1. Higley High School Home of the Knights! Welcome Class of 2021

2. Welcome
Presenters: Nancy Diab Scott – Principal Kent Horstmann – Athletic Director Erin Harris – Counselor Kerri Mathew – AP Teacher SMSgt. Danny Alltop – ROTC Instructor

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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)

7. Higley High Graduation Requirements
3 credits of lab science, one of which must be Biology

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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

17. Clubs

18. 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)