Flagship Tutoring We are here to help!
THE BREAKDOWN OF REQUIRED CLASSES
ADVANCED OPTIONS Honors (H) International Baccalaureate - (IB) - Jenni Frizzell- Coordinator Advanced Placement - (AP) Dual Enrollment
English 4 credits -English 1 -English 2 (H)** -English 3 *** AP option -English 4 *** AP option -*Technical Writing (Eng. 4 Option) ** H English 2/Mod World Hist. ***IB option, IB English 11/12, two year class English Electives: Creative Writing Journalism 1 IB Theory of Knowledge Yearbook Newspaper (Lance) *Dual Credit Option
Science 2 Credits Freshmen will have taken Integrated Earth and Space Most Sophomores take Biology Other Science Courses: Biology 2 Wildlife Biology Chemistry 1&2 Physics 1&2 Advanced Problems in Science IB Biology HL, 2 years IB Environmental Studies in Society (ESS), 1 year IB Sports Exercise Science, 1 year Rigorous Core / College Prep suggest taking at least 3 years if not 4 years of science (Lab)
Math 3 credits You need to receive a final grade of a C or higher in your current math class to advance. Algebra 1, Geometry (H), Algebra 2 (H) Dual credit options: Functional Statistics Trigonometry (FST), H Pre-Calc AP Stats, AP Calculus A/B, Technical Math 111 IB Math: have taken Algebra 2 (H) IB Math Studies: have taken Algebra 1 & Geometry Rigorous Core/College Prep recommends 4 credits
Social Studies 2.5 Credits Junior Year: United States History * (AP) Senior Year: US Government * (AP) Sophomore year block option: Modern World History/ Honors English 2 * IB History of the Americas/ 20 th Century Topics * IB students must take a semester of US Government Electives: World Geography, Modern World History, Sociology/Criminology, Psychology
Health Enhancement 2 credits HE 1 during your freshman year HE 2 during your sophomore year Electives: Weight Training
CTE 1 credit required
Family & Consumer Science Sophomore - Senior: Culinary 1 Culinary 2 (C or higher to advance) *Culinary 3 (takes place second semester during 3 rd and 4 th period; upon teacher consent) Textile & Apparel 1 & 2 Early Childhood Ed 1 & 2 House & Living Environments Prep for Life (Yearlong) Nutrition & Wellness *Dual Credit Option
Building Trades 1 Building Trades 2: Residential Carpentry Building Trades 2: Cabinetry Building Trades 3: Capstone Sophomore-Senior Intro to Mechanical Systems (2 periods) MCPS Auto Tech 1 (2 periods) MCPS Auto Tech 2 (2 periods) Exploration of Auto Careers (2 periods) Welding 1 & 2 Welding 3 (2 periods) Engineering Foundations Intro to Tech Design Architectural Design Engineering Design 3-D Modeling & Animation *Design Project 1-DDSN 113: Technical Drafting *Design Project 2-DDSN 114: Intro to CAD CAD CAM Systems 1 *Dual Credit option
Business Personal Finance 21 st Century Career Essentials Intro to Photo *Accounting 1 Accounting 2 & 3 Street Law Intro to Business Economics *Intro to Business Quickbooks Technology Tools Digital Media Graphics Design 1 & 2 Film 1- Intro to Media Arts Film 2-Digital Media in Arts Film 3 Advanced Finance Banking Practices Graphics Design Studio Web Design Business Co-op IB Film (2 year) * Dual Credit Option
Agriculture Education Sophomore - Senior Intro to Animal & Plant Science AG Ed. 2 AG Ed. 3 Applied Veterinary Science Taught at the Ag Center and requires two class periods.
Art: Intro to Art (Prerequisite for all other art classes) Ceramics Drawing Sculpture Painting Watercolor Printmaking *Conceptual Mixed Media *Senior Studio *IB Visual Art (HL or SL) *See Course Guide for Prerequisites
Band Beginning Band, Intermediate Band, Advanced Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band ORCHESTRA Intermediate & Advanced Auditions will be held each spring for students interested in advance levels before May 1st Choir Men s Choir, Women s Choir Beginning, Women s Choir Advanced, Choir Mixed Advanced IB Music-See Course Guide for prerequisites
World Language Arabic 1,2,3 French 1,2 German 3,4 Latin 1,2 Mandarin Chinese 1,2 Spanish 1,2 Spanish 3/IB SL 1, Spanish 4/IB SL 2/HL 1, Spanish 5/IB/HL 2 Latin 3/4 IB SL French 3/IB SL 1, French 4/IB SL 2 German 1/IB AB 1, German 2/IB AB 2
Things to keep in mind when requesting courses Please Check the Course Guide on the MCPS website for prerequisites Also note that some classes listed may change or be offered the same period. Please choose at least 3 alternates on your course request worksheet Be mindful of rigorous core/college prep requirements as you plan for the next four years Course requests do not guarantee enrollment in the course
21 ST CENTURY SCHOOL Dual Credit- High School and College Credit Hellgate High School Montana Digital Academy Technical Math 111 Functions, Statistics, Trig H Pre Calculus Accounting 1 Introduction to Business Technical Writing Culinary 3 Design Projects 1: Technical Drawing Design Projects 2: Intro to CAD Your Brain on School Computer Science
21 ST CENTURY SCHOOL Online Classes Montana Digital Academy Other On-line Programs University Of Montana Early to College Dual Enrollment -Through UM/Missoula College -Discounted tuition -Earn college credit while still in high school -Paperwork on UM website
Whoops Missed out on credits? Credit Recovery Summer school On-line original credit courses Make appointment with counselor to develop a plan
Check grades Look up assignments Check your attendance Look at Transcript Check graduation requirements Look up GPA Submit course requests for next year
People who can help you during your Sophomore year Mrs. Hendrix, Principal Ms. Farmer, Assistant Principal Your teachers Your counselors: Mr. Martin (A-K) & Ms. Buboltz (L-Z) Your Parents/Guardians Tracy Ledyard, Social Worker & Family Resource Center Officer Johnson (JJ), School Resource Officer Flagship
Use the summer to participate in a summer program Volunteer Work Visit colleges Job Shadow Get involved Attend summer school to recover credit Take an on-line class
Course Requests for Sophomore year Mr. Martin and Ms. Buboltz will be visiting English classes to review students course requests on-line. Counselors will collect your Course Request worksheets on this day. You and your parents/guardians have until March 6th to change your course requests.