WELCOME!
HIGHLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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6 GRADE PARENT AND STUDENT
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7th Grade Registration for
2015-2016
Highland Junior High School
Important Dates for 2015-2016
Thursday, February19th: Registration Cards due
to your Elementary Schools. Thank you!
6th Grade Campus Visits 9am to 11:30am at
HJHS
Friday, April 24 - Carol Rae Ranch and Charters
Monday, April 27- Val Vista and Pioneer
Tuesday, April 28 – Superstition Springs
Friday, May 8 - Highland Park
Thursday, May 14- Towne Meadows
6th Grade Visits
Students will visit campus with their elementary
schools.
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They will experience …
skits performed by out Drama II students
A Performing Arts performance
a school tour by a HJHS Student Ambassador
Classrooms visits
7th grade lunch time
All students will be given a lunch which includes
lunch, milk and juice. If students want to buy
snacks, water bottles, or other drink please bring
money to purchase in cafeteria or Spirit Store.
MORE IMPORTANT DATES
7th Grade Orientation
Tuesday, July 28th
8:00 – 10:00 am
Hurricane Days
July 28th
July 29th
7th Grade 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
8th Grade 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Back to School Night
August 4th
First Day of Class
August 5th
Parents and students follow
student’s class schedule/ meet
the teacher/curriculum
overview
Schedules available at 7:15am
Honors Testing
Current GPS students interested in testing for
honors classes need to test at their current
junior high school at the end of the summer.
Highland Junior High School on:
Monday July 27th at 8:30 AM
JUNIOR HIGH PROMOTION
REQUIREMENTS
7th Grade Requirements
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Math
Social Studies
Language Arts (two period
block combining English and
Reading)
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Science
Physical Education
8th Grade Requirements
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Math
Social Studies
English
Science
Physical Education
One half credit will be earned for each semester’s work successfully completed in
each area. A maximum of 2 credits per year can be earned through successful
completion of the offered electives.
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“A” HOUR
A – HOUR WILL BE OFFERED FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL
YEAR.
If a student is interested in A hour you must
attach the A hour contract signed by both
student and parent/guardian!
Students who register for more than the number of
credit bearing courses offered during the regular school
day (7 at the junior high) will be charged a district-fee
of $160.00 per semester course.
“A” Hour begins at 7am and transportation
is NOT provided!
“A” HOUR
A – HOUR WILL BE OFFERED FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL
YEAR.
If a student is interested in A hour you must
attach the A hour contract signed by both
student and parent/guardian!
Students who register for more than the number of
credit bearing courses offered during the regular school
day (7 at the junior high) will be charged a district-fee
of $160.00 per semester course.
“A” Hour begins at 7am and transportation
is NOT provided!
REGULAR BELL
SCHEDULE
Warning Bell
1st Period
2nd Period
3rd Period
4th Period
7th Grade Lunch
5th Period
6th Period
8th Grade Lunch
7th Period
8th Period
Responsibility Period
7:53
7:58-8:51
8:55-9:47
9:51-10:43
10:47-11:39
11:39-12:09 (30 min)
11:43-12:35
12:13 – 1:05
12:11 - 12:41
1:09 - 2:01
2:05 - 3:00
3:04-3:30
PRIDE PROGRAM
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Write down class work and homework
each hour in PRIDE Planner.
Each student will be expected to be:
On time to class
 Prepared with required materials to participate
 Prepared with completed homework
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A student who is unsuccessful is required
to attend 9th hour.
Some important topics to know…..
Backpacks: Students should have a backpack
to carry their binder, folders, notebooks, and
personal items.
Lunch: Students will have a 30 minute lunch
period. They can bring or buy lunch. Online
accounts available on the GPS website.
Physical Ed.: Student will need to “dress out”
and where a PE uniform of a grey tee-shirt, and
navy blue basketball short. Available for
purchase at Hurricane Days.
Dress Code: Student will be expected to follow the Gilbert
Public Schools District Dress Code Policy. Hats off inside
buildings, no spaghetti straps, appropriate length of shorts.
Infinite Campus Online Grades: Students and parents
have access to view grades, messages, absences,
assessments, and student profile information.
Chromebooks: Students will receive a Chromebook. Mrs.
Taylor will give information in the gym presentation.
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Optional, Non-Credit Classes For
incoming 7th graders
Math 7th Prep Class
7th grade students who will be taking Math 7 in
August. This class is designed to help students
transition from Elementary Math to Junior High Math
Honors Math 7th Prep
7th grade students who will be taking Honors Math
7 in August. This class is designed to help students
transition from Elementary Math to Junior High
Honors Math
IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION
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By law immunizations need to be compliant with
Arizona School Immunization requirements.
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If you have any questions, please see your current
school nurse.
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/immunization/schoolchildcare/requirements.htm
QUESTIONS
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