Download - Welcome to Holland High School
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• Highlight the academic, social, as well as college and career planning opportunities at HHS.
• Look at grade level course requirements and class selection.
• Focus on 9th grade information to help meet the specific unique needs of your teen.
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SUBJECT CREDITS REQUIRED (TERMS REQUIRED)
English (Language Arts) & Speech 4 (8) English ½ (1) Speech
Mathematics 4 (8)
Science 3 (6)
Social Studies 3 (6)
Fine/Practical or Vocational Arts 1 (2)
Physical Education ½ (1)
Technology/Career Exploration ½ (1)
Health ½ (1)
ACT Prep & Career Preparation (pending Board approval)
½ (1)
Electives – One (1) on-line course will be needed 11 (22)
For classes2010 & Beyond The following requirements must be met to receive a Holland High School diploma:
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• English – 4 years required
• Math – 4 years required
• Biology/Physical Science – 3 years required
• History and Social Science - 3 years required; 1 year of American History and 1 year of World History is strongly recommended
• Foreign Language – 2 years required; 3 years strongly recommended
• Fine and Performing Arts – 2 years strongly recommended
• Computers – 1 year recommended
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1 class = .5 credits
3 trimesters + 5 classes daily = 15 classes a year
15 classes = 7.5 credits earned each year.
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• Math• English• Social Studies• Science• Technology/Career Exploration
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Each Student Chose 5 Electives
9th Grade Band (pg. 46)
Concert Orchestra (pg. 47)
Choir – Concert (Boys) (pg. 48)
Choir – Treble (Girls) (pg. 47)
*Health 1 (pg. 53)
*Working on Wellness (pg. 53)
*PE – PE A (pg. 59) PE B (pg. 59) PE C (pg. 60)
Intro to Graphic Design (pg. 51)
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• Bolded classes are required sometime before students graduate.
• Foreign language is required for college. (You may take if you are getting an A or B in 8th grade Communication Arts.)
• Band, choir, and orchestra require auditions.
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Core classes are offered at different academic levels.
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• Extended Algebra 1 (3 trimesters)
• Algebra 1 (2 trimesters)
• Geometry (2 trimesters)
• Honors Geometry (2 trimesters)
• Algebra 2 or FST Pre-Calculus (2 trimesters)
*For PATH students testing out of Algebra and Geometry
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• Extended English 9 (3 trimesters)
• English 9 (2 trimesters)
• Honors English 9 (2 trimesters)
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• Extended World History (3 trimesters)
• World History (2 trimesters)
• AP World History (Prior approval needed)
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• Extended Biology (3 trimesters)
• Biology (2 trimesters)
• AP Biology *For students who have taken PATH Biology and passed HHS
Biology exam.
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Hour 1st Trimester
2nd Trimester
3rd Trimester
1st hour Algebra 1A
Extended
Algebra 1B
Extended
Algebra 1C Extended
2nd hour English 9A
Extended
English 9B Extended
English 9C
Extended
3rd hour Biology A
Extended
World History B Extended
World History C Extended
4th hour Transition Team
Transition Team
Transition Team
5th hour World History A Extended
Biology B
Extended
Biology C
Extended
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Hour 1st Trimester
2nd Trimester
3rd Trimester
1st hour Algebra 1A Algebra 1B Intro to Art
2nd hour English 9B World History A
English 9A
3rd hour Biology A Physical Education
World History B
4th hour 9th Grade Band
9th Grade Band
9th Grade Band
5th hour Technology/
Career Exploration
Health Biology B
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• ELL• Special Education• 9th Grade Transition
Academy• AP Academy (2 honors classes
freshmen year.)
• Operation Graduation• Summer School for Pre-
Algebra• Study Tables at Lunch
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Beginning with the Class of 2009, all AP courses will be based on a 5 point honor scale.
4.0 Honor Scale 5.0 Honor Scale (AP Classes
Only) A = 4 A = 5 B = 3 B = 4 C = 2 C = 3 D = 1 D = 2 E = 0 E = 0
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• February 2nd thru March 2nd - Parents may contact 9/10 counselors with questions and changes for student schedules.
• IEPs for special education students always override preliminary schedule.
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F I ANinth Graders Want:•Freedom•Independence•Attitude
and. . .
Ninth Graders Need:
•Family
•Inclusion
•Affection/Acceptance
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• Parents/Family
• Friends/Media
• School/Other Adults
•Research shows that parents still have by far the most influence in the lives of their teens.
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• Holland High School website
• Teacher voicemail & e-mail
• Get to know your student’s school counselor
• Academic Boosters Club (ABC)
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• Meet with your counselor to plan out your 4 year course schedule.
• Ask both counselors and teachers to keep you informed of any special programs or extracurricular activities that are available.
• Make a list of academic & personal goals.
• Get to know your teachers, so they get to know you. (At some point you may need recommendations for scholarships and college recommendations.)
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• Keep your eyes open for cool activities or opportunities such as: summer programs, camps, academic or athletic contest.
• Start thinking about scholarship opportunities.
• Keep a paper file of information together – awards, experiences, special projects, volunteer hours, etc.
• Find ways to volunteer.
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When to Begin What To Do How To Do It
Freshmen and sophomore year
Become familiar with college entrance requirements and career exploration activities.
Work with parents, teachers, and counselors to create a four-year high school curriculum plan to satisfy your goals.
This is a good resource to help explore & prepare!
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9th Grade – MEAP Social Studies Test
10th Grade - PLAN (Pre-ACT)
11th Grade – PSAT, ASVAB, and MME, (Michigan Merit Exam), which includes the ACT
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•Career Line Tech Center•Community Classroom•Coop•Advanced Placement Classes (College Credit)
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Organize all your son or daughter’s information in their EDP, (Education Development Plan) found in www.careercruising.com
Username: Holland Password: Dutch
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“The good thing about being a freshmen is that all your choices
are in front of you. . . you just have to
make the right ones.”
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• Academic Challenge• Amnesty International • Band• Close-Up• Dutch Dance• Fellowship of Christian Athletes• Rocketry Team• Theater• US First Robotics
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• All 8th grade students are eligible for sports.
• Some sports begin practice in the summer.
• After first trimester grades, students are only eligible if they pass 4 out of 5 classes.
• If a student receives 2 E’s, they many not compete for 90 school days.
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We look forward to getting to know your student and encourage your continued involvement!
Sue Hemmeke (A-L) 494-2213
Tonia Lans (A-L) 494-2213
Sue Williams (M-Z) 494-2212
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Questions
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