Transcript Registration for year 2016-2017

Higley High School
Home of the Knights!
Welcome Class of 2021
Welcome
Presenters:
Nancy Diab Scott – Principal
Kent Horstmann – Athletic Director
Erin Harris – Counselor
Kerri Mathew – AP Teacher
SMSgt. Danny Alltop – ROTC Instructor
Higley High School
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Big Opportunities
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Over 1700 Students
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20 NAIA Athletic Programs
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Over 30 Club Opportunities
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30 Different AP/Dual Enrollment/Honors courses
Comprehensive Programs
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Air Force JROTC, Video Production, Marketing,
Engineering, Graphic Design, Sports Medicine,
Art, Dance, Theatre, Band and Choir
Tradition of Excellence
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“A” rated school
Project Lead the Way Pathway to Engineering™
program that prepares students for entering
college-level STEM studies
Award winning and nationally recognized Video
Production Program
Award winning champions in athletics
Many student clubs and organizations, including
Student Council, National Honor Society, Air Force
JROTC, and Yearbook
Excellent teachers and administrators that care and
work with students and parents
Counseling program that advises students and
parents about high school graduation, careers and
college readiness
General Information
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School Hours:
 7:25 AM to 2:15 PM (6 class periods)
 Optional A-hour – 6:25 AM to 7:20 AM
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Transportation not provided
Main office hours:
 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Attendance Policy
Parent portal on ParentVUE
Sign up for e-alerts on our HHS website
HHS Counseling Office
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Student-focused counseling team
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Support student success by promoting:
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Academic achievement
Career development
Personal and social growth
HHS Counselors
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Mrs. Erin Harris (last names A-E)
Dr. Ellen Kelpsh (last names F-Le)
Ms. Meredith Robbins (last names Li-R)
Mr. Jon Evans (last names S-Z)
Higley High Graduation Requirements
3 credits of lab science, one
of which must be Biology
Higley High STEM-AHED Diploma
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) program designed to
provide students with the necessary skills to pursue college degrees
and careers in Engineering, and to respond to the nation’s need for
college-ready students and STEM professionals.
Course Requirements:
FRESHMAN
SOPHOMORE
JUNIOR
SENIOR
HONORS
BIOLOGY
HONORS
GEOMETRY
HONORS
CHEMISTRY
HONORS
ALGEBRA II
AP SCIENCE
AP SCIENCE
HONORS
PRE CALCULUS
AP MATH
HONORS INTRO
ENGINEERING
HONORS
PRINCIPALS OF
ENGINEERING
HONORS DIGITAL
ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING
INTERNSHIP
(OPTIONAL)
A weighted GPA of 3.5 must be earned to be granted a STEM-AHED
diploma
GPA and Class Rank
Unweighted GPA
Weighted GPA
Used to establish class rank
(Honors and AP classes)
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A – 4.0
B – 3.0
C – 2.0
D – 1.0
F–0
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A – 5.0
B – 4.0
C – 3.0
D – 1.0
F– 0
Advanced Placement (AP) and
Dual Enrollment Courses
AP Courses
 AP Biology
 AP Chemistry
 AP Physics I
 AP Physics II
 AP Physics C
 AP Calculus AB
 AP Calculus BC
 AP Statistics
 AP Environmental Science
 AP Computer Science A
 AP English Language and Composition (11)
 AP English Literature and Composition (12)
 AP U.S. Government and Politics
 AP Macroeconomics
 AP Human Geography
 AP Psychology
 AP World History
 AP U.S. History
 AP Chinese Language and Culture
 AP Spanish Language and Culture
 AP French Language and Culture
 AP Studio Art (2D or 3D)
 AP Music Theory
Dual Enrollment Courses
Offered through Chandler Gilbert Community
College:
 Anatomy and Physiology
 Honors Mandarin II
 Honors Mandarin III
 AP Chinese Language
 AP English Language and Composition (11)
 AP English Literature and Composition (12)
 Sports Medicine 3-4
 AP U.S. History
 AP World History
 Honors Pre-Calculus
 AP Calculus AB
 Honors Spanish III
 AP Spanish IV
Offered through Embry Riddle:
 Honors Introduction to Engineering Design
 Honors Principles of Engineering
Freshman Course
Requirements
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English (English 9 or Honors English 9)
Math (Algebra I, Geometry*, Honors Geometry*,
Algebra II* or Honors Algebra II*)
Science (Biology, Honors Biology, Chemistry*, or
Honors Chemistry*)
3 Electives
*Prerequisite required
Additional “A-Hour” classes available
Students are required to complete a High School Academic Agreement to
enroll in AP, Honors and/or Dual Enrollment courses.
Freshman Elective Classes
Air Force Junior ROTC
 A Journey Into Aviation History
 Drill Team/Color Guard
Career and Technical Education
 Marketing
 Intro to Video Production
 Intro to Graphic/Web Design
 Honors Intro. to Engineering Design
English
 Journalism
Social Studies
 AP Human Geography
Fine Arts
 Concert Choir
 Chamber Choir*
 Beginning Dance
 Concert Band*
 Percussion Ensemble*
 Winter Drumline*
 Symphonic Band*
 Jazz Band*
 String Orchestra
 Band Auxiliary Guard (Color/Winter)
 Marching Band*
 Theatre Arts I
 Technical Theatre
 Beginning Art
 Beginning Ceramics
*Audition required
Freshman Elective Classes
Physical Education
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Physical Education 1-2
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Weights 1-2
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Group Fitness
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Athletic Weights (Football)
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Athletic Weights (Cheer)
World Languages
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Mandarin I
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French I
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Spanish I
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Spanish II*
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Honors Spanish III*
Non-Departmental Electives
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Honors Academic Decathlon
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Student Council Leadership**
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AVID**
*Prerequisite required
**Application and interview required
Seminary
Seminary is offered during the school
day. You do not receive high school
credit for Seminary. Four years of
Seminary will leave you 2 credits short
for graduation. Summer school and AHour classes are available to obtain
additional credits.
Online Course Requests
Students:
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January 23 – February 2
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Course requests open for students in StudentVUE
Parents/Guardians:
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February 3 – 12
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Parents/Guardians are required to review and lock courses in
ParentVUE Click the “Lock Course Requests” button to lock
courses
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This will serve as your parent/guardian electronic signature
February 6 – 7 (5:00-7:00 p.m.)
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Parent registration nights at Sossaman Middle School for
parents/guardians who need access to a computer and/or
assistance with online course requests
Note: Use a computer to select your courses through StudentVUE and ParentVUE. Do not use
the app.
See the ParentVUE and StudentVUE Online Course Request (OCR) handout for
instructions.
Athletics
Fall Sports
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Swim and Dive
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Football
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Cross Country (Boys)
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Cross Country (Girls)
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Winter Sports
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Basketball (Girls)
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Basketball (Boys)
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Wrestling
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Soccer (Boys)
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Soccer (Girls)
Spring Sports
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Track (Girls)
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Track (Boys)
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Softball
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Baseball
Volleyball (Girls)
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Tennis (Girls)
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Golf (Boys)
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Tennis (Boys)
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Golf (Girls)
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Volleyball (Boys)
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Cheer (Spiritline)
Clubs
HHS Tours and Open House
Following our presentation:
HHS Tours – Student Council/HCPA Lobby
Open House:
Electives – HHS Media Center (600 building)
Clubs – HHS Media Center (600 building)
Athletics – HCPA lobby
CGCC Dual Enrollment – HHS Media Center (600 Building)
ParentVUE assistance – HHS Media Center (600 Building)
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