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Hopkinton High School

Welcome to. Hopkinton High School. Curriculum Night. Home of the Hawks. Competencies. NH state requirement Transition -- Grade 9 (08-09), Grade 10 (09-10), etc. Essential knowledge, content, skills, understandings Must demonstrate proficiency to earn credit

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Hopkinton High School

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  1. Welcome to Hopkinton High School Curriculum Night Home of the Hawks

  2. Competencies • NH state requirement • Transition -- Grade 9 (08-09), Grade 10 (09-10), etc. • Essential knowledge, content, skills, understandings • Must demonstrate proficiency to earn credit • General achievement of grade to specific achievement of knowledge, content, or skill

  3. Graduation Requirements Corrine Lajoie

  4. Hopkinton High School Core Graduation Requirements English …………… 4 credits Mathematics ……… 3 credits Science Class of 2010, 2011, 2012…2 credits 1 credit of a physical science 1 credit of a biological science Class of 2013, 2014………..3 credits 1 credit of a physical science 1 credit of a biological science 1 credit other science course in sequence

  5. Hopkinton High School Core Graduation Requirements Social Studies Class of 2010, 2011, 2012……2.5 credits .5 credit, global studies course 1 credit, American Studies-History .5 credit, Economics .5 credit, Civics Class of 2013, 2014…………….3 credits .5 credit, global studies course 1 credit, American Studies-History .5 credit, Economics .5 credit, Civics .5 credit, social studies elective Modern Languages 2 credits … beginning with Class of 2014 **

  6. Hopkinton High School Non-Core Requirements Physical Education ……… 1 credit Fine Arts…………………. .5 credit Computer Technology..….. 1 credit** Health …………………... .50 credit Careers…………………… .25 credit Class of 2013, 2014…………………… Practical Art……………...... .50 credit Experiential Learning………. .50 credit Other Electives ……… 5 -5.25 credits TOTAL ………… ………. 20/24 CREDITS

  7. Social Studies Department Matt Krogman

  8. Requirements Freshmen Fall Semester: World Cultures (fulfills global studies req.) Spring Semester: Early American History (to 1812) Sophomores American Studies-History (1812 to 2001) -fulfills U.S. history req. -coordinated with American Studies-Literature Juniors Economics (fulfills economics req.) ½ year Seniors Civics (fulfillsgovernment/civics req.) ½ year honors section available for all but Civics with 87%+ avg. and successful application

  9. Electives For students with an interest in history & the social sciences: • Sophomores can “double up” with AmStudies-Hist • Juniors and Seniors can “round out” their required courses with: • Psychology • Sociology • Intro to Law • Psych II (11th and 12th Graders) • AP US History (11th and 12th Graders) (full year) • Fed Challenge & Fed Challenge Competition (12th Graders) • Western Civ • Global Issues • Asian Studies

  10. English Department Kathleen LaClair

  11. Hopkinton High School English Program of Studies English 9 (required - grade 9)  American Studies-Literature (required - grade 10)  Composition 11 (required fall semester - grade 11) Writing Electives Reading Electives    (1 required for graduation) Semester electives (2 required for graduation) Mythology and Folklore Creative Writing: Poetry (11th & 12th grade) Shakespeare Creative Writing: Short Fiction Women’s Lit Public Speaking Science Fiction Journalism Non-Fiction Seminar Technical Writing The Short Story World Lit Advanced Placement English Literature & Composition (12th grade only - counts as both reading and writing elective)

  12. Mathematics Department James Brizard

  13. Science Offerings Mark Dickson

  14. A.P. chemistry Physics Integrated Science 9 Physical Science H H Biology II Biology I Biology I H H Hopkinton Middle High School Science Program of Studies 12th grade AP Physics E&M 11th grade A.P. chemistry G.I.S. & Nat. Resources 9th grade 10th grade Environmental Science Chemistry Double-Up AP Physics Mechanics Physics Chemistry GraduationRequirement GIS & Natural Resources Introduction to Chemistry and Physics H = honors section offered

  15. World Languages Michelle Cotnoir

  16. Hopkinton High School World Language Program of Studies French 4 Or Spanish 4/5 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade 8th grade 7th grade French 2* German 2* Or Spanish 2* French 3 German 3 Or Spanish 3 French 4 German 4/5 Or Spanish 4/5 French 5 German 4/5 Or Spanish 4/5 French 1a German 1a Or Spanish 1a French 1b German 1b Or Spanish 1b French 3 Or Spanish 3 *French 1 Or Spanish 1 French 2 Or Spanish 2 *French 1 Or Spanish 1 offered every other year In 2009 - 2010 Spanish 1 *Satisfies graduation requirement Grade of C- or better and/or instructor permission to move to the next level in high school. Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement exam at the end Level 5

  17. Drama / Theatre Arts Amy Beth Gelineau

  18. Theatre Arts Middle School Theatre Arts A Middle School Theatre Arts B Introduction to Technical Theatre Theatre Arts Acting I Directing and Producing Acting II *Students may earna fine arts credit for all Theatre Arts courses.

  19. Project Lead the WayPre-Engineering Will Renauld

  20. High School Course Program High School Course Program • Introduction to Engineering Design • Principles Of Engineering • Digital Electronics • Computer Integrated Manufacturing • Civil Engineering andArchitecture Foundation: Capstone: Foundation: Advanced: Capstone: Introduction to Engineering Design Principles Of Engineering Digital Electronics Computer Integrated Manufacturing Engineering Design and Development • Engineering Design and Development Introduction To Engineering Design has duel credits equal a required second year computer course. Transcripted College Credit is available to students enrolled in the foundation courses Transcripted College Credit is available to students enrolled in the foundation courses

  21. Business Department Kathryn Backman

  22. Hopkinton High School Business Program of Studies 12th grade 10th grade 11th grade Marketing & Advertising Marketing & Advertising Marketing & Advertising College Accounting I* Small Business College Accounting I* College Accounting II* 4th grade 5th grade 9th grade College Accounting II* Small Business College Accounting I* Keyboarding Keyboarding Keyboarding Small Business *Project Running Start Course--Possible College Credit

  23. Computer Science Lawrence Bickford

  24. Computer Science:State requirements • Grade 9:1/2 credit in Foundations in Technology • Grade 10, 11, or 12:1/2 credit in an “advanced” computer course • Advanced computer courses: • Desktop Publishing • Yearbook • Any Project Lead the Way course • GIS (Global Information Systems) • Introduction to Digital Media

  25. Special Education Department Holly Charron

  26. Programs • Reading Instruction • Social Cognition • Junior Workshop • Connections Café • Greenhouse Project • Learning Centers

  27. Sue Batchelder Jim Kociuba

  28. Hopkinton High School Art Program 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade Ceramics Advanced Art Design All art courses meet the fine arts requirement for graduation. Drawing Drawing in Color Sculpture Painting Photography Intro to Digital Media

  29. Health and Physical Education Patricia Connolly

  30. Hopkinton High School Health Program 7th grade 8th grade 9th Grade Health Health Health Quarter Every other day for 45 minutes

  31. Hopkinton High School Physical Education Program 10th, 11th, 12th grade 7th grade 8th grade 9th grade 11th &12th grade Phys. Ed. Phys Ed. PE I/PE II PE I/PE II Personal Fitness Full year Every other day for 45 minutes Health in lieu of PE for Quarter 2 (7th) and Quarter 3 (8th) Single Gender PE Semester Half credit per course* *One Credit of HS Phys. Ed. is required for graduation PE I, PE II, and Personal Fitness may be repeated for elective credit.

  32. Music Paul Silverman

  33. Hopkinton High School Music Program 7th grade 8th grade 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade Music Steel Pan Music Guitar High School Band Jazz Band Chorus Band, jazz band and/or chorus Steel Pan Band

  34. Technical Education Michael Pheffer

  35. Hopkinton High School Technical Education Woodworking Technology Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Grade 7 Grade 8 Wood Technology Wood Tech 7 Wood Tech 8 Formally Woods 1, 2 Technical Woodworking Formally Advanced Woods Lathe The Lathe Course May Be Used To Satisfy The Fine Arts Required Credit. Courses may be repeated for credit.

  36. Family & Consumer Sciences Skills For Life Ms. Susan Sokul

  37. Courses Career Pathways - 1/4 credit • Required • Grades 10/ 11 • Foods 1: Food Rules! - 1/2 credit • Grades 9th - 12th • Prerequisite: Middle School FACS • Foods 2: Culinary Arts - 1/2 credit • Grades 10th - 12th • Prerequisite: Foods 1: Food Rules! • On My Own - 1/2 credit • Grades 11th - 12th

  38. School to Career Nancy Carrigg, Coordinator

  39. Hopkinton High School School to Career Opportunities Grades 9-12 Grades 11 & 12 Job Shadowing Internships Exploring Teaching Informational Interviews Work Study Workplace Tours Guest Speakers

  40. Hopkinton High School Other Opportunities Adventure Education • Concord Regional Technology Center • Automotive Technology • Construction Technology • Criminal Justice • Culinary Arts • Foundations in Education • Graphic Arts • Health Science & Technology • Information Technology • Bio Technology Driver Education Independent Study Peer Instruction Junior/Senior Project

  41. Hopkinton High School Extra Curricular Opportunities Clubs and Organizations • Sports • Soccer • Field Hockey • Cross Country • Golf • Basketball • Spirit • Alpine Skiing • Nordic Skiing • Ski Jumping • Softball • Baseball • Track & Field • Lacrosse • Concert Band • Jazz Band • Steel Pan Band • Chorus • Drama • Interact Club • FIRST Robotics • Forensic Debate Club • Federal Reserve Challenge • Granite State Challenge • Destination Imagination • Math Team • World Language Honor Society • National Honor Society • LGBT • Environmental Club • German Exchange • French Exchange • Peer Outreach • Yearbook • Student Council

  42. Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night Feel free to explore and to ask questions

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