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Welcome to Heritage High School

Our Administration

Welcome to Heritage High School!

Mr. John Drake

Mr. Kevin Ferrell

Ms. Bonnie Mwanda

Ms. Christine Vaughan

Mr. Scott Lyons, Principal

Assistant Principals

Agenda• Welcome

• Introductions

• Ninth Grade at Heritage

• Academics

• Career & Technical Education

• Healthful Living

• Special Programs/Academies Main Points

Ninth Grade at Heritage

Get Ready…

For the Transition*Learning Strategies*Self-Management Skills*Social Skills*Mindset

*Academic Development*Career Development*Social Emotional Development

*Career and College Readiness

Respect

Integrity

Self-

Discipline

Kindness

Husky Academy

@Heritage High School

Husky Academy

English

Required ClassesStudents are required to pass and English class every school year

• - 9th Grade- English I Honors

● - 10th Grade- English II Honors, Pre-AP English II, or Structured Writing

● and English II

● - 11th Grade- English III Honors, AP English III- Language and Composition

● - 12th Grade- English IV Honors, AP English IV- Literature and Composition

All English Honors courses have an academic option available to students who

choose to opt out

English Electives

● Creative Writing I and II

● Global Leadership Seminar

● Cultural Media Studies (Film)

● African American Literature

● Speech and Debate

● Yearbook and Newspaper

● Main Points

To be Successful in English

● Always do the reading

● Continuously work on improving your writing

● Work on speaking, listening, and presentation skills

● Think of your teacher as a partner

● Read on your own for fun!

● Take electives and join an English-related club or

organization

Mathematics

Mathematics● Minimum 4 math credits to earn a high school diploma

● Most common course sequence

Math I - Math II - Math III - 1 credit Advanced Math

● RECOMMENDATION

If student earns a C or below in Math I (8th grade) –

take Math Plus during the first semester of 9th grade

Mathematics

● Students who want to attend a distinguished university

are encouraged to take AP Calculus and AP Statistics

● Universities like to see students take a math class each

year

Have questions???

Visit the Math table at the Curriculum Fair

Social Studies

Curriculum Pathway for Incoming Freshmen

● 9th grade: World History OR

AP Modern World History 1200 - Present

● 10th grade: Civics

● 11th grade: American History I (one semester) OR

AP US History & Turning Points elective

(yearlong)

● 12th grade: Economics and Personal Finance (EPF)

Social Studies Electives● Psychology

● Sociology

● Law and Justice

● World Religions

● African American History

● Conversations in Diversity

● Main Points

Social Studies AP Electives

● AP Government and Politics

● AP Human Geography

● AP Psychology

Science

Science Courses at Heritage High School**Each student must complete - 1 Earth Science, 1 Life Science, and

1 Physical Science course **

Academic or Honors

•Earth Sciences

•9th Grade Earth Science (Academic or Honors)

•Upper Grades Earth Science (Academic or Honors)

•Life Sciences

•Biology Honors (9th only)

•Honors Biology/Academic Bio

•Physical Sciences

•Physical Science

•Chemistry-Honors (Recommended Pre-req: Math II)

•Physics Honors (Recommended Pre-req: Math II)

AP Classes

•*AP Environnemental Science (Recommended Pre-req: Honors Biology)

•*AP Biology (Recommended Pre-req: Chemistry)

•*Chemistry-H & AP Chemistry(YEARLONG) (Recommended Pre-req: Honors Math II)

•AP Physics 1: Mechanics, Waves, Electricity(Recommended Pre-req: Pre-Calc)

• AP Physics 2: Fluids, Light, Electrostatics (Recommended Pre-req: Honors Physics or AP Physics)

Electives

•Forensic Science Honors(Recommended Pre-req: Biology & Chemistry)

•Astronomy Honors (Recommended Pre-req: Biology, Chem & Math 2)

•Anatomy & Physiology Honors (Recommended Pre-Req: A/B in Bio & COMPLETEDChemistry)

Where should my child start for 9th grade?Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4

9th Grade Earth Science Honors Earth Science Honors Biology Honors Biology

10th Grade Biology OR Honors

Biology

Biology OR Honors

Biology

AP Environmental

Science OR Honors

Earth Science

Honors Chemistry OR

AP Chemistry Year Long

11th Grade Physical Science

OR Honors Chemistry

Physical Science OR

Honors Chemistry

Honors Chemistry OR

AP Chemistry

Honors Earth Science

OR AP Environmental

Science

12th Grade Honors Physics AND/OR

Science Elective

Honors Physics AND/OR

Science Elective


AP Level Classes

AND/OR Science

Elective


AP Level Classes

AND/OR Science

Elective

How should I choose?

• Consider the reading level and work ethic going into

9th grade

• Math strength will depend on the path to the physical

sciences

• When in doubt, discuss with a science teacher ☺Main Points

● Main Points

World Languages

World Languages

• Chinese, French, Spanish

• Fun, Academic Electives

• At least 75% Target Language use from Day 1, Level 1

• Goal: Confidence in reading, writing, speaking and

listening in the Target LanguageMain Points

● Main Points

Visual and Performing Arts

Visual Arts

• Art 1, Art 2, Art 3, Art 4

• Painting (Honors), Sculpture & Ceramics

• Drawing, AP Studio ArtMain Points

● Main Points

Heritage High School Band

● WWW.HERITAGEHUSKYBAND.ORG

● FALL CLASSES: Guitar, Marching/Concert, & Jazz

● SPRING CLASSES: Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble &

AP Music Theory

● Main Points

Heritage High School Theater

● WWW.HERITAGEHSTHEATER.COM

● FALL CLASSES: Theater 1, Advanced Theater,

Tech Theater

● SPRING CLASSES: Theater 1, Theater 2, Tech Theater Main Points

Dance

• Dance 1

• Dance 2

• Dance 3 (Honors)

• Dance 4 (Honors)

Levels 2, 3, and 4 through audition/recommendation only

ain Points

● Main Points

Heritage Choirs

● FALL CLASSES: Vocal Music (Honors available)

● SPRING SEMESTER: Vocal Music (Honors available)

Main Points

● Main Points

Healthful Living & Physical Education

Healthful Living DepartmentRequirements

● P.E. Uniform- $20

○ 1 pair of athletic shorts

○ 1 Heritage P.E. t-shirt

● Closed toe athletic shoes

● Notebook

● Writing utensils

Healthful Living (Academic and Honors)

● P.E. Portion- 9 weeks

● Health Portion- 9 weeks

Curriculum

● Unit 1- Healthing Eating Behaviors

● Unit 2- Mental Wellness

● Unit 3- Reproductive Health & Safety

● Unit 4- Risky Behaviors

Teachers

● Becky Banks

● Thomas Durham

● Leslie Epps

● Thomas Ferrara

● Jessica Furlough-Department Chair

● Priscilla Overton

● Scott Sloan

● Pat Kennedy-Athletic Director

Physical Education DepartmentP.E. Electives

● Team Sports

● Lifetime Sports

● Women’s Personal Fitness

● Men’s Personal Fitness

● Weight Training 1, 2, & 3

● Athletic Weight Training

● P.E.P.I.

● Sports Medicine 1, 2, & 3

● New Course- Adventure Education

Career Services

Heritage High School Career ServicesCareer Planning needs to take place at each grade level to ensure that you are ready for life

after high school! Connect with me to learn how to start your journey to your chosen

career path!

Freshman year is a great time to:

• - Complete a career assessment

● - Start your digital career portfolio

● - Explore various career paths

● - View our CTE Program Areas for courses that align with your interest

● - Job Shadow a professional

For more information, see me or visit:

https://hhscareerdevelopmentservices.weebly.com/

https://hhscareerdevelopmentservices.weebly.com/

Career & Technical Education

Program AreasLEARNING THAT WORKS!

• Industry credentials and certifications

• Real-World Learning Experiences // Field trips

• Active CTSOs

• Focus on 21st century skills:

- Critical thinking

- Creativity

- Collaboration

- Communication

● Main Points

Program Areas

EntrepreneurshipPrinciples of Business &

Finance (Recommended)

Entrepreneurship I (Pre-requisite)

Entrepreneurship IICTE Internship *

Microsoft Word & PowerPoint

Career Management

Project Management

Microsoft Excel

Marketing

Healthcare ProfessionalFoundations of Health

Science (Recommended)

Health Science I (Pre-requisite)

Health Science IIPharmacy Technician *

CTE Apprenticeship *

CTE Internship *


Career Management

Biomedical TechnologyFoundations of Health

Science (Recommended)

Health Science I (Pre-requisite)

Biomedical Technology ICTE Apprenticeship *

CTE Internship *

Pharmacy Technician


Career Management

CarpentryConstruction Core (Pre-

requisite)

Carpentry I

Carpentry IICarpentry III

CTE Advanced Studies *

CTE Apprenticeship *

CTE Internship *


Career Management

Project Management

Drafting ArchitecturalDrafting I (Pre-requisite)

Drafting II – Architectural

Drafting III – Architectural *CTE Apprenticeship *

CTE Internship *


Career Management

Project Management

Interior Design I

Interior DesignDrafting I (Recommended)

Interior Design I (Pre-

requisite)

Interior Design IICTE Internship *


Career Management

Project Management

Project ManagementPrinciples of Business &


Project Management I (Pre-requisite)

Project Management IICTE Internship *


Career Management

Microsoft Excel

Financial Securities

& InvestmentsPrinciples of Business &

Finance (Pre-requisite)

Wealth Building (Pre-

requisite)

Wealth ManagementCTE Internship *


Career Management

Microsoft Excel

Travel & TourismPrinciples of Business &


Sports & Entertainment

Marketing I OR

Marketing I (Pre-requisites)

Hospitality & TourismCTE Internship *


Career Management

Microsoft Excel

Project Management

Entrepreneurship I


MarketingMarketing (Recommended)


Marketing I (Pre-requisites)


Marketing IICTE Internship *


Career Management

Microsoft Excel

Project Management

Entrepreneurship I

Food & NutritionFood & Nutrition I (Pre-

requisite)

Food & Nutrition IICTE Internship *


Career Management

Plant SystemsAgriscience Applications(Pre-requisite)

Horticulture I

Horticulture IICTE Advanced Studies *

CTE Internship *


Career Management

Animal ScienceAgriscience Applications (Pre-requisite)

Animal Science I

Animal Science II –

Small ScienceVeterinary Assisting *

CTE Advanced Studies *

CTE Internship *


Career Management

Python ProgrammingPython Programming I

(Pre-requisite)

Python Programming IICTE Internship *


Career Management

Microsoft Excel

Project Management

Digital Design &

AnimationDigital Design & Animation I (Pre-requisite)

Digital Design & Animation

IICTE Internship *


Career Management

Microsoft Excel

Project Management

Entrepreneurship IGame Art Design

Digital Design & Animation I (Pre-requisite)

Game Art & DesignAdvanced Game Art & Design *

CTE Internship *


Career Management

Project Management

Marketing

Apparel & Textile

ProductionApparel & Textile Production I (Pre-requisite)

Apparel & Textile

Production IICTE Internship *


Career Management

Project Management

Fashion Merchandising

Entrepreneurship I

Bold – Level II Completer course

* Career Pathway Major Courses

Italic –Supplemental Career Employability Skills Courses and Supplemental

Technical Courses

Available Courses at Heritage High

School

Institute of Agribusiness Leaders

Institute of

AGRIBUSINESS LEADERSPreparing students to immediately enter the Business Field

with a technical background.

Students will develop strong:Technical Knowledge (care for plants and/or animals in a production setting)

Business Sense (properly manage money and promote your business)

Leadership Skills (ability to hire and manage employees)

Overview✓ 4 year program

✓ Small learning community

✓ Student cohort

✓ Work-based learning opportunities

✓ Hands on experiences

How to Apply✓ Online application is open NOW

✓ Two teacher recommendations

✓ Application deadline March 24

✓ Up to 60 seats to fill

✓ Notification via Email in June

Sample 9th Grade ScheduleFall Semester

• English 1

• Agriscience

• Math (varies)

• Student Choice

Spring Semester

• World History

• Biology

• Healthful Living

• Student Choice

www.hhsagribusiness.weebly.com

http://www.hhsagribusiness.weebly.com/

Next Steps

Heritage High School Department Contacts*

● English – HGale or JKing6

● Math – MThomas2

● Social Studies - ASoffe

● Science – KNock

● World Languages – LSalazar

● Student Services - DCWilliams

● Visual/Performing Arts – CMccaskill

● PE Department – JFurlough

● Career Services – DBeaster

● CTE – DBland or KSzadek

● Agribusiness Institute - CStarling

* - All emails end with @wcpss.net

NEXT STEPS ???

See you on Early Start Day (August 2020)!

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