Class of 2021 Welcome to the next step… HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL

Let’s Talk Graduation APG –Academic Planning Guide Graduation Requirements High School Credits – HPHS/HPMS Personal Graduation Plan required courses Outside Credits

What is required for graduation? Complete one of the HPHS graduation plans Complete and log at least 50 hours of Community Service Meet requirements for STAAR EOC exams Meet minimum requirements on 5 STAAR EOC exams (English 1 and English 2, Algebra 1, Biology and US History)

Outside Credits Board policy No more than two full credits (four semesters) for high school graduation may be earned through a combination of concurrent enrollment in college courses, correspondence courses, and all other out-of-district courses. These two credits are limited to courses not offered on-line through Highland Park High School.

Let’s Talk Freshman Year At HPHS Balance Freshman Pitfalls Not communicating with teachers Not completing homework Struggling with organizational skills Positives Options to get involved Opportunities for new experiences Chances to self advocate and become more independent

Let’s Talk Class Levels Coursework Regular PAP (Pre-AP) PAP TAG Summer Reading Assignments Balance Utilize current 8th grade teachers to help make the best choices and REMEMBER…BALANCE! Make choices - Stick to them! Very few schedule change opportunities GPA begins day one of high school

Let’s Talk Core Classes Science Biology Biology PAP or PAP TAG Chemistry Chemistry PAP or PAP TAG Integrated Physics/Chemistry Social Studies World Geography World Geography PAP World Geography PAP TAG Humanities (must take with English 1 PAP TAG) English English I English I PAP Humanities: World Geography PAP TAG/English I PAP TAG

….. More Core Classes English Math English I English I PAP English I PAP TAG - Humanities Math Algebra 1 Geometry Geometry PAP or PAP TAG Algebra II Algebra II PAP or PAP TAG Pre-Calculus Pre-Calculus PAP or PAP TAG

Let’s Talk Required Coursework LOTE Technology Fine Arts Speech/Health P.E.

Let’s Talk Electives Involvement Enjoyment – Find a place to have fun! Freshman Leadership Fine Arts, Business Education, Media Information Technology, Journalism, Physical Education and Health, Athletics, LOTE

Let’s Talk Tryouts/Auditions Athletics –- tryout information under ‘Forms’ at hpisd.org Athletics Belles Cheer TAG Theatre Arts I Speech Band Choir Orchestra

Registration Calendar January 9-13 – Introduction to 9th Grade, receive packets January 11 – Parent Meeting – 10:00 am and 6:00 pm January 19 – HPHS Counselors meet with 8th grade teams January 23-27 - 8th Grade Advisement Week January 25 – 8th Grade Night/Department Fair at HPHS 6:00 January 30-February 6 -Student online enrollment February 9-10 – HPHS Counselors review course selections February 9-10 - Turn in completed and signed 4 year plan March 1– HPHS Mails 2017-18 Registration Confirmation March 24– Signed Registration Confirmation to be turned in to the 8th Grade Counselor at HPMS