Welcome! Huron High School Course Selections for 2015-2016 school year Welcome! Presented by the Huron Guidance & Counseling Department Get to know us,

Huron High SchoolCourse Selections for 2015-2016 school year

WelcomeWelcome!!

Presented by the Huron Guidance & Counseling DepartmentGet to know us, we can help!

Dr. Denise Eaddy-Richardson, Mrs. RaShonda Jamerson, Ms. Nicole Nunlee,Ms. Wendy Reinhardt, Ms. Robyn Watson, Mr. Brian Williams

Proud to be a River Rat!Proud to be a River Rat!WhoWho’’s here to help!s here to help!

Quality Academic and Social Preparation for Life!Academic and Counseling (College & Career, Life Skills etc. . .) Curriculum

Building Administrators . . .Ms. Jennifer Hein, Building Principal

Mr. Marcus Edmondson, Assistant Principal - 994-2061Mrs. Janet Schwamb, Assistant Principal - 994-2045

Guidance Counselors . . . Dr. Denise Eaddy-Richardson — [email protected] — (734) 994-8203Mrs. RaShonda Jamerson — [email protected] — (734) 994-2057

Ms. Nicole Nunlee — [email protected] — (734) 994-2066Ms. Wendy Reinhardt — [email protected] — (734) 994-2050

Ms. Robyn Kimmey Watson — [email protected] — (734) 994-2064Mr. Brian Williams —[email protected] — (734) 994-2058

College & Career Center . . . Mr. Ivory Wright — [email protected] — (734) 994-4438

There are many adults at Huron in addition to your teachers who are here to help. Get to know us. . . we all have different roles to play in your success here at Huron.

InIn’’s & Outs & Out’’s of High School s of High School Power of Options!Power of Options!

There are LOTS of options in High School if you plan well. Check out our School Counseling Website, the Student Service Guide, See Fast Facts for Forward-looking Freshman, Other Resources & talk to your Counselor about. . .

Course & Schedule Options!

Course Selection ProcessCourse Selection Process Rising 10th - 12th Grades Rising 10th - 12th Grades

THIS Course Selection Presentation!– Review course selection process, options, graduation requirements, timeline.– Course Selection Work Sheet (next slide)

Enter your own courses in PowerSchool! – PowerSchool Scheduling Window Open Tues, February 24 – Sunday, March 1, 2015.– Use Any Computer w OL Access! Home, Library, Neutral Zone. . .– Remember CHOOSE CAREFULLY! Courses are only offered when students sign up for them.

If you change your mind, there might not be space for you.

Verification sheets printed from PowerSchool for parent signatures.– Verification Sheets for the courses YOU selected distributed by your 3rd hour teacher.– You and your family should review verifications and make changes on the verification sheet, if

necessary.– Return to Grade Level Office by ___________________________________ (TBD).

Mistakes!– HS Counselors will review for mistakes and will correct as necessary.– Teachers will review selection and suggest corrections as necessary.– If you need changes after verification sheets are due contact your counselor in writing (e-mail

preferred).

Course Selection ProcessCourse Selection Process Worksheets to decide your classes

– Worksheet in Packet - How to fill it out!– Notice! Do you qualify for certain classes? Talk to

your Teachers and Counselor– Sign up for enough classes

.5 credit = 1 semester class 1.0 credit = year long class

Select total of6.0 - 7.0 credits

Class Hour Semester 1 Semester 2

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Course Selection ProcessCourse Selection ProcessSign up for a Full Schedule! 6-7 hours Remember classes are offered based on what you sign up for. Not enough enrollment = class is not offered Sign up for 6-7 classes even if you are planning on Testing

Out, CRs, DE, etc. . . We will work with you to correct schedule when results come through.

Alternative Electives! Make sure you choose 3.

Class Hour Semester 1 Semester 2

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State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School State of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public School Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

Subject Area 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English (4.0)(No Speech

Requirement)

1.0 English 9

1.0 English 10

1.0 Literature

1.0Elective

Social Studies (3.0) 1.0 credit – World

History & Geography (No AC or AP Option)

1.0 credit – U.S

History & Geography

(Reg or AP)

1.0 credit – U.S. Gov & Economics

(Reg or AP)

Graduation Requirements & Preparing for College – the credits you really need

Intensive or AC Options on Course Selection Worksheet


Math (4.0) 1.0 credit 1.0 credit 1.0 credit 1.0 credit

Includes Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2.Must also have math in senior year.

Think HARD about Math - Which level is right for you?

• HS credit awarded for Algebra I and higher even if taken in MS.

• Be aware of course sequencing and how it affect future options.

• Think about your success 4 years from now. . . You may do “OK” now. . . But will you be ready for calculus in your senior year?

• Current Math teachers should make a recommendation for placement.


Think HARD about Math - Which level is right for you?

• 8th Grade Algebra

• Algebra I (HS level, even if taken in MS)

• Geometry

• Algebra II

• Business and CTE Math Courses

• Hospitality, Homebuilding, Auto, Accounting, Money Management, etc. . .

• Senior Advanced Math

• Analysis/Pre-Calculus

• Calculus AP, Statistics AP, Computer Science AC

• Dual Enrollment w College

• Calc III, Differential Equations, etc. . .

Least Difficult

Most Difficult


World Language (0.0 - 2.0)(2.0 credit required for class of 2016)

1.0 credit 1.0 credit

Science (3.0)Includes Biology, Physics or

Chemistry, + 1 additional

1.0 Biology 1.0 Elective (Earth Science,

Physical Science AC or

Environmental AP)

1.0 creditChemistry or

Physics

• If you are also strong in English classes (C or lower), Language recommended in 9th grade. If not, it is “ok” to wait until 10th grade.

• Class of 2016+ - HS credit awarded for language taken in MS!

• High School graduation requires 2 years, Some college require more!

•Colleges like to see consistency in language; 2-3 years or more same language.

•Interested in IB Diploma Programme? Requires 4 years of Language!


Physical Education (1.0)Health (.5)

Personal Fitness .5(No Waivers)

Health .5

“Arts” (1.0)(Art, Music, CTE or FCS)

.5 Art .5 Art

Music Ensembles meet the Art requirement – Choir, Band OrchestraCheck in w your current Music teacher for Audition schedule

Think about Course Sequencing!Many classes such as Math and World Languages follow a sequence. Course sequencing means that you may start at the level appropriate for you. Teachers usually make recommendations to students for best placement in class levels. Then, you must pass the semester before moving on to the next. Please see the spiral bound Student Services Guide for course sequencing.

*You may be successful now, but how will it affect your courses as a senior?

News you can use. . .News you can use. . .Specialty Department Classes

Advanced Placement – “AP” classes certified by College BoardAC classes = Accelerated & help prepare for AP level

Humanities AC – AP Tests in English, Art, & Music

Health Science Technology - by applicationCosmetology - by applicationHomebuilding - by applicationPLTW/Intro to Engineering - • Select a full 6-7 hour day wo “special classes”.• Turn in Applications to COE Office.• Indicate which classes we should drop on verification

sheet, if you are selected.

News you can use. . .News you can use. . .International Baccalaureate

International Baccalaureate Program - Coming next school year!• Classes start 2015-2016 school year• Select individual classes or Diploma Program

• Note: Diploma program requires 4 years of language

For more info check out the websites!• Huron High School Counseling – links to IB sites• AAPS IB Website - http://a2-ib.blogspot.com/• IB Website - http://www.ibo.org/


Specialty Department Courses –• Career & Technical Education, Art, Business, Family & Consumer

Science, Music, PLTW/Intro to Engineering

Other Credit Earning Opportunities –• Online, Community Resource, Job/COE, Split w/ AAPS, Dual w/

Univ

Summer School• See AAPS Website

http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/aaps/academics/hs_summer_school


Testing Out (TO) - Summer TBA• If you plan to Test Out, choose the classes you should take with

out TO, corrections will be made upon successful TO.• See AAPS Website for Testing Out info.

http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/aaps.home/aaps_home

Music & Auditions - March TBA• Choose the lowest level or class you are currently in! Music

teacher will discuss high school options and audition schedules. We will adjust your schedule automatically.

Additional Grad Requirement InfoAdditional Grad Requirement Info• 22 Credits total required for Graduation.

Class of 2016 (w Language require) = 18.0 compulsory + 4 elective

• Online Learning Experience = 20 hours. Is already incorporated within your normal course work. Ie: English 9, WHAG, Biology. . .

• There is NO Community Service Requirement for High School Graduation.

Thank You!Thank You!Proud to be a River Rat

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Welcome! Huron High School Course Selections for 2015-2016 school year Welcome! Presented by the Huron Guidance & Counseling Department Get to know us,