- Counseling Staff
- Enrollment
- College & Career
- Military
- Class Tidbits
- Opportunities!
- I'm 18 - Now What?
- Transcripts
- AVC Info
- AVC Bridge Counseling
- NCAA
- Academics
- Financial Aid
- $cholar$hip$
- Bulldog Parent University
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Counseling Staff
Highland High School's counselors and staff welcome you and want to help you become the best you can be, by giving you the tools you need to be successful throughout high school and beyond.
Students are encouraged to contact their counselors for personal and academic guidance. The counselors are available to discuss any home, school, or social concerns.
Counselors:
MAKEBA HALE Head Counselor and 9th - 12th A Ext. 371
TAMEIKO COCKRELL 9th - 12th B - DA and PSA Ext. 373
LORI FIMBRES 9th - 12th DE - GO Ext. 372
MEGAN POWELL 9th - 12th GR - LA and NCAA Ext. 369
ANGELA ROBERTSON 9th - 12th LE - ME and EL Ext. 379
CYNTHIA MESLER 9th - 12th MI - PI and AVID Ext. 374
CASSANDRA DUMAS 9th - 12th PL - SI Ext. 370
MORGAN D'ERRICO 9th - 12th SK - Z Ext. 279
OLABISI SULE-ODU Educational Social Worker Ext. 647
SHANETTE IZADI Educational Social Worker Ext. 642
MARIAH AMAYA Resilient Scholar Liaison Ext. 134
LISA SACCA Registration Pupil Services Technician Ext. 341
EDIRNA (GABY) BAZAN Guidance Clerk Ext. 376
Counseling FAX 661-538-9087
Registrar:
SARA KIM Ext. 383 Registrar FAX 661-538-1031
Enrollment
~What you need ~
Numbers 1 and 2 are non-negotiable - student will not be enrolled without both of them!
1. Address verification in parent/Guardian's name (two current utility bills, closing escrow papers or rental agreement, dated within the past 60 days).
2. Up-to-date immunizations (click here to see CA requirements).
3. Birth certificate to verify date of birth.
4. Withdrawal grades AND unofficial transcript. This is so we can properly place Student in classes. OR for incoming 9th graders, most recent progress report or report card, if available, or promotion certificate to show completion of 8th grade.
5. Parent/Guardian's State issued identification or driver's license.
6. Court documents of custody or guardianship, if applicable.
7. IEP or 504 Plan if Student has one.
Students are required to attend the school in the area in which the parent/guardian resides.
A family living with another family who cannot provide proof of residency or caregivers of students whose parent/guardian lives outside the Antelope Valley will be referred to our community attendance worker (CAW) for approval prior to registration.
Foster parents must provide placement documentation. Legal guardians must show guardianship/court documentation.
Any fraudulent information/documentation may result in the withdrawal of your student(s) from HHS.
2020-2021 ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
hhs-registration@avhsd.org For Enrollment Inquiries
College & Career
Brag Sheet
A brag sheet is used to write information about yourself that can be given to a staff member (teacher, counselor, etc), coach, club advisor, or employer when asking for a letter of recommendation.
- Download this form to your desktop, save, then complete and save again.
- Be as specific as possible.
- Save this document so you can go back to it and update it as often as necessary and print copies when needed.
- Make sure you give those you want recommendations from plenty of time to complete their letters, at least 2 weeks in advance.
- Ask them to save their recommendations for you so you may ask them for an updated reference letter in the future.
You can also find a Brag Sheet Survey in your PowerSchool/Naviance, under the About Me tab, then Surveys.
(Note: Beginning your Brag Sheet in 9th grade and updating it each time you have a new activity, sport or receive an award helps, because when you're a senior filling out the form for the first time, it's hard to remember all those things!)
College Info
UC Website UC Application Guide UC Personal Insight Questions
UC ACADEMIC PLANNERS - FOR STUDENTS GRADES 9-12
SAT
Log on to www.collegeboard.org for the closest test sites and exact dates. You are entitled to four prepaid reports of your scores. List four colleges that you are interested in. Each time that you have your test score sent, the college receives your most recent score and all previous scores to six SAT I and six SAT Subject tests administrations. If you don’t request that copies of your scores are sent to colleges within nine days from the time you took the test, you will have to pay $11.25 for each score report that is sent beyond those nine days.
The CEEB code (Highland School Code) is 052541. Please remember to use this number on your applications for college admissions tests.
ACT
Log on to www.actstudent.org for the closest test sites and exact dates. The ACT consists of tests in four academic areas: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science Reasoning. It is highly recommended to take the ACT with the ‘Writing’ component. Scores are reported on a scale 1-36 for each area, plus a composite of all scores. There is no penalty for incorrect answers. (There is a penalty for incorrect answers on the SAT I and SAT Subject Tests). Students should utilize preparation materials before taking the ACT. The ACT should be taken in the spring semester of the 11th grade and can be taken again in September, October, or December the testings during the senior year. Most East Coast schools prefer the ACT over the SAT, but may accept either as an entrance criterion. Since most California schools accept either, students are recommended to take both exams. It is always a good idea to check the specific test requirements for admission to the particular college(s) you are considering. Visit the college’s website under ‘Admissions’ for that information.
HOW AND WHEN DO I SIGN UP FOR THE SAT/ACT?
Online registration is preferred by both the ACT and SAT testing agencies. Go to sat.collegeboard.org or ACTstudent.org to register. Be sure to print out your admission ticket and take it with you on test day, as well as a school or government photo I.D. Paper registration (by mail) is necessary if you need to pay with a check (or money order) or cannot upload a digital photo. An admission ticket for the SAT I or SAT Subject Tests (if application is postmarked by the regular deadline) will be mailed to you before the test. Remember, the CEEB code for HHS is 052541.
TRANSCRIPTS
Transcripts can be requested through Parchment.com or Naviance. The Antelope Valley Union High School District uses Naviance for electronically submitting official transcripts to colleges and universities upon graduation. For information on how to arrange for the submission of your mid-year and final transcripts, go to your Naviance account by clicking Naviance Student on our website and signing in with your PowerSchool credentials. There is no charge for this service. Unofficial transcripts can also be downloaded to your desktop through your Naviance account. You should not request that a transcript be sent to a college until that college requests that it be sent. For official transcripts visit the Registrar's office.
College Search
Searching for colleges? Check out the following websites!
THERE'S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT BEING THE FIRST…
…especially being the first in your family to attend and graduate from college. I'm First! is an online community for first-generation college students—and their supporters. Hear inspiring stories and share your own, discover colleges that care about first-gen students, find answers to your questions about college, and receive guidance on the road to and through college.
Use Collegeboard's "Big Future" site to search for colleges, narrow down majors and career options, learn how to pay for college, and how to make a tangible plan. They offer information on everything from careers and majors to personal statements and financial aid. Use Big Future to prepare yourself for the road ahead!
College Testing
~ SAT and ACT
SAT and ACT - What's the Difference?
Apply for the SAT SAT Test Dates
Apply for the ACT ACT Test Dates
PRACTICE taking your SAT, with the FREE new app called SAT Up, at the iTunes App Store, or on Google play!
PRACTICE taking your ACT, with the FREE new app called called ACT Prep, also at the iTunes App Store, or on Google Play!
Fee Waivers
SAT/ACT Fee Waivers for eligible students can be requested. Please fill out the following request form: Fee Waiver Request Form
You may receive a maximum of 2 SAT Fee Waivers, 2 SAT Subject Fee Waivers, and 2 ACT Fee Waivers during your junior and senior years only.
College Resources
Attending college takes lots of planning and hard work. We recommend that you meet with your counselor several times during high school to get help with applications, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and more.
College Application Terminology
- Early decision is a binding agreement between the student and that university. If the student is accepted, the student must attend. This is best for students who are determined to get into a specific school.
- Early action is not binding. The student will simply find out sooner whether or not s/he has been accepted and at some schools, will also have a shot at more merit money.
- Restrictive– If the student applies to a school with a restrictive early action plan, s/he can’t apply for any other early action or early decision plan at any other college. S/He can only apply to that one college or university but the student isn't required to accept an offer of admission (like they do with early decision).
- Non-restrictive -Colleges with a non-restrictive early action plan allows students to apply to whatever colleges they are interested in, provided, of course, that they are also non-restrictive early action colleges (or if the student has applied for regular admission). The student can also apply to one early decision college in addition to multiple non-restrictive early action colleges.
- Personal Statement-- Also known as the application essay. Most competitive schools require at least one major statement, many times two or more, along with multiple short-response answers. These schools admit half (or well less) of all who apply. Admission committees use personal statements to learn more about their applicants.
The following websites will help you find colleges, give you your senior timeline, and help you write essays:
ACT Black College Tours CA Postsecondary Education Commission California Colleges Campus Tours Campus Visit Guide Chegg California College Affordability Guide College Atlas College Board College Navigator College Essay Guy eCampus Tours I Can Afford College KnowHow2GO My Majors NASFAA.org The Princeton Review SAT or ACT? Or both? UNIGO Undocumented Students College Guide You Visit College Tours
Foster Youth
Here are some resources for anyone considered as a foster student.
Fastweb Knowb4ugo Foster Care to Success Alliance for Childrens' Rights Independent Living Independent Living Facts
Military
MILITARY INFORMATION:
Dept. of Defense Military Career Info www.militarycareers.com
U.S. Air Force 800-423-USAF www.airforce.com
U.S. Air Force Reserve 800-257-1212 www.afreserve.com
U.S. Air National Guard 800-TO-GO-ANG www.ang.af.mil
U.S. Army 800-USA-ARMY www.goarmy.com U.S. Army Reserve 800-USA-ARMY www.goarmy.com/usar/
U.S. Army National Guard 800-GO-GUARD www.1800goguard.com
U.S. Coast Guard 877-NOW-USCG www.gocoastguard.com
U.S. Coast Guard Reserve 800-424-8883 www.uscg.mil
U.S. Marine Corps 800-MARINES www.marines.com
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve 800-MARINES www.marines.com
U.S. Navy 800-USA-NAVY https://www.navy.mil/ U.S. Navy Reserve 866-NAVRESI www.navalreserve.com
Class Tidbits
Senior Class Info
SENIOR RULES TO LIVE BY
- Beware of “SENIORITIS!" It's an insidious phenomenon that can wreck your senior year. Symptoms include complete attention deficit, feeling that your schoolwork is getting in the way of your social life, and a sharp loss of interest in schoolwork, which is followed by a drastic drop in grades. DON'T BE THAT SENIOR! Remember that school does not end until graduation! Admission to college is provisional and may be revoked if your grades take a sudden nosedive.
- Make sure you are taking the correct courses for the college and major of your choice. For example, pre-med students would need to take Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. UC applicants must take 11 of the 15 units required before their senior year of high school.
- Take a strong academic program each semester. A minimum of four academic subjects should be taken each year. This could include courses at the community college or a CSU to get a head start on college general education requirements. Colleges expect your senior year to be academically challenging and that you will take the most rigorous course work that you are capable of doing.
- Check your Naviance frequently, that is where dates and times of college visits are posted. You will need to sign up to reserve a spot.
- Visit the Google Scholarship Classroom frequently to get information and learn about scholarships that are available.
- Be sure to read all the directions and questions on any college or scholarship applications carefully before you begin. Type, if possible. If not, print neatly in black ink. Avoid spelling errors and erasures. Think about your answers before you begin to write. Make several photocopies of the blank application before you begin. Allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application. Photocopy and save the completed application. You will need your unofficial transcript for this, which will have your grades and SSID.
- Make sure you complete the AVUHSD Local Scholarship Application found in Naviance under the About Me tab, then My Surveys, then Surveys Not Started. Completing this application lets you be eligible to apply for scholarships from local donors.
Junior Class Info
So now that you are in 11th grade, here's stuff you really need to get serious about:
- SAT and ACT will ask for the CEEB or School Code. It is 052541.
- Your college application GPA is based on 10th and 11th grades only. Junior year will account for 50% of that GPA, so stay focused and make up any D’s or F’s before your senior year.
- Make sure you are taking the correct courses for the college and major of your choice. For example, pre-med students should take Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. UC applicants must take 11 of the 15 required units prior to senior year.
- Take a strong academic program each semester. A minimum of four academic subjects should be taken each year. This could include courses at the community college or a CSU to get a head start on college general education requirements. Colleges expect your junior year to be academically challenging and that you will take the most rigorous course work that you are capable of doing.
- Research financial aid and scholarships. Scholarships are posted in Naviance and in HHS Scholarship Information in Google classroom.
- Check your Naviance frequently! College visits are posted there.
- Visit a college. You don’t have to go far to get a good idea of what a small liberal arts college is like. Go to UCLA or USC for a taste of a big university. Visit Cal Tech, CSUN, Pepperdine or AVC. Even if you plan to go far away for college, visiting local colleges will help you decide what it is you want for a college or university.
- Make a list of the colleges that you are considering. Do comparisons. You can do all of this on Naviance!
- Focus on career goals. Having an idea of what you want to do in life will help you make decisions on what type of higher education you will need and what type of major to choose. If you haven't already, take the Career Interest Profiler in Naviance to find out what career(s) may be a fit for you. Click Careers, then click Explore, then Career Interest Profiler. Take the ASVAB when it's offered.
- When registering for tests or submitting applications, remember to use your name as it appears on your Birth Certificate/Social Security Card. Also be sure that your school records match those documents. If you have been registered at school as Joe Smith, but your real name is Joseph Hyde-Smith on other legal records, it will cause problems. Please contact Mrs. Lindstrom in the Registrar's office to get your records corrected as soon as possible! A birth certificate will be needed to verify any name changes. When it comes to applications and test scores that do not exactly match your school records, delays/denials in the processing of those documents will occur!
Sophomore Class Info
Now that you're in 10th grade, it's time to start fine-tuning your plans to get you to graduation and beyond:
- Meet with your high school counselor — again. Make sure you meet with your school counselor to ensure your course schedule is challenging enough to prepare you for college.
- Check into any prerequisites for advanced-level junior- and senior-year courses.
- Fortunately, you will take the PSAT/NMSQT® in 10th and 11th grade. This test provides valuable feedback through the Student Score Report; you can then work on any academic weaknesses while there is still plenty of time to improve upon them. And then in the spring of your junior year, you will be prepared to take the SAT, the cost of which will be borne by the AVUHSD!
- Are you interested in attending a U.S. military academy? If so, you will need a congressional nomination. See your counselor to find out how you can request one.
- Attend college and career fairs. The Antelope Valley Union High School District always hosts a College Information Night in late September.
- Keep up your participation in school activities or volunteer efforts. Extracurricular activities can help you develop time-management skills and enrich your high school experience.
- Tour college campuses. If possible, take advantage of vacation or other family travel time to visit colleges and see what they’re like.
- Even if you have no interest in attending the college you are visiting, it will help you learn what to look for in a college.
- Click on the tab above if you are interested in the military or just want to get information.
Freshmen Class Info
Welcome to high school! It's already time to start planning for life after graduation! Here are some important things for you to know and do:
- Create a four-year high school plan. Think about what you’d like to accomplish in the next four years. Your counselor will help you with this.
- Make sure you know what high school courses are required by colleges, and that you’re taking the appropriate classes for the type of career you choose.
- Get to know the levels of courses offered by Highland.
- Start thinking about your life after school, including the types of jobs that might interest you. Of course these will change — often — but it’s good to start thinking about the possibilities. Identify your interests — likes and dislikes — not just in classes but in all areas. This will help you focus on your goals. Not sure what you want to be? Go to our website, click on Naviance Student and sign in with your PowerSchool credentials. Then go to My Favorites, Careers and Clusters, then click on Explore Careers and Clusters. Also, a counselor will visit your Health class to give you other assignments in Naviance to help prepare you for high school and college.
- Talk to other people about careers you might find interesting. Try talking to your school counselor, teachers, recent college graduates who are working, professionals in the community, etc.
- Participate in extracurricular activities. Academics aren’t everything. Explore your interests in a sport, school club, music or drama group, or community volunteer activity.
- Remember that colleges would rather see real involvement in one activity than a loose connection to several of them.
- If you’re interested in playing sports in college, research the National College Athletic Association eligibility requirements. The NCAA requires completion of certain core courses; you can find the specifics at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.
- Meet with your high school counselor. Your counselor knows how to help you get the most out of high school. Be sure to take some time during the school year to discuss post-high school plans with her.
- Save for college. It’s not too late to put money aside for college. Every little bit helps!
- Explore summer opportunities. Look for a job, internship or volunteer position that will help you learn about a field of interest.
Opportunities!
I'm 18 - Now What?
Now that you're 18, you are (for the most part) considered to be an adult. As an American citizen, you have opportunities, like the right (and privilege) to vote, and if you are male, you must register with the Selective Service.
Check out this Survival Guide for more info about being 18!
Transcripts
Current Highland seniors may request an official transcript through Naviance at the end of the Fall semester and at the end of Spring semester.
Highland graduates in need of an official transcript will use PARCHMENT. There is a minimal fee for each official transcript using this online service.
AVC Info
For a top-notch education before you transition to a 4-year college, consider Antelope Valley College (AVC). There are many programs for either a degree or certification, depending on the career you choose.
Click on the boxes to find out how to apply, check out scholarships, study for the assessments, and more!
If you are a high school student, you may take classes at AVC and receive credit. For instructions on how to apply, click here, and follow all the instructions.
There are 4 AVC Bridge Counselors at Highland High School: Mrs. Cockrell, Mrs. Fimbres, Ms. Hale and Mrs. Powell. You may contact any of them if you have any questions.
AVC Bridge Counseling
NCAA
There are a few specialized things that student athletes need to do in order to be considered for recruitment by colleges and universities.
The most important thing is to file with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Student athletes should do this at the END of their junior year or the very beginning of senior year. Information on eligibility can be found here. You will need to take the SAT or ACT before the end of junior year in order to be eligible. You must also send in an official transcript with all courses from your junior year listed. Click here for requirements and timeline.
Use Highland High School’s CEEB (School) Code (052541) when registering with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
FEE WAIVERS FOR THE NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER ARE AVAILABLE AT THE NCAA WEBSITE.
Visit the NCAA website for full details and timelines. For specific questions, download the NCAA FAQs sheet.
STAYING ON TRACK TO GRADUATE NCAA
NCAA believes success in the classroom is just as important as winning on the field. As such, they have standards to ensure student-athletes make progress toward a degree – every year and every season. Students need to meet these standards to be eligible to play.
BASIC INFORMATION ON NCAA
- While there are no minimum national standards for establishing or maintaining eligibility in Division III, student-athletes must be in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress toward a degree as determined by the institution.
- Division III student-athletes must be enrolled in at least 12 semester or quarter hours, regardless of an institution’s own definition of “full time.”
Waivers are available for many of these rules, including progress-toward-degree standards.
Academics
- District Graduation Requirements
- HHS Graduation + 4-Year College Eligibility Comparison
- Approved A-G List
- A-G? What's That?
District Graduation Requirements
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The minimum requirements for graduation from high school as adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Antelope Valley Union High School District are as follows:
REQUIRED SUBJECTS |
|
English 9, 10, 11, 12 |
40 Credits (4 years) |
Mathematics (must include Algebra 1or higher) |
30 Credits (3 years) |
Science (Physical & Life Science required) |
20 Credits (2 years) |
Social Science - Including: -World History
-United States History
-Civics/Economics |
30 Credits (3 years) (10th grade/10 credits/1 year) (11th grade/10 credits/1 year) (12th grade/10 credits/1 year) |
Visual and Performing Arts or Foreign Language |
10 Credits (1 year) |
Healthful Living |
10 Credits (1 year) |
Physical Education (required for 9th and 10th grades) |
20 Credits (2 years) |
Electives |
70 Credits |
TOTAL UNITS OF CREDIT REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: |
230 UNITS MINIMUM |
MINIMUM PROFICIENCY STANDARDS
In accordance with California Education Code, students must pass Algebra 1 or a higher-level math class in order to receive a high school diploma.
CLASSROOM CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- If a student receives more than three “U” grades he/she shall be ineligible for school activities for the quarter following that grading period. There will be no makeup for the “U” in citizenship.
- A senior must meet citizenship eligibility requirements in the final two quarters of their senior year in order to participate in graduation ceremonies. Administration reserves the right to deny participation in graduation ceremonies, per board policy, to students with significant discipline concerns.
ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES ELIGIBILITY
- Student must have at least a “C” Grade Point Average (2.0 GPA) as of the last quarter.
- Student must have a satisfactory citizenship grade (no more than two “U” grades) in a grading period.
ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY OR CLASS OFFICE ELIGIBILITY
- Student must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
- Student must have a satisfactory citizenship grade (no more than two “U” grades) in a grading period.
HHS Graduation + 4-Year College Eligibility Comparison
Approved A-G List
UC/CSU - Approved Course List
Highland High School
Antelope Valley Union High School District
Location: Palmdale, CA
Website: www.highlandhs.org
College Board Code: 052541
School Governance: Public
School Type: Comprehensive High School
School Subtype(s): Site-Based/Traditional
Accredited through June 30, 2023
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - High School A-G Certified Course Lists 2021-2022
Highland High School- Palmdale, CA
Principal: Dr. Chris Grado
School District: Antelope Valley Union High School District
Course List for 2021-2022 **
The following courses meet requirements for admission to the University of
California.
(📖) denotes courses approved for extra honors credit: A=5, B=4, C=3
(◆) denotes courses cannot be used as an elective for the “G” requirement
(%) denotes courses that are pending A-G approval
This course list was updated on: 8/26/2021
ATP/CEEB code: 052541
CDS Code: 19 64246 1995398
**Approved courses are subject to review and changes.
Updated and complete lists of HHS’s A-G classes are available at
the following web site: https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/
A-HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE– 2 years required
World History
World History (AP)📖
Civics/Econ
US History
US History (AP)
Gov & Politics US (AP)
B-ENGLISH – 4 years required
English 9 English 9 Honors
English 10 English 10 Honors
English 11 English 12
English Bible as Lit Expo Read & Writing
English/Gothic Lit English Lang & Comp(AP)📖
English/Science Fict. English Lit & Comp(AP)📖
C–MATHEMATICS – 3 years required/ 4 years recommended
Algebra 1 Computer Science A (AP)
Algebra 2 Geo/Trig
Algebra 2/Trig Honors Geometry
AP Calculus AB Intro to Prob & Stats
Quantitative Reasoning with Advanced Math Topics (QRAT)
AP Statistics Trig/Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus BC
D–LABORATORY SCIENCE – 2 years required/ 3 years recommended
Life Science Courses Physical Science Courses
Anatomy & Physiology Chemistry
Biology Chemistry Honors
Biology Honors Computer Science Principles - AP
Biology AP📖
Conceptual Physics
Environmental Science AP📖
(Interdisciplinary) Physics
Physics 1 AP📖
Physics 2 AP📖
E–LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH– 2 years required/ 3 years recommended
American Sign Lang 1◆
American Sign Lang 2
American Sign Lang 3
Spanish 1◆ (AP)📖
Spanish 1 Honors
Spanish 2
Spanish 2 Honors
Spanish 3
Spanish 3 Honors
AP Spanish Literature
Spanish Lang and Culture
F-VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS – 1 year required
Adv. Theatre Prod 2-4 Intro to Film & Video Theory
Acapella Choir Jazz Ensemble◆
AP Drawing Mixed Chorus◆
Multimedia Contemporary Design 1&2
Art 1
Art 2
Music Appreciation
Chamber Singers◆
Choral Ensemble
Concert Choir
Mixed Chorus
Percussion 1
Concert Band
String Orchestra◆
Jazz Ensemble◆
Show Corps
Chamber Singers◆
Intro to Film & Video Theory
Digital Media and Graphic Design
Studio Art: 2-D Design AP
Digital Video Production and Broadcasting
AP Drawing
Studio Art: Drawing AP
Multimedia Contemporary Design 1 & 2
G-ELECTIVE – 1 year required
One year (2 semesters) in addition to those required in “A-F” above.
All courses listed under “A-F” with the exception of courses marking
with a ◆ in Mathematics, Language other than English &
Visual/Performing Arts; plus the following:
Advanced Journalism
Intro to Engineering
Advanced Math Topics (QRAT) Advance Robotic Build Design
Introduction to Courtroom Debate: Mock Trial (Frosh)
Mock Trial (Soph)
Legal Practices Mock Trial 2 (Jr)
Advanced Speech & Debate (Sr)
Medical Science 1
Psychology
Earth Science Psychology (AP)
Economics Public Service Leadership
Economics Honors
AVID 9/10/11/12
Robotics 1
Robotics 2
Entrepreneurship Through
Innovation ROP Criminal Justice
Ethnic Studies Sports Medicine
Fire Science Student Gov't & Leadership
Foundations in Education
Peer Leadership
A-G? What's That?
Here's what we mean by A - G
University of California - Subject Requirements A-G
A- History/Social Science - 2 years required Two years of history/social science, including one year of World History, Cultures and Geography; and one year of U.S. History or one-half year of U.S. History and one half year of Civics or American Government.
B- English - 4 years required Four years of college-preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature. Not more than two semesters of ninth-grade English or no more than one year of ESL-type courses can be used to meet this requirement.
C- Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 years recommended Three years of college-preparatory mathematics which include the topics covered in Elementary and Advanced Algebra and two- and three-dimensional Geometry. Approved Integrated Math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of these requirements, as may math courses taken in the seventh and eighth grades that your high school accepts as equivalent to its own math courses.
D- Laboratory Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in two of these three core disciplines: Biology (which includes Anatomy, Physiology, Marine Biology, etc.), Chemistry and Physics. The final two years of an approved three-year integrated science program may be used to fulfill this requirement. Not more than one year of ninth-grade laboratory science can be used to meet this requirement.
E- Language Other than English - 2 years required, 3 years recommended Two years of the same language other than English. Courses should emphasize speaking and understanding, and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition and culture. Courses in a language other than English taken in the seventh and eighth grades may be used to fulfill part of this requirement if your high school accepts them as equivalent to its own courses.
F- Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) - 1 year required Two semesters of approved arts courses from a single VPA discipline: Dance, Drama/Theater, Music or Visual Art.
G- College Preparatory Electives - 1 year required One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following areas: Visual and Performing Arts (non-introductory level courses), History, Social Science, English, Advanced Mathematics, Laboratory Science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement or two years of another language).
Financial Aid
FAFSA, Cal Grant and the Dream Act
Remember to file your FAFSA and Cal-Grant or Dream Act by March 2nd! The application opens October 1st every year, and parents can use their tax information from the previous year.
Check out this 2 minute FAFSA Overview!
Check out this 3 minute CA Dream Act Application presentation!
CAL-GRANT OPT OUT FORMS
Per Assembly Bill (AB) 2160, all seniors will have a Cal Grant GPA submitted electronically by their high school, to the California Student Aid Commission, unless a signed Opt Out form is returned to the Guidance Office by October 1st of their senior year. Please see the English or Spanish version of this document below for more information regarding the process.
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Financial Aid Info
SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS
Scholarships are supposed to be free to apply for. Unfortunately, there are a lot of scams out there, so it's best to be prepared. Click here for more information.
FAFSA, Cal Grant and the Dream Act
Remember to file your FAFSA and Cal-Grant or Dream Act by March 2nd! The application opens October 1st every year, and parents can use their tax information from the previous year.
Check out this 2 minute FAFSA Overview!
Check out this 3 minute CA Dream Act Application presentation!
CAL-GRANT OPT OUT FORMS
Per Assembly Bill (AB) 2160, all seniors will have a Cal Grant GPA submitted electronically by their high school, to the California Student Aid Commission, unless a signed Opt Out form is returned to the Guidance Office by October 1st of their senior year. Please see the English or Spanish version of this document below for more information regarding the process.
Scholarship Info
Scholarships are a great way to pay for school or to get money in your pocket. Scholarships can range from $50 - $20,000 and sometimes more. Some scholarships require an essay, but the effort is definitely worth the free money! The more scholarships you apply for, the better, because small amounts of money add up.
Check out Naviance student under the local scholarship tab.
Also join HHS Scholarship Google Classroom. Contact Mrs. Holguin at lholguin@avhsd.org for details.
Scholarships are supposed to be free to apply for! Unfortunately, there are a lot of scams out there, and it's best to be prepared. Click here for more information.
The following scholarship sites are some of your best options and will aid you in your search for college cash:
FastWeb Good Call Guaranteed Scholarships SallieMae UNIGO
Bulldog Parent University
By the way ...
Parents - will need to bring their government-issued picture ID when coming to Highland High School for any reason. ID's are now scanned as part of our school's safety measures.
Parents - should receive notices of their student's academic progress approximately every 5 weeks. If parents have any questions in between the progress reports, they can view their student's records via the Parent Portal in PowerSchool. They can email their student's teachers by clicking on the teacher's name when in PowerSchool. Better yet, take advantage of the free AV High School District app for your smartphone. Any student who is struggling in a core class and/or earning a D or F grade at any time should take advantage of tutoring offered after school. Be sure to check PowerSchool often! Being informed helps you help your student.
Students - Counselors periodically visit your classrooms to fill you in about graduation and college requirements, and seniors will receive an Academic review before the end of October. Any student who is struggling in a core class and/or earning a D or F grade at any time should take advantage of tutoring offered after school.
Students - should contact their counselor if they have questions or concerns by email or phone call, however,
IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION,
A COUNSELOR IS AVAILABLE ANYTIME
DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.
Dawg - I've got questions! How do I:
Get books? Contact the library for directions. You can find virtual books through the student's PowerSchool account in textbook resources.
Get my Power School Code? Contact anyone in the Counseling Office, College Center, Career Center or Mrs. Fletcher at extension 140 to get your code. If your parent/guardian is having trouble accessing his/her PowerSchool/Naviance account, s/he can call either Mrs. Fletcher at 661-538-0304, ext. 140, Ms. Bazan at ext. 376, or Mrs. Sacca at ext. 341.
Get info about clubs and sports activities? Check Highland's website for information. Being involved in a club and/or sport is a great way to meet new friends, and stay involved in your school and community!
Speak to a counselor? You can contact your counselor by email or phone call. Click on the Counseling Staff tab above.