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

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

3. 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)

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. ….. 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

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

11. 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

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

13. 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 th 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 Turn in completed and signed 4 year plan
March 1– HPHS Mails Registration Confirmation
March 24– Signed Registration Confirmation to be turned in to the 8th Grade Counselor at HPMS