TABLE OF CONTENTS

ØGeneral Topics Ø Page

Welcome Letter 4

Tech-Prep 5

Post Secondary Planning 6

Careers Technical Education 7-8

Graduation Requirements 9-14

Registration Information 14-20

Agriculture 20-22

Art Department 23-25

Tech-Prep (MCC) 25-29

Business Education 29-32

Careers 32

Computer Science 33

Driver Education 33

English 34-39

Foreign Language 40-41

Health 41

Family and Consumer Science 42-43

Industrial Arts 44-46

Mathematics 47-49

Music 50-51

Physical Education 51

Science 52-54

Social Studies 56-57

Special Education 58-61

Bilingual/ESL Program 62

Harvard Academy 63

Independent Student 63

Extra-Curricular Activities 64-65

Athletics 66

ØWelcome to Harvard High School

Dear Students and Parents:

The guidance department extends a huge welcome to everyone as we begin registration for a new school year. For some students, this will be a first high school registration and for others, a final registration. Regardless, the courses you choose will help you set a foundation for the rest of your life. For this reason, it is extremely important that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with the contents of this registration handbook.

As you register, keep the following guidelines in mind:

Ø Sign up for the required classes for your grade

Ø Choose elective classes in your interests – not those of friends

Ø Think about your future career and pick classes that are related

Ø Check college admission requirements and include those in your selection

Counselors, administrators, and teachers are available to assist you in making your high school years a positive experience.

Best Wishes,

The Guidance Department

Please be aware that courses listed in this curriculum guide may not be available based on low enrollment and/or decrease in district funding.

ØTECH PREP

Tech Prep courses are offered through McHenry County College and enable students to blend academic “college prep” education with the “hands-on,” “real world” relevance of occupational/technical training. Students start Tech Prep classes at Harvard High School and may receive high school and college credit. After graduation from Harvard High School, students may continue the Tech Prep program at McHenry County College in the following areas:

Accounting Horticulture:

Landscape and

Automotive Technology Turf Management

CISCO Academy Office Systems Technology

Electronics Engineering Manufacturing Tech. Options:

Machining

Emergency Medical Technician Drafting/CAD

Fire Science Technician

Nursing

ØPOST SECONDARY PLANNING

Students planning to go to college are urged to select their courses in keeping with the entrance requirements outlined in the catalogs of the colleges they are considering. Copies of many college catalogs are available in the guidance office. Required subjects vary for each college, and there is no single program of high school preparation that will guarantee college admission.

Suggested admission requirements by colleges and universities include four years of English; three years of social studies; three years of mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II); three years of science; and two years of electives in foreign language, music, or art. Check college catalogs for requirements.

The following examples will help in developing your schedule for the next four years.

ØCOLLEGE PREPARATORY

Liberal Arts Business Management

4 cr. English 4 cr. English

3 cr. Science 3 cr. Science

3 cr. Mathematics 3‑4 cr. Mathematics