1. Highland High School

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.

3.  On the HHS website main page (Course Selection) find the following:HHS website  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 1 st hour class  Special Course Advertisements  Instructions on how to enter your course requests in the Infinite Campus Portal.

4. Class of 2013 + Credit(s) English4 Math (MT 6 or Alg. Functions I) 4 Science (Lab Bio) 3 Social Studies3 Physical Education1 Computers½ Electives4 ½ CTE/Fine Arts (any combination) 2 Total Credits Required Must Meet Standard on AIMS Reading, Writing and Math or other future mandated assessments. English4 Math (through Pre-Calculus or equivalent) 4 Science3 Social Studies2 Foreign Language (2 years of the same language) 2 Fine Arts1 Total Credits Required16 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

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, and Industrial 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 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 in state universities.

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 2 nd 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

8.  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.

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 English/American History Block

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

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

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.

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

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

18.  Approximate cost will be $160 per semester ($25 fee for cancelled or class change requests)  Summer school June 2 – June 26 th 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. www.gilbertschools.net

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.

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.

21. Open Door Counseling : Week of January 27 – January 31  4 th hour: 10:30 – 11:00  5 th 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.