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2021-22 School Year Course Requests
Class of 2022, 2023, and 2024Due: Monday, May 10, 2021Complete via Google Forms
Select course requests thoughtfully
Course requests help to determine which classes are offered for next school year
Only requested courses will appear on your schedule for the 2021-22 school year
Course Request Process Overview
College Expectations
A strong college prep schedule includes 4-5 academic classes per year
Highly recommended to take four years of science and three-four years of a world language
Graduation Requirements and Sequence Recommendations
English Options/Graduation Requirements: 4.0 credits
9th1.0 credit
10th1.0 credit
11th1.0 credit
12th1.0 credit
English 9 English 10 English 10 Honors
Journalism
English 11
English 11 Honors
Journalism
Newspaper
English 12
AP English
Journalism
Newspaper
Broadcast Journalism II
Math Options/Graduation Requirements: 4.0 credits8th
1.0 Credit9th
1.0 Credit10th
1.0 Credit11th
1.0 Credit12th
1.0 Credit
MUST HAVE:Algebra IGeometryAlgebra II
Senior Year Math
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Functions, Stats, Trig.
Personal Finance
Business Accounting
Wilson Talent Center
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II FST - Functions,
Stats, Trig.
Pre-Calculus
AP Statistics
Algebra II
Honors
AP Statistics
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
AP Calculus
Calculus II
Science Options/Graduation Requirements: 3.0 credits
9th1.0 Credit
10th1.0 Credit
11th1.0 Credit
ElectivesGrades 10 - 12
Physical Science Biology Earth Science Science Electives
Anatomy, AP Biology,
Organic Chemistry,
AP ChemistryBiology Chemistry AP Physics, Physics, or
Earth Science
MUST HAVE:Biology (1.0 credit)
Physical Science or Chemistry (1.0 credit) Earth Science or Physics (1.0 credit)
Social Studies Options/Graduation Requirements: 3.0 credits
9th1.0 Credits
10th1.0 Credits
11th or 12th 1.0 Credits
ElectivesGrades 10 -12
U.S. History American
Government &
Economics
World History AP Macroeconomics
AP Government
AP World History
AP Psychology
MUST HAVE:U.S. History (1.0 credits)
American Government/Economics (1.0 credits)World History (1.0 credits)
World Language Graduation Requirements: 2.0 credits in the same language
8th1.0 credit
9th1.0 credit
10thOptional
11thOptional
12thOptional
Spanish I
French I
Spanish II
French II
Spanish I, II, III, IV, or V
French I, II, III, IV, or V
Other
Visual, Performing, & Applied Arts
Graduation Requirements: 1.0 credit
ElectivesCan be taken throughout Grades 9 - 12
Art/Music/Technology/Yearbook/Broadcast Journalism/Beginning
Photojournalism/Wilson Talent Center
P.E. & Health Graduation Requirement: 1.0 credit
8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
P.E. 9 Weight Training, Team Sports, Unified PE
*These classes are taken for credit
Health Requirement
PE Waiver Options*2 seasons of a sport during grades 9-12
*400 hours of an outside approved activity (ex - dance)*4 years of Marching Band
Health Requirement*If requirement not met at HMS, will need to take an after
school class
Frequently Asked Questions
The Educational Plan Book has a description of all courses.
● Note - not all classes that are in the Educational Plan Book are being offered for the 2021-22 school year. Only classes listed on the Course Request Google Form are being offered.
Your current teacher in a subject area will be able to provide insight about courses, as well.
How can I learn more about a course I am interested in taking?
Items to Consider...
Course pace and outcomes (AP = Advanced Placement and can lead to college credit, most rigorous curriculum)
Daily time commitment for outside studying/homework
Interest in course content and your work ethic
Review this Expectation Sheet for more information
Should I take an Honors or AP course?
How do I apply for an online or dual enrollment course?
Online Courses
If interested in taking an online course, please follow
the steps outlined in the Online Course Guide
Dual Enrollment
If interested in dual enrollment, please follow the steps outlined in the Dual Enrollment Guide
Test Out - What is it and should I do so?
Test Out Purpose
Students typically test out of a
course to create room in their
schedule for another course (this
is done as a means of advancing
in the curriculum).
Contact Person: Mr. Barker
Test Out Process
A Google Form Request will be available for students in mid-May
Pay refundable deposit and pick-up test out materials during the last
week of school
Self-study 18 weeks of curriculum and take an exam (must earn 78% or higher) on August 3rd or August 5th
By Recommendation Courses - How do I get approval?
Band/Choir
Finalized lists will be sent to counselors - students are
encouraged to speak to their band/choir teachers for
further information about their placement.
Broadcast II or III
Mr. Dutcher will confirm your selection with Counseling
Advanced Art
Mrs. Fletcher will confirm your selection with Counseling
By Recommendation Courses - How do I get approval?
LINKS
Complete the LINKS Application and return to the
Counseling Office.
Contact Person: Mrs. [email protected]
Unified PE
Complete the Unified PE Application and return to the
Counseling Office.
Contact Person: Mr. [email protected]
Which science class should I take?
These are the recommended
sequences for science:
Physical Science/Biology/Earth Science
OR
Biology/Chemistry/Physics
*Changes to this recommendation can be
made on an individual basis
● AP Physics, Physics, and Earth
Science can be taken in 11th
or 12th grade.
● If prerequisites are met,
students can take more than
one science course during the
school year.
Which math class should I take?
If in Algebra I, select Geometry
If in Geometry, see your teacher for input
regarding Algebra II or Algebra II Honors
Please Note - Algebra II Honors is faster paced and covers more
concepts. Students who take Algebra II Honors have the
intent of taking advanced math courses throughout high school
(Ex - Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus)
Which math class should I take?
If in Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, FST, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, or AP Statistics, see
your teacher for input regarding your next math
class
● All 12th graders must have a senior math experience.○ Personal Finance,
Business Accounting, Business Management, and the Wilson Talent Center can be used for this experience
Course Request Forms are Due May 10, 2021
Course Request Form Instructions
Click the correct link for your 2021-22 Course Request Form
Class of 2022
Class of 2023
Class of 2024
This can only be completed by students using their Haslett email address
The 2021-22 Course Request form will be inactive after the May 10, 2021 deadline
- those who did not submit a course request form will have their courses
assigned to them by Mrs. Brunnschweiler and Mr. Lepper.
*Please be sure to select the correct graduating class and to make thoughtful
decisions. The courses you list on the Google Form are the classes that you will
be scheduled for during the 2021-22 school year.
2021-2022 Final Schedules
Once course requests are submitted, the Counseling
and Administrative Departments will work
together to create the Master Schedule.
All students will be auto-scheduled by our Skyward student information system.
Students will not be participating in online scheduling.
Student schedules will be released the first week of August through Skyward
Student Access. There will be a drop/add request period for students following the
release of their 2021-22 schedule.