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2014-2015 Counseling Department. Meet Your Counselor. Ozzy Perez. Steve Kanner. Rosemary Gallo. Jan Moore. Brenda Lohr. Mike Maluski. Counselor-Student Assignments. Describes what courses Hamilton offers. Informs you what classes you need to graduate.
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2014-2015 Counseling Department
Meet Your Counselor Ozzy Perez Steve Kanner Rosemary Gallo Jan Moore Brenda Lohr Mike Maluski
Describes what courses Hamilton offers. Informs you what classes you need to graduate. What classes you need to attend a university Registration Forms and Info.www.hamiltonhuskies.com
Four-Year High School PlanningProgram Planning – Pg. 6 Check Graduation requirements Check University Requirements
How do I know whatclasses to take? Doe John 12345 Sample schedule • AP English 11 • AP Am/Az History • Math • Science • Elective • Elective Fund of Marketing Early Childhood Education
English • English 11 • AP English 11 • No testing required • Required summer reading • Full year commitment
Social Studies • American/Arizona History • AP American/Arizona History • Common note taking skills & outside reading • Higher level thinking • Top academic clubs such as Model United Nations and We The People.
AP American Studies • Combines AP English 11 and AP Am/AZ History • Application process • American Studies is designed for students who have a passion for the rich history, culture, literature and language of this county. If you are committed to an engaging and challenging course of study, this course, co-taught by college level teachers, utilizes an interdisciplinary approach based on the College Board’s AP U.S. History and AP Language and Composition curriculums
Math • Algebra 2 • Honors Pre-Calculusor next level of Math
Science • Chemistry • Physics • Honors Chemistry • AP Chemistry • Hon Physics • AP Physics
Physical Education(1 credit required for graduation) • Introduction to Physical Education- • Male Locker • This course offers students a basic foundation in physical education by exposing them to a variety of individual and team sports. A strong emphasis on lifetime sports is stressed. • Introduction to Physical Education • Female Locker • This course offers students a basic foundation in physical education by exposing them to a variety of individual and team sports. A strong emphasis on lifetime sports is stressed.
The Academies excellence in academics…excellence in youth development…Golf, Volleyball Tennis, Soccer, Softball, Running and Swimming hamiltonhuskies.com
What if I want to take another elective? • You can take a 0 hour class! • O-hour classes are from 6:30-7:20 everyday! • You must have your own transportation! • Did I mention it is EARLY???
Elective Choices at HHS Check out the back of the registration sheet! All the elective courses that you can take as a 11th grader is on the back of the registration sheet
Start Working on Your Future Earn College credit while in High School Enroll in Dual Credit & AP classes Dual Credit classes Dual credit courses require the payment of tuition to the cooperating community college. Dual enrollment credit is earned when the course is taken at a high school in the Chandler School District AP Credit classes College credit is granted after receiving a high enough test on AP exam
Only for 11th and 12th graders Variety of Vocational classes available ½ day at HHS and ½ day at EVIT – Buses available Just write EVIT in your elective choice boxes and complete an EVIT application Check out www.EVIT.com EVIT
Community College? College or University? Military? Work? SAT Reasoning Test? SAT Subject Test? ACT Test? ASSET Test? Know your options and what it takes to reach your goals!
College Entrance Exams • SAT Reasoning/ACT • Spring of Junior year • Retest Fall of Senior year if needed • SAT Subject tests • First check with your college to see if required • Take this test soon after completion of subject class. • Placement Testing • For Community College • Take Senior year and it is Free
How do I Register for these Exams? • Register online • SAT – www.collegeboard.com – Cost $47.00 • ACT – www.actstudent.org – Cost $32.00 (+$15 for writing) • By mail – Packets available in Career Center • Watch registration deadlines • Both tests have stand-by testing available for fee. Seating is limited. • Fee waiver available for those on free/reduced lunch
Use Available Resources for Future Planning! HHS Website -Register at www.hamiltonhuskies.com Sign up to receive e-alerts: Scholarship information, make an appointment with your counselor or attend College/University visits, School news/announcements, and classroom information. Career Center –College visits, scholarship information, Job board Counselors –Visit your counselor and ask questions. KUDER software – complete career search, college searches, etc. SAT and ACT Prep classes – HHS offers Free classes!
NCAA Clearinghouse If you plan to participate in collegiate athletics you must register at www.ncaa.org
ExtraCurricularActivities See www.hamiltonhuskies.com or the Student Handbook for a list of clubs!
Questions? Visit our website at www.hamiltonhuskies.com Counselors will return in 2 weeks to meet with you and collect the form