HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL'S NEWSLETTER
Dear Highland Parent, Student, and Ram Supporter,
National Honors Society (NHS) is our largest club at Highland High School. With over 350 students participating. Mrs. Stefanie Plato, platost@sd25.us, is the advisor. Students in National Honors Society are recognized at graduation with Honors, High Honors or Highest Honors. Membership in NHS will be based on scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Students may receive an invitation to join during their sophomore or junior year. Exceptions will be evaluated by the building administration.
Last school years Freshman, this year's Sophomores, who achieved a 3.6 GPA or better will be receiving a letter inviting them to join National Honors Society.
Students are eligible for membership in National Honor Society if:
Their cumulative grade point average is at least
3.6-3.79 (Honors),
3.8-4.0 (High Honors);
4.0 and higher, with at least 2 AP courses completed (Highest Honors)
Their citizenship is satisfactory and they have demonstrated service and leadership;
Their courses taken during high school include=
If graduating with:
At least 8 credits of English
At least 8 credits of Math including Integrated Math III
At least 6 credits of Science
In addition to these base requirements students must choose at least 1 specific track of study. The requirements for each track include:
English Track=At Least 12 credits
Honors English 9, 10, 11 AP Lit & Comp or Eng 101/110 and 4 credits of the same World Language or 4 credits of debate.
Math & Science Track=At Least 14 credits of Math & Science combined (if graduating 2020)
2 credits of Honors Math or 2 credits of Honors Science
1 credit of Honors Math and 1 Credit of Honors Science
2 of the 14 credits must include:
2 Credits of Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy & Physiology, or 3 credits of AP Biology or any dual credit science course.
Math & Science Track=16 credits of Math & Science Combined (if graduating 2021 & beyond)
3 credits of Honors Math ,3 credits of Honors Science, or 3 credits of a combination of Honors Math and Honors Science.
2 of the 16 credits must include:
2 credits of Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy & Physiology, or 3 credits of AP Biology or any dual credit science course.
World Languages Track=At Least 8 credits
6 credits in the same World Language and 2 credits of World History, or 3 credits of AP World History, or 8 credits in the same World Language.
Fine Arts Track=At Least 10 credits
8 credits of Art, Drama, Dance, or Music.
4 credits and no more than 6 credits in one Fine Arts area.
2 credits of the most advanced class offered in the school district in the chosen Fine Arts area. If AP Art, then 3 credits.
2 credits of World History or 3 credits of AP World History.
Social Studies Track=At Least 8 credits
2 credits of 9th Grade U.S. History
3 credits of AP U.S. History
2 or 3 credits of AP Government
2 credits of World History or 3 credits of AP World History
Career Technical Education Track=At Least 8 Credits (Machining and Welding do not count)=
A student must complete a program of study including the capstone course or courses.
For programs with fewer than 8 credits, students must enroll in additional career technical courses in a related area, if available. If a related career technical area is not available within the school, a second program of study must be selected.
In addition to the academic rigor, students must complete twelve (12) hours of service each year; six (6) community service hours and six (6) school related hours. Hours must be reported to advisors each trimester. Hours required for Activities/Athletics are not included as NHS service hours.
Highland Academic Calendar
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=wallacbr%40sd25.us&ctz=America/Denver
Highland Activities Calendar
https://highlandrams.org/main/calendar/
- Students interested in joining The Junior Civitan Club please see Mrs. Carlson in Room B6
- 9/1: 5:30pm JV-A Girls Soccer @ Rigby
- 9/1: 7pm Varsity Girls Soccer @ Rigby
- 9/2: 4:30pm JV-B Girls Soccer @ Malad
- 9/3: 4:30pm JV Football v Logan @ Iron Horse Stadium
- 9/3: 7pm Freshman Football v Logan @ Iron Horse Stadium
- 9/3: 4:30pm Boys Varsity Soccer v Century @ Bannock Fields
- 9/3: 6pm Boys JV Soccer v Century @ Bannock Fields
- 9/3 4:30pm Girls Varsity Soccer @ Century
- 9/3: 6pm Girls JV-A Soccer @ Century
- 9/3: 5:30pm Fresh/JV Volleyball @ Rigby
- 9/3: 7pm Varsity Volleyball @ Rigby
- 9/4-9/5: Highland Peg Peterson Volleyball Tournament @ Highland
- 9/4: 7pm Varsity Football @ Logan High School-Utah
- 9/4: School Board reviews whether we continue in hybrid model, move to a modified traditional model bringing all students back to school, or move to a remote learning model for all students.
- 9/5: Cross Country Soda Springs Cardinal Classic @ Soda Springs
- 9/5: 11am Girls JV-B Soccer v Marsh Valley @ Bannock Fields
- 9/7: Labor Day-NO SCHOOL
- 9/8: 4:30pm Boys Varsity Soccer @ Preston
- 9/8: 6pm Boys JV Soccer @ Preston
- 9/8: 4:30pm Girls Varsity Soccer v Preston @ Bannock Fields
- 9/8: 6pm Girls JV-B Soccer v Preston @ Bannock Fields
- 9/8: 5pm Fresh/JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Bonneville/Hillcrest
- 9/9: 4:30pm Girls Varsity Soccer v Century @ Bannock Fields
- 9/9: 4:30pm Girls JV-B Soccer v Century @ Bannock Fields
- 9/10: 4:30pm Freshman Football v Century @ Iron Horse Stadium
- 9/10: 7pm JV Football v Century @ Iron Horse Stadium
- 9/10: 4:30pm Boys Varsity Soccer v Idaho Falls @ Bannock Fields
- 9/10: 6pm Boys JV Soccer v Idaho Falls @ Bannock Fields
- 9/10: 5:30pm Freshman/JV Volleyball @ Thunder Ridge
- 9/10: 7pm Varsity Volleyball @ Thunder Ridge
- 9/10: 7pm Girls Varsity Soccer @ Idaho Falls
- 9/11: 7pm Varsity Football @ Century
- 9/12: Cross Country IF Tiger/Grizz Invitational @ Idaho Falls
- 9/12: 11am Boys Varsity Soccer v Rigby @ Bannock Fields
- 9/12: 12:30pm Boys JV Soccer v Rigby @ Bannock Fields
- 9/12: JV Volleyball Burley Invite @ Burley
- 10/2: NO SCHOOL for Students, Teacher Professional Development Day
- 10/7: 1st Trimester Midterm
- 10/12-10/14: Highland Accreditation Review
- 10/14: Sophomore PSAT and Senior SAT Test Day
- 10/27: Senior SAT Makeup Day
- 11/1: Daylight Savings Time-Set Clocks Back an Hour.
- 11/3: NO SCHOOL for Students, Teacher Professional Development Day
- 11/3: Election Day-Don't forget to vote.
- 11/11: Veteran's Day
- 11/11-11:12: Finals 1st Trimester
- 11/13: NO SCHOOL for Students-Record Day.
- 11/25-11/27: NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
- 12/21-1/1/21: NO SCHOOL Winter Break
- 1/12: 2nd Trimester Midterm
- 1/15: NO SCHOOL for Students, Teacher Professional Development Day
- 1/18: NO SCHOOL Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- 2/1-2/5: National School Counselor's Appreciation Week
- 2/15: NO SCHOOL President's Day
- 2/24-2/25: Finals 2nd Trimester
- 2/26: NO SCHOOL for Students-Record Day
- 3/14: Daylight Savings Time-Set Clocks Forward an Hour.
- 3/22-3/26: NO SCHOOL Spring Break
- 4/15: 3rd Trimester Midterm
- 4/21: Administrative Professional's Day
- 5/3-5/7: Teacher Appreciation Week
- 5/9: Mother's Day
- 5/25-5/26: Finals 3rd Trimester
- 5/26: Last Day of School
- 5/27: Record Day
- 5/27: 6pm Highland Graduation
- 5/28: Teacher Check-Out Day
- 5/31: Memorial Day
