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Find important dates, courses, and graduation requirements for incoming freshmen at Highland High School. Get guidance on selecting classes, extracurriculars, and how to have a successful freshman year.
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COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS Last Name Roberta Hultstrand…………. A – Car Matthew Van Holten ……….. Cas – Fi Cindy Harrison ……………... Fl - Ji Amy Hathcock ...…………… Jo – McG Sam Weiss …………………... McH - Pra Gene Valocchi ……………….. Pre – Sti Barbara Toledo ……………… Sto – Z
Important Dates • Infinite Campus Portal opens Februay 19th • February 22nd – Q&A session with HHS Counselors in the Library *Parents are welcome! 7:30 - 10:30 am • Infinite Campus Portal closes March 6th -Course selection forms due to English teachers
Highland High School Bell Schedule A – HOUR 6:30 - 7:25 *no transportation provided 1st HOUR 7:30 – 8:25 2ND HOUR 8:30 – 9:25 3RD HOUR 9:30 – 10:30 *announcements 4TH HOUR 10:35 – 11:30 *1st lunch 5TH HOUR 11:35 – 12:30 *2nd lunch 6TH HOUR 12:35 – 1:30 7TH HOUR 1:35 - 2:30 8TH HOUR 2:35 – 3:30 *no transportation provided
Gilbert Public Schools Graduation Requirements Arizona University Entrance Requirements 22
ENGLISH English 8 or English I Honors English 8 Honors English I **Signature required** **Required Summer Reading** Check with your 8th grade English Teacher at the end of the year.
MATH Math 8 Algebra 1 or Honors Algebra 1 **Signature required**
HONORS MATH 8 Geometry *Signature required* Honors Geometry *Signature required* (or) can take Algebra I / Honors Algebra I
SCIENCE Science 8 Honors Science 8 Lab Biology Lab Biology or Honors Lab Biology *Signature required*
PHYSICAL EDUCATION PE – Male/Female Beginning Dance Unified PE Yoga Fitness Intro to Weight Training Male/Female Racquet and Individual Sports Athletes: Intro to Sports Training Signature required
CTE / FINE ARTS and ELECTIVES Choose carefully ~ Interests & Abilities ~ List Alternate Courses Elective changes will not be allowed if you receive the elective/alternate classes you have requested.
WORLD LANGUAGES • Spanish • French • Japanese • German • American Sign Language **All students sign up for level 1 of a language**
ExampleFRESHMAN SCHEDULE 1. ENGLISH 1 1.0 2. ALGEBRA I 1.0 3. LAB BIOLOGY 1.0 4. LUNCH 5. PE 1.0 6. ELECTIVE/CTE/FINE ART 1.0 7. ELECTIVE/CTE/FINE ART 1.0 6 credits
Filling in Forms & Entering Classes in Infinite Campus Portal HHS Website : Counseling Tab > Course Selection • Video • Written Instructions • Infinite Campus Portal link: https://ic.gilbertschools.net/campus/portal/gilbert.jsp
LINK CREW @ HHS! • Freshman transition program (upperclassmen assigned as mentors) • A friendly face, tutoring, and social events • First contact in May, Second contact in summer • ORIENTATION – July 25th and 26th • A-L : July 25th 8:00am to 12:00 pm • M-Z : July 26th 8:00am to 12:00 pm • Tutoring every Thursday and one social event a month
STEM Program • STEM Scholar and STEM Pathways • Coding & Game Development, Engineering, Bio Med/Sports Med, Robotics, Sustainability • EPICS High and Capstone Projects • STEM Counselor will visit Honors Math 8 classes to discuss the program.
Summer School • Summer school registration begins March 20th • Location: Gilbert High School • Summer school dates June 3 – June 28 • Transportation will be provided for a fee (tbd) • The cost: $160 per class (.5 credit) • Registration – students will register for summer school courses with their 8th Grade Counselor. * Limited Courses for incoming freshman
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