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Highland High School
COURSE SELECTION INFORMATION
COURSE SELECTION TIME LINE
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INFINITE CAMPUS STUDENT PORTAL
OPENS FOR COURSE SELECTION DATA ENTRY 1/22/13
 CLOSES TO ALL STUDENTS ON 2/3/2013
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**ALL STUDENTS MUST ENTER COURSE SELECTIONS BY
2/3/13
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February 4-22: Course advisement/verification
with your counselor.

Course Request Form due at this time.
THE HHS WEBSITE HAS INFO YOU NEED
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On the HHS website main page (Course Selection)
find the following:
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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.
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Gilbert Public Schools
Graduation Requirements
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
CTE/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
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
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SPECIALIZED CREDITS
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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.)
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CTE/ Fine Arts - (2 credits)
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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.
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)
No
more than one credit of Teacher’s Aide can be counted toward
graduation
A TYPICAL JUNIOR SCHEDULE
English/American History Block
English
 American History
 Math Topics or Algebraic Functions or Precalculus
 Science
 Elective or PE or Computers
 Elective (Please note CTE/Fine Art
Requirements)
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NEW CLASSES THIS YEAR – GREAT FOR
STUDENTS INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN MATH,
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING OR COMPUTERS!
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AP Physics C – Concurrent Enrollment in AP
Calc AB or AP Calc BC (typically Senior level
class, but juniors are allowed if enrolling in AP
Calculus next year)
 Course
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number is:
sc143a and sc143b
AP Computer Science – Open to 10th, 11th,
and 12th grade students
 Course
Number is: bt200a and bt200b
YOU RECEIVED A CREDIT CHECK FORM
IN YOUR 1ST HOUR CLASS
HOW DO I READ IT?
10.5 + 3.0 = 13.5…I need how many more to graduate?
MA400
Math Topics 5
SS105A
American History
SS105B
American History
BT124
21 st Century Applications
EN500
Speech
EN305A
English III
EN305B
English III
FL205A
French I
va121
Clay I
X
MA401
FL205B
SS135
RT747B
Lm100
Clothing I
Lm101
AG120A
Ag. Engineering/Fabrication I
AG120AB
Va099
Art Survey
Va122
FL509A
Japanese I
FL509B
Math Topics 6
X
French I
Sociology
Release Time
Clothing II
Ag. Engineering/Fabrication I
Clay II
Japanese II
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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VIDEO
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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
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CORRESPONDENCE GUIDELINES
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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!
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Please be aware that online, distance learning
courses may NOT meet NCAA eligibility requirements.
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

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
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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.