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Welcome to Hopewell High School and 9th grade!

Counselors at the High School

Dr. Dreshman A-G

Mrs. Vanyo H-O

Mr. Collins P-Z

Asst. Principal Mr. Rowe

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the “core” classes

4 years of English 4 years of Social Sciences 3 years of Science – may take more 3 years of Math – may take more Phys Ed – 1 semester each year – 2 credits ½ credit of Health (10th grade) You are responsible for 23½ credits including your

senior project in order to graduate

KEYSTONE EXAMS Hopewell High School students will take the following

end of course - KEYSTONE EXAMS:

Biology – Grade 9

English-Grade 10

Algebra- End of Course

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1 credit is awarded for a course that meets everyday for the whole year

1 credit = 120 hours of instruction

½ credit is awarded for a course that meets everyday for a semester

The number of credits taken per year:

8 credits = no study halls plus lunch

7 credits = 1 period of study hall

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What courses will I be taking as a 9th grader?

English

Social Science (History)

Science

Math

Personal Keyboarding

Physical Education

If you have an IEP – you will have a Learning Support Period

You get to choose other electives! 2 credits

How will I pick my classes? Your teachers will recommend your core classes (English, Social

Science, Math, Science) and they will sign off on your scheduling form.

You get to pick your electives! Electives may be 1 credit for a full year class or a ½ credit for a semester class.

Please select 2 credits of electives.

Also provide alternates that would interest you if you can not get your first choice.

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Grade 9 Math

Accelerated Geometry 9

Algebra 1

Algebra 1 A

Algebra 1 B

(1A and 1B combined = Algebra 1)

Math 1

Grade 9 Science

Accelerated Biology 9

Biology 9

Science 1

Grade 9 = Biology

Grade 10 = Chemistry

Grade 11 = Physics

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Grade 9 Social Studies

Honors Civics 9

Academic Civics 9

Traditional Civics 9

Grade 9 = Civics

Grade 10 = World Cultures

Grade 11 = US History

Grade 12 = POD/Economics

Grade 9 Language Arts

Honors English 9

(summer assignment)

Academic English 9

Traditional English 9

Grade 9 and 10 General English

Grade 11 American Literature/Composition

Grade 12 British Literature

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Foreign Language Electives at HHS

French German Spanish Latin

Grade 9 Electives (1 of 2)

General Business

Band

Chorus

Art I

Intro to Drama

Journalism 1

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Grade 9 Electives (2 of 2)

Astronomy – Popular

CAD/Drafting I

Family Consumer Science Level I

Speech – upper level class, mostly grades 10-12, high performers only

Yearbook*, needs recommendation

JROTC Marine Corps JROTC Program at Ambridge HS

Hopewell students in ROTC go to Ambridge HS for Periods 1 and 2. HS Counselors and Mr. Rowe, Asst. Principal can provide more information or answer questions.

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What you need to do: Look through the curriculum book with your

parent/guardian and select your courses wisely.

Remember: your teachers will be recommending and signing off on all core classes.

Ask a teacher/sibling/friend who attends the high school what classes they think you might like.

The signatures you need on your “Scheduling Form” are:

Teacher’s initials with their recommendation, course number and signature

Your signature on the back page of the scheduling form.

Parent/guardian signature on the back of your scheduling form.

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How long do I have to schedule?

Start today.

Scheduling form must be signed and with you to input your schedule next week.

We will use computer lab in Jr. High on February 25, 2-14

Your teachers already have a pretty good idea of what you need to take so talk with them!

If in doubt, confused and not sure what to do?

Talk with your teacher

Talk with your junior high counselor

Talk with your parent/guardian

Talk with an older friend/sibling

Parents may call the High School counselors during school hours if you have questions.

Dr. Dreshman A-G

Mrs. Vanyo H-O

Mr. Collins P-Z