Principles and Goals
In Developing Courses and Course Work, HSMP Seeks to:
- cultivate a culture of inquiry, reflection and collaboration, where students think critically and communicate clearly
- create a nurturing child-centered environment where students learn through relevant, real-world experiences
- recognize the interconnections of subject matter across academic disciplines
- cultivate a technology-rich environment that effectively integrates
- educational technology into classroom instruction
- build a connected community of learners, composed of parents, student, teachers and the community at large
- address the academic, physical and emotional needs of our students,
- so they are able to develop a sense of well-being, self discovery, and a respect for and appreciation of their own culture and those of their classmates
Course Outlines
In the first week of school, teachers provide students with a course outline, containing the following information:
- Course description, objectives, and guiding question
- Grading criteria
- Books and other materials needed/required
- Classroom rules and expectations
- Contact information
Course of Study
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Language Arts Reading & Writing Workshop American Literature World Literature AP English
Social Studies US History Global History 1 Global History 2 Economics and Government
Math Algebra Geometry Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus Calculus
Science L.E Health Careers Chemistry Physics and AP Biology AP Chemistry
Foreign Language Spanish Spanish
Physical & Health Education Dance/Sports/Health Dance/Sports/Health
Dance/Sports/Health Dance/Sports/Health
Enrichment Community Service (50 hours) Community Service (50 hours) Community Service (50 hours) Community Service (50 hours)
Advisory and Leadership Art Literacy Leadership Leadership
Standardized Assessments
Regents Requirements
- 9th Grade: Algebra/Living Environment/US History
- 10th Grade: Geometry, Chemistry
- 11th Grade: Trigonometry, Physics. E.S., English, Global, Spanish
- 12th Grade: AP Exams
A.P. Exams
Chemistry, Biology, English
College Admissions
PSAT, SAT, SAT II, ACT