Hopewell High School 8 to grade 9...Science, Math, Science) and they will sign off on your...
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Welcome to Hopewell High School and 9th grade!
Counselors at the High School
Dr. Dreshman A-G
Mrs. Vanyo H-O
Mr. Collins P-Z
Asst. Principal Mr. Rowe
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the “core” classes
4 years of English 4 years of Social Sciences 3 years of Science – may take more 3 years of Math – may take more Phys Ed – 1 semester each year – 2 credits ½ credit of Health (10th grade) You are responsible for 23½ credits including your
senior project in order to graduate
KEYSTONE EXAMS Hopewell High School students will take the following
end of course - KEYSTONE EXAMS:
Biology – Grade 9
English-Grade 10
Algebra- End of Course
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1 credit is awarded for a course that meets everyday for the whole year
1 credit = 120 hours of instruction
½ credit is awarded for a course that meets everyday for a semester
The number of credits taken per year:
8 credits = no study halls plus lunch
7 credits = 1 period of study hall
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What courses will I be taking as a 9th grader?
English
Social Science (History)
Science
Math
Personal Keyboarding
Physical Education
If you have an IEP – you will have a Learning Support Period
You get to choose other electives! 2 credits
How will I pick my classes? Your teachers will recommend your core classes (English, Social
Science, Math, Science) and they will sign off on your scheduling form.
You get to pick your electives! Electives may be 1 credit for a full year class or a ½ credit for a semester class.
Please select 2 credits of electives.
Also provide alternates that would interest you if you can not get your first choice.
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Grade 9 Math
Accelerated Geometry 9
Algebra 1
Algebra 1 A
Algebra 1 B
(1A and 1B combined = Algebra 1)
Math 1
Grade 9 Science
Accelerated Biology 9
Biology 9
Science 1
Grade 9 = Biology
Grade 10 = Chemistry
Grade 11 = Physics
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Grade 9 Social Studies
Honors Civics 9
Academic Civics 9
Traditional Civics 9
Grade 9 = Civics
Grade 10 = World Cultures
Grade 11 = US History
Grade 12 = POD/Economics
Grade 9 Language Arts
Honors English 9
(summer assignment)
Academic English 9
Traditional English 9
Grade 9 and 10 General English
Grade 11 American Literature/Composition
Grade 12 British Literature
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Foreign Language Electives at HHS
French German Spanish Latin
Grade 9 Electives (1 of 2)
General Business
Band
Chorus
Art I
Intro to Drama
Journalism 1
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Grade 9 Electives (2 of 2)
Astronomy – Popular
CAD/Drafting I
Family Consumer Science Level I
Speech – upper level class, mostly grades 10-12, high performers only
Yearbook*, needs recommendation
JROTC Marine Corps JROTC Program at Ambridge HS
Hopewell students in ROTC go to Ambridge HS for Periods 1 and 2. HS Counselors and Mr. Rowe, Asst. Principal can provide more information or answer questions.
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What you need to do: Look through the curriculum book with your
parent/guardian and select your courses wisely.
Remember: your teachers will be recommending and signing off on all core classes.
Ask a teacher/sibling/friend who attends the high school what classes they think you might like.
The signatures you need on your “Scheduling Form” are:
Teacher’s initials with their recommendation, course number and signature
Your signature on the back page of the scheduling form.
Parent/guardian signature on the back of your scheduling form.
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How long do I have to schedule?
Start today.
Scheduling form must be signed and with you to input your schedule next week.
We will use computer lab in Jr. High on February 25, 2-14
Your teachers already have a pretty good idea of what you need to take so talk with them!
If in doubt, confused and not sure what to do?
Talk with your teacher
Talk with your junior high counselor
Talk with your parent/guardian
Talk with an older friend/sibling
Parents may call the High School counselors during school hours if you have questions.
Dr. Dreshman A-G
Mrs. Vanyo H-O
Mr. Collins P-Z