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Highland High School
FRESHMAN TO SOPHOMORE
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION
COURSE SELECTION TIME LINE
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INFINITE CAMPUS STUDENT PORTAL
OPENS FOR COURSE SELECTION DATA ENTRY 1/17/14
 CLOSES TO ALL STUDENTS ON 2/2/2014
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**ALL STUDENTS MUST ENTER COURSE SELECTIONS BY
2/2/14
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February 3-21: Course advisement/verification
with your counselor.
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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 +
English
Math (Algebra II or
Credit(s)
4
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 or other
future mandated assessments.
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
IMPORTANT PAGES IN THE
COURSE DESCRIPTION BOOK
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
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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, please see
the course description book for all classes that will count as CTE.
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)
CORRESPONDENCE/ONLINE 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.
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.
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.
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Check out NCAA Eligibility Center for details and
information.
A TYPICAL SOPHOMORE SCHEDULE
English/World Studies Block
English
 World Studies
 Math Topics
 Science
 Elective or PE or Computers
 Elective (Please note CTE/Fine Art Requirements)
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10th grade students may not be a student aide.
YOU RECEIVED A CREDIT CHECK FORM
HOW DO I READ IT?
10.5 + 3.0 = 13.5…I need how many more to graduate?
MY REGISTRATION FORM
MA300
Geometry
SS1010A
World Studies
SC115A
FL609A
X
MA301
Geometry
SS100B
World Studies
Earth Science
SC115B
Earth Science
Sign Language I
FL609B
Sign Language I
EN205A
English II
EN205B
English II
VA100A
Art & Design I
VA100B
Art & Design II
AG120A
Ag. Engineering/Fabrication I
Va099
Art Survey
FL509A
Japanese I
Lm100
Clothing I
AG120A
Ag. Engineering/Fabrication I
Va122
Clay II
FL509B
Lm101
Japanese I
Clothing 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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VIDEO
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The Video you are going to watch is also online
at the HHS website under course selection.
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.
SUMMER SCHOOL
Approximate cost will be $160 per semester
($25 fee for cancelled or class change
requests)
 Summer school June 2 – June 26th 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.
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COURSE SELECTION TIME LINE

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
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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.
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Course Request Form due at this time.
Open Door Counseling – Week of
th
January 27 – 31st
4th hour: 10:30 – 11:00
 5th hour: 12:00 – 12:30
 Before and After School
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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 Math.
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