Course selection at Hodgson is based on the career program of study chosen by the student. Courses meet the high school graduation requirements as well as the certificate of competency requirements for that career program. Students, their parents, counselors, and teachers should all be involved in the course selection process. Individual student's needs and interests are paramount in this process.

Choices are based on knowledge of requirements for entrance into various occupations, colleges, or technical schools which will lead toward an occupational or educational goal. The student's schedule will include all required courses in the selected career program of study as well as all required academic courses. Four years of English, three years of mathematics, science, social studies, along with physical education, safety/health, and Spanish, if requested, are required of all students.