Course Selection Information

1. Highland High School Course Selection Information

2. INFINITE CAMPUS STUDENT PORTAL • OPENS FOR COURSE SELECTION DATA ENTRY 1/17/14 • CLOSES TO ALL STUDENTS ON 2/2/2014 **ALL STUDENTS MUST ENTER COURSE SELECTIONS BY 2/2/14 • February 3-21: Course advisement/verification with your counselor. • Course Request Form due at this time. Course Selection Time Line

3. On the HHS website main page (Course Selection) find the following: • Course Description Book • Fees • Prerequisites • Course description • What it may count as (ie CTE/Fine Art, science, math, computers etc.) • If the class is offered for dual credit • Handouts you received Friday in your 1st hour class • Special Course Advertisements • Instructions on how to enter your course requests in the Infinite Campus Portal. the HHS website Has Info You need

4. Gilbert Public Schools Graduation Requirements Arizona University Entrance Requirements 22

5. Pages 3-13: This section of the book contains general information regarding NCAA Eligibility, Dual Enrollment information, Charts for graduation requirements as well as Reference charts for class offerings and what credits each class constitutes (ie computers, economics, etc) Page 75: Honors and AP English Summer readings Page 77-80: Online Course Info & Offerings Page 82-89: EVIT Course offerings Important Pages in the Course Description Book

6. Computers- (1/2 credit. Consult your course catalog on pages 10 & 11 or look for *This course will meet computer technology proficiency requirements within the course description. Computer in the title does not mean it will meet GPS proficiency (example, computer programming does not count for computers, but rather an elective or CTE credit.) • CTE/ Fine Arts - (2 credits)- • CTE credits: Agriculture Education, Business Education, Family and Consumer Sciences,andIndustrial Education. Some courses in the following departments will meet the requirements as well: Communication & Media, JROTC, and Special Education. Courses taken at East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) will also meet this requirement. Please refer to course descriptions for further information. • Courses in the following departments will meet the requirements for Fine Artscredits: Fine Arts-Performing, Fine Arts-Visual, and dance courses offered within the Physical Education Department. *Do not forget that one Fine Art credit is required for in state universities. Specialized Credits

7. Courses will be offered based upon number of student requests. Please choose your classes carefully. Requests for changes are limited, may be denied, and are subject to administrative approval. If you receive the classes that you have requested, schedule changes prior to school or before the 2nd semester will not be permitted. (THIS INCLUDES YOUR ALTERNATES AS WELL) No more than one credit of Teacher’s Aide can be counted toward graduation Important Info to Know!

8. Correspondence/ONLINE Guidelines • Students may come into counseling during open door lunch or get the paperwork before or after school. • Please be aware that online, distance learning courses may NOT meet NCAA eligibility requirements. Potential Change with Online Providers Discussion is being held regarding outside online providers and credit issued by GPS. Students and parents are strongly advised, after May 23, 2014 to contact HHS counseling to determine credit eligibility.

9. If you are hoping to be a student athlete in college, there are many requirements that must be met to qualify through the NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse. Requirements have changed for the class of 2016 and beyond. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure she/he is NCAA eligible. Check out NCAA Eligibility Center for details and information. NCAA – Potential Athlete

10. English American History Math Topics or Algebraic Functions or Pre-calculus Science Elective or PE or Computers Elective (Please note Vocational/Fine Art Requirements) *Students must be enrolled in 5 credit earning classes for athletics and Gilbert Golden Scholars A Typical Junior schedule English/American History Block

11. You received a credit check form in your 1st hour ClassHow do I read it?

12. 16.0 + 3.5 = 19.5…I need how many more to graduate?

13. MA400 Math Topics 5 X MA401 Math Topics 6 X SS105A American History SS105B American History BT124 21st Century Applications EN500 Speech EN305A English III EN305B English III FL205A French I FL205B French I va121 Clay I SS135 Sociology RT747B Release Time Lm100 Clothing I Lm101 Clothing II AG120A Ag. Engineering/Fabrication I AG120AB Ag. Engineering/Fabrication I BT125 21st Century Technology PE201B Yoga Fitness and Conditioning X FL509A Japanese I FL509B Japanese II

14. You will need to have correct course numbers and the correct names entered on your course request form. Make sure if it is a year long class that you have written A or B after the number. Refer to your handout for correct numbers. Complete the alternate courses section of the form or counselors will select courses for you in the event of conflicts in scheduling Remember, these are only requests. Data Entry of Course Selections

15. The Video you are going to watch is also online at the HHS website under course selection. Video

17. On February 5th, EVIT will be doing a presentation to all World Studies classes. There is an optional tour on February 26th and there will be a sign up sheet in the counseling office. EVIT will be on campus with their counselor on March 5th to assist in completing their registration. Cosmetology students apply sooner. Applications are now available in counseling and are due 24th. EVIT

18. Approximate cost will be $160 per semester ($25 fee for cancelled or class change requests) Summer school June 2 – June 26th at GHS – students must provide their own transportation to summer school. Registration will be available online only at www.gilbertschools.net on or after March 3, 2014. Summer School

19. Please note that elective changes will NOT be allowed if you receive the elective/alternate classes you have requested. This is true for the entire year! It is imperative that you wisely select your courses. Keep in mind that you CANNOT request classes be on your schedule during a particular hour. Important Registration Information

20. INFINITE CAMPUS STUDENT PORTAL • OPENS FOR COURSE SELECTION DATA ENTRY 1/17/14 • CLOSES TO ALL STUDENTS ON 2/2/2014 **ALL STUDENTS MUST ENTER COURSE SELECTIONS BY 2/2/14 • February 3-21: Course advisement/verification with your counselor. This time will not be spent entering course requests. If you have not completed your requests, we will select your classes for you. This time is for questions regarding the selections you have made. • Course Request Form due at this time. Course Selection Time Line

21. Open Door Counseling: Week of January 27 – January 31 4th hour: 10:30 – 11:00 5th hour: 12:00 – 12:30 Before and after school Problems with Infinite Campus Portal and entering your requests, stop by during open door or before or after school. Remember, you can also use the Library computers if you do not have access at home. Counselor meetings for advisement and verification of your requests are in February through English.