HCHS �COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

HCHS COURSE CATALOG

• Is available on our school website

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• Paper copy given to all homeroom teachers

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• Lists EVERYTHING you need to know about courses and such

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• Is updated every year

KEY AT TOP OF COURSE SELECTION CARD

• DIRECTIONS: USE PENCIL ONLY. REGISTER FOR 8 CREDITS (between the front and back) AND 2 ALTERNATES.

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• Key:
• **=2 semesters (credits)
• ^see special note
• #JSCC DE w/HCHS teacher
• +JSCC DE in DS at HCHS
• >JSCC DE at Central

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READY GRADUATE

• How will YOU be a READY GRADUATE?
• Note ways at bottom of Course Selection Card
• EPSO = Early Post-Secondary Opportunity
• 4 options to be a READY GRADUATE:
• 21 on ACT
• 4 EPSOs
• 2 EPSOs and Industry Certification
• 2 EPSOs and ASVAB score of 31

EPSO

• EPSO = Early Post-Secondary Opportunity

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• How do I earn EPSOs?
• Dual Enrollment
• Jackson State Community College (JSCC)
• Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)
• Another post-secondary institution

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• AP Classes

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• CLEP tests (you need to inquire about if interested)

DUAL ENROLLMENT (JSCC AND TCAT)

• Application Required; Registration meetings required
• DE at JSCC or TCAT (JSCC: 15+ courses; TCAT: 10 programs)
• TSAC Grant pays for tuition
• You are responsible for book/materials cost
• TSAC Grant usually pays for 2 classes per semester (if you do more than 2 per semester, you have to pay out of pocket).
• Must qualify for JSCC classes with sub-scores listed below (also on form)
• If haven’t taken ACT or do not meet subscores: JSCC will use your practice ACT or administer a separate test.
• TCAT—must be able to fit 2 classes per semester
• TCAT Application/Paperwork to pick up NOW

AP

• AP=Advanced Placement
• 11 AP courses offered at HCHS
• Cost for class = $0
• Enrollment in an AP class requires that you take the AP test for the class
• Cost for test = approximately $95 (don’t let cost keep you from taking)
• College credit is determined by the university you attend (some schools will give college credit for a score of 3, while others require a 5)
• If you are confused whether to take DE or AP, consult a school counselor or teacher of that area.

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ENGLISH

-Note for all subject areas: Movement between Standard and Honors is allowed if data supports.

-Senior-level English class determined partly by ACT

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Note about DE:

If you plan to attend

Murray State, you’ll need both DE classes.

MATH

Notes:

**Can double up and take 2 math classes in a year

**Senior Math determined by ACT

**Math can be a confusing area to know where to go next…consult your last math teacher for guidance if you need help deciding.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Class of 2023:

--will take Gov/Econ or H Gov/H Econ senior year

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Class of 2024:

--will take Gov/Econ or H Gov/H Econ senior year

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Class of 2025:

--will be the first class to take Gov/Student Success or H Gov/ACT Prep in 10^th or 11^th and then Econ/Personal Finance or H Econ/Personal Finance in senior year

SCIENCE

**Can take more than one in a year

PE, WELLNESS, & �PERSONAL FINANCE

Senior football players only

take 1 semester of football. Make sure to register for 7 additional credits.

Class of 2023:

--Any who have not yet taken Personal Finance must select it for the 22-23 school year.

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Class of 2024:

--Any who have not yet taken Personal Finance must select it for the 22-23 school year.

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Class of 2025:

--Do not select Personal Finance until senior year (will be the first class to take Econ/Personal Finance or H Econ/Personal Finance in senior year)

WORLD LANGUAGE

**Current Languages offered: French, German, Spanish

** 2 credits in same language required for College Ready

** FL not required for Career Ready

**Pre-requisites for DE are World Language 3 (consult FL teacher if ?s)

**Languages can be a good area to check on CLEP tests.

FINE ART

** Career Ready may take as elective or pathway credits.

ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE OPTIONS

PATHWAYS

Career Ready

• 6 credits

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• 3 credits each in 2 different Pathways

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• 6 credits in 1 Pathway

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College Ready

• 3 credits in 1 Pathway

Pathway Videos are available to learn more! 

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26 AVAILABLE PATHWAYS

• Ag Engineering
• Agribusiness
• Automotive
• Clinical Patient Services
• Coding & IT
• Cosmetology
• Diagnostic Services
• Dietetics & Nutrition
• Fashion Design
• Fine & Performing Arts
• Graphic Design
• Health Services Administration
• Health & Human Performance

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• Humanities
• Interior Design
• Law Enforcement
• Machining Technology
• Marketing
• Office Management
• Residential Construction
• Social Health Services
• STEM Applications
• Teaching as a Profession
• Therapeutic Services
• Veterinary Science
• Welding

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PATHWAY PROGRESSIONS

• See Course Progression to know required classes.

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• Pay attention to pre-requisite courses…

classes must be taken in order.

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• Some Pathway courses can be taken as stand-alone electives. Ask as you have questions.

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FINAL NOTES

• There may be courses offered that are not in this presentation.

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• 12^th grade possibilities (Application Required): Work-Based Learning Internship (see QR code), Peer Tutor, Office Assistant, Guidance Assistant, Library Assistant, Technology Assistant

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• Classes may or may not be grade-level specific.

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• Don’t choose a class based on a teacher…that can always change!

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• Make sure all graduation requirements are met before choosing electives!

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• ALWAYS list 2 Alternate Choices! (spot is at the bottom)…DON’T FORGET!!!!

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• Schedule release/schedule changes? Choose wisely! No guarantee a change can be made.

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• Feel free to ask questions!!

NEXT STEPS…

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• Take home your course selection card and discuss with your parents/guardians (green=rising 10^th; yellow card=rising 11^th; pink card=rising 12^th)

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• Analyze your transcript/graduation profile as you choose classes (you are being given a copy).
• Note: Your Course History is also available on Student Vue

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• Turn in your completed card before Spring Break!

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• Questions after today? Counselors will be in the cafeteria each day at lunch

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