WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Math

Mrs. Hafferty: “Get a solid foundation in math, as it will help you in other courses.”

Patrick Jarvis (12): “Put yourself in material that you aren’t necessarily comfortable in, but challenge yourself.”

What’s required: 3 years of math

Science

Dr. Stephens: “Remember to keep a balance. Take something you think you’ll enjoy.”

Helen Le (12): “Consider your interests and how much effort you want to put into it when you are selecting your science course.”

What’s required: 3 (2 lab science) years

Social Studies

Mr. Darnell: “It depends on the student. It should be tailored to the individual interests.”

Arne Grette (12): “Choose what’s going to be the most interesting and have the best balance of work for you.”

What’s required: 4 years of history

Literature

Ms. Daughters: “English is important in all careers because it teaches career skills, like communication.”

Tatum Lindquist (12): “By learning to enjoy the literature that you read in class, you expand your horizons.”

What’s required: 4 years of literature

Fine Art

Mr. Tanner: “Well, all students take English, right? The same goes for music.”

Nic Hillard (12): “Find something you like, because band or art can be something to really look forward to. It’s a great break.”

What’s required: 4 semesters of art

World Language

Mrs. Maciel: “You should take more than two years. Your objective is to learn the language and use it as a tool!”

Johnny Cao (12): “Enjoy the language and keep going! Year 4 and 5 are really fun.”

What’s required: 2 years of the same language

Electives/CTE

Mrs. Matsuda: “All CTE classes are full of job skills that will carry across career fields.”

Logan Johnson (12): “It gives you the chance to explore other than what’s required and dive into your interests.”

What’s required: 1 semester of health, 2 of CTE, 3 of PE, 16 of other electives

AP/Honors

Mrs. Cooke: “Challenge yourself, and take classes you find interesting!”

Elise Ferencz (12): “Take AP and Honors classes if you want to be surrounded by people who really care about the subject.”

What’s required: To go at a pace where you are successful