harper creek high school course selection 2013-2014 next year seniors! class of 2014
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Harper Creek High School Course Selection
2013-2014Next Year SENIORS!
Class of 2014
English 4 Credits
Math 4 Credits
Science 3 Credits
Social Studies 4 Credits
Computers 1 Credit
P.E. I/Health 1 Credit
Visual, Performing,
Applied Arts 1 Credit
Electives 11 Credits
SENIORS-Class of 201429 Credits Needed To Graduate
2013-2014SENIORS-Class of 2014
• Upper Classman Course Selection Form
• Power School for course registration opens
• February 18, 2013 through March 7, 2013
Prerequisite: Required or necessary as a
prior condition
Please notice the bold prerequisite
indicated under each course description
Example: English II (required) • Michigan Merit Exam in English Language
Arts. Prerequisite: English I
Be Sure and Check Prerequisites for Each Course
Students select courses to reflect their range of understanding, abilities, and/or learning style differences. We requires teacher recommendations for several courses and encourage you to conference with your current teachers for the right choice for you.
Example: YEARBOOK requires permission from Mrs. Gardner
Course Levels
You must pass each core class in order to move to the next class.
Advanced Placement: Most challenging courses at HCHS, college level.
Course Levels
Post-Secondary PlanningCollege admission officers want to see a solid foundation of learning that you can build on in college.
To ready yourself for college-level work, enroll in challenging high school courses, such as AP courses.
Consider your strengths and interests and enroll in classes to help develop your marketable skills.
High School Classes Colleges Look For…English: Challenge yourself to improve your writing, reading comprehension and vocabulary.
Math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre Calculus
Science: Colleges prefer 4 years of Science.
Foreign Languages: A solid foreign language study shows you are willing to stretch beyond the basics.
Required English Courses
English I
English II
English III
English IV
English ElectivesReading for EnjoymentYearbookDrama and TheatreSpeech/DebateForensicsCreative Writing
Mathematics Sequencing
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra II
Math Related Course Senior Year
To Be College Ready…
Pre Calculus
Additional Math Courses Calculus
AP Calculus
Required Science Courses
General Biology
General Physical Science
Chemistry OR Physics (typically taken junior year
Science Electives:These are electives and cannot replace any required science course.
AnatomyForensic ScienceAP BiologyAP Chemistry
Required Social Studies Courses
American HistoryCivics/EconomicsWorld HistorySenior Social Studies
If you love History:AP Government
How To Choose Your Elective ClassesPursue Your PassionsMaintain BalanceTry Something NewStrengthen Your Transcript for College (One of the
most important pieces of your college application is your high school transcript.)
Show Colleges Who You Are (The electives you choose tell colleges something about you.)
Take Courses Colleges Recommend
Dual EnrollmentStudents may take college courses for college creditMeet with your counselor if you are interested in taking college courses
HC will pay for class and fees Student pays for booksIf you drop the course after drop date, student pays for class
Registration for KCC opens in May
Dual EnrollmentClasses you take must not be offered at HC during that semester
Paperwork for Dual Enrollment located in guidance office
You need to register for 10 classes at Harper and counselor will drop and add KCC to your schedule when you are registered for the class
Calhoun Area Career Center
Students interested in attending the CACC please pick up the form before leaving today.
E 20/20Be sure to review your transcript. If you need make up a credit so you can graduate on time before sure to sign up to see your counselor for E 20/20 information.
Each E 20/20 class is $75.00
9
Credits Total
For Year
29Credits Required
For Graduation(if you are a transfer in student your credits
are adjusted accordingly. )
Sign on to Power Schoolhttps://powerschool.harpercreek.net/pu
blic/home.html (use your student ID and password to log in.)
Online Course Registration
Contact InformationKimberly Oaks (A-G)
(269) [email protected]
Karen Kreis(H-O) (269) [email protected]
Stacey Avery (P-Z) (269) [email protected]