Summer School Course Catalog 2012 - Hartford Union High School

Hartford Union High School
Summer School Course Catalog 2012
Hartford Union High School will be offering various summer school courses for credit this summer. Please
check the course description for each course offered.
Dates: Monday, June 11 – Friday, July 6 (19 sessions) [No Summer School on July 4.]
Times: Session I 8:00 AM to 9:55 AM
Session II 10:05 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Hartford Union High School No Transportation Provided
Registration Guidelines:
When registering for summer school, students may want to consult with his/her counselor to determine the
replacement courses in which to register. The enclosed registration form should be returned to the Counseling
Office. Forms will be accepted in the Counseling Office until 8:00AM February 6.
Due to the popularity of our summer school work ahead courses and limited access to facilities, Focus on Careers/Junior
Health (combination), and Intro to Computer Programming follow a lottery process. Lottery notifications will go out via
email by February 13, 2012. Please note that entering the lottery does not guarantee a student will get into a work
ahead course.
If mailing the registration form, please send to the following address:
Summer School Registration
Counseling Office
Hartford Union High School
805 Cedar Street
Hartford, WI 53027
You will receive an email when your registration has been accepted, if a class has been canceled, or if you have
been placed on a waiting list.
Attendance:
A strict attendance policy will be adhered to in order to receive credit for summer school. A student cannot
miss more than one class in order to receive credit. Students cannot receive more than one tardy to receive
credit. A tardy more than 10 minutes late is considered an absence.
Student Behavior:
All school rules apply during summer school—including dress code.
Late registrations will be accepted only if space is available
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2012 Summer School Course Offerings
Please refer to the 2012‐13 Course Planning Guide for more information.
Earn Credit – Work Ahead
Business and Information Technology
8405 Focus on Careers .25 required credit
This required course for HUHS juniors will “focus” on career exploration and development while introducing
personal finance information. Students will have the opportunity to examine post‐secondary options and
resources available for success. Employability skills, quality resume criteria, interviewing techniques and career
goals will also be covered.
8416 Introduction to Computer Programming .50 credit
Introduction to Computer Programming is a course designed to introduce students to computers and problem
solving using object‐oriented programming through animation in programs such as Alice and Greenfoot. These
programming skills, along with form and menu design and graphical interfacing will assist the students in creating
functional programs. Students will also learn introductory language aspects of Java. Java is the current language
taught in AP Computer Science.
English (Students may register for only one of the English courses below)
1600S Creative Writing .50 credit
Creative Writing is designed for students who wish to exercise their imaginations and to improve their
composition skills by writing sketches, short stories, plays, and different types of poetry. The literature of various
professional writers will be studied. A portfolio of finalized work and a submission for publication is required.
* This course is offered to students entering 11 th & 12 th grade.
1615S Science Fiction Literature .50 credit
Students will read literary works of highly imaginative authors ranging from Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury to
Orson Scott Card. An interest in the genre of science‐fiction is a positive for a student taking this course, but any
student that enjoys reading can benefit from the class. Special units or selections may feature non‐fiction and
readings from the fantasy genre. Types of media to be utilized will include novels, short stories, sound recordings,
and film.
* This course is offered to students entering 11 th & 12 th grade.
Physical Education & Health Education
5200 Junior Health .25 required credit
This is a required course for all juniors. In this quarter long course, students will gain a knowledge base and learn
skills which will help promote physical, emotional and social health both now and throughout life. This course will
begin with a brief review of the topics covered in the Freshman Health course. Additional units and topics covered
in Junior Health include: Wellness (nutrition, fitness, weight management, stress, sleep, disease, and disease
prevention); Shaken Baby Syndrome, and CPR/First Aid. Upon successful completion of the CPR unit, students will
have the option to be certified upon completion of the course. There is a fee of $19.00 for certification.
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2012 Summer School Course Offerings (continued)
Earn Credit ‐ Readiness
Math
ALGIIR Getting Ready for Algebra II .25 elective credit
This course is geared toward students who will be entering Algebra II in the fall as a freshman or students who
completed Algebra I with less than a C. Students will brush up and review skills to strengthen their algebra foundation
in preparation for Algebra II.
Technology and Engineering Education
ENGAS Engineering Academy .25 elective credit
Students participating in this course will work on skills and concepts which are desirable for Engineering fields. Project
Lead The Way (PLTW) is a series of courses taught at HUHS for 9‐12 graders and is a Nationally certified program
geared toward the education of students interested in an area of Engineering. This class will introduce students to the
PLTW program. Students in this class will be exposed to preparatory lab and class work to better understand the world
of Engineering. Students will work on Problem Solving, CAD drawings, Digital Programming, and basic Engineering
calculations
World Languages
SPNIIR Spanish II Readiness .25 elective credit
This course is geared toward students who will be entering Spanish II in the fall as a freshman or students who
completed Spanish I with less than a C. Students will brush up and review skills to strengthen their language skills in
preparation for Spanish II.
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