High School Course Information
It is hard to believe, but it is time to start thinking about what classes your students will take in 9th grade.
Here is a copy of the High School 101 presentation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cqKaJ31emh2gYUiPzgbLbsqqCxfP-ytR5YjPtL31ZJE/edit?usp=sharing
We encourage you to review the presentation with your student and begin discussing which courses make sense for them to take in high school. There are so many options available - take time to learn more about new courses, academies, and career-related offerings. You will find them to be interesting and helpful in guiding students to think about what they want to accomplish.
HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULING NIGHTS:
Atholton HS: January 6 @ 6:30 pm
Hammond HS: January 6 @ 5:30 pm
We encourage you to attend the informational session at your designated high school. Each high school will meet in its auditorium to go over this information in more detail and provide opportunities to ask specific questions to help you make the most informed decisions for your students.
COURSE SELECTION DEADLINES:
Parents/Students can select courses in Synergy from December 16 to January 12.
All selections must be entered by January 12.
8th Grade Teachers are completing their course level recommendations now, and this information will be visible in Synergy when you begin the course selection process.
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG:
All courses and pathways are outlined in this catalog. Please take time to read about courses, graduation requirements (including testing requirements), and see what opportunities exist (ie, college classes, digital classes, career academies, internships, etc.)
We are always here to help you answer questions about high school and assist you in selecting the "right" classes. You can also contact your designated high school counselors if you need more individualized support.
This can be a very exciting time for students, and we hope that this information is helpful to you as you make important decisions about what high school will look like for your student. We can't emphasize enough the importance of reading through these materials WITH your student. The more involved they are in the process, the more invested they will be. We also know this can be an overwhelming process because of the number and variety of options available. Please let us know if we can be of any help.