Are you keeping track of your credits? |
How are credits earned? |
You need 48 credits to graduate:
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You earn credits by passing your
Q1 + Q2 + Final Exam = Semester 1 grade. The general rule is you must pass 2 out of 3! (Q1)40% + (Q2)40% + (Final)20% = (S1)100% So remember the 40-40-20 rule. What happens if I fail a course (S1 or S2)? You will be placed on a credit recovery plan to retake any required course. This may include purchasing a class or attending Summer School. |
What are AP courses? |
How do I take classes through MTU, Finlandia, or GCC? |
AP stands for Advanced Placement. This is a great way for students to experience college level rigor while still in an HHS classroom. Each curriculum is approved by the College Board as being equivalent to a college entry course. The CB offers a test (for a fee) in May each year, in which universities will award credit for high scores. See the Counseling Office for more details. Typical cost has been around $100 per exam ($5 if on free/reduced lunch).
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Dual Enrollment is an option for students with strong academic and organizational skills. Registration for DE occurs during scheduling in the Spring with all paperwork due by June 1st to allow processing time. Students may also add DE classes in November for S2. The school will cover up to an amount set by the State of Michigan (currently just under $600 total per course). This does not cover total costs to DE at some institutions. The Course Description Book has the complete description and links to required papers for this option.
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What are online classes and how do I sign up?
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Are there tutoring options for me? |
Online classes are available with parent permission through the scheduling process in the Spring. These courses are not ideal for all learners. Students must be self-driven, not procrastinators, and have strong communication, technology and problem solving skills. The course description book has more information.
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Teachers are by far your best resource and are available either before or after school. There is also the option of the NHS Study Hub before or after school, during lunch, or during a study hall. The registration link is on PowerSchool Announcements and in the HHS Weekly Bulletin.
Virtual Tutors: Tech Tutors are FREE |
What's an EDP?
An EDP is a working document that records students’ career goals and pathways to reach those goals. The State of Michigan Department of Education’s Public Act 209 of 2014 “requires districts to provide students an opportunity to develop an Educational Development Plan (EDP)” and for parents/guardians to “review and endorse” this EDP.
What's in an EDP?
- Personal Information for identification : Name, grade, address, etc.
- Career Goal(s): Each student should identify a career pathway and goals for achieving success. These may be more general in middle school and become more specific as the student progresses through high school.
- Educational/Training Goal(s): Each student should identify the level of educational preparation that will be needed to meet his or her career goal. This encourages the student to think beyond high school graduation and to set long-range goals.
- Assessment Results: Students will record their interest inventory results to help guide career planning.
- Plan(s) of Action: The action plan should include career awareness or exploration activities with course selections that will prepare the student for greater understanding of career options and achievement of career goals.
- Parent Consultation/Endorsement: Parents/guardians should have the opportunity to review and endorse their child’s EDP. This will give parents access to information about emerging careers and employment trends so they can help their children prepare for the future. Parents/guardians may also need to discuss assessment results and may need assistance with interpreting them. Students should be encouraged to discuss career-related issues with their parents and share their goals and action plans.