Class of 2023Freshman Orientation

Feb 26 & 27, 2019

Welcome to Hudsonville High School!

@HudsonvilleHS

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Hudsonville High School

Meet our AdministratorsJordan Beel - Principal

Matt Baer - Assistant Principal (A through E)

Raeanne Hart - Assistant Principal (F through K)

Ryan Crete - Assistant Principal (L through R)

Melissa Bernard - Assistant Principal (S through Z)

Kevin Wolma - Athletic Director

Meet our CounselorsBecky DawsonA through De

Carrie ThomasDf through H

Rick BolhuisI through Mn

Erica HoffMo through So

Danelle ScottSp through Z

New in 2018-19: Seminar• Seminar meets every Wednesday from 10:08 a.m. to 10:48 a.m.

• Students are able to transfer to one of their teachers to receive additional academic assistance or explore enrichment opportunities, with a focus on re-teaching, re-learning, or re-taking any missed tests or quizzes.

• This is a built in part of the week in which students are able to take ownership of their learning.

• Students have THE SAME SEMINAR TEACHER for all four years of high school.

Your TEAM for 4 Years!

Seminar Teacher

Guidance Counselor

Assistant Principal

bit.ly/hhsclubs

TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED• 28

• 18 Required

• 10...anything else.

SOCIAL STUDIES

ENGLISH

SCIENCE

MATH

VISUAL PERFORMING ARTS

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

PE/HEALTH

HHS Course Guidebit.ly/hhscourseguide

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN MAKING YOUR FOUR-YEAR

PLAN:• AP - Advanced Placement

• Articulation - Davenport University, GRCC, Baker & Careerline Tech Center

• Academic Rigor & Post-High School planning/College Admissions

TESTING OUT PROCEDURES

• Forms must be filled out by May 1

• $10 non-refundable deposit

• 76% or better = credit

• Fill out the form online.

Course Selection Worksheet

• Current Hudsonville students can use this as a planning sheet before they register online.

• New Hudsonville students need to turn this in with their enrollment packet as soon as possible.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

• Registration is open Feb 26-Mar 11

• Student logs into PowerSchool.

• Click on Class Registration on the left

• You will see a registration page that looks like this.

• Use the pencil icon to the right to see a list of classes to pick from.

• Use the numbers to page through classes.

• Credits listed after each course. Add them up at the bottom.

• 4 Alternates

• Won’t submit if done wrong

• Correct = list of courses

• 1 hour to submit

Prerequisites Listed!!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS• Pick “Choir” or

“Orchestra” once. Leave 2 spots blank.

• Band students pick Concert Band F or Marching Band. Then, select “Band W/S” once and leave 1 spot blank.

RESOURCE• Resource is a class you can select, but

please only select resource if you are in it in middle school. You would select it 3 times.

• Double check graduation requirements.

• Use the Course Offering Guide for:

• Number of trimesters for each class

• Grade levels for certain classes

• Prerequisites

• You can find the Course Offering Guide, Test Out, and enrollment forms on...

GUIDANCE OFFICE WEBSITE

Hudsonville Athletics

“Leave a Legacy”

Mission Statement

“Transform the lives of student athletes through sports by giving them the life skills necessary to become productive men and women in our society. “

Hudsonville Athletic Department Core Values

Respect

Selflessness

Discipline

Excellence

Growth

Coaches DirectoryIf you have any questions about the upcoming season use this contact information to get a hold of coaches:

Preseason opportunities

Tryout information

● All coaches will have preseason information that will go home and/or will hold a preseason meeting.

Mandatory Preseason Documents

Physical

Athletic Code/Waiver

Pay to Participate

MHSAA DatesDead Period:

June 29 -July 6

Preseason “Down Time”

Fall - August 1

Winter - 2 weeks before start of season

Spring March 1

Athletic Code Violations

“Protecting your child while learning discipline and commitment”

Social Media

Drugs/Alcohol

Vaping

Attendance

“Each student athlete must be in school the entire day in order to participate that night. Doctor’s notes, funerals are excused. Please contact athletic office if you have questions.”

Parental Support

Parents Will Understand Their Role

Parents Will Support and Encourage

Parents Will Allow Their Child to Face Adversity

Parents will Act with the Highest Class Possible

Official Shortage

2006-2007 12,500 officials Registered in Michigan

2016-2017 9,500 officials Registered in Michigan

Average age - 55

Why?

Number one reason - Sportsmanship

Is This Your Child?

Advice for Parents● Your child needs a parent not a parent coach● After your game tell them “I love to watch you

play” or “I love to watch your team play”● Create balance in your life.● Release your child to the game

○ Let them experience adversity○ Counsel them but don’t fix their problems

ATHLETICS WILL NEVER DEFINE YOUR CHILD

NCAA and NAIA Freshman - Eligibility Standards

For NCAA Div. 1 and II you need to register after your junior year at eligibilitycenter.org. Also, check out the new NCAA website

NCAA.org/playcollegesports.

For NAIA colleges, you’ll need to register at playnaia.org after your junior year.

You can also visit hudsonvilleathletics.com for more information.