HCHS COURSE REQUESTS

FOR 2020-2021

COURSE REQUESTS FOR 2020-2021

Course request process:

Watch video

Contact us with questions

Complete course request form

Three ways for all submit course requests:

Paper copy and put in drop box at HCHS

Paper copy and mail to HCHS

Google Form (see link in email or on HCHS website)

RESOURCES AVAILABLE

ON OUR WEBSITE

COURSE REQUEST FORM (Registration Card)

COURSE CATALOG (Descriptions of courses, etc.)

REGISTRATION POWERPOINT

READY GRADUATE FLYER

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

College Ready Career Ready Required Testing

English 4 credits 4 credits Algebra 1 & 2 Geometry Biology 1 English 1& 2 US History ACT Civics Test

Math 4 credits* 4 credits*

Science 3 credits* 3 credits*

Social Studies 3 credits* 3 credits*

Wellness 1 credit 1 credit

Physical Education 1 credit 1 credit

Computer Education 1 credit 1 credit

Personal Finance 1 credit 1 credit

Pathway 3 credits 6 credits

Foreign Language 2 credits --

Fine Art 1 credit --

Electives 3 credits 3 credits

Total 27 credits 27 credits

KEY AT TOP OF REGISTRATION CARD

DIRECTIONS: USE PENCIL ONLY. REGISTER FOR 8 CREDITS (between the front and back) AND 2 ALTERNATES (on back).

ACT Benchmarks: How to use? Why important?

English = 18 Math = 22 Reading = 22 Science = 23

Key:

**=2 semesters/credits

^see special note

#JSCC DE w/HCHS teacher

+JSCC DE in DS at HCHS

>JSCC DE at Central

~DE at TCAT

READY GRADUATE

How will YOU be a READY GRADUATE?

EPSO = Early Post-Secondary Opportunity

4 options to be a READY GRADUATE:

21 on ACT

4 EPSOs

2 EPSOs and Industry Certification

2 EPSOs and ASVAB score of 31

EPSO

EPSO = Early Post-Secondary Opportunity

How do I earn EPSOs?

Dual Enrollment

Jackson State Community College (JSCC)

Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)

Another post-secondary institution

AP Classes

CLEP tests (you need to inquire about if interested)

DUAL ENROLLMENT (JSCC AND TCAT)

Application Required; Registration meetings required—Date TBA

DE (typically) at JSCC or TCAT

10+ programs available at TCAT

15+ DE classes offered through JSCC

TSAC Grant pays for tuition

You are responsible for book/materials cost

TSAC Grant usually pays for 2 classes per semester (if you do more than 2, you have to pay out of pocket).

Must qualify for JSCC classes with sub-scores listed above (also listed on Reg. Form)

If haven’t taken ACT or do not meet subscores: JSCC will use your practice ACT or administer a separate test.

TCAT—must be able to fit 2 classes per semester

If you are confused whether to take DE or AP, consult a school counselor or teacher of that area.

Some of you will receive recommendation letters for DE from the state…look at!!

ACT Sub scores needed for DE JSCC classes: DE English class: 18 on English; DE Math class: 19 on math; DE Science class: 19 on reading and math; DE Social Studies class: Reading 19

AP

AP=Advanced Placement

11 AP courses offered at HCHS

Cost for class = $0

Enrollment in an AP class requires that you take the AP test for the class

Cost for test = approximately $95 (don’t let cost keep you from taking)

College credit is determined by the university you attend (some schools will give college credit for a score of 3, while others require a 5)

ENGLISH

Note for all subject areas: Movement between Standard and Honors is allowed if data supports. ^AP English III & AP US History will run concurrently throughout the year.

ENGLISH

1 required per year

Standard Honors

10th: English II (3002)

10th: Hon English II (3002H)

11th: English III (3003) 11th:

Hon English III (3003H)

or

AP Eng III ̂(3013)

12th: English IV (3005) 12th: #DE English IV 1010

(3005DE)

or

AP English IV (3014)

Additional offering:

#DE English IV 1020 (4040)

Note about DE: If you plan to attend Murray State, you’ll need both DE classes.

MATH

Notes: **Can double up and take 2 math classes in a year **Senior Math determined by ACT **Math can be a confusing area to know where to go next…consult your last math teacher for guidance if you need help deciding.

MATH 1 required per year

Standard Honors

Geometry (3108) Hon Geometry (3108H)

Algebra II (3103) Hon Algebra I I (3103H)

Applied Mathematical

Concepts (3183)

(math sub-score 19 or above)

or

Bridge Math (3181)

(math sub-score below 19)

DE College Algebra(4012DE)

(met math benchmark)

and/or

Hon Pre-Calculus (3126H)

and/or

AP Calculus^^ (3127)

and/or

AP Stat istics (3129)

and/or

DE+ Stat istics (4013)

^^AP Calculus and AP Biology will

run concurrently

throughout the year.

SOCIAL STUDIES

^AP English III & AP US History will run concurrently throughout the year.

SOCIAL STUDIES

3 Required: WH, USH, Gov/Econ

Must take one in senior year

Standard Honors

World History (3415) Hon World History

(3415H)

11th: US History (3416) 11th:

DE# US History (4033)

or

AP US History ̂ (3440)

12th: Gov/Econ

(3417/3431)

12th: Hon Gov/Hon

Econ

(3417H/3431H)

SCIENCE SCIENCE

3 Required: Biology, Chemistry, + one more

Must take one in senior year

Standard Honors

Biology I (3210)

Physical Science (3202) Honors Chemistry I (3221H)

Chemistry I (3221) Hon Biology I I (3216H)

and/or

Hon Chemistry I I (3224H)

Environmental Science

(3260)

AP Biology^^ (3217)

and/or

AP Chemistry** (3225F/3225S)

and/or

AP Physics (3238)

and/or

DE> Biology 1010 (4003)

and/or

AP Environmental Science

(3236)

Addit ional offering:

DE> Biology 1020 (4004)

^^AP Calculus and AP Biology will

run concurrently

throughout the year.

**Can take more than one in a year

PE, WELLNESS, & PERSONAL FINANCE

PE, Wellness, &

Personal Finance

1 credit required in each

Personal Finance (5901)

Wellness (3303)

PE (3302)

(credit should have been fulfilled at

Grove)

Advanced Personal Fitness/ Weight &

Strength Training

(3302PF/3301WS)

Basketball—Girls**

Basketball—Boys**

Football**

Senior football players only take 1 semester of football. Make sure to register for 7 additional credits.

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE OPTIONS

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE

OPTIONS

Driver Training (3321)

Sociology (3432)

Honors Sociology (3432H)

DE+ Sociology (4027)

TN History/Contemporary Issues (3435)

College Inquiry (11th)

College Success (12th)

DE+ Psychology (12th) (4029)

AP Psychology

DE> Speech (4022)

Yearbook** (3008F/3008S)

(application required)

DE choice (list):___________________

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

**Current Languages offered: French, German, Spanish ** 2 credits in same language required for College Ready ** FL not required for Career Ready ** Honors FL 3 & 4 not guaranteed **Pre-requisites for DE are Foreign Language 3 (consult FL teacher if ?s) **FL can be a good area to check on CLEP tests.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE College Path: 2 required

Spanish I/II**

(3021/3022)

or

French I/II**

(3041/3042)

or

German I/II**

(3051/3052)

Honors Spanish I/II**

(3021H/3022H)

or

Honors French I/II**

(3041H/3042H)

or

Honors German I/II**

3051H/3052H)

Honors Spanish III/IV**

Honors German

III/IV**

Honors French III/IV**

DE+ Spanish 1010

DE+ Spanish 1020

DE+ French 1010

DE+ French 1020

FINE ART FINE ART

College Path: 1 required

ENTRY-LEVEL COURSES: PRE-REQUISITES REQUIRED:

Music

Concert Singers

(0995HF/0995HS)

Music History (3517)

Music Theory (3574)

Music

Bella Voce’ (0995WE) Madrigals** (3531F/3531S)

Strings (0996STR)

Band** (0996F/0996S)

Band: Percussion**

(0996FP/0996SP)

Color Guard (0996CG)

DE+ Music Appreciation

(4021)

Theater

Speech and Communications

(2096)

Theater Arts I (3520)

Theatre

Theater Arts II (3521)

Theater Arts III (3522)

Theater Arts IV (3523)

Visual Art

Art I: Intro to Art (3501)

Visual Art

Art II: Paint & Ceramics (3502)

Art III: Concept Design (3503)

AP Art** (3506F/3506S)

** Career Ready may take as elective or pathway credits.

PATHWAYS

Career Ready

6 credits

3 credits each in 2 different Pathways

OR

6 credits in 1 Pathway

College Ready

3 credits in 1 Pathway

CURRENT HCHS PATHWAYS 29 Current Pathways

Most tie directly to National Career Clusters

See Pathway Lists in the Course Catalog OR on Registration Cards

Band = Visual and Performing Arts

Football/Basketball = Health & Human Performance

TCAT and DE begin in 11th Grade

PATHWAY PROGRESSIONS

See Course Progression to know required classes.

Pay attention to pre-requisite courses…

note courses marked as Level One, Level Two, Level Three.

Some Pathway courses can be taken as stand-alone electives. Ask as you have questions.

FINAL NOTES There may be courses offered that are not in this presentation. Consult

the Course Catalog and Registration Cards for more information.

12th grade possibilities (Application Required): Internship, Peer Tutor, Office Asst, Library Asst, Tech Asst

--Can write in that you’d like a certain class on Registration Card in the alternate section—If chosen and you have room, we will adjust for you.

Classes may or may not be grade-level specific.

Don’t choose a class based on a teacher…that can always change!

FINAL NOTES (CONTINUED)

Consider your transcript/graduation profile as you choose classes

Make sure all graduation requirements are met before choosing electives!

ALWAYS list 2 Alternate Choices! (spot is on the back at the top)…DON’T FORGET!!!!

Schedule release/schedule changes? Choose wisely! No guarantee a change can be made.

Feel free to ask questions!!

QUESTIONS? Rising 10th graders:

10th grade school counselor: Ms. Callie Blount (blountc@henryk12.net)

Rising 11th graders:

11th grade school counselor: Ms. Amanda Armstrong (armstronga@henryk12.net)

Rising 12th graders:

Assistant principal: Dr. Kelly Paschall (paschallk@henryk12.net)

ANYONE:

Call the school office at 642-5232

If someone is not available, you will be able to leave a message and have a return call.

COURSE REQUESTS FOR 2020-2021

Course request process:

Watch video

Contact us with questions

Complete course request form

Three ways for all to complete course request form:

Paper copy and put in drop box at HCHS

Paper copy and mail to HCHS

Google Form (see link in email or on HCHS website)