1. Welcome Parents Class of 2016 Wednesday, February 15, 2012

2. Graduation Requirements Total of 25.33 Credits 4.25 English (including Academic Literacy) 4.25 English (including Academic Literacy) 3 Math 3 Math 3 Science (enroll in Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 3 Science (enroll in Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 3 Social Studies (enroll in Civics, World Cult. 1 & 2) 3 Social Studies (enroll in Civics, World Cult. 1 & 2) 2 Arts /Humanities/Music 2 Arts /Humanities/Music 1.33 Physical Education (.83) / Health (.25)/ Highway Safety (.25) 1.33 Physical Education (.83) / Health (.25)/ Highway Safety (.25).25 Technology Applications.25 Technology Applications 8.5 Electives 8.5 Electives Satisfactory completion of Graduation Project Satisfactory completion of Graduation Project

3. Educational Planning Form

4. Freshman Requirements Minimum 7.0 Credits English (Honors, CP, English-9) English (Honors, CP, English-9) Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra II- Trig) Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra II- Trig) Biology (Honors, CP) Biology (Honors, CP) Civics (Honors,CP) Civics (Honors,CP) Physical Education (0.5 Credits) Physical Education (0.5 Credits) Health/Technology Applications Health/Technology Applications (0.25 Credits each)

5. Freshman Requirements Electives Foreign Language (Level II or III, Level I of new Language) Foreign Language (Level II or III, Level I of new Language) Other Electives Art, Engineering Drawing, Family and Consumer Science, 2 nd Foreign Language, and/or Music Other Electives Art, Engineering Drawing, Family and Consumer Science, 2 nd Foreign Language, and/or Music Students may schedule a maximum of 8 class periods/day. Students may schedule a maximum of 8 class periods/day.

7. Course Selection  Scheduling Feb. 24-March 11 th: Student Entry of course requests Feb. 24-March 11 th: Student Entry of course requests March-April: Section Assignments & Staffing needs identified March-April: Section Assignments & Staffing needs identified April: Course verification sheets - only counselors can enter changes April: Course verification sheets - only counselors can enter changes April–June: Master Schedule finalized and student requests run for scheduling April–June: Master Schedule finalized and student requests run for scheduling Schedule Conflict resolution Mid-August: Schedules distributed to students Mid-August: Schedules distributed to students

8. Procedure for Entering Course Requests Students will submit their course requests through HAC Students will submit their course requests through HAC HAC log on information and instructions for entering student requests were included in a letter sent to students HAC log on information and instructions for entering student requests were included in a letter sent to students Prior to Feb. 24 teachers will make course recommendations for each student in HAC Prior to Feb. 24 teachers will make course recommendations for each student in HAC Students can choose up to 3 alternate elective courses Students can choose up to 3 alternate elective courses

9. Procedure for Entering Course Requests (cont.) Students can enter course requests anytime between Feb. 24 and March 11 Students can enter course requests anytime between Feb. 24 and March 11 Parents are encouraged to review student selections in HAC prior to the March 11 th deadline Parents are encouraged to review student selections in HAC prior to the March 11 th deadline After March 11 only counselors can enter course requests and course changes After March 11 only counselors can enter course requests and course changes All requests made during the enrollment process will be given equal consideration All requests made during the enrollment process will be given equal consideration

10. Procedure for Entering Course Requests (cont.) Video instructions are available on the HHS website under Quick Links – Online Course Requests for: Video instructions are available on the HHS website under Quick Links – Online Course Requests for: Completing the Course Selection Card Entering course requests through the HAC (HHS) (HHS)(HHS)

11. Schedule Commitments & Adjustments * Change Requests: 1. Submit form 2. Course change requests will be considered if they meet one of the following criteria: Academic misplacement as determined by previous subject grades, related standardized test scores, teacher information, evidence of sufficient student effort and administrative approval; Missing a graduation requirement; Missing a course prerequisite; or Dropping a less difficult course for a more difficult course as determined by department guidelines.

12. 3. A course change meeting the above criteria must be initiated within the first 2 six-day cycles of the school year. 4. In order to change schedules or drop a course, students must adhere to the following: Students must maintain enrollment in the required minimum credits; Students may not drop a course necessary for graduation; Beyond the first 2 six-day cycles of the school year, no course may be added; No credit will be given for the dropped course. No request to drop a course may be submitted after the end of the first marking period.. 5. On the rare occasion that a course(s) is approved to be dropped after 2 complete cycles, courses dropped will appear on the transcript with a grade of withdraw passing (WP) or withdraw failing (WF). Schedule Commitments & Adjustments (cont)

13. Transition Activities Ninth Grade Orientation – prior to the end of the school year Tours of the high school prior to the start of school – dates & times will be announced

14. Thank You for Attending Please contact us if we can support your student in any way or if you have specific questions.  Mrs. Fisher A-E tfisher@hershey.k12.pa.us  Mr. Hensel F-K bhensel@hershey.k12.pa.us  Mrs. Good L-Ri jgood@hershey.k12.pa.us  Mrs. Ebersole Rj-Z debersole@hershey.k12.pa.us Questions & Answers