2022-2023 Course Selection Details

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Students in grades 9-11 met during DSB this week to go over the course selection process for next year. Here are some of the basics and materials that were discussed:

  • Transcripts were sent earlier this week to student Google accounts for your review - sent from HHS School Counseling; please review and/or let your counselor know if you have any questions
  • PowerSchool course request portal opens on Monday, March 21 and closes on Thursday, March 31
  • Google Slide Presentation
  • Override Form
    • All override forms must be submitted by Tuesday, April 5
    • Parent/guardian must sign off on override (a form will be automatically emailed to parent/guardian once student submits their override form)
    • Select recommended course in PowerSchool; your counselor will update it once the override and parent/guardian approval form is received
  • Online Class Opportunities - seniors only
    • Register for TEC classes
    • Register for Educere classes
    • Select "Online Class" in PowerSchool - this will request 1 term online class (.5 credit)
  • School Counseling Website / Forms & Resources
  • Select 8 credits total with at least 2-4 alternate courses in case your first choice electives are unavailable
  • If you are interested in Band / Chorus, please select this as an option for next year (in addition to your 8 credits) - use this form to indicate interest
  • Counselors will be meeting with all students individually next Tuesday, March 22nd and Wednesday, March 23rd to discuss course requests (students will be called down by class) - changes can be made afterwards if necessary and/or longer meetings can be scheduled with your counselor prior to the 3/31 deadline
  • Final schedules will be available in August; counselors will contact students directly only if there are specific scheduling conflicts or questions prior to the close of the school year

Please let your counselor know if you have any questions!

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