1. Harris County High School 8th Grade Orientation
Welcome Class of 2023

2. Harris County High School Administrators
Mr. Todd Stanfill
Principal
Dr. Donna Patterson
Assistant Principal, Curriculum/Academic Achievement
Mrs. Laura Jackson
Assistant Principal, Test Coordinator
Mr. Tim Cockrell
Assistant Principal, CTAE Director
Mr. Clay McCall
Assistant Principal

3. Harris County High School Counselors
Mr. Jonathan Phillips (Guidance Director)
Mrs. Amanda Elliott
Mrs. Tammy Bailey
Mrs. Nikki Greiner

4. 8th Grade Transition Activities Nikki Greiner

5. 8th Grade Transition Activities
January 29 - HCHS CTAE Fair at HCCMS
February 7 - 8th Grade Parent Night at HCHS 6:00 pm
February th Graders Tour the High School
February – High School Counselors visit the Middle School to review Pre-Registration Forms
Middle School Academic teachers will initial pink Pre-Registration Forms and send home for parent signature and review.

6. Pre-Registration Form
Be Neat!
Fill out ALL Information
Return form ON TIME
8th Grade Academic Teachers will make recommendations on your form.
Students will request electives; however, students are not guaranteed requested electives. Students will be placed in electives based on availability.
Make selections CAREFULLY

9. HOW TO GET TO THE HCHS COURSE BOOK AND YEARBOOK APPLICATION Departments Guidance Course Book

10. Typical 9th Grade Block Schedule
1st semester (Aug – Dec) Academic PE/Health Elective
2nd semester (Jan – May)
Academic
Elective
Algebra I Support is 1st and 2nd Semester.

11. Academic Plans
Each student will meet individually with his/her school counselor every school year to discuss progress towards graduation. These plans will give the student an idea of what to expect over their 4 years of high school. Parents are welcome to attend. Students and parents can ask questions about graduation requirements, progress, HOPE, Work Based Learning, Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement, etc. during this meeting. High School Academic Planning conferences usually start in September of your 9th grade school year.

12. ACADEMICS Donna Patterson

13. Graduation Requirements
English
Ninth Literature
Tenth Literature
American Lit
English Literature
Mathematics
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus or 4th Course in Higher Math
Science
Biology
Physical Science or Physics
Chemistry or Environmental Science
4th Science Elective

14. Graduation Requirements
Social Studies
American Government/ Personal Financial Literacy
US History
Economics
World History
Personal Fitness/Health (1 Credit)
3 semesters of JROTC may substitute for this requirement
1 Credit PE/Health (9 weeks PE and 9 weeks Health)

15. Foreign Language
Students planning to enter into a University System of Georgia Institution must take two units of the same foreign language. We offer Spanish and French We usually recommend students in Accelerated Math and English classes take Foreign Language as 10th graders. All other students can take Foreign Language in the 11th or 12th grades.
NEW SCHOOL YEAR: We are offering Honors Spanish I and II to the 9th grade students. Only Accelerated 8th grade math students will be allowed to take Honors Spanish in the 9th grade.

16. Academics We offer Honors and Accelerated Courses
*Summer Reading is required for Accelerated Ninth Lit . You will receive this information at the end of the school year and it will be posted on our website.
We offer Support Math (Year Long)
*8th grade teachers will make recommendations.
We offer Advanced Placement (AP) course options starting in the 10th grade.
Dual Enrollment options usually become available in the 11th grade. Students must meet college entrance requirements to participate in Dual Enrollment. Students can select to take Dual Enrollment courses on our campus or a college campus.
These options will be discussed in more detail during Academic Planning Conferences with your school counselor.

17. Credit Promotion Requirements:
Students have the opportunity to earn 8 credits per school year.
4 Credits 1st Semester
4 Credits 2nd Semester
Promotion to 10th Grade = 7 Credits
Promotion to 11th Grade = 14 Credits
Promotion to 12th Grade = 20 Credits
Required for graduation = 28 Credits

18. ATHLETICS
Coach Arsenault

19. HCHS ATHLETICS Baseball Basketball Basketball Cheerleading
Competitive and/or Football Cheerleading
Cross Country
Fishing
Football
Golf
Marching Band/Dance
Shotgun
Soccer
Softball
Swim
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling

20. Visit HCHS Sports Zone

22. CTAE Pathway Classes
Tim Cockrell

23. PATHWAYS
CTSO (Career Technical Student Organizations)
END OF PATHWAY ASSESSMENTS
WORK BASED LEARNING
INTERNSHIP

24. Information Technology/ Programming Pathway
Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Pathways for 9th Grade Students
Information Technology/ Programming Pathway
Intro to Digital Technology
Business Management, Administrative/Finance Pathway
Intro to Business & Technology
Marketing/Hospitality,Recreation,Tourism/Sports & Entertainment Pathway
Marketing Principles
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Pathway
Basic Agriculture and Science Technology
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Pathway
Basic Maintenance & Light Repair

25. Engineering or Architectural Design Pathway Intro to Drafting / Design
Graphic Communication and Design Pathway
Intro to Graphics and Design
Health Science / Therapeutic Services Pathway
Intro to Healthcare
Machining/Welding/Construction Pathway
Industry Fundamentals & Occupational Safety
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, Security / Criminal Investigations Pathway
Intro to LPSCS
See Course Book on HCHS Website for more information.

26. Fine Arts
Visual Arts
Theatre
Band
Chorus

27. VISIT PATHWAYS
At this time you are welcome to visit the Commons Area. We have tables set up so you can explore some of our CTAE and Fine Arts Pathways (electives). We look forward to a successful transition to the high school.

28. Thank you for coming tonight!