Counselor's Corner

Schedule Change Requests

Requests for schedule changes have now closed.  Requests received by Wednesday, August 18th at 2:30 P.M. will be processed in the order it was received. 

Welcome to the Counselor's Corner!

2021-2022 INCOMING FRESHMEN

2021-2022 UPPERCLASSMEN 

In high school, students must earn a certain number of Carnegie units, or "credits" in order to progress from one grade level to the next. At the end of each year, a student must have earned the minimum number of units to move to the next grade level.

Below is a chart to determine a student's grade level classification:

9th grade (Freshman):  0 - 5.5 units

10th grade (Sophomore):  6 - 10.5 units

11th grade (Junior):  11 - 16.5 units

12th grade (Senior): at least 17 units

It is possible for a student to have earned the minimum number of credits needed to pass to the next grade level but still need to retake course(s) that he/she failed in the previous year. If a student fails a required course, he/she must retake the course at some point during his/her high school career in order to meet graduation requirements.

Below is a chart that shows the requirements for both the TOPS University and Jump Start diploma tracks. Students can use these sheets to keep track of their progress. 

All students must pass LEAP 2025 as a part of LA graduation requirements. Students must pass at least one (1) of following in each category:

Algebra I OR Geometry

English II OR English III

Biology I OR American History

Students who receive Special Education services may qualify for ACT 833 accommodations for these state tests. This information is provided during the student's annual IEP meetings. 

Statewide ACT Testing

All 11th graders are required to participate in ACT testing during the statewide test date, which is given in March of each school year. This test date is free of charge, and students are automatically registered for this exam. 

*All students are ENCOURAGED to take the ACT on other national test dates given and must register themselves online at www.actstudent.org. 

Each year, the Counseling Dept. provides a list of scholarships available for high school students.
Be sure to check it regularly for updates! 

list of scholarships available

Students are encouraged to click the links below to sign up on the following scholarship websites. Please note that each scholarship will have its own requirements and application procedures. Be sure to follow the directions carefully so that you are carefully considered. Also, if additional items are needed for your application (transcripts, letter of recommendation, etc.), please provide your teacher or counselor with ample time to send these documents on your behalf. 

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Fastweb

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*Please be mindful that any scholarship list posted to our website is not an exhaustive list of all opportunities available.

Go to www.act.org to register for any testing dates!

Our High School Code: 191-150

*Fee waivers are available to 11th & 12th grade students who qualify.

Current Students

HHMS Current Student Transcript Requests

Applications are now being accepted for the Georgetown University Pre-College Online Program. Courses are available for students interested in law and medicine. Click here for more information on this opportunity for students in grades 9-12. Georgetown University Pre-College Online Programs