Harper Creek High School Course Selection 2013-2014 Sophomores-Class of 2016

31 Credits Needed To Graduate Sophomores-Class of 2016 31 Credits Needed To Graduate 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 Foreign Language Exp 2 Credits Electives 11 Credits Students will need 16 core credits for graduation, students may take more core classes instead of elective classes

Sophomores-Class of 2016 Upper Classman Course Selection Form Power School for course registration opens February 18, 2013 through March 7, 2013

Prerequisites for Each Course Be Sure and Check Prerequisites for Each Course 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

Course Levels 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. For example: Pass Math I to move to Math II.

Post-Secondary Planning College 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 Electives Reading for Enjoyment Yearbook Drama and Theatre Speech/Debate Forensics Creative Writing Students may take Social Studies I, Social Studies II, World History? There is NO sequence for taking these classes

Mathematics Sequencing Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra II Math Related Course Senior Year

To Be College Ready… Additional Math Courses Pre Calculus 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. Anatomy Forensic Science AP Biology AP Chemistry

Required Social Studies Courses American History Civics/Economics World History Senior Social Studies If you love History: AP Government

How To Choose Your Elective Classes Pursue Your Passions Maintain Balance Try Something New Strengthen 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

1 2 3 4 5 Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Wednesday Geometry (81 min) Elective 40 minute class OR lunch Civics/Econ English II 1 2 3 4 5

9 Credits Total For Year

31 Credits Required For Graduation

Online Course Registration Sign on to Power School https://powerschool.harpercreek.net/public/home.html (use your student ID and password to log in.)

Contact Information Kimberly Oaks (A-G) (269) 441-8418 oaksk@harpercreek.net Karen Kreis(H-O) (269) 441-8420 kreisk@harpercreek.net Stacey Avery (P-Z) (269) 441-8424 averys@harpercreek.net