High School 101 program adds 40 hours

A program designed to help incoming freshmen transition easier into high school has been expanded this year.

Hutchinson High School 101 is being offered again from June 9 through June 25. Classes start at 7:45 a.m. and run until 12 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Students will learn about their schedules, the trimester system and final exams. They will also spend time brushing up and honing skills in math, reading and writing.

Last year, the program consisted of 20 hours of high school preparation. This year, the program has been expanded to 60 hours.

“We want students to feel they are academically ready for high school,” said Assistant Principal Deb Marcotte. “It’s a new ball game.”

To register, call Marcotte or counselors Sherry Nagy or Dave Ellefson at (320) 587-2151. Students and parents may also register online on the district’s Web site www.hutch.k12.mn.us under the “Tailored Programs” option.

(Lesley Christianson is a staff writer for the Hutchinson Leader.)
christianson@hutchinsonleader.com