HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN PREVIEW NIGHT CLASS OF

HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN PREVIEW NIGHT CLASS OF 2021

AGENDA Timeline of Course Selection Process. Counselor Assignment. Graduation Requirements/Credits. Bell Schedule. Choosing classes. Typical Freshman Schedule. Registration form. Inputting class requests. Final Points.

Timeline of Events: Highland Junior High: February 21 -23 Counselor Presentations in Library (8 th Grade English) *Course Selection Materials February 23 - Elective Fair during 8 th grade lunch February 24 -Q & A in Library/High School Counselors 7: 30 am-9: 30 am *parents welcome to attend February 24 - Course Requests in Infinite Campus Portal and Forms returned to 8 th Grade English teachers Greenfield Junior High: February 28: Counselor Presentations in Library (1 st and 2 nd hour) * Course Selection Materials March 3: Q & A in Library / High School Counselors March 10 – Infinite Campus Portal closes – 12: 00 pm-1: 30 pm

Counselor Assignments Roberta Hultstrand Matthew Vanholten Cindy Harrison Amy Hathcock Sam Weiss Gene Valocchi Barbara Toledo A - Car CAS - Fi FL - Jl JO - Mc. G Mc. H – Pra PRE – Sti STO - Z

Gilbert Public Schools Graduation Requirements Credit(s) Arizona University Entrance Requirements English 4 Math (Algebra II / Higher Level) 4 Math 4 Science 3 Science (Lab Bio required) 3 Social Studies 2 Social Studies 3 Physical Education 1 Electives 5 Foreign Language (2 years of the same language) 2 CTE/Fine Arts (any combination) 2 Fine Arts /CTE 1 Total Credits Required 16 Total Credits Required CIVICS TEST (required) passing score (60%) 22

Highland High Bell Schedule A – HOUR 6: 30 - 7: 25 *no transportation provided, limited choices 1 st HOUR 7: 30 – 8: 25 2 ND HOUR 8: 30 – 9: 25 3 RD HOUR 9: 30 – 10: 30 *announcements 4 TH HOUR 10: 35 – 11: 30 *1 st lunch 5 TH HOUR 11: 35 – 12: 30 *2 nd lunch 6 TH HOUR 12: 35 – 1: 30 7 TH HOUR 1: 35 - 2: 30 8 TH HOUR 2: 35 – 3: 30 *no transportation provided, limited choices

Choosing Classes Students will receive a list of classes offered @Highland High School. What they should look for: 1. Grade Level = 9 th 2. Prerequisites = prior classes needed 3. Length of class = semester or year 4. Fees

English Placement English 8 or English I Language Arts 8 Honors English 8 **Required Summer Reading** r English I **Signature required**

MATH PLACEMENT Math 8 or Algebra Honors Algebra **Signature required**

Honors Math 8 Honors Geometry *Signature required* Can Take Algebra/Honors Algebra

SCIENCE PLACEMENT Science 8 Lab Biology Honors Science 8 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

CTE/FINE ARTS AND ELECTIVES Agriculture Education Business Technology Communications & Media Family & Consumer Science (FACS) Fine Arts-Performing Fine Arts-Visual Industrial Education Modern Language

Typical Freshman Schedule: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ENGLISH 1 ALGEBRA LAB BIOLOGY LUNCH (REQUIRED) PE ELECTIVE/CTE/FINE ART 1. 0 1. 0 6 CREDITS

Filling in Forms & Entering classes in Infinite Campus Portal Highland High School Website: Counseling Tab Choose one: Video Written Instructions Registration https: //ic. gilbertschools. net/campus/portal/gilbert. jsp

Additional Information Summer School Cost $160 per semester *$25 fee for cancelled or class change requests *$25 late registration fee June 5 th – June 29 th at Gilbert High School - students must provide their own transportation to summer school. Registration will begin in March and available online only at www. gilbertschools. net – Global Academy Online Block Schedule – 9 weeks (semester class) Cost $160. 00 per semester (7 th class) Block Schedule and Registration Information – Counseling Office

Exit the Auditorium Left Side: Building 5 (CTE Classes) Right Side: Hawk Hall Teachers/Administration/Counselors Highland High School Clubs/Sports Thank you for attending Freshman Preview Night! We look forward to a great school year!