FRESHMAN TO SOPHOMORE REGISTRATION & INFORMATION

Highland High School

COURSE SELECTION TIME LINE

INFINITE CAMPUS STUDENT PORTAL OPENS FOR COURSE SELECTION DATA ENTRY

1/22/13 CLOSES TO ALL STUDENTS ON 2/3/2013

**ALL STUDENTS MUST ENTER COURSE SELECTIONS BY 2/3/13

February 4-22: Course advisement/verification with your counselor. Course Request Form due at this time.

THE HHS WEBSITE HAS INFO YOU NEED

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.

Class of 2013 + Credit(s)

English 4

Math (MT 6 or Alg. Functions I) 4

Science (Lab Bio) 3

Social Studies 3

Physical Education 1

Computers ½

Electives 4 ½

CTE/Fine Arts (any combination)

2

Total Credits Required

Must Meet Standard on AIMS Reading, Writing and Math

English 4

Math (through Pre-Calculus or equivalent)

4

Science 3

Social Studies 2

Foreign Language (2 years of the same language) 2

Fine Arts 1

Total Credits Required 16

Gilbert Public Schools Graduation

Requirements

Arizona University Entrance

Requirements

22

THE COURSE DESCRIPTION BOOK- IMPORTANT PAGES

Pages 3-12: 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 69 provides Pilot Course Information (We the People)

Page 71 Honors and AP English Summer readings

Page 73 – 75: Online Course Info & Offerings Page 77 – 85 EVIT Course offerings

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, and Industrial Education. Some courses in the following departments will meet the requirements as well, please see the course description book for all classes that will count as CTE.

Courses in the following departments will meet the requirements for Fine Arts credits: 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 instate universities.

SPECIALIZED CREDITS

NEW CLASSES THIS YEAR – GREAT FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN MATH, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING OR COMPUTERS!

AP Computer Science – Open to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students Course Number is: bt200a and bt200b

IMPORTANT INFO TO KNOW!

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)

A TYPICAL SOPHOMORE SCHEDULE

English World Studies Math Topics Science Elective or PE or Computers Elective (Please note CTE/Fine Art

Requirements)

10th grade students may not be a student aide.

English/World Studies Block

YOU RECEIVED A CREDIT CHECK FORM

HOW DO I READ IT?

10.5 + 3.0 = 13.5…I need how many more to graduate?

MY REGISTRATION FORM

EN205A English II

MA301 Math Topics 4

EN205B English II

SS1010A World Studies

SS100B World Studies

SC115A Earth Science

VA101 Art & Design I

FL609A Sign Language I

SC115B Earth Science

FL609B Sign Language I

VA102 Art & Design II

Lm100 Clothing I Lm101 Clothing II

AG120A Ag. Engineering/Fabrication I

AG120AB Ag. Engineering/Fabrication I

Va099 Art Survey Va122 Clay II X

XX

FL509A Japanese I FL509B Japanese I

MA300 Math Topics 3

DATA ENTRY OF COURSE SELECTIONS

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.

VIDEO

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

SUMMER SCHOOL

Cost $160 per semester Summer school June 3rd – June 27th at

HHS– students must provide their own transportation to summer school.

Registration will be available online only at www.gilbertschools.net

CORRESPONDENCE GUIDELINES

Students are encouraged to meet with their guidance counselor prior to registering for any correspondence/ distance learning/ on-line classes for approval. Remember we are available during open door lunch!

Please be aware that online, distance learning courses may NOT meet NCAA eligibility requirements.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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.

COURSE SELECTION TIME LINE

INFINITE CAMPUS STUDENT PORTAL OPENS FOR COURSE SELECTION DATA ENTRY

1/22/13

CLOSES TO ALL STUDENTS ON 2/3/2013

**ALL STUDENTS MUST ENTER COURSE SELECTIONS BY 2/3/13

February 4-22: Course advisement/verification with your counselor. Course Request Form due at this time.

Open Door Counseling: 4th hour: 10:30 – 11:00 5th hour: 12:00 – 12:30

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 Math.