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 Comprehensive Programs Big Opportunities Over 1700 Students 20 NAIA Athletic Programs Over 30 Club Opportunities 30 Different AP/Dual Enrollment/Honors courses Comprehensive Programs Air Force JROTC, Video Production, Marketing, Engineering, Graphic Design, Sports Medicine, Art, Dance, Theatre, Band and Choir

Tradition of Excellence “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 School Hours: 7:25 AM to 2:15 PM (6 class periods) Optional A-hour – 6:25 AM to 7:20 AM 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 Student-focused counseling team Support student success by promoting: Academic achievement Career development Personal and social growth HHS Counselors 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 CHEMISTRY AP SCIENCE HONORS GEOMETRY HONORS ALGEBRA II 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 A – 5.0 A – 4.0 B – 4.0 F – 0 Weighted GPA Used to establish class rank (Honors and AP classes) 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 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 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 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

Freshman Elective Classes Physical Education Physical Education 1-2 Weights 1-2 Group Fitness Athletic Weights (Football) Athletic Weights (Cheer) World Languages Mandarin I French I Spanish I Spanish II* Honors Spanish III* Non-Departmental Electives Honors Academic Decathlon Student Council Leadership** 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 A-Hour classes are available to obtain additional credits.

Online Course Requests Students: January 23 – February 2 Course requests open for students in StudentVUE Parents/Guardians: February 3 – 12 Parents/Guardians are required to review and lock courses in ParentVUE Click the “Lock Course Requests” button to lock courses This will serve as your parent/guardian electronic signature February 6 – 7 (5:00-7:00 p.m.) 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.

Top 25% in high school graduating class Athletics Fall Sports Swim and Dive Football Cross Country (Boys) Cross Country (Girls) Volleyball (Girls) Golf (Boys) Golf (Girls) Cheer (Spiritline) Winter Sports Basketball (Girls) Basketball (Boys) Wrestling Soccer (Boys) Soccer (Girls) Spring Sports Track (Girls) Track (Boys) Softball Baseball Tennis (Girls) Tennis (Boys) Volleyball (Boys) Top 25% in high school graduating class 3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = "A") ACT 22 SAT Taken prior to May 2016: 1040 Taken after April 2016: 1120 *The writing portion of these tests is not required

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) https://vimeo.com/184526090