HERMANN HIGH GUIDANCE 2018-2019 School Year Course Catalog Hermann High Course Catalog HERMANN HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE OFFICE 2018-2019 Course Catalog Gasconade County R-1 School District Hermann High School 176 Bearcat Crossing Hermann, MO • 65041 Phone 573.486.5425 X1103 • Fax 573.486-3058 www.hermann.k12.mo.us Gary Leimkuehler, Principal Todd Anderson, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Patricia Pazdera, Counselor and A+ Coordinator Kate Schannuth, Guidance Secretary Roxanne Zeiss, Building Secretary Paula Schannuth, Athletic Secretary Hermann High Course Catalog Table of Contents VISION STATEMENT………………………………………..….2 GENERAL INFORMATION…………………………………...3-6 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND TRANSCRIPTS….7-9 EDUCATIONAL ALTERNATIVES…………………………… 10 COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS………………….11 A+ PROGRAM…………………………………………………….12 TECHNICAL SKILLS ATTAINMENT (TSA) EXAMS………..12 DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS……………………………………...13 DUAL-CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES…………………………….14 CAREER CLUSTERS……………………………………………15-16 CREDIT REVIEW FOR HHS DIPLOMA………………………17 Course Descriptions CORE COURSES PRACTICAL ARTS COURSES English p. 18-20 Business p. 32 Math p. 21-24 FACS p. 33 Science p. 25-26 Marketing p. 34 Social Studies p. 27 Agriculture p. 35-36 Industrial Tech p. 37 FINE ART COURSES Music p. 28 PHYSICAL EDUCATION p. 38 Drama p. 29 Visual Art p. 30-31 FOREIGN LANGUAGE p. 39 ELECTIVE & STUDY HALL COURSES p. 40-41 STUDENT ACTIVITIES & CLUBS p. 42-43 FOUR RIVERS CAREER PROGRAMS p. 44-45 1 Hermann High School Vision Statement We, the staff of Hermann High School, believe learning and education is a shared responsibility of the home, school, and community that prepares students for a changing world. We believe we must continually strive to create a learning environment, which will foster a sense of responsibility and self-worth in each student. We believe ongoing assessment of school, students, and educators are essential for lifelong learning and educational growth. HERMANN HIGH SCHOOL COURSE CATALOG This handbook has been prepared to assist you, the student, with your high school registration. While deciding on courses to be taken in high school each year, we encourage you to think about such long-term considerations as career and post-high school educational programs. We believe that the program here provides ample educational opportunities to develop skills that will be compatible with your goals for the future. We have worked to design a curriculum suitable for those planning to enter the world of work immediately upon graduation as well as for those bound for college or technical school. The program is therefore flexible enough to meet the individual needs of each student. All course offerings are subject to change based on teaching staff, curriculum requirements, and numbers of students that have requested. The State of Missouri requires that certain courses be taught to all students before they graduate so that they might have the opportunity to develop at least minimal competency. In choosing courses beyond these, it is recommended that advice be sought from teachers, parents, counselors, and others who might provide helpful information. In addition, we want parents to feel free to contact our high school staff for assistance with these or other relevant matters. We hope that you will take advantage of the resources here and that your work at Hermann High School will be both beneficial and enjoyable. Hermann High School 176 Bearcat Crossing Hermann, Missouri 65041 573-486-5425 2 GENERAL INFORMATION HERMANN HIGH SCHOOL GRADING SCALE The grading scale used at Hermann High School is an eleven (11) point system based on a four (4) point scale as follows: Letter Grade Point Percent Grade Awarded 95.5-100 A 4.0 92.5-95.4 A- 3.6666 89.5-92.4 B+ 3.3333 86.5-89.4 B 3.0 83.5-86.4 B- 2.6666 79.5-83.4 C+ 2.3333 73.5-79.4 C 2.0 69.5-73.4 C- 1.6666 66.5-69.4 D+ 1.3333 62.5-66.4 D 1.0 59.5-62.4 D- .6666 0-59.4 F 0 Incomplete I 0 A weighted class system is used to calculate G.P.A. The purpose of this system is to encourage students to pursue a rigorous course of study in preparation for college or other post secondary education. In order to receive weighted credit, a student must earn at least a grade of “D” for each semester in each weighted course. The grade point average will be computed on a 4.0 scale. After the G.P.A. has been computed, students who have met the “D” grade requirement for a weighted course will have 1/56th added to their G.P.A. for each semester of credit earned in each weighted course. The weighted classes are: Honors English 3, Human Biology, Advanced Chemistry, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, German 3 & 4, and Spanish 3 & 4. Courses that are weighted are indicated with a “W” next to their course description. HERMANN HIGH SCHOOL RETENTION PROCEDURES Students at Hermann High School are required to attain 28 credits for graduation. At HHS a student can earn up to (8) eight credits in a given school year. Freshman must earn 4 or more credits to be classified as a sophomore. Sophomores must have earned 12 or more credits to be classified as a junior. Juniors must have earned 20 or more credits to be classified as a senior. Students have opportunities for credit recovery through Summer School and Credit Recovery in the spring. Students will attend meetings and participate in the activity of the respective classes. Seniors; however, may only participate in Senior activities if they are on track to graduate that spring. RANKING THE TOP TEN Each year, the top ten seniors in the graduating class (based on eighth semester grade point average) are recognized in the graduation ceremonies. Students who rank in the top ten are expected to pursue an academically challenging program while in high school. In case of ties, consideration will be given to the quantity, level, and difficulty of the courses taken. All courses must be taken for a grade rather than on the pass-fail option. Ranking will be determined after the completion of the eighth semester. A student must attend Hermann High School for four of eight semesters to be eligible. 3 ADDING OR DROPPING A CLASS Registration for the 2018-2019 school year takes place in Spring 2018. Students will choose courses based upon their post- secondary goals, career goals, and personal interests. Parent signature is required before course requests can be turned in to the guidance office. Because the selection of courses has involved the student, parent, teachers, and counselor, a student’s schedule should reflect their academic and post-secondary goals. Schedules will be provided at fall registration. At that time, if any of the following are discovered, a schedule change can be requested only for the first two days of the semester: Scheduling error (ie. Duplicate class) Does not meet prerequisite Does not reflect graduation requirements (ie. Senior has not taken Personal Finance) Schedule changes do require parent consent in the form of a signature. The educational team consisting of teacher, counselor, and principal may initiate a schedule change based on the best academic interest of the student to meet necessary graduation requirements. Hermann High School Student Eligibility Requirements for all MSHSAA Activities Eligibility to represent Hermann High School in interscholastic activities is a privilege to be attained by meeting the standards of eligibility set by the Gasconade County R-1 Board of Education. An interscholastic MSHSAA sanctioned activity shall be defined as any extra-class activity involving two or more schools in which two or more students participate who are identified with their schools. These activities include all athletics, vocal and instrumental music, speech, scholar bowl competitions, flag/guard auxiliaries, and cheer team. Students who represent a school in interscholastic activities must be creditable citizens and judged so by the proper school authority certifying a list of students for competition. Those students whose character or conduct is such as to reflect discredit upon themselves or their schools are not considered “creditable citizens”. A student in Grades 9-12 must be currently enrolled in and regularly attending courses that offer a minimum of 3.5 units of credit to be eligible to represent Hermann High School in interscholastic activities. A student must earn a minimum of 3.5 units of credit the previous semester to maintain eligibility. (This means they will need to pass seven of the eight classes.). A beginning ninth grade student shall have been promoted from the eighth grade to the ninth grade for first semester eligibility. COMMENCEMENT POLICY It shall be the policy of the Gasconade County R-I Board of Education that students may only participate in graduation ceremonies if they have successfully completed all graduation requirements including 28 units of credit or the requirements to receive an alternative diploma or a certificate of attendance in accordance with Board policy PRIOR to those ceremonies. Students may order items (cap and gown, announcements, etc.) prior to graduation but must have successfully earned 28 units of credit before being permitted to attend graduation ceremonies. Participation in the graduation ceremony is a privilege and not a right. ACADEMIC LETTER To receive an academic letter, the student must maintain a yearly core GPA of 3.5 or higher and display good citizenship. Freshmen and Sophomores must take classes in all 4 areas of the core curriculum each semester. Juniors and Seniors must take upper level classes in 3 of the 4 areas of the core curriculum each semester. A complete listing of these required core classes is available from the Guidance Office. GRADUATION HONORS CERTIFICATES The President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence is awarded to students that have an overall Grade Point Average of 3.5 and also scored a 26 or higher in the ACT.