Class of 2025 Course Selection Presentation

Learn more about course selection and how to prepare your student for their first year at Hempfield High School. 

• Required Courses for 9th Graders
  This video reviews the credit requirements for incoming ninth graders, emphasizing that all students must schedule eight credits (not classes) each school year.

• Teacher Recommendation Explanation
  This video explains how teacher recommendations are made, and how that determines student placement for scheduling in ninth grade.
• Why Do I Need to Select 5 Elective Classes?
  This video explains what electives are and details why each student needs to choose at least five electives as alternates for scheduling.
• NCAA Overview for High School Students
  If your child plans to play collegiate sports at the Division 1 or Division 2 level, this video will explain where to locate the NCAA approved courses in the curriculum guide, and emphasize the need to schedule college prep and honors classes while your child is in high school.