Heritage High School

8th Grade Course Selection Expectations Be Respectful…ONE person speaking at a time Feel free to ask questions; I may ask you to hold a question until the end due to time restrictions Important Information, please pay attention

Schedule Changes Changes are honored only… First 3 weeks of school Placed in an incorrect class Missing a class/period Electives are EXTREMELY limited & fill up quickly Changes are not guaranteed *Parent Signature is required prior to any changes*

Heritage Counseling Team Mrs. Morgan SLC-A1 Mrs. Galvez SLC-A2 Mr. Campos SLC-B Mrs. Dalton SLC-C Mrs. Valdez SLC-D When? Why? Visit your SLC Questions or Concerns before school during lunch after school academic social/emotional college & career

A/B Schedule Bell Schedule start time is 8:15 am end time is 3 pm Classes meet every other day You will sign up for 7 classes plus a study hall

Organization tips for the A/B Schedule Different back pack for each day Different binders for “A” and “B” day Use a Daily Planner write in it every day! tests, quizzes, projects, deadlines, homework Study Habits manage time well-set a routine DON’T procrastinate! do homework the day it’s assigned

Need 270 credits to graduate What are credits? Each semester class = 5 credits Each year long class = 10 credits Semester 1/Semester 2 A, B, C, D grades = Full credit “F” grades = 0 credits Need 270 credits to graduate

Progress Reports/Quarter Grades VS. Semester Grades Status report Indicates if you’re “on track” Not final grades No credits earned Affect GPA for eligibility to play sports and participate in extra-curricular events Semester Grades Given each semester Final grades for each class On transcript PERMANENTLY Affect GPA Semester Grades Quarter Grades Progress Report

average of all classes/grades & Grade Point Average average of all classes/grades & DETERMINES Eligibility for athletics/extracurricular activities Class Rank Scholarships College Admissions GPA

Athletics/Extracurricular Eligibility 2.0 GPA= Eligible 1.75 GPA = Academic Probation! Can only use ONE per year See Mr. Smith HHS Athletic Director

Arts & Entrepreneurial ACADEMIES Technology Ms. Horton HR 106 Arts & Entrepreneurial Ms. LaPrade C-112 Health Ms. Rodriguez HR 105 Public Service Mr. Carr A105

Graduation Requirements Subject Credits English 40 credits History/Social Sciences 30 Credits Math (Alg.1, Geometry + 3rd Math) Science (Life Science + Physical Science) 20 Credits Visual & Perf. Arts OR Foreign Language 10 Credits Physical Education (9th and 10th) Health 05 Credits Electives 115 Credits Total 270 Credits

Math, Science, Foreign Language Do NOT just do the minimum! Graduation Requirements/ College Entrance Requirements Some significant differences between HHS graduation requirements & the college entrance requirements. Math, Science, Foreign Language Do NOT just do the minimum!

Freshman year counts!!! GRADES “A, B, C, D” grades are required HHS Diploma: “A, B, C, D” grades are required College Admissions: “C” or higher grades are required Always strive to earn “A”s and “B”s The more competitive the college = higher GPA The lower your GPA = higher SAT/ ACT scores need to be Freshman year counts!!!

9th Grade Course Selection Sheet * Please have a pencil ready and your course selection sheet out while we review this sheet

9th Grade Class Choices

Take packet home and review your course selections with your parents. Please visit the Heritage website to view the course catalog for course descriptions. Packets DUE - February 8th to your middle school office. Turn in COMPLETE REGISTRATION PACKET, not just the course form.

QUESTIONS? Study Turn in your homework Earn good grades Put in the effort Ask for help Go to School Be on time Be in class daily Be ready for us next year! QUESTIONS?