You must attend ONE orientation appointment of your choice. At the Orientation you will be able to:

• Watch a presentation from your very own Class of 2027 Grade Level Team
• Complete Online Enrollment
• Select courses for next year
• Schedule Summer Conference appointment

All incoming Helix students must take the Entrance Exam except for those students who are not diploma bound. Completing the Entrance Exam will help us determine your student's best placement for their schedule next year. Students will be tested in Math and Reading and Writing. It will take approximately 2-2.5 hours to complete.

Welcome to Helix BBQ and showcase for incoming 9th Graders and Families. Incoming 9th Graders will receive a complimentary meal ($5 ea. for additional family members). Helix Academics, Arts, Activities and Athletic programs will be showcased throughout the event allowing families to get acquainted with the many curricular and extracurricular programs offered at Helix. Students will be able to sign-up for school athletic teams, clubs, and service organizations. Teachers will be available to provide information and answer questions regarding Helix academics and students from the Helix Performing Arts Programs will be perform.

The Summer Conference is MANDATORY every year for enrollment at Helix. During your Summer Conference appointment your enrollment is verified, student academic standing is reviewed with families, provisional class schedules are reviewed, ID card/school pictures are taken and PE clothes and/or spirit gear is available for purchase. Please allow approximately 90 minutes for your appointment.

This summer session is extremely important for students needing to strengthen their math skills heading into high school.

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Gym

Incoming 9th graders only join us for fun, food and all the info needed for your first day and year.

We will be in the Helix Library from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Please refer to the schedule above and come at the time associated with your last name.

We will be passing out Chromebooks and taking time to get students set up on the campus wireless network and logged into their Helix Google accounts.

Students not able to attend the August 5th event will be able to pick up their Chromebooks after school on August 10th and 11th.

QUESTIONS? Email itstaff@helixcharter.net

For those interested in trying out for the 2023-2024 Cheer team, a mandatory information meeting will be held at Helix in Room 1300 at 4 p.m.

Freshmen auditions will take place from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

You must prepare no more than 1 minute of a song to show off your voice and stage presence. Tracks (Karaoke version) may be on a phone, electronic device or live accompaniment if you play an instrument (NO A CAPPELLA). Also be prepared to match pitch to both piano and voice! If you are called back for dancing, please return to the backstage door down the hall at 5:45 p.m. in appropriate dance attire.

All parents and students who plan on participating in one of the many programs and performance groups offered by the Helix Instrumental Music Department must attend to complete your registration in the ensemble(s) of your choice.

All marching band students are expected to attend Band Camp. Attendance is mandatory to guarantee participation in the 2023-2024 instrumental music season. (Bagpipes and Orchestra students do not need to attend). Any questions, contact: info@helixinstrumental.org or visit www.helixinstrumental.org.

Attendance is mandatory to guarantee participation in the 2023-2024 instrumental music season. Any questions, contact: info@helixinstrumental.org or visit www.helixinstrumental.org

For all students who participated in Band Camp or Orchestra Camp.

Advanced Drama/Theater

Auditions are required for Advanced Drama. If you would like to audition for Advanced Drama you will have to prepare a video containing each of the following:

• 1-2 minute comedic monologue

• 1-2 minute dramatic monologue

Auditions need to be emailed to Mr. Paul Reams at reams@helixcharter.net by May 13th. Please reach out to Mr. Reams with any questions.

• If you are on the waitlist for the Helix Lottery, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR AUDITION in order to be considered for Intermediate or Advanced Dance for the 2023-2024 school year. You will NOT be able to audition at a later date if/when you become accepted for enrollment at Helix.

• Audition process:

• Step One - Attend an informational meeting

• Step Two - Create a solo before the audition date

• Step Three - Attend mandatory choreography workshops (4)

• Step Four - Complete and submit audition material

• Step Five - Attend a mandatory company meeting

• Audition results will be posted by Monday, May 15th

• Important Dates:

• Informational Meeting (Choose one of the following Zoom meeting)

• Wednesday, March 8th, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

• Thursday, April 6th, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

• Saturday, April 29th, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

• Choreography Workshops (MUST attend ALL four)

• Monday, May 8th, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

• Tuesday, May 9th, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

• Wednesday, May 10th, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

• Thursday, May 11th, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

• Audition - Saturday, May 13th

• In-Person Dance Audition

• 8:30 a.m. - Incoming 9th Grade Audition

• 10:00 a.m. - 10th - 12th Grade Audition

• Audition Form

• Form completed with all materials included by 12 p.m.

• Company Meeting - Mandatory (student and parent/guardian)

• 2023-2024 Jr. Company Meeting

• Saturday, May 20th, 10 a.m. in Dance Room

• 2023-2024 Unleashed Dance Company Meeting

• Saturday, May 20th, 11:30 a.m. in Dance Room

Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. Students will be able to pick up their class schedules in the morning before school or view them online in StudentVue (instructions to follow).

Come meet your student's teachers at our open house for the Fall semester.

Join your student for the day and shadow them as they attend their classes.