Hempfield High School 2017-2018 Student Scheduling Meeting for Parents: Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Tonight’s General Session Agenda Welcome & Overview Mr. Jim Dague, HHS Principal Counselor Role Mrs. Melissa Boas Graduation Project Timeline Scheduling Highlights Dr. Mark Reinhardt, Timeline Curriculum Guide Format Course Selection Specifics Graduation/Scheduling Requirements Summer School Dr. Harrington, Gd. 10 Principal Rank-in-Class Update Mr. Jim Dague Off Campus Programs Open Campus PA CTC Opportunities Jim

Counselor Role During Course Selection Flex Presentations to each grade level Computers and Counselor Support in commons during lunches from February 24th – March 1st Academic Advisement Credit Checks to keep students on track for graduation Resolve Schedule Conflicts Melissa

Graduation Project Career/Post-Secondary Education Based 4-year project Specific requirements each year completed via Naviance (page 3) Grade 9 – requirements completed in Fundamentals of FCS Grade 10 – Career Fair Grade 11 – requirements completed in Personal Financial Literacy Grade 12 – requirements completed in the Fall Senior CTC Students must complete graduation project via CTC program. Progress reported by semester or annually on Report Card Melissa

Course Scheduling Timeline • HHS students access Curriculum Guide online January • Teachers share course recommendations by Jan. 20 (Sem. 1) Feb.17 (Sem. 2) • Students select courses online Feb. 24 - Mar. 1 • Parents verify student selections March 13-15 • 2017-18 Schedules to students (tentative) May • Last day to request course changes Both Semesters May 19 Melissa

Curriculum Guide Format General Information (Pgs. 1-16) - all students/parents should review. Grade 9 Specific (Pgs. 17-57) Grade 10-12 Specific (Pgs. 58-144) Department Course Offerings (list of all courses) followed by Course Descriptions. Student Course Planning Worksheet (Pg. 60) Mark

Course Selection Specifics • All students in grades 9 -11 should access their Curriculum Guide via the HHS webpage (hard copies available in counseling office and flex). • Core area teachers at the high school will make their recommendations directly in Sapphire by February 22. • If you have questions about courses for which your child is recommended, please contact the teacher, supervisor, or counselor. • Students in grades 9-11 will select elective courses online (directions will be on the district website “links for students” and emailed to student email accounts). Students should be mindful of pre-requisites. • HHS students who do not have computers or Internet access at home will be able to do their on-line selections during lunch, or Thursday evenings in the library. Mark

Course Selection Specifics • All students will receive a course verification sheet in Homeroom on March 13. • Your son/daughter should bring the verification form home for you to review selected courses. A parent signature is then required on the form. • If you wish to override a teacher recommendation, an Override form must be obtained in the guidance office. The Override form must be signed by the parent. • Verifications sheets are to be turned into homeroom teachers, with a parent signature, on or before March 15. Mark

Graduation Requirements • English - 4.0 Credits • Social Studies - 4.0 Credits • Math - 4.0 Credits • Science - 3.0 Credits • PE & Health - 2.0 Credits • Fund. of FCS - 0.5 Credit • Financial Lit. - 0.5 Credit • Arts/Humanities - 2.0 Credits • Electives - Remaining credits to meet graduation requirements • Required Credits to Graduate: 28 Credits. Mark

Scheduling Requirements Students will engage in course work during 4 of the 5 available periods. *** One block will be their Lunch / Flex period • All .5 credit classes meet on alternating days for one semester. • Most 1-credit classes meet everyday for one semester (Exceptions - Band, Orchestra, and Chorus – these are full year courses that meet on alternating days.) • All students will be required to schedule courses so that the credits attempted during the school year = 8.0 credits Exception: - The Senior Option Mark

Summer School Options Remedial Options Advanced Credit Courses Fundamentals of FCS Personal and Financial Literacy Fundamentals of Design Physical Education Health Education Comm Tech I Summer School Website – Link on Hempfield SD webpage under “Academics” Jodi

Summer School Information Dates June 12th – 23rd (Fund. of Art / Comm. Tech 1) June 19th – July 20th (All Others) Costs Advanced Credit Classes $275 Remedial Classes .5 credit $225 1 credit $275 Jodi

Summer School Information Taking an advanced credit summer course provides more flexibility in a student’s schedule during the school year but does not guarantee placement in any specific course. E.g. – Fundamentals of Design in summer school does not guarantee placement in a requested art class. Jodi – Pairing health and pe or personal financial literacy and pe will free a full credit in a student’s schedule.

Rank-in-Class Update Weighted Exemption Policy (WEP) pg. 6 Once as a Junior Once each semester as a Senior Core required courses are not eligible Jim

Off Campus Options Off Campus OPPORTUNITIES – grades 11 and 12 (pgs. 140-144) •Dual Enrollment - Students travel to area colleges/tech. schools to take up to 2 courses/semester. Dual Enrollment Information Night – March 21 at 6:30 pm in the Hackman Auditorium. •Internships - Students travel to local businesses and professional organizations for the purpose of observing, interacting, and assisting professionals to learn about careers. Jim- Highlight only offered to 11th and 12th grade students.

Off Campus Options Off Campus OPPORTUNITIES – gr. 11 & gr. 12 (pgs. 140-144) •School to Career - Students travel to work settings and gain entry level employment skills through application of course concepts in a work setting. •College in the HS - Students taking college-level courses that are taught in the high school (through an agreement with HACC). Jim

Open Campus PA Electives offered can be found on page 2 of the curriculum guide. Online and Hybrid Classes Jointly developed classes with Manheim Township and Penn Manor No Fee for these classes during the school year Open Campus Website – www.opencampuspa.net Student Characteristics for Success Organized, motivated, and good time management Jim

CTC Programs Over 50 different shops/programs to choose from Lancaster County Career and Technology Center (CTC) Opportunities: Over 50 different shops/programs to choose from Career Centers located at Mount Joy, Brownstown and Willow Street Cluster Programs – Grade 11 Full Day Programs – Grade 12 Jim