HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL INCOMING FRESHMEN Class of 2023

HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL INCOMING FRESHMEN Class of 2023

COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS Last Name Roberta Hultstrand…………. Car Matthew Van Holten ………. . Fi Cindy Harrison ……………. . . Ji Amy Hathcock. . . …………… Mc. G Sam Weiss …………………. . . - Pra A– Cas – Fl Jo – Mc. H

Important Dates ● Infinite Campus Portal opens Februay 19 th ● February 22 nd – Q&A session with HHS Counselors in the Library *Parents are welcome! 7: 30 - 10: 30 am ● Infinite Campus Portal closes March 6 th -Course selection forms due to English teachers

Highland High School Bell Schedule A – HOUR 1 st HOUR 6: 30 - 7: 25 *no transportation provided 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

Gilbert Public Schools Graduation Requirements Credit(s) English 4 Math 4 Science (Lab Bio required) 3 Social Studies 3 Physical Education 1 Electives CTE/Fine Arts (any combination) 5 Total Credits Required Civics Test (passing score) Sophomore year 2 22 Arizona University Entrance Requirements English 4 Math (through Pre-Calculus or the equivalent) 4 Science 3 Social Studies 2 World Languages (2 years of the same language) 2 Fine Arts or CTE Total Credits Required 1 16

ENGLISH English 8 English I or Honors English 8 **Required Summer Reading** Check with your 8 th grade English Teacher at the end of the year. Honors English I **Signature required**

MATH Math 8 Algebra 1 or Honors Algebra 1 **Signature required**

HONORS MATH 8 Honors Geometry *Signature required* (or) can take Algebra I / Honors Algebra I

SCIENCE Science 8 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 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**

Example FRESHMAN 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

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 25 th and 26 th • A-L : July 25 th 8: 00 am to 12: 00 pm • M-Z : July 26 th 8: 00 am 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 20 th • 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 8 th Grade Counselor. * Limited Courses for incoming freshman

HOW TO HAVE A GREAT FRESHMAN YEAR! Sports Academics Link Crew Clubs Activities Get Involved!

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