Welcome to HPHS!GIANT

Introductions

Giant Night 2022

Dr. Steve Tucker, Asst. Principal Student Services

Welcome to Highland Park High School!

Who is from Edgewood?Who is from Elm Place?Who is from Northwood?

Tonight begins the process of becoming an HP Giant!

VisionCultivating passion, unlocking potential, inspiring excellence – everyone, everywhere.

MISSION District 113 has an unwavering commitment to providing all students opportunities to realize their unique potential through a rigorous and engaging curriculum, meaningful

relationships, varied experiences, a positive school culture, and the cultivation of individual passion and resilience.

Township District 113

What I Wish I Knew

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOcO4at5LX0

Helpful Hints

Welcome to HPHS!We want you to know that Highland Park High

School is exciting, challenging, supportive & FUN!

Tonight we will provide information about… - What is a Giant Life? - Freshman Courses and Curriculum

Dr. Elizabeth Robertson,Principal

∗ Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

∗ District 113 Education Foundation

∗ Giants Club (Athletic Boosters)

∗ Fine Arts Parent Organizations∗ Band Stand, Amadeus (Orchestra), Crescendo

(Chorus), Encore (Theater), and FOCUS on the Arts

Parents… we want you to involved at HPHS!

Selecting Courses: Student Choice & School Placement Recommendations

Courses Student choice or Placement Recommendation?

MathScienceWorld Language

Placement Recommendation made by HPHS Department Chairs.

Recommendations based on:• MAP reading, math, science scores• 8th grade Algebra Proficiency Exam• World Language Proficiency Exam• Middle School Grades• Conversation with 8th grade teachers

Physical Education All students take Freshman PE

Freshman Math Courses ((pp. 14-15) (p.13)Debby Finn, Department Chair

Course Notes

• Algebra I Survey• Algebra I

Approximately 50% of 9th grade takes Algebra

• Geometry• Geometry Honors

Approximately 45% of 9th grade takes a Geometry course

• Algebra II/Trig• Alg II/Trig Honors

Approximately 5% of 9th grade take these courses

● Introduction to Computer Science

● iOS APP Development

Math Elective Available for all Freshmen to take.

∗ Don’t Forget8th Grade Algebra Proficiency Exam is on January 10th or 11th. Exam is taken during math class at the middle schools.

∗ Summer SchoolWe offer summer school math courses for students wishing to reinforce math skills. See Summer School Brochure for specific details.

Freshman Science Course (p. 17)All Freshmen take Physics

Physics Honors

Math based course Heavy use of Algebra

PhysicsConceptual course; less emphasis on Algebra

Physics Survey

Conceptual course; minimal emphasis on Algebra

∗ Chinese∗ French∗ Hebrew∗ Italian∗ Spanish (Spanish as a Second Language)∗ Spanish Language Arts (Dual Language &

Native Speakers)

World Language Courses (pp. 20-21)Students select language, HPHS makes placement

recommendation

Selecting Courses: Student Choice & School Placement Recommendations

Courses Student choice or Placement Recommendation?

English Some students will be placed into courses based on current teacher recommendations. Other students will have a choice of three E1 options.

Social StudiesFine ArtsApplied Arts

Student Choice--No Placement Recommendations made by HPHS Department Chairs.

Students select the courses that are of interest to them.

Music Students During Spring of 8th grade HPHS music teachers will visit middle schools to determine which specific music class each child should register for.

Freshman English Courses (pp. 10-13)All Freshmen Take a Form of English I

English I Course Options Notes:

Freshman Studies: English I2 period course

• English I is combined with Patterns of World History to create an interdisciplinary, team-taught course.

• Students must take Patterns of World History course.

English I1 period course

• Core English I course-- this is not combined with Patterns of World History.

English I + Reading2 period course

• English I course plus extra period designed to support student reading skill development.

• Students must be recommended for this course.

English I Honors1 period course

• Students not recommended in other options may choose this course.

English I with an Extended Learning Lab

1 period course w/50 min lab

• English I course plus 1 extra 50 minute lab period to support learning and skill development.

• Students must be recommended for this course.

Freshman Social Studies Courses (p. 19)All Freshmen take a form of Patterns of Wrld Hist

Patterns of World History Course Options Notes:

Freshman Studies: Patterns of World History

(2 period course)

• Patterns of World History is combined with English I to create an interdisciplinary, team-taught course.

Patterns of World History(1 period course)

• Patterns of World History course that is not combined with English I

Patterns of World History: Dual Language(1 period course)

• Patterns course taught in Spanish for Dual Language students.

• Students must be recommended for this course by HPHS.

Performing Arts

Visual Arts

Applied Arts

Fine Arts and Applied Arts Departments

All classes are ELECTIVES-- Students select courses of interest

Acting Tech Theatre

Film Making Dance

Performing Arts:Theatre, Film, and Dance (p. 8)

Concert Band • (Upper levels

upon audition)

Concert Orchestra• (Upper levels

upon audition)

Concert Choir Guitar I-II

Performing Arts:Music (p. 7)

Art I-II

Photography I-II

Ceramics/Sculpture

I-II

Graphic Arts I-II

Metal work and

Glass

Visual Arts (p. 8)

Preschool Lab: Introduction to

Teaching

Child Development

Creative Cuisine

Fashion and Interior Design

Individual Career Development

• (Consumer Education Credit)

Family & Consumer Sciences(p. 9)

Introduction to Business (Consumer Education Credit)

DL Introduction to Business

Business (p. 9)

Design Technology & Engineering (p. 9)

3-D Animation I

Graphic Arts I-II

Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW)

★ Daily Schedule

★ Infinite Campus/Registering for Courses

★ Summer School

Alesia Margetis, Counseling Department Chair

9-Period Hybrid Schedule (p.29)Monday, Tuesday, Friday (Giant Day)

Period 142 Mins

Period 242 Mins

Period 342 Mins

Announcements

6 MinsPeriod 442 Mins

Period 542 Mins

Period 642 Mins

Period 742 Mins

Period 842 Mins

Period 942 Mins

Collaboration8:00-9:00

Period 474 Mins

Announcements7 Mins

Lunch A30 Mins

Period 237 Mins Period 2

74 Mins

Period 274 Mins

Lunch B30 Mins

Period 237 Mins

Lunch C30 Mins

Period 874 Mins

Period 674 Mins

Start at 8:00 and

ends at 3:04

Period 5 74 Mins

Period 174 Mins

Lunch A30 Mins

Period 337 Mins Period 3

74 Mins

Period 374 Mins

Lunch B30 Mins

Period 337 Mins

Lunch C30 Mins

Period 974 Mins

Period 774 Mins

Wednesday (Blue Day/Late Start)

8:00am - 3:04pm

Thursday (White Day)8:00am - 3:05pm9:12am - 3:05pm

Typical Freshman Schedule (9 Periods)5 Periods of “core classes” + lunch + 3 electives

Period Course

1 Math

2 Science (Physics)

3 Science Lab (2 times per week)

4 English I

5 Physical Education

6 Lunch

7 (elective) Social Studies (Patterns of World History)

8 (elective) World Language or Fine/Applied Art

9 (elective) Fine/Applied Art or Study Hall

Requ I r e d

This schedule includes 5 core classes, 2 Electives, and Study Hall (p.27)

Period Course

1 Math (Geometry)

2 Science (Physics)

3 Science Lab (2 periods per week)

4 Lunch

5 Physical Education

6 English I

7 (elective) Patterns of World History

8 (elective) French II

9 (elective) Study Hall

This schedule includes a 2 period integrated course (Fr. Studies), and 2 electives. (p. 27)

Period Course

1 Math (Algebra II/Trig Honors)

2 Science (Physics Honors)

3 Science Lab (2 times per week)

4 Freshman Studies: English I

5 (elective) Freshman Studies: Patterns of World History

6 Lunch

7 Physical Education

8 (elective) World Language (Spanish II)

9 (elective) Fine Arts: Concert Band

This schedule includes a 2-period English class plus 3 additional core classes, learning strategies and 2 one-semester electives

Period Course

1 English I + Reading

2 English I + Reading

3 Math (Geometry)

4 Science (Physics Survey)

5 Science Lab (2 periods per week)

6 Physical Education

7 Lunch

8 Learning Strategies (for students with IEP)

9 (elective) Acting (1st Semester)/Creative Cuisine (2nd Semester)

Course Selection Worksheet (p. 28)

★ January 8 - Northwood

★ January 11 - Elm Place

★ January 12 - Edgewood

Dates that Counselors will visit Middle Schools

★ Dates: June 11 - July 20, 2018

★ School: Highland Park High School

★ Summer School Brochure on-line https:www.dist113.org/domain/661

Summer School (p. 31)

★ Jan 8 -Please complete your online enrollment!★ Jan 26 - Student course registrations due in Infinite

Campus★ Jan 30 - An email verifying student course selections

and course placements will be sent to parents/guardians

★ Feb - Summer School registration begins★ May 2 - Health forms are due★ Aug 17 - Freshman Link Crew Orientation

Important Dates (p. i)

★ Please visit our Electives Fair - ○ Fine/Applied Arts in the Student Cafeteria○ World Languages in the Student Commons

★ PTO, Giants Club, and District 113 Foundation tables are located near the H Entrance.

Thank you & Welcome to the Class of 2022!