2010-2011 Counseling Department

Meet Your Counselor Steve Kanner Amy Furrow Alex Purchase Jan Moore Mike Maluski Ozzy Perez Rosemary Gallo

Counselor-Student Assignments

District Course Catalog Describes what courses Hamilton offers. Informs you what classes you need to graduate. What classes you need to attend a university

Four-Year High School Planning Program Planning – pg. 2 Check Graduation requirements Check University Requirements

How do I know what classes to take? Sample schedule English 11 American/Arizona History Math *Science or Elective Elective Elective *Need for University Fund of Marketing Early Childhood Education

English English 11 AP English 11 No testing required Required summer reading Full year commitment

Social Studies American/Arizona History AP American/Arizona History Common note taking skills & outside reading Higher level thinking Top academic clubs such as Model United Nations and We The People.

AP American Studies Combines AP English 11 and AP Am/AZ History Application process American Studies is designed for students who have a passion for the rich history, culture, literature and language of this county. If you are committed to an engaging and challenging course of study, this course, co-taught by college level teachers, utilizes an interdisciplinary approach based on the College Board’s AP U.S. History and AP Language and Composition curriculums

Math Math Year 3 Honors PreCalculus or next level of Math

Science Chemistry Physics Honors Chemistry AP Chemistry Hon Physics AP Physics

Physical Education (1 credit required for graduation) Introduction to Physical Education- Male Locker This course offers students a basic foundation in physical education by exposing them to a variety of individual and team sports. A strong emphasis on lifetime sports is stressed. Introduction to Physical Education Female Locker This course offers students a basic foundation in physical education by exposing them to a variety of individual and team sports. A strong emphasis on lifetime sports is stressed.

The Academies excellence in academics… excellence in youth development… Golf, Volleyball Tennis, Soccer, Softball, and Swimming hamiltonhuskies.com

What if I want to take another elective? You can take a 0 hour class! O-hour classes are from 6:30-7:20 everyday! You must have your own transportation! Did I mention it is EARLY???

Elective Choices at HHS Check out the back of the registration sheet! All the elective courses that you can take as a 11th grader is on the back of the registration sheet

EVIT Only for 11th and 12th graders Variety of Vocational classes available ½ day at HHS and ½ day at EVIT – Buses available Just write EVIT in your elective choice boxes and complete an EVIT application Check out www.EVIT.com

Start Working on Your Future Earn College credit while in High School Enroll in Dual Credit & AP classes Dual Credit classes Dual credit courses require the payment of tuition to the cooperating community college. Dual enrollment credit is earned when the course is taken at a high school in the Chandler School District AP Credit classes College credit is granted after receiving a high enough test on AP exam

Know your options and what it takes to reach your goals! Community College? College or University? Military? Work? SAT Reasoning Test? SAT Subject Test? ACT Test? ASSET Test?

College Entrance Exams SAT Reasoning/ACT Spring of Junior year Retest Fall of Senior year if needed SAT Subject tests First check with your college to see if required Take this test soon after completion of subject class. Placement Testing For Community College Take Senior year and it is Free

How do I Register for these Exams? Register online SAT – www.collegeboard.com – Cost $45.00 ACT – www.actstudent.org – Cost $31.00 (+$15 for writing) By mail – Packets available in Career Center Watch registration deadlines Both tests have stand-by testing available for fee. Seating is limited. Fee waiver available for those on free/reduced lunch

Use Available Resources for Future Planning! HHS Website - Register at www.hamiltonhuskies.com Sign up to receive e-alerts: Scholarship information, make an appointment with your counselor or attend College/University visits, School news/announcements, and classroom information. Career Center – College visits, scholarship information, Job board Counselors – Visit your counselor and ask questions. KUDER software – complete career search, college searches, etc. SAT and ACT Prep classes – HHS offers Free classes!

NCAA Clearinghouse If you plan to participate in collegiate athletics you must register at www.ncaa.org Questions? See Mr. Maluski in C125

Extra Curricular Activities See Student Handbook for a list of clubs!

Questions? Visit our website at www.hamiltonhuskies.com