1. HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL INCOMING FRESHMEN Class of 2023

2. COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS
Last Name
Roberta Hultstrand…………. A – Car
Matthew Van Holten ……….. Cas – Fi
Cindy Harrison ……………... Fl - Ji
Amy Hathcock ...…………… Jo – McG
Sam Weiss …………………... McH - Pra
Gene Valocchi ……………….. Pre – Sti
Barbara Toledo ……………… Sto – Z

3. Important Dates Infinite Campus Portal opens Februay 19th
February 22nd – Q&A session with HHS Counselors in the Library
*Parents are welcome! 7: :30 am
Infinite Campus Portal closes March 6th
-Course selection forms due to English teachers

4. Highland High School Bell Schedule
A – HOUR 6:30 - 7:25 *no transportation provided
1st HOUR 7:30 – 8:25
2ND HOUR 8:30 – 9:25
3RD HOUR 9:30 – 10:30 *announcements
4TH HOUR 10:35 – 11:30 *1st lunch
5TH HOUR 11:35 – 12:30 *2nd lunch
6TH HOUR 12:35 – 1:30
7TH HOUR 1:35 - 2:30
8TH HOUR 2:35 – 3:30 *no transportation provided

5. Graduation Requirements Entrance Requirements
Gilbert Public Schools
Graduation Requirements
Arizona University
Entrance Requirements
Credit(s)
English 4
Math
Science (Lab Bio required) 3
Social Studies
Physical Education 1
Electives 5
CTE/Fine Arts (any combination) 2
Total Credits Required
Civics Test (passing score) Sophomore year
English 4
Math (through Pre-Calculus or the equivalent)
Science 3
Social Studies 2
World Languages
(2 years of the same language)
Fine Arts or CTE 1
Total Credits Required 16 22

6. ENGLISH English 8 or English I Honors English 8 Honors English I
**Signature required**
**Required Summer Reading**
Check with your 8th grade English Teacher at the end of the year.

7. **Signature required**
MATH
Math 8
Algebra 1 or
Honors Algebra 1
**Signature required**

8. HONORS MATH 8 Honors Geometry Geometry *Signature required*
(or) can take
Algebra I / Honors Algebra I

9. SCIENCE Science 8 Honors Science 8 Lab Biology Lab Biology or
Honors Lab Biology
*Signature required*

10. PHYSICAL EDUCATION PE – Male/Female Beginning Dance Unified PE
Yoga Fitness
Intro to Weight Training Male/Female
Racquet and Individual Sports
Athletes: Intro to Sports Training
Signature required

11. CTE / FINE ARTS and ELECTIVES
Choose carefully
~ Interests & Abilities
~ List Alternate Courses
Elective changes will not be
allowed if you receive the
elective/alternate classes you
have requested.

12. WORLD LANGUAGES Spanish French Japanese German American Sign Language
**All students sign up for level 1 of a language**

13. Example FRESHMAN SCHEDULE
1. ENGLISH
2. ALGEBRA I
3. LAB BIOLOGY
4. LUNCH
5. PE
6. ELECTIVE/CTE/FINE ART
7. ELECTIVE/CTE/FINE ART
6 credits

14. Filling in Forms & Entering Classes in Infinite Campus Portal
HHS Website :
Counseling Tab > Course Selection
Video
Written Instructions
Infinite Campus Portal link:

16. LINK HHS!
Freshman transition program (upperclassmen assigned as mentors)
A friendly face, tutoring, and social events
First contact in May, Second contact in summer
ORIENTATION – July 25th and 26th
A-L : July 25th 8:00am to 12:00 pm
M-Z : July 26th 8:00am to 12:00 pm
Tutoring every Thursday and one social
event a month

17. STEM Program STEM Scholar and STEM Pathways
Coding & Game Development, Engineering, Bio Med/Sports Med, Robotics, Sustainability
EPICS High and Capstone Projects
STEM Counselor will
visit Honors Math 8
classes to discuss the
program.

18. Summer School Summer school registration begins March 20th
Location: Gilbert High School
Summer school dates June 3 – June 28
Transportation will be provided for a fee (tbd)
The cost: $160 per class (.5 credit)
Registration – students will register for summer school courses with their 8th Grade Counselor.
* Limited Courses for incoming freshman

19. HOW TO HAVE A GREAT FRESHMAN YEAR!
Sports
Academics
Clubs
Activities
Link Crew
Get Involved!

20. Questions?