Four-year Course of Study

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