Counseling Department

Meet Your Freshman Counselors Ms. Amy Furrow Room E200 Ext.5032 Alpha A-L Mrs. Jessica Anaya Room E200 Ext Alpha M-Z

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 Check Graduation requirements Check University Requirements Curriculum area High School 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

Registration Sheet You will have 6 classes on your schedule Typically freshman have 5 core classes and 1 elective. 1 English 2 Math 3 Science 4 World History 5 PE 6 Elective (usually Foreign Language) Moore Ashlee 12345

How do I know what classes to take? Sample schedule 1.English 9 2.World History 3.Science 4.Math 5.PE 6.Elective (Usually Foreign Language) Marketing Doe John Spanish 2

English and History English-Required Summer Reading Honors World History -Prepares for Top academic clubs such as Model United Nations & We The People. Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 EnglishHonors English 9Honors World Studies (Hon. English 9 & Hon World History World History Honors World History Block-2 Consecutive Periods) *Full year commitment *No testing required *Full year commitment *No testing required

Math and Science Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Investigative Science Honors Biology Hon. Biology Hon. Biology Algebra 1 Accelerated Math Hon. Geometry Hon. Math 2/3 Combo (Complete 3 levels 2 yrs.) Hon. Algebra 2 Hon. Pre-calculus (2 periods daily-complete levels of math in 1 yr.) / Teacher Approval _____ Teacher Approval ___

AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination OBJECTIVES  To prepare students in the academic middle for four-year college eligibility  To provide students with a college preparatory curriculum  To provide students with academic instruction and support in college preparatory classes

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 Freshman Football Golf Soccer Softball Volleyball Swimming Tennis Running excellence in academics… excellence in youth development… Prepares student athletes with better training in a more convenient format. Athletic Academies count towards PE credit

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 9 th grader is on the back of the registration sheet

Examples of Electives Foreign Languages Many Choices Need for the University Upper levels can be taken for college credit. 10th

Examples of Electives Fine Arts Theatre Orchestra Band Guitar Choir Drawing Photo Imaging

Examples of CTE Electives – Vocational Credit Ag Science Marketing Business Management Early Childhood Education Fashion and Design TV productions Drafting Photo

Air Force JROTC Options : –AS 100: Journey Into Aviation –AS 500 (Optional): Competitive Drill Community Service –Blood Drives –Adopt-a-highway –Color Guard / Saber Team Social Events –Paintball / Laser Tag –Sport & Cyber Competitions –Formal Dances Learn To Lead To Success!! Opens doors to military academies and leading colleges PE graduation credit available No requirement to join the military – A class AND a club!!

School times 7:25-2:14 Lunch time at Hamilton – A, B and C lunch No Lockers 5 Minute passing periods between classes After-school Detention Lunches – Have to eat on campus Weekly class Schedule Husky Days and Link Crew

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Print your request summary Bring your schedule summary and your yellow registration form with you when counselors return to your school.

When will we return to pick up registration forms? You have 2 weeks to complete these forms. Hamilton counselors will return on Jan. 25 – Bogle Jan Payne Jan. 27 – Willis Jan. 28 – Anderson Jan. 29 – San Tan

Parent/Counselor Meetings Counselors will be available at Hamilton to present this information to parents. –Jan 12 th at 4:30 and 6:00 –Jan 14 th at 4:30 and 6:00 –Jan 27 th at 4:30 and 6:00 Have your parents register for a meeting on the website. Walk-ins are welcome

8 th grade Open House Come to Hamilton and see the school, classes and clubs offered there! HHS Cafeteria January 20, :00pm

Questions? Visit our site at For Open Enrollment forms, registration forms, and other information