Welcome to Your Course Catalog
This course catalog is your guide to exploring the exciting academic opportunities available at Hanford Joint Union High School District (HJUHSD). Inside, you’ll find detailed information about courses, academic policies, and tips for planning your high school experience.
HJUHSD includes seven schools:
- Hanford High School (HHS)
- Hanford West High School (HWHS)
- Sierra Pacific High School (SPHS)
- Earl F. Johnson Continuation High School (EFJ)
- Hanford Community Day School (CDS)
- Hanford Online Charter School (HOC)
- Hanford Adult School (HAS)
At HHS, HWHS, and SPHS, you’ll discover a wide range of college-prep courses, electives, and extracurricular programs like athletics, band, choir, theater, yearbook, student newspapers, and clubs—something for everyone! EFJ offers personalized instructional plans for 11th and 12th graders, while HAS supports adult learners (18+) working toward a diploma or vocational training.
A typical high school schedule includes seven classes per semester (35 credits). All freshmen will take English, Math, and Science based on placement, plus Physical Education. Your remaining courses should reflect your interests and future goals—our counselors are here to help you make the best choices!
Ready to get started? Registration for new students is completed online, so be sure to read and submit all the required forms to ensure a smooth process. Let’s make your high school journey successful, fun, and filled with discovery!
Navigating the Course Catalog
Academic Policies
- Advanced Placement (AP)
- Attendance Office
- College & Career Centers
- Community Day School (CDS)
- Counseling
- Course Registration
- Courses & Credit per Semester
- Early College Credit (ECC)
- English Language Development
- Fifth Year Students
- Grade Point Average
- Home Instruction
- Honors Courses
- Incomplete Grades
- Independent Study
- Library/Media Centers
- Make-Up Work
- Migrant Services
- Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
- NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse List
- Repeating Courses for Credit
- School Psychologists
- School Social Workers
- School Safety Plan
- Senior Reduced Schedule
- Services for Parenting Students
- Short-Term Independent Study
- Special Education
- State Seal of Biliteracy
- Student Progress
- Summer School
- State Assessments
- Unit Recovery
- Withdrawal from Course
Advanced Placement (AP)
Attendance Office
College & Career Centers
Community Day School (CDS)
Counseling
Course Registration
Courses & Credit per Semester
Early College Credit (ECC)
English Language Development
Fifth Year Students
Grade Point Average
Home Instruction
Honors Courses
Incomplete Grades
Independent Study
Library/Media Centers
Make-Up Work
Migrant Services
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse List
Repeating Courses for Credit
School Psychologists
School Social Workers
School Safety Plan
Senior Reduced Schedule
Services for Parenting Students
Short-Term Independent Study
Special Education
State Seal of Biliteracy
Student Progress
Summer School
State Assessments
Unit Recovery
Withdrawal from Course
Contact Information
- Board of Trustees
- District Office - Contact Info
- Hanford High School - Contact Info
- Hanford West High School - Contact Info
- Sierra Pacific High School - Contact Info
- Earl F. Johnson - Contact Info
- Community Day School - Contact Info
- Hanford Online Charter - Contact Info
Board of Trustees
District Office - Contact Info
Hanford High School - Contact Info
Hanford West High School - Contact Info
Sierra Pacific High School - Contact Info
Earl F. Johnson - Contact Info
Community Day School - Contact Info
Hanford Online Charter - Contact Info
Expectations
- HJUHSD Mission Statement
- Hanford High - Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
- Hanford West - Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
- Sierra Pacific - Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
- Earl F. Johnson - Expected Schoolwide Learning Results