1. Highlands High School Incoming Freshman Scheduling Meeting
Incoming 9th Grade Students Highlands High School Parents Scheduling Meeting
WELCOME CLASS OF 2018!!!
Mrs. Trinity Walsh 9/10 Counselor
One-on-One Scheduling Appointment -

2. Scheduling Packet PINK pages
Recommendation Sheet SAMPLE
4-Year Academic Plan
Electives Sheet
Course Catalog (online/book at parent meeting on 1/14/14)
AP Course Meetings (details to follow)

3. Basic Graduation Requirements
English – 4 credits
Math – 4 credits
Science – 3 credits
Social Studies – 3 credits
Fine Arts – 1 credit
Health – ½ credit
Physical Education – ½ credit
Electives – 6 credits

4. Student Classification
Freshman  Sophomore = 5 credits
Sophomore  Junior = 10 credits
Junior  Senior = 16 credits
Senior  GRADUATION = 22 credits

5. At the beginning of your FRESHMAN YEAR!!!
Class Rank & GPA
Your Grade Point Average, or GPA, is simply the average of your cumulative grades at the end of each semester of school. Some courses have more “weight” based upon the level of course.
Your class rank is your standing in relation to ALL of the other students in your grade.
This starts right away !!!
At the beginning of your FRESHMAN YEAR!!!

6. Eligibility
Students can not be failing more than one course to be eligible for extracurricular activities (this includes: sports, music groups, clubs, school sponsored groups, AND school dances)
College Athletic Eligibility (NCAA)
Students interested playing college athletics should let their counselor know as soon as they can.

7. Special Diploma Considerations
Kentucky’s Pre-College Curriculum
Highlands High School Advanced Curriculum
HHS Major of Intensive Study
CAPSTONE Program

8. Kentucky’s Pre-College Curriculum
English – 4 credits
Math – 4 credits
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Elective
Science – 3 credits
Life, Earth, or Physical Science
Social Studies – 3 credits
World Civ., US History, Government
Health – ½ credit
Physical Education – ½ credit
Fine Arts – 1 credit (check electives sheet)
Foreign Language – 2 credits
Electives – 5 credits

9. HHS Advanced Curriculum
Completion of Kentucky’s Pre-College Curriculum
Completion of 10 “Advanced” Courses
“AP” Courses can be substituted for “Advanced” Courses
Completion of 2 “AP” Courses
Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.75
Awarded Seal on Diploma and Noted in Graduation Program

10. HHS Major of Intensive Study
Completion of a presentation and defense of a Senior Thesis Project.
Completion of “Senior Seminar” Course
Completion of at least 4 courses in the intended research area with a minimum average of “B” (85).
Completion of Kentucky’s Pre-College Curriculum
Students wear Honor Cord at graduation and Noted on Diploma and Final Transcript

11. Highlands High School Incoming Freshman Scheduling Meeting
Capstone Program
Mass Communications/Performing Arts
In conjunction with Western Kentucky University
One-on-One Scheduling Appointment -

13. 9th Grade Courses REQUIRED COURSES – 4 periods English – full year
Math – full year
Science – full year
Health – semester & Physical Education – semester
ELECTIVE COURSES – 2 periods
Foreign Language, Fine Arts, Family & Consumer Science, Business, Technology, Mass Communications
EARLY BIRD COURSE
Foundation of Exercise, Health & Wellness (Phys. Ed./Health) – full year
7:00am – 7:50am
Enables students to take an additional course (7 period day)
EXTENDED DAY COURSE
3:00pm – 3:50pm
Alternate if it doesn’t run

14. Early Bird/Extended Day
What are Early Bird/Extended Day Courses?
What Early Bird/Extended Day Courses can I take?
Freshmen – Healthy Start (Phys. Ed./Health)
Sophomore – EB AP World History
Junior – EB AP American Language & Comp.
Senior – EB AP American Literature & Comp.
What is the benefit?

15. AP Courses What is AP? What AP Courses can I take as a freshman?
AP Human Geography
What is the benefit?

16. Scheduling Steps
Scheduling Recommendations given out at the PARENT MEETING on January 14th at 7:00PM.
Review recommendations for English, Math, Science
Select Electives
Use the Electives Sheet
Select Alternates
Write the course number and course title on Recommendation/Scheduling Sheet
Complete the 4-Year Academic Plan
Use the Course Catalog and Electives Sheet
Make a One-on-One appointment to meet with counselor to review choices and plans

17. Summer Activities Freshmen Transitions Day
Approximately 1 week before school starts
TENTATIVE DATE – August 5, 2014
Receive Schedule
Meet with Mentor Group
Fun Activities
Learn more about life in high school
Mentor Assignment
Tentative First Day of School : August 14, 2014

18. Meeting with Your Counselor
Can or call anytime
One-on-One Scheduling Appointment
If you don’t have internet access you can call – Janine Sharp, Secretary
During School Year
Open Door Policy
Any day from 7:45 – 3:45