2022 - 2023 Course Selection

Current Grades 9-11

Program of Studies Is Online!

You can access the 2022-2023 HHS Program of Studies on the HHS website. It lists every course along with a description, level, and credit information, in addition to any prerequisites you may need.

Check out the Program of Studies!

The Basics

• You are planning your schedule for the entire 2022-2023 school year
• Your transcript was emailed to you earlier this week - please review it
• This four-year course of study planner is a helpful tool to help you keep track of what credits you have earned and what you still have left to complete - please make a copy of it and keep it in your Google Drive
• Choose a schedule for yourself that is both challenging and manageable
• Keep in mind your plans for the future when selecting courses
• Final schedules will be available before schools starts in August

Core, Elective, and Alternate Courses

• Select a total of 8 credits (including core and elective courses) that you would like to schedule for next year.
• Alternate Courses - Select courses that may be substituted if one of the original 8 credits you selected is NOT available.
• Use THIS FORM to communicate with your counselor about priority courses and/or preferences.
• Band / Chorus
• If you are hoping to participate in Band / Chorus next year, please select either as one of your selections in addition to your 8 credits

English

• Graduation Requirement: (4.5 credits) - To include (1) semester core credit each year and (.5) credit of Essay Writing by the end of sophomore year
• Basic Course Plan:
• 9th Grade: English 9 (CP/H) and Essay Writing
• 10th Grade: English 10 (CP, H)
• 11th Grade: English 11 (CP, H) or AP Composition
• 12th Grade: Student Choice (CP, H) or AP Literature

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English Electives

• Writing Fiction (Grades 11 and 12 only)
• Advanced Writing Honors (Grades 11 and 12 only)
• The Art of Living
• Audio Storytelling
• Creative Writing
• Journalism
• Pick of the Lit
• Social Media Effect
• True Crime Narratives
• Yearbook Production

Fine & Performing Arts

• Graduation Requirement: (1 credit)

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Fine Art Majors Program (Portfolio review required)

• Art I Honors
• Art II Honors
• Art III Honors
• Advanced Portfolio Honors / Advanced Portfolio II Honors

General Fine Arts Electives

• Advanced Digital Art Exploration
• Ceramics I / Ceramics II
• Computer Crafts & Calligraphy
• Digital Painting with Wacom
• Intro to Art
• Making Manga & Anime
• Merch: Designing, Making and Selling
• Public Art
• Yearbook Production

Fine & Performing Arts (continued)

Theatre, Film and Effective Communication

• Acting
• The Art of Effective Communication
• Cinematography
• Welcome to the Theater

Music Program

• Band Class (DSB)
• Chorus Class (DSB)
• AP Music Theory
• The Art and Culture of Hip Hop
• Beginning Guitar
• Advanced Guitar
• Is This Thing On? Live Sound 101
• Nine Weeks to Music Stardom
• Piano Lab

Math

• Graduation Requirement: (4 credits) - To include (1) credit junior or senior year ***
• Sequence of Courses:
• Algebra I Part 1 / Algebra I Part 2 (CP)
• Geometry Part 1 / Geometry (CP) Part 2 or Geometry Honors
• Algebra II (CP, H)
• Pre-Calculus (CP, H) or FST (CP) or Probability & Statistics (CP)
• Calculus (H, AP)

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***The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education Admission maintains minimum standards for entrance into the Massachusetts State University System. To be eligible for admission, students will need to complete 4 courses of high school mathematics and 1 course credit must be completed during their senior year. Based on these minimum requirements students need to complete either:

• *Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and 1 full credit beyond Algebra II your senior year
• *Geometry, Algebra II, and 2 full credits beyond Algebra II (one must be your senior year)

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Math/Business Electives

Math Electives

• Building and Protecting Wealth
• Math in the Media
• Music Meets Math
• Personal Finance
• AP Computer Science Principles
• AP Computer Science A

Business Electives

• Accounting
• AP Microeconomics
• Business Innovations with Design Thinking
• Business Law
• Entrepreneurship
• Introduction to Business

Science & Technology

• Graduation Requirement: (4 credits) - To include (.5) credit in Foundations of 21st Century Learning during freshman year, (1) credit freshman, sophomore, junior and/or senior year.
• Example Course Plan:
• 9th Grade: Biology (CP/H) or Physics (CP II) and Foundations in 21st Century Learning
• 10th Grade: Physics (CP, H, AP) and/or Chemistry (CP, H) or Biology (CP II)
• 11th Grade: Physics or Chemistry (CP, H, AP)
• 12th Grade: Student Choice (CP, H, AP)

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Science & Technology Electives

Semester Electives

• AP Computer Science A
• Architectural Technology
• Communication Science
• Construction Technology
• Eco-Carpentry Challenge
• Electronics & Robotics
• Engineering Technology
• Introduction to Software Development

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Term Electives

• Astronomy
• Biotechnology
• Botany
• Chemistry Explorations & Applications
• Climate Campaign
• Computer Games and Graphics
• Exploring Forensic Science
• ICED (Innovative Conceptual Engineering by Design)

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• Meteorology
• Neuroscience
• Epidemiology
• Principles of Genetics
• Songwriters to Save the World
• Suburban Homesteading
• Women in Science & Engineering

Social Studies

• Graduation Requirement: (4 credits) - To include (1) credit junior or senior year
• Basic Course Plan:
• 9th Grade: United States History I (CP, H)
• 10th Grade: Modern World History (CP, H) or AP European History
• 11th Grade: United States History II (CP, H) or AP United States History
• 12th Grade: Student Choice (CP, H, AP)

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Social Studies Electives

Other Electives

• AP Government (semester)
• AP Psychology (3 terms)
• Service Learning: A Call to Action (semester)

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Term Electives

• 20th Century Pop Culture & Social History
• Intro to Philosophy
• The Art of Living
• Conspiracy Theories in American History
• Criminology
• History Through Film

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• Introduction to Global Citizenship
• Internet Famous for Young Entrepreneurs
• Medieval History Through Simulation
• Women in History
• Psychology
• Sociology

World Language

• Graduation Requirement: (2 credits in the same language)

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Spanish Program

• Students have the opportunity to study Spanish, even if they have yet to take a language class. Courses are offered at a variety of levels to meet all students where they are.

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French Program

• Students have the opportunity to continue learning French in a traditional curriculum.

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French Immersion Program

• Students who have been enrolled in the French Immersion program will continue on their journey taking classes designed for the Immersion students.

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***Competitive college admissions often like to see 3-4 years in the same language. Please talk to your counselor with questions/concerns.***

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Wellness

• Graduation Requirement: (2 credits - 1 course each year)

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9th Grade

• Wellness 9

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10th Grade

• Wellness 10

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11th/12th Grade Options

• Adventure Education
• CPR/First Aid
• Functional Fitness & Nutrition
• Human Development
• Life & Stress Management
• Relationships & Sexuality
• Rock Climbing

Other Opportunities

Online Classes

• Requires registration for TEC or Educere courses
• Educere classes
• TEC classes
• Grades 9-11
• Taken in addition to current schedule
• Grade 12
• Taken within the schedule

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Internship or Senior Project (Grade 12)

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Computer Science Endorsement

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Global Citizenship Program

Selecting Courses - Reminders

• All students must select a total of 8 credits - choose core courses first!
• Select at least 2 alternate electives - different than the courses you chose under electives.
• Select a Wellness course
• Current 9th graders will automatically be enrolled in Wellness 10
• Current 10th/11th graders must select a Wellness course and an alternate Wellness course

Scheduling Timeline

• PowerSchool portal opens on Monday, March 21
• PowerSchool portal closes on Thursday, March 31
• School counselors will be meeting with all students on Tuesday, March 22nd and Wednesday, March 23rd to discuss course requests - you will be called down
• Feel free to set up a meeting with your counselor if you need more time or have additional questions!

Override Process

• Re-read course description and level descriptors located in the Program of Studies
• Select the course for which you were recommended even if you intend to complete the Override Process
• Student submits Override Form no later than Tuesday, April 5th
• Parent/guardian submits Override Approval Form - will be emailed to parent/guardian after Override Form has been submitted
• Students are strongly encouraged to have a conversation with recommending teacher to ensure an understanding of course levels and expectations