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

2. 31 Credits Needed To Graduate
Sophomores-Class of 2016
31 Credits Needed To Graduate
English Credits
Math Credits
Science Credits
Social Studies Credits
Computers Credit
P.E. I/Health Credit
Visual, Performing,
Applied Arts Credit
Foreign Language Exp Credits
Electives Credits
Students will need 16 core credits for graduation, students may take more core classes instead of elective classes

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Required English Courses
English I
English II
English III
English IV

10. 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

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

12. To Be College Ready… Additional Math Courses Pre Calculus Calculus
AP Calculus

13. Required Science Courses
General Biology
General Physical Science
Chemistry OR Physics (typically taken junior year

14. Science Electives:
These are electives and cannot replace any required science course.
Anatomy
Forensic Science
AP Biology
AP Chemistry

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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 9
Credits Total
For Year

19. 31
Credits Required
For Graduation

20. Online Course Registration
Sign on to Power School
(use your student ID and password to log in.)

22. Contact Information
Kimberly Oaks (A-G)
(269)
Karen Kreis(H-O)
(269)
Stacey Avery (P-Z)
(269)