Henry County Schools High School Advisement Guide

Henry County Schools High School Advisement Guide is designed to provide comprehensive information for student planning. This guide may be used by students, counselors, administrators, teachers, and parent/guardians as students prepare for the following post-high school experiences:

• College and University
• Apprenticeship
• Technical College
• Military Service
• Career Training School
• Full-Time Employment

Planning is essential for one’s life choices to be rewarding. Since the high school years can provide the foundation and tools for building a future, students need definite goals in mind as they make choices. The advisement guide outlines graduation requirements specified by the Georgia Department of Education and Henry County Public Schools, describes the types of diplomas which may be earned, and provides information regarding high school curriculum choices and post-secondary planning. Parents/guardians and students are encouraged to use this information while working closely with school personnel to plan a four-year program and to develop post-secondary goals.  Long-range planning does not mean that choices are permanent. As future goals change and are refined, the high school program may be adjusted. It is important that students plan courses of study to leave open as many options as possible and allow flexibility for change. A quality education is more important than ever in our highly competitive and technological society. One of the most important responsibilities and decisions a high school student will make is selecting the appropriate courses. Consideration should be given to prerequisites, teacher recommendations, and the need for remedial, comprehensive, or advanced programs. Counselors have a master's list of all courses offered and can help students and parents/guardians with questions regarding course selection.

For information regarding learning opportunities and course descriptions, please visit the Curriculum and Instruction Department web page for Henry County.