HORTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS 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 – 1 st semester American Lit II – 2 nd semester World Lit I – 1 st semester World Lit II – 2 nd semester Mythology – 1 st or 2 nd semester Science Fiction – 2 nd 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 – 1 st semester  Cultural Geography B – 2 nd semester  AP World History – all year  AP American Government & Politics – all year  AP Comparative Government & Politics – 2 nd 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 – 2 nd semester  Economics and Society– either semester  Social Problems A – 1 st semester  Social Problems B – 2 nd 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 Science Advanced Placement Environmental Science Biotechnical Engineering M.E.A.T. (Tech Ed.) Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Graphic Communications II Infinite 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 course Permission 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 , he’s here Mondays, Wednesdays and ½ Thursdays!