School Counselor Update
Highland High School- Summer 2018
2018-2019 Events
- July 1-20- Online Registration
- August 6-Ambassador's training at HHS
- August 7- Freshman Day 9:30-11:15am HHS
- August 8 & 9- Semester 1 schedules available
- August 14 - Back to School Open House
- August 15- 1st day of school
- August 28- College and Career Planning Parent Night 6:30pm
- September TBD - ASVAB (Military Aptitude) Testing
- September 19- Financial Aid/ FAFSA Overview Presentation 6:30pm
- October 1- FAFSA application opens
- October 10- PSAT/NMSQT for Juniors
- October 21- SLU College Fair
- October 23- SIUE College Fair
- October/November TBD- ISAC available for 1on1 FAFSA help
ID and School pictures
There’s no cost for pictures, but if you’d like to purchase copies, a form is on the high school’s webpage: http://hs.highlandcusd5.org/
Students need a current picture for their student ID.
If you have questions, you can reach Voegele Studio at 654-7291.
2018 Semester 1 Schedules
Due to online registration, students may pick up their class schedule in the High School Office on August 8th and 9th from 8:00am-3:00pm. Students needing to make schedule changes can schedule an appointment for August 10th or see their counselor the first two days of school. Changes can only be made if a student did not request the scheduled course. Level changes require approval from teacher and parent.
College and Career Parent Night
Transcripts- Class of 2019
College bound seniors will be requesting transcripts for both college and scholarship applications. We must have parental/guardian consent in order to release student transcripts and standardized test scores. Please look for the opportunity to provide consent when you are completing the online registration process in July.
Official transcripts may be withheld until all financial obligations to the district are satisfied. Transcripts will be sent electronically through parchment. Stay tuned for information regarding setting up your students Parchment account.
Financial Aid night- FAFSA and more
Our ISAC representative will also be available in Late October/ Early November in our Career Center to help students/parents complete their FAFSA online.
College Fairs
College fairs are a great opportunity for students at all grade levels to start researching and planning for life after high school. You can obtain information from a variety of colleges and programs all at one time. College representatives will also visit during lunch throughout the school year.
The National College Fair will be held at SLU on Sunday October 21st, 2018 from 1-4pm.
The Spring Regional College Fair will be held at SWIC on Sunday February 24th, 2019 from 1:30-3:30pm.
For tips on making the most of your college fair visit check out:
State SAT Scores
Please see your school counselor if you need your test registration number to access those scores. If you are still having trouble accessing your scores, please contact the SAT student hotline at 1-866-756-7346.
Students may chose to retake the SAT on a National Test date. Registration information can be found in a student's college board account.
PSAT/NMSQT- Juniors only
PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10 Scores
If you do not have an account, you can create one and use the Score Matching Tool. If you need a copy of your registration number, please contact your school counselor. If you need additional assistance, contact the College Board's help line at 866-315-6068.
Dual Credit- SWIC and/or SLU
AP Scores
*It's best to provide the same information on your College Board account and each AP answer sheet.
*You will need your AP number from your student pack and the card you received during "bubble in" to receive this year's scores.
ACT National Test and Profile
Sign up online:http://actstudent.org/start
ACT Profile delivers powerful, personalized insights to inform individuals as they navigate through life's key decision points. Students are encouraged to utilize the act profile to help with their college search. Answers to your interest inventory can help you decide where to start.
Summer Break
HHS School Counselors
Mrs. Mary Jackson- Student's Last Names: Hi-O
Mrs. Carrie Lieberman- Student's Last Names: P-Z
Website: hs.highlandcusd5.org/home/counseling-department
Location: 12760 Troxler Avenue, Highland, IL, United States
Phone: 618-654-7131
Facebook: facebook.com/HighlandHSCounselors
Twitter: @HHSCounselors1