Class of 2028 HHS Transition
FUTURE SCHEDULING
Your child will have the opportunity to schedule their 9th grade courses in their Skyward account during the week of April 22.
Your child has access to the HS course handbook and Four Year Plan template in their Class of 2028 Google Classroom. Here is the link:
Upward Bound Program:
Upward Bound is a Federally Funded Pre-College program. If your would like an application for your child, please contact Mrs. Kane:
Email: Jkane@hayward.k12.wi.us
**NEW COURSE: * The Development of 20th Century America (D20) - ½ credit
One term- Grade Level 9 -10
Prerequisite: This course must be taken prior to AP History. AP History takes the place of US History up to 1890 (10th grade) and US History 1890 + (11th grade)
AP History is offered starting your child's Sophomore year (Grade 10).
Your child will have a five block/period day at HHS. Each course, including any study hall(s) will be approximately 77 minutes.
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
Your child is almost done with his/her last year at HMS. We want your son/daughter to start Freshman year with courses that fit his/her future goals, capabilities, and strengths.
They have started receiving classroom guidance about the following topics: Time-management, requirement courses, prerequisite courses, transcripts, and credits. By March they will be reviewing future electives.
Please know you are invited to contact me to schedule a transition to high school meeting or email/call with general thoughts and questions regarding your child's 9th grade courses.
If your child is in our Special Education Program, you will be receiving information from your child's case manager about a future transition to high school meeting this spring.
Sincerely,
Jody Kane
Middle School Counselor
715-638-9406
REQUIRED COURSES: WHAt does this mean for 9th grade?
Required Classes for 9th Grade:
**English 9/Honors English 9 Semester 1 credit
**Math (Algebra 1A, Semester/year 1-2 credit(s)
Algebra 1B ,Geometry)
**Science 9/Honors Science 9 Semester 1 credit
**World History 9 Term ½ credit
** Civics/Honors Civics Term ½ credit
**Physical Education 9 Term ½ credit
**Health Education 9 Term ½ credit
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5.0 - 6.0 credits
HHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: What does this mean for the next four years?
A minimum of 28 credits are required to graduate with a Hayward High School Diploma. These credits must include:
a. 4 credits in English (a credit of English each year 9-12) – including: English 9 or Honors English 9, English 10 or Honors English 10, (Grade 11):American Literature or Honors American Literature, & (Grade 12): Communications and ½ senior elective credit or AP English I & II
b. 3 credits in Social Science- (Grade 9):World History & Civics or Honors Civics, (Grade 10) US History to 1890, (Grade 11)US History 1890+ or Grade 10-12: AP History I & II (May take the place of US History requirements).** Please note new course starting 2025-4-2025 school year, The Development of 20th Century America (D20). This new course is a prerequisite for AP History I&II. *Per 2024 HHS Course Handbook, prerequisite courses for AP History is Honors English with a B or higher, World History 9, Honors Civics, and The Development of 20th Century America (D20).
c. 3 credits in Mathematics – must take at least one credit of math each year through junior year. (Pre-Algebra will count as an elective)
d. 3 credits in Science- including 1 credit of Science 9 & 1 credit Biology and 1 credit of other student elective Science. * Please review 2024 HHS course handbook to look at the large range of Science course offerings. Four year plan template will soon be sent to parents/students.
e. 1-1/2 credits in Physical Education – must be earned over 3 separate years : Phy Ed 9/General Phy Ed required for 9th grade. * Please view the menu of Phy Ed. courses for grades 10-12 in the 2024 HHS course handbook.
f. ½ credit of Health Education is required in 9th Grade
g. ½ credit of Financial Literacy is required in 11th or 12th Grade
Future Honors and AP Courses require more Rigor, which means these courses will have learning experiences that will be more academically and personally challenging towards career and college preparation. Please be aware of these future courses on the HHS Honors system. The key is for your child to do well (honors or non-honors courses) Please keep in mind balance with academics, strengths, and goals for your child.
What are Advanced Placement (AP) courses?
Advanced Placement courses (AP) are college prep courses that students can take while at high school. Depending on strengths, interests, and goals, beginning in 10th grade, your child will have opportunities to look ahead to a variety of AP course options. Like Honors courses, AP courses have more rigorous curriculum. If your child passes the AP exam at the end of the course, your child will be able to have the course completed before college and resulting in saving time and money.