Registration Process (Students who entered as a freshman 11-12, 12-13)
• Select 4 core classes (One of each - Math, English, History, Science) • Select 4 elective courses. The following elective courses are requirements for
graduation. Counselors will work with you to assure that all of these requirements have been met.
Life PE – 1 credit Computer Elective – ½ credit
Fine Art – ½ credit Health Education – ½ credit
Registration Process (Students who entered as a freshman 13-14)
• Select 4 core classes (One of each - Math, English, History, Science) • Select 4 elective courses. The following elective courses are requirements
for graduation. Counselors will work with you to assure that all of these requirements have been met.
Career Preparedness – 1 credit Life PE – 1 credit
Health Education – ½ credit CTE and/or Foreign Language and/or Arts Education – 3 credits
Advanced Academic Endorsement Diploma Requirements (Students who entered as a freshman 11-12, 12-13)
All regular diploma requirements plus the following: • 2 credits of foreign language (in the same language) • 1 AP credit • Algebra 2 with Trigonometry
If you do not want to be considered for this endorsement, an “OPT-OUT form” must be
turned in to the guidance office!
Advanced Career Technical Endorsement Diploma Requirements (Students who entered as a freshman 11-12, 12-13)
All regular diploma requirements plus the
following: • 2 credits of foreign language (in the same
language) • Algebra 2 with Trigonometry • 3 Career Technical Courses (courses must be
sequenced)
Core Classes (Select one of each.)
English Courses English 10 Pre-AP English 10 English 11 AP English 11 English 12 AP English 12
Math Courses Algebra 1B Geometry Geometry A Geometry B Pre-AP Geo. Algebraic Conn. Algebra 2 w/Trig Pre AP Alg. 2 Math. Inv. Pre-AP Pre-Cal. AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP Statistics
History Courses US History 10 Pre-AP USHistory 10 US History 11 AP US History Govt./Econ. Honors Govt./Econ.
Science Courses Biology Physical Science General Chemistry Pre-AP Chemistry Environmental Sc. Hum.Anat./Phys. AP Biology AP Chemistry Pre-AP Physics Forensics
Elective Classes – English/Social Sciences
Creative Writing
Great Wars Psychology
School Publications (Yearbook) Sociology
Electives – Career Academies Academy of Family and Consumer Sciences
Business Academy Construction Academy
Culinary Academy Engineering Academy
Medical Academy Naval JROTC
Academies may require pre-requisites and applications for
admittance.
Academy of Family and Consumer Science
The Family and Consumer Science program prepares students for jobs in which they can help
families and individuals with life services.
Course Pathways Family and Consumer Science
Family and Community Services I & II Child Development Food and Nutrition
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism This program prepares students for careers that allow
for travel and work with a variety of people. Careers can be found all over the world and range anywhere from hotel and restaurant operations to working in amusement parks and other tourist destinations.
Course Pathways
Hospitality and Tourism Culinary Arts I & II Food and Nutrition
Cooperative Education
Business Academy The Marketing, Sales and Services courses prepare
students for careers in advertising, public relations, sales and planning. Students will demonstrate creativity through promotional campaigns, event planning and new sales techniques.
Course Pathways
Business Technology Applications Marketing Principles
Entrepreneurship Sales and Promotion
Cooperative Education
Construction Academy The Building Construction program prepares students
for careers that allow you to design, plan, manage, build and maintain structures such as buildings, homes and bridges or machinery.
Course Pathways
Agriscience Construction Site Preparations
Construction Framings Construction Finishings
Engineering/STEM Academy The Engineering Academy will prepare students for college-level programs through the integration of technical and academic skills in lecture, discussion, lab work, individual and group projects, and field experience. Students interested in STEM careers can develop a better understanding of the requirements to enter this field, as well as the opportunities a career in engineering can provide.
Course Pathways Foundations of Engineering
Introduction to Robotics Basic Programming for Engineering
Engineering Research and Design Computer Science Principles
Engineering Academy Course Recommendations
Engineering Courses
Recommended Math
Courses
Recommended Science Courses
Other
Foundations of Engineering
Pre-AP or Regular
Geometry
Pre-AP or Regular Biology
Introduction to Robotics/CS
Principles
Pre-AP or Regular Algebra
2 with Trig.
Pre-AP or Regular
Chemistry
Basic Programming/ CS Principles
Pre-AP Pre-Calculus
Pre-AP Physics
Engineering Research and
Design
AP Calculus AP Chemistry Possible 1 hour engineering credit - UAH
Medical Academy The Medical Academy offers students the opportunity to explore
various career options in the medical field as well as provide foundational knowledge of the human anatomy, medical terms, medical conditions and treatments. Qualifying students are given the opportunity to participate in high quality medical internships and student trainer internships during their senior year.
Course Pathways Foundations of Health Science
Human Anatomy/Therapeutic Services Internship
EMT (Dual Enrollment with Calhoun Community College)
Medical Academy Course Recommendations
Medical Courses
Recommended Math
Courses
Recommended Science Courses
Other
Foundations of Health
Pre-AP or Regular
Geometry
Pre-AP or Regular Biology
Human Anatomy (Science Elective)
Pre-AP or Regular
Chemistry
Therapeutic Services
Pre-AP Physics
Internship/ Student
Trainer/Coop
AP Chemistry or AP Biology
EMT (Dual Enrollment)
Naval JROTC Naval JROTC is a leadership and citizenship course
which develops confidence, character, self discipline and motivation. In addition to varied classroom activities and study of American History and Naval Science, NJROTC Cadets have opportunities to travel and compete with the Drill, Shooting and Color Guard Teams.
Course Selection: Naval JROTC 1 – 4, Drill Team
Dual Enrollment Opportunities in Collaboration with
Calhoun Community College
A representative from Calhoun Community College will meet with students at the beginning of each semester to discuss requirements and to register students for classes.
Course descriptions may be found at
http://www.calhoun.edu/sites/www/Uploads/files/About
%20Us/Publications/2012-13Catalog.pdf
Dual Enrollment English Composition 101/102 6 credit hours
Cost – TBD by Calhoun Community College These courses are embedded in the AP Literature 12 class. Students are required to take the AP exam in May.
History 201/202 6 credit hours
Cost – TBD by Calhoun Community College These courses are embedded in the AP US History class.
Students are required to take the AP exam in May.
Math 112/113 6 credit hours Cost – TBD by Calhoun Community College
These courses are embedded in the Pre-AP Pre-Calculus class.
Dual Enrollment EMS 118 – Emergency Medical Technician 9 credit hours EMS 119 – Emergency Medical Technician Clinical 1 credit hour (45 clinical hours) EMS 100 – CPR (for those not certified at the professional level) 1 credit hour EMS 107 – Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) 1 credit hour Cost – TBD by Calhoun Community College These four courses will be taken at HGHS in a 96 minute, 1 semester
class. Students must turn 18 before the end of the semester. To enroll in this program, students must complete an
application for acceptance.
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