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COURSE PLANNING GUIDE
Students are encouraged to plan carefully a program of studies that will assist them in reaching their educational goals.
It is important that students select courses to fit their career plans. It is suggested that students:
1. review all the curricular requirements for graduation
2. read the information presented about each department
3. complete this course planning guide paying particular attention to graduation requirements and career goals
4. know and understand the recommended college preparatory curriculum
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5. review and understand the opportunities offered through the 6 District Vocational Compact
6. consider the curricular and other requirements for the Honors Diploma

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Twenty-one credits (21) which must include the following:
English 4 credits (½) credit in Literature required senior year
Must include 2 credits beyond Algebra 1 and
Mathematics 4 credits
Geometry
(3) credits of “lab” science: Including Physical

Science, Biology and advanced study in one or more
of the following: Chemistry, Physics or other
Science 3 credits
physical science; advanced biology or other life
science (Anatomy/Physiology); physical geology or
other earth or space science
must include (1) credit of US History, (½) credit of US
Social Studies 3 credits
Government, and (1) credit of World History
Foundations of Physical Education (PE 9) required,
Physical Education*** ½ credit plus (1) additional course of PE elective (state
required assessment for class of 2016 & beyond)
Health* ½ credit
Visual/Performing/Applied 1 credit Middle school fine arts can count for (½) credit, 7-
Arts 12.

Computer Science ½ credit
Combination of 5 units of electives from: World
Additional Courses 5 credits language, Fine arts, Business & Computer Science,
Technology. and/or Career-Technical
Instruction in economics/

financial literacy**

21
Total
Credits
*Recommended for freshman year
**HHS presents several options to integrate the economics/financial literacy requirement of the Ohio Core: Integrated
Computer Applications (Business & Computer Science Dept), Transitions & Careers or Interior Design, Furnishings & Mgmt
(Family & Consumer Sciences) or a test-out option through the Guidance Office.
***PE Waiver available beginning with the 2020-21 school year (waiver requires replacing the .5 PE credit with another
course to meet the 21-credit minimum
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