Engineering Design Night at Hoover High School

Engineering Design Night at Hoover High School: Design, Build, Test

Eat Pizza, See the Engineering Labs, Talk with EA Students, and Design Buildings to Survive Earthquakes

Girls' Night for 7th & 8th Grades

Monday, February 19th

6:30-8 pm @ HHS

Guys' Night for 8th grade

Tuesday, February 20th

6:30-8 pm @ HHS

Go to eahoover.com

Register for Engineering Design Night by February 16th.

8th graders, apply for the Engineering Academy by March 2nd.

8th Grade Transition to HHS Important Dates

8^th Grade Transition Dates

Tuesday, February 6^th:  8^th Graders Visit Hoover High School (8:30 am - 12:00 pm)

Students learn about various high school programs including academies, advanced classes, fine arts, athletics, extracurricular activities and student life at HHS.  A tour of the high school will be included.  We will leave SMS promptly at 8:15 am. 

Friday, February 9^th:  Hoover High School Counselors Come to SMS

HHS Counselors will provide an overview of 9^th grade course selection and 4-year plans during math classes.

Wednesday, February 14th

9th grade course selection sheets/4-year plans (with teacher recommendations) go home with students to discuss with parents. For questions about a teacher recommendation, please contact that specific teacher.  

Thursday, February 15th: HHS Course Selection and Curriculum Information Night at Hoover High School

Hoover High School is proud to offer a diverse curriculum, and we want parents to be fully aware of the academic opportunities available. All parents of rising freshmen are encouraged to attend!

5:45 - 6:15: Families interested in HHS’s International Baccalaureate Program are invited to attend an informational session in the competition gym.

The following sessions will be available in the lunchroom:

6:30: Rising Freshman Information Session (rising 9th grade)

7:00: Academy Overview (rising 9th grade)

7:30: Earning  College Credit while in High School (open to all grades)

8:00: AFJROTC (open to all grades)

Wednesday, February February 21st: 

9th grade course selection sheets/4-year plans due to team's math teacher.

Please click here for a detailed timeline of important transition/course selection dates.  Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Berryhill, 8th Grade Counselor, at eberryhill@hoover.k12.al.us or 439-2122, if you have any questions.  

HHS Course Selection Information for Rising 9th Graders

Please click here for important course selection information for rising 9th graders.

Education Academy @ HHS

Come Be Learners Today ~ Leaders Tomorrow

 

Join the Hoover High School

Education Academy

           The Education Academy is an exciting and dynamic educational experience that offers a variety of opportunities to explore careers in working with children and teaching.  The Education Academy provides students with a strong foundation in education and training enhanced

with experiences that prepares students for college as well as

careers as teachers and leaders in education.

     ACADEMY COMPONENTS:

Education and Training

Teaching 1

Teaching 2

Education and Training Internship

Contact Jennifer Paradise ROOM A206

        jparadise@hoover.k12.al.us   

Important 8th Grade Transition to HHS Dates

HHS INFORMATION FOR INCOMING FRESHMAN (Current SMS 8^th Graders):

Important 8^th Grade Transition to HHS Dates:

Monday, February 6^th: 8^th Graders Visit HHS (8:30-11:30)

Students will learn about various high school programs including academies, advanced classes, fine arts, athletics, extracurricular activities and student life at HHS. A tour of the high school will be included. We will leave SMS promptly at 8:15 am. 

Wednesday, February 8^th: HHS Counselors Come to SMS

HHS Counselors will provide an overview of 9^th grade course selection during math classes. Counselors will go over course selection sheets along with graduation requirements and 4-year plans. Teacher recommendations are required for all core classes. If a parent has a question about a recommendation, they should contact that particular teacher.

Thursday, February 16^th: HHS Course Selection and Curriculum Information Night

6:00-8:30 pm @ Hoover High School 

Save the date!  Hoover High School is proud to offer a diverse curriculum, and we want parents to be fully aware of the academic opportunities available.  

     6:00 - IB Information Session (rising 9th grade, Competition Gym)

If interested, please attend these sessions in the lunchroom:

     6:30 - Rising Freshman Information Session (rising 9th grade)

     7:00 - Academy Overview (rising 9th grade)

     7:30 - Earning College Credit while in High School (open to all grades)

     8:00 - Virtual Courses (open to all grades)

Additionally, representatives from various academic and elective programs as well as academies will be available in the practice gym from 6:30 to 8:30 to answer questions and provide additional information regarding specific courses and programs available at Hoover High School.