2016-2017
Counseling Department
Meet Your
Freshman Counselors
Ms. Amy Furrow
Room E200 Ext.5032
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Mrs. Jessica Anaya
Room E200 Ext. 5037
Alpha M-Z
Registration Forms and Info.
www.hamiltonhuskies.com
• Describes what courses
Hamilton offers.
• Informs you what
classes you need to
graduate.
• What classes you need
to attend a university
Four-Year High School Planning
Curriculum
area
• Check Graduation
requirements
• Check University
Requirements
High School
Requirements
In-state
University
English
4 Credits
4 Credits
Math
4 Credits
4 Credits
Lab Science
3 Credits
3 Credits
Social
Studies
3 Credits
2 Credits
Career/Fine
arts
1 credit
1 credit
Foreign
Language
NONE
2 Credits
PE
1 Credit
0 Credit
Health
.50 Credit
0 credit
Required
Courses
16 ½ credits
16 credits
Elective
Courses
5 ½ Credits
4 Credits
Total
Required
Credits
22 Credits
16 Credits
Registration Sheet
• You will have 6 classes on your schedule
• Typically freshman have 5 core classes and 1
elective.
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Ashlee
1 English
2 Math
3 Science
4 World History
5 PE
6 Elective (usually Foreign Language)
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How do I know what
classes to take?
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Sample schedule
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English 9
World History
Science
Math
PE
Elective (Usually Foreign Language)
Spanish 2
Marketing
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English and History
English-Required Summer Reading
Honors World History
-Prepares for Top academic clubs such as
Model United Nations & We The People.
Option 1
English
World History
Option 2
Honors English 9
Honors World History
Option 3
Honors World Studies
(Hon. English 9 & Hon World History
Block-2 Consecutive Periods)
*No testing required
*No testing required
*Full year
commitment
*Full year
commitment
Math and Science
Option 1
Investigative Science
231015
Algebra 1
221071
Option 2
Honors Biology
231048
Option 3
Hon. Biology
231048
Accelerated Math
Hon. Geometry
(Complete 3 levels 2 yrs.) Hon. Algebra 2
Hon. Pre-calculus
220075
Option 4
Hon. Biology
231048
Hon. Math 2/3 Combo
(2 periods daily-complete 2
levels of math in 1 yr.)
221064/221084
Teacher Approval _____
Teacher Approval ___
AVID
Advancement
Via
Individual
Determination
OBJECTIVES
 To prepare students in the
academic middle for four-year
college eligibility
 To provide students with a
college preparatory curriculum
 To provide students with
academic instruction and support
in college preparatory classes
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…
Prepares student athletes with better training in
a more convenient format.
Athletic Academies count towards PE credit
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Freshman Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
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Volleyball
Swimming
Tennis
Running
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 9th grader is
on the back of the registration sheet
10th
• Examples of Electives
Foreign Languages
• Many Choices
• Need for the University
• Upper levels can be taken for
college credit.
Examples of Electives
Fine Arts
Theatre
Orchestra
Band
Guitar
Choir
Drawing
Photo Imaging
Examples of CTE
Electives – Vocational Credit
Ag Science
Marketing
Business Management
Early Childhood Education
Fashion and Design
TV productions
Drafting
Photo
Air Force JROTC
Learn To Lead To Success!!
Opens doors to military academies and leading colleges
PE graduation credit available
No requirement to join the military – A class AND a club!!
Options:
–AS 100: Journey Into
Aviation
–AS 500 (Optional):
Competitive Drill
• Community Service
– Blood Drives
– Adopt-a-highway
– Color Guard / Saber Team
• Social Events
– Paintball / Laser Tag
– Sport & Cyber Competitions
– Formal Dances
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School times 7:25-2:14
Lunch time at Hamilton – A, B and C lunch
No Lockers
5 Minute passing periods between classes
After-school Detention
Lunches – Have to eat on campus
Weekly class Schedule
Husky Days and Link Crew
Log in to your
Student portal
or
Parent portal
Print your
request
summary
Bring your
schedule
summary and
your yellow
registration
form with you
when
counselors
return to your
school.
When will we return to pick up
registration forms?
You have 2 weeks to complete these forms.
Hamilton counselors will return on
Jan. 25 – Bogle
Jan. 26 - Payne
Jan. 27 – Willis
Jan. 28 – Anderson
Jan. 29 – San Tan
Parent/Counselor Meetings
• Counselors will be available at Hamilton to
present this information to parents.
– Jan 12th at 4:30 and 6:00
– Jan 14th at 4:30 and 6:00
– Jan 27th at 4:30 and 6:00
• Have your parents register for a meeting on
the website.
• Walk-ins are welcome
th
8
grade Open House
Come to Hamilton and see the school, classes
and clubs offered there!
HHS Cafeteria
January 20, 2014
6:00pm
Questions?
Visit our site at
www.hamiltonhuskies.com
For Open Enrollment forms,
registration forms, and other
information