[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"doc-seo-398006-105":3,"detail-sidebar-cat-0-en-105":81,"doc-detail-398006-en":131},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"ok",{"site_id":7,"language":8,"slug":9,"title":10,"keywords":11,"description":12,"schema_data":13,"social_meta":74,"head_meta":76,"extra_data":78,"updated_unix":80},105,"en","2025-26-course-selection-guide-course-selection-procedures","2025-26 Course Selection Guide - Course Selection Procedures","","2025-26 Course Selection Guide provides Hempfield School District students with procedures and requirements for selecting high school courses, including graduation-required coursework, elective eligibility, and scheduling rules for an eight-period two-day cycle. It explains how counselors and teachers support the process, how students use Class Choice to select courses online, and the steps for changing a course, including withdrawal and failing grade policies. The guide also covers transcript update and request timelines through Schoolinks.",{"@graph":14,"@context":73},[15,34,56],{"@type":16,"itemListElement":17},"BreadcrumbList",[18,23,27,31],{"item":19,"name":20,"@type":21,"position":22},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",1,{"item":24,"name":25,"@type":21,"position":26},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/","Document",2,{"item":28,"name":29,"@type":21,"position":30},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/exam/","Exam",3,{"item":32,"name":10,"@type":21,"position":33},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/2025-26-course-selection-guide-course-selection-procedures/398006/",4,{"url":32,"name":10,"@type":35,"image":36,"author":41,"headline":10,"publisher":44,"fileFormat":47,"inLanguage":8,"description":12,"dateModified":48,"datePublished":49,"encodingFormat":47,"isAccessibleForFree":50,"interactionStatistic":51},"DigitalDocument",{"url":37,"@type":38,"width":39,"height":40},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/2025-26-course-selection-guide-course-selection-procedures/398006.png","ImageObject",300,407,{"name":42,"@type":43},"vwvw","Person",{"url":19,"name":45,"@type":46},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-29","2026-09-27",true,{"@type":52,"interactionType":53,"userInteractionCount":55},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":54},"ViewAction",16,{"@type":57,"mainEntity":58},"FAQPage",[59,65,69],{"name":60,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":62},"What rules govern students selecting courses for graduation and electives?","Question",{"text":63,"@type":64},"Students must select courses required for graduation as described in the publication. Elective courses may be selected when prerequisite course and grade level requirements are met and parental approval is provided.","Answer",{"name":66,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":67},"How do students complete course selection using Class Choice?",{"text":68,"@type":64},"Middle school students complete Class Choice in school under a counselor’s supervision. High school students select classes either at home or in school, then counselors meet with each student to review selections.",{"name":70,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":71},"What happens if a course is changed or dropped after the semester starts?",{"text":72,"@type":64},"Scheduled courses will not be dropped without parent, teacher, and counselor recommendation. Courses dropped four days after the start are noted on the permanent record as “W” (Withdrawal), and required or elective courses dropped past the midpoint are assigned an automatic “F” unless approved by the administration.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":75,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":77,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":79,"site_id":7},398006,1790650485,{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":83},"success",[84,88,92,95,100,105,110,115,120,123,127],{"id":22,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":85,"show_sort_weight":86,"slug":87},"Story & Novel",90,"story-novel",{"id":26,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":89,"show_sort_weight":90,"slug":91},"Literature",80,"literature",{"id":33,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":93,"slug":94},70,"exam",{"id":96,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":97,"show_sort_weight":98,"slug":99},5,"Comic",60,"comic",{"id":101,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":102,"show_sort_weight":103,"slug":104},6,"Technology",50,"technology",{"id":106,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":107,"show_sort_weight":108,"slug":109},7,"Healthcare",40,"healthcare",{"id":111,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":112,"show_sort_weight":113,"slug":114},8,"Research & Report",30,"research-report",{"id":116,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":117,"show_sort_weight":118,"slug":119},9,"Religion & Spirituality",20,"religion-spirituality",{"id":118,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":121,"show_sort_weight":118,"slug":122},"World Cup","world-cup",{"id":124,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":125,"show_sort_weight":124,"slug":126},10,"Lifestyle","lifestyle",{"id":128,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":129,"show_sort_weight":96,"slug":130},19,"General","general",{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":132},{"doc_id":79,"user_id":133,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":134,"doc_module":4,"category_id":33,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":135,"file_id":136,"file_url":137,"file_type":138,"file_size":139,"view_count":55,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":140,"language":141,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":142,"faqs":143,"seo_title":144,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":145,"read_time":146,"preview_page_count":4},3985747874149,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/avatar/3a001161165b4dc3d9e?x-image-process=image/resize,m_fixed,w_180,h_180&k=1790129441039064114","2025-26 Course Selection Guide  \nTable of Contents  \n\n| CHAPTER 1\u003Cbr>COURSE SELECTION PROCEDURES | Section 1: General Guidelines and Procedures | 5 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  | Section 2: Transcripts | 6 |\n|  | Section 3: NCAA Academic Eligibility | 7 |\n|  | Section 4: School Counseling Services | 9 |\n|  | Section 5: Special Education and Gifted Support Services | 9 |\n|  | Section 6: Rank-in-Class | 10 |\n|  | Section 7: Grade Point Equivalency | 11 |\n|  | Section 8: Graduation Requirements | 13 |\n| CHAPTER 2\u003Cbr>COURSE SELECTION PLANNING | Section 1: Grade 9 Program of Studies | 18 |\n|  | Section 2: Course Selection Planning Worksheet | 20 |\n| CHAPTER 3\u003Cbr>DEPARTMENT OFFERINGS | Section 1: Art | 23 |\n|  | Section 2: Business Computer and Information Technology | 31 |\n|  | Section 3: English Language Arts | 37 |\n|  | Section 4: English Language Development | 52 |\n|  | Section 5: Family and Consumer Sciences | 53 |\n|  | Section 6: Health and Physical Education | 59 |\n|  | Section 7: Mathematics | 65 |\n|  | Section 8: Music | 79 |\n|  | Section 9: Science | 87 |\n|  | Section 10: Social Studies | 96 |\n|  | Section 11: Technology and Engineering Education | 106 |\n|  | Section 12: World Languages | 116 |\n| CHAPTER 4\u003Cbr>Additional Curricular Offerings | Section 1: Career and Technology | 126 |\n|  | Section 2: Senior Option | 129 |\n|  | Section 3: Off Campus and Concurrent College Enrollment | 130 |\n|  | Section 4: Online Learning | 135 |\n\nContact Information  \nHempfield High School www.hempfi[eldsd.org](eldsd.org)  \n200 Stanley Avenue Landisville, PA 17538  \nMain Office  \n717-898-5500  \nMISSION STATEMENT  \nThe mission of Hempfield School District is to cultivate safe, supportive, and engaging environments that empower all students to excel on their chosen path, pursue lifelong learning, and contribute positively to society.  \nHIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION  \nHigh School Principal  Dr. William S. Brossman  \nGrade 12 Principal  Mr. Mark Snitzer  \nGrade 11 Principal  Mrs. Amy Secor  \nGrade 10 Principal  Mr. Patrick Conrad  \nGrade 9 Principal  Dr. Beth A. Becker  \nSpecial Education Supervisor (LEC)  Ms. Kristine Roaten  \nDirector of Athletics & Activities  Mr. Ryan Landis  \nSupervisor of Secondary Curriculum  Mrs. Katherine Deisley  \nSCHOOL COUNSELORS  \nGrades 9/10 in Buchanan Office  \n• Mrs. Logan Albaugh  \n• Mrs. Lindsey Bauer  \n• Mr. Robert Bentley  \n• Mr. Greg Dietz  \nGrades 11/12 in Franklin Office  \n• Dr. Kandace DaCosta  \n• Mrs. Kimberly Romero  \n• Mrs. Stefanie Scarborough   \n• Mr. Justin Snook  \n Return to Table of Contents  3  \nDEPARTMENT COORDINATORS  \n• Mr. Mark Ashley, Health and Physical Education Department Coordinator  \n• Mrs. Elizabeth Burns, Art Department Coordinator  \n• Mrs. Sarah DeMaria, Library Department Coordinator  \n• Mr. Mike Gambler, Mathematics Department Coordinator  \n• Mr. Jason James, Technology and Engineering Education Department Coordinator  \n• Mrs. Lauren Lewis, Secondary ELA Department Coordinator  \n• Mrs. Katy Miller, Science Department Coordinator  \n• Mrs. Rebecca Richter, World Language Department Coordinator  \n• Ms. Svetlana Sagalov-Feldman, English Language Development Department Coordinator  \n• Mrs. Lisa Sempsey, Music Department Coordinator  \n• Mrs. Lauren Stauffer, Family and Consumer Sciences Coordinator  \n• Mr. Zahid Virmani, Social Studies Department Coordinator  \n• Mr. Andy Wise, Business Computer and Information Department Coordinator  \nChapter 1 | Section 1  \nGeneral Guidelines and Procedures  \nGENERAL GUIDELINES  \n• Students must select courses required for graduation as described in this publication.  \n• Elective courses described in this publication may be selected if prerequisite course and grade level requirements are met and the student has parental approval.  \n• Students must maintain a schedule with EIGHT (8) class periods per 2 day cycle.  \n• A student may earn credit only once for a course in pursuit of high school graduation requirements. There is an exception for music ensemble courses.  \nCOURSE","cbCaihSfcGEZEmxi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihSfcGEZEmxi","pdf",4456514,136,"English","# Chapter 1 COURSE SELECTION PROCEDURES\n## Section 1: General Guidelines and Procedures\n## Section 2: Transcripts\n## Section 3: NCAA Academic Eligibility\n## Section 4: School Counseling Services\n## Section 5: Special Education and Gifted Support Services\n## Section 6: Rank-in-Class\n## Section 7: Grade Point Equivalency\n## Section 8: Graduation Requirements\n# Chapter 2 COURSE SELECTION PLANNING\n## Section 1: Grade 9 Program of Studies\n## Section 2: Course Selection Planning Worksheet\n# Chapter 3 DEPARTMENT OFFERINGS\n## Section 1: Art\n## Section 2: Business Computer and Information Technology\n## Section 3: English Language Arts\n## Section 4: English Language Development\n## Section 5: Family and Consumer Sciences\n## Section 6: Health and Physical Education\n## Section 7: Mathematics\n## Section 8: Music\n## Section 9: Science\n## Section 10: Social Studies\n## Section 11: Technology and Engineering Education\n## Section 12: World Languages\n# Chapter 4 Additional Curricular Offerings\n## Section 1: Career and Technology\n## Section 2: Senior Option\n## Section 3: Off Campus and Concurrent College Enrollment\n## Section 4: Online Learning","[{\"question\":\"What rules govern students selecting courses for graduation and electives?\",\"answer\":\"Students must select courses required for graduation as described in the publication. Elective courses may be selected when prerequisite course and grade level requirements are met and parental approval is provided.\"},{\"question\":\"How do students complete course selection using Class Choice?\",\"answer\":\"Middle school students complete Class Choice in school under a counselor’s supervision. High school students select classes either at home or in school, then counselors meet with each student to review selections.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if a course is changed or dropped after the semester starts?\",\"answer\":\"Scheduled courses will not be dropped without parent, teacher, and counselor recommendation. Courses dropped four days after the start are noted on the permanent record as “W” (Withdrawal), and required or elective courses dropped past the midpoint are assigned an automatic “F” unless approved by the administration.\"}]","2025-26 Course Selection Guide - Course Selection Procedures | PDF",1790469338,343]