1. Heritage High School

2. 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

3. 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*

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

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

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

12. 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

13. 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!

14. 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!!!

15. 9th Grade Course Selection Sheet
* Please have a pencil ready and your course selection sheet out while we review this sheet

16. 9th Grade Class Choices

17. 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.

18. 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?