Notes from Mrs. Wicker----HHS counselor (S-Z)
After attending the Indiana School Counselors Association Fall Conference, I confirmed what I had already suspected—Highland High School is a great school and has many opportunities in place for students to be successful! There are, however, changes coming for all Indiana high schools. Starting with the class of 2012 (our freshmen), all students must pass the End of Course Assessment (ECA) for Algebra 1 and English 10. This replaces the Graduation Qualifying Exam (GQE). These same students will also be taking the ECA for Biology.
High schools must also offer 2 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and 2 Dual-credit courses (i.e. Ivy Tech English and Math). Highland offers 13 AP courses and 2 Dual-credit courses. By taking a rigorous course of study in high school, our graduates will be in good shape for college.
Seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary school should now be in the process of applying to colleges. Any senior who is a 21st Century Scholar should be receiving important paperwork detailing the exit interview process, applying for college, and filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All families of seniors are encouraged to fill out a FAFSA after Jan. 1, 2009. For more information, go to
www.fafsa.ed.gov. We will have more information in the future about College Goal Sunday, Feb.15, 2009---a great way to get free help with your financial aid application.
This is an exciting time for our students, but it can also be confusing. Be sure to contact your student’s counselor if you have specific questions.
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