HORTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOLCLASS OF 2014

CRITICAL INFORMATION FOR

SENIOR YEAR

PRESENTED BY THE SCHOOL COUNSELING OFFICE

• Mrs. Hermus: A – G• Mrs. Piette: H – O• Mrs. Castagna: P – Z• Mr. Gosling: School to Work Coordinator• Mrs. Neilson: District Administrative Assistant

IMPORTANT DEADLINES• Important dates handout – keep!• Listen to announcements!• Extensions not given!

JUNIOR CONFERENCES• Please attend scheduled appointment time

• Parents are invited and encouraged to attend

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• Registration on-line and on your own• Deadline: January 2, 2013• Help for selection of courses will be given

during your junior conference

ENGLISH• American Lit I – 1st semester• American Lit II – 2nd semester• World Lit I – 1st semester• World Lit II – 2nd semester• Mythology – 1st or 2nd semester• Science Fiction – 2nd semester• AP English – all year

MATH

Applied Algebra

A/B

Applied Geometry

Applied Algebra

C/D

Advanced Algebra OR

College Tech Math I

Algebra Geometry Advanced Algebra

Functions/ Trig

PreCal/Analytic Geometry

Honors Algebra

Honors Geometry

Honors Advanced Algebra

Honors Trig /

Honors PreCal

Business Calculus OR

AP/CAPP Calculus

IMPORTANT NOTE: Math for the Trades and

Personal Math will no longer be offered!!!

SCIENCE

• No new requirements

SOCIAL STUDIES• Geographical/Historical – 1 credit

Cultural Geography A – 1st semester Cultural Geography B – 2nd semester AP World History – all year AP American Government & Politics – all year AP Comparative Government & Politics – 2nd semester AP U.S. History – all year AP Human Geography – 2nd semester

• Behavioral/Analytical – ½ credit Psychology I – either semester Psychology II – Either semester AP Psychology – all year Sociology I – either semester Sociology II – 2nd semester Economics and Society– either semester Social Problems A – 1st semester Social Problems B – 2nd semester

• Social Studies Elective – ½ credit One semester of any social studies class listed above

FINE ARTS / WORLD LANGUAGES

• Only 1 credit required to graduate• Do not forget to register for your band, choir,

or foreign language if you plan to continue!

WELLNESS• Additional PE courses are allowed• Only 1 per semester• May not repeat courses already taken

PERSONAL FINANCE

• ½ credit required to graduate• Do not forget to register for this class if you

are not taking it junior year!

OCCUPATIONS

2 credits required from one area• Art• Business• Family and Consumer Science• Tech Education• Math/Science/Computer Science

NEW COURSES • Business

Digital Video CS5: Foundation of Video Design and Production (updated)

• Math College Tech Math I

• ScienceAdvanced Placement Environmental ScienceBiotechnical Engineering

• M.E.A.T. (Tech Ed.) Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)Graphic Communications IIInfinite Innovations (updated)

ELECTIVE COURSES THAT REQUIRE SIGNATURES FROM THE TEACHER

• Taxidermy – Mr. Resch• Residential Construction – Mr. LeBeck• Photography (without Comm/Trans) – Pooch• Independent Photography – Pooch• Independent Graphics – Mr. Koehler• Independent Art – Mrs. Draeger or Mrs. Zeinert• AP Studio Art – Mrs. Draeger or Mrs. Zeinert• Independent Computer Science – Ms. Schultz• Any other Independent courses – Instructor who teaches

the coursePermission forms are available in the School Counseling Office

CLASSES REQUIRING APPLICATIONS

• Millwright• Leaders• Yearbook

All applications are available in the School Counseling Office

SENIOR YEAR OPPORTUNITIES• Youth Options• Early Release• KSCADE Courses (also for juniors!)• School Supervised Work Experience• Apprenticeships

KSCADE COURSES• Check Course Description Book for descriptions• Some courses may earn college credit• Special Note: Students who are interested may

sign up for Fashion Illustration next semester

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP/ SCHOOL SUPERVISED WORK PROGRAM!

• Another GREAT tool for your immediate and LONG-Term futures!

• The benefits to students… Assists students in transitioning from High School to the next BEST experience. Attainment of a state-approved skill certificate program with 21st century skills. Integrates work-based, school-based and community-based components to ensure students are college & career ready!

• A recent student reported “This helped me develop my own personal constitution (the reason one LIVES!) which reflects what I believe, what he represents and what I DO!” He has positively Branded himself, is becoming more sensitive to make Adult Connections and will give him personal and professional confidence to reach his earning and learning goals! He worked during the school day, took a special course and earned $ in the process.

• Opportunities currently in place in Skilled Manufacturing and Banking, more being developed!

• Contact Mr. Gosling – ext. 14115, he’s here Mondays, Wednesdays and ½ Thursdays!• johngosling@hasd.org