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Highland High School
SOPHOMORE TO JUNIOR
COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION
COURSE SELECTION TIME LINE
INFINITE CAMPUS STUDENT PORTAL
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OPENS FOR COURSE SELECTION DATA ENTRY 1/16/2015
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CLOSES TO ALL STUDENTS ON 2/1/2015
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ALL STUDENTS MUST ENTER COURSE SELECTIONS BY 2/1/2015
February 2-20: 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.
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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:
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Course Description Book
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Fees
Prerequisites
Course description
What it may count as (ie CTE/Vocational/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.
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Gilbert Public Schools
Graduation Requirements
Credit(s)
English
Math (Algebra II or
Algebraic Functions I)
4
4
Science (Lab Biology)
3
Social Studies
3
Physical Education
1
Computers
½
Electives
Voc Ed/Fine Arts (any
combination)
Total Credits Required
Must Meet Standard on AIMS
Reading, Writing and Math
4½
Arizona University
Entrance Requirements
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
2
22
THE COURSE DESCRIPTION BOOK- IMPORTANT PAGES
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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
Page 73 – 75: Online Course Info & Offerings
Page 77 – 85 EVIT Course offerings
SPECIALIZED CREDITS
Computers- (1/2 credit) this credit can be completed through a variety of courses.
Some year long classes award computer proficiency credit if the entire year of the course
is completed. 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)
Courses in the following departments that will meet the requirements for 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 instate universities.
IMPORTANT INFO TO KNOW!
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Courses will be offered based upon number of student requests.
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Please choose your classes carefully.
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Requests for changes are limited, may be denied, and are subject to
administrative approval.
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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)
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No more than one credit of Teacher’s Aide can be counted towards
graduation.
A TYPICAL JUNIOR SCHEDULE
English/American History Block
English
 American History
 Algebra II or Algebraic Functions or Pre-calculus
 Science
 Elective or PE or Computers
 Elective (Please note Vocational/Fine Art
Requirements)
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YOU RECEIVED A CREDIT CHECK FORM
IN YOUR 1ST HOUR CLASS
HOW DO I READ IT?
16.0 + 3.0 = 19.0 . . . I need how many more credits to graduate?
MY REGISTRATION FORM
MA400
Allgebra II A
BT124
21 st Century Applications
SS105A
American/Arizona History
X
MA401
Algebra II B
SS105B
American/Arizona History
EN500
Creative Writing
English III
FL205A
French I
EN305B
EN305A
English III
FL205B
French I
va121
Clay I
SS135
Sociology
RT747B
Release Time
LM100
Clothing I
LM101
Clothing II
AG120A
Ag. Engineering/Fabrication I
AG120AB
Ag. Engineering/Fabrication I
SS140
Psychology I
VA122
Clay II
FL509A
Japanese I
FL509B
Japanese II
X
X
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.
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NCAA – POTENTIAL ATHLETE
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.
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EVIT
On February 3rd, EVIT will be doing a presentation
to all World Studies classes.
 There is an optional tour on February 26th and
there will be a sign up sheet in the counseling
office.
 EVIT will be on campus with their counselor on
March 5th to assist in completing their registration.
 Cosmetology students apply sooner. Applications
are now available in counseling and are due 24th.
 Evit will take 3 hours on your form and all EVIT
students must have lunch on their schedule.
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CORRESPONDENCE GUIDELINES
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Students may come into counseling during open door
lunch or get the paperwork before or after school.
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Please be aware that online, distance learning courses
may NOT meet NCAA eligibility requirements.
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Starting next fall, any additional class after six will have a
fee of $160.00 per class, per semester.
Potential Change with Online Providers
Discussion is being held regarding outside online
providers and credit issued by GPS. Students will have to
take and pass our final with a 70% for core classes or it
will be an elective credit.
SUMMER SCHOOL
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Cost $160 per semester
*$25 fee for cancelled or class change requests
*$25 late registration fee
June 1st – June 25th at Gilbert High School
students must provide their own transportation to
summer school.
Registration will begin in March and available online
only at www.gilbertschools.net
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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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.
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Keep in mind that you CANNOT request classes
be on your schedule during a particular hour.
COURSE SELECTION TIME LINE
(REMINDER)
INFINITE CAMPUS STUDENT PORTAL
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OPENS FOR COURSE SELECTION DATA ENTRY 1/16/15
CLOSES TO ALL STUDENTS ON 2/1/15
**ALL STUDENTS MUST ENTER COURSE SELECTIONSBY 2/1/15
February 2-20: Course advisement/verification
with your counselor.
**Course Request Form due at this time.
OPEN DOOR COUNSELING
Students will be able to ask questions of counselors
during our open door counseling times:
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4th hour: 10:30 – 11:00
5th hour: 12:00 – 12:30
Before/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.
Remember that you will meet with your counselor after you
input your course requests for advisement and verification of
your requests through your English class.
QUESTIONS?