Counseling Department

Meet Your Counselor Steve Kanner Brenda LohrMike Maluski Rosemary Gallo Ozzy Perez Rachel Celaya

Counselor-Student Assignments Student Last NameCounselorRoomExt A – CorMike MaluskiC Cos- Gr + AVIDRosemary GalloD Gu – La + AVIDRachel CelayaC Le-PalOzzy PerezE Pan-SeBrenda LohrA Sh - ZSteve KannerE th GradeAmy Furrow/Jessica AnayaE / 5037 Career CenterCarol LytleD

Registration Forms and Info. Describes what courses Hamilton offers. Informs you what classes you need to graduate. What classes you need to attend a university

Four-Year High School Planning Program Planning – Pg. 6 Check Graduation requirements Check University Requirements Curriculum area Graduation Requirements In-state University English4 Credits Math4 Credits Lab Science3 Credits Social Studies 3 Credits2 Credits Career/Fine arts 1 credit Foreign Language NONE2 Credits PE1 Credit0 Credit Health.50 Credit0 credit Required Courses 16 ½ credits16 credits Elective Courses 5 ½ Credits4 Credits Total Required Credits 22 Credits16 Credits

How do I know what classes to take? Sample schedule 1.AP English 11 2.AP Am/Az History 3.Math 4.Science 5.Elective 6.Elective

English English 11 AP English 11 –No testing required –Required summer reading –Full year commitment

Social Studies American/Arizona History AP American/Arizona History –Common note taking skills & outside reading –Higher level thinking –Top academic clubs such as Model United Nations and We The People.

Math Algebra 2 Honors Pre-Calculus or next level of Math

Science Chemistry Physics Honors Chemistry AP Chemistry AP Physics1 AP Physics C

Physical Education (1 credit required for graduation) Introduction to Physical Education- –Male Locker This course offers students a basic foundation in physical education by exposing them to a variety of individual and team sports. A strong emphasis on lifetime sports is stressed. Introduction to Physical Education –Female Locker This course offers students a basic foundation in physical education by exposing them to a variety of individual and team sports. A strong emphasis on lifetime sports is stressed.

The Academies excellence in academics… excellence in youth development… Golf, Volleyball Tennis, Soccer, Softball, Running and Swimming hamiltonhuskies.com

What if I want to take another elective? You can take a 0 hour class! –O-hour classes are from 6:30-7:20 everyday! –You must have your own transportation! –Did I mention it is EARLY???

Elective Choices at HHS Check out the back of the registration sheet! All the elective courses that you can take as a 11 th grader is on the back of the registration sheet

Start Working on Your Future Earn College credit while in High School Enroll in Dual Credit & AP classes Dual Credit classes Dual credit courses require the payment of tuition to the cooperating community college. Dual enrollment credit is earned when the course is taken at a high school in the Chandler School District AP Credit classes College credit is granted after receiving a high enough test on AP exam

EVIT Only for 11 th and 12 th graders Variety of Vocational classes available ½ day at HHS and ½ day at EVIT – Buses available Just write EVIT in your elective choice boxes and complete an EVIT application Check out

Know your options and what it takes to reach your goals! Community College? College or University? Military? Work? SAT Reasoning Test? SAT Subject Test? ACT Test? ASSET Test?

College Entrance Exams SAT Reasoning/ACT –Spring of Junior year –Retest Fall of Senior year if needed SAT Subject tests –First check with your college to see if required –Take this test soon after completion of subject class. Placement Testing –For Community College –Take Senior year and it is Free

How do I Register for these Exams? Register online –SAT – – Cost $47.00www.collegeboard.com –ACT – – Cost $32.00 (+$15 for writing) –By mail – Packets available in Career Center –Watch registration deadlines –Both tests have stand-by testing available for fee. Seating is limited. –Fee waiver available for those on free/reduced lunch

Use Available Resources for Future Planning! HHS Website - Register at Sign up to receive e-alerts: Scholarship information, make an appointment with your counselor or attend College/University visits, School news/announcements, and classroom information. Career Center – College visits, scholarship information, Job board Counselors – Visit your counselor and ask questions. KUDER software – complete career search, college searches, etc. SAT and ACT Prep classes – HHS offers Free classes!

NCAA Clearinghouse If you plan to participate in collegiate athletics you must register at

Extra Curricular Activities See or the Student Handbook for a list of clubs!

Questions? Visit our website at Counselors will return in 2 weeks to meet with you and collect the form