Class of 2028 Important Dates
Helix Charter High School
Lottery results were sent to all families via the parents' SchoolMint account on March 8, 2024. If you were waitlisted, you can check your SchoolMint account to find your student’s waitlist number.
Important Upcoming Dates
Orientation Meetings
Applicants who accepted placement in SchoolMint will be emailed a link to schedule an orientation meeting on one of the following dates (Monday, April 8, Wednesday, April 10, Wednesday, April 17, Saturday, April 20). Setting up this apppoinment is a mandatory step to complete enrollment. At this meeting, you will complete Online Enrollment, Course Request forms, schedule your Entrance Exams, and Summer Registration appointments. Entrance exams will be held on April 27, May 4th, 11th, 18th at either 8:30am or 12:30pm. For more information about the entrance exams, click here.
Spring Fling Freshmen Showcase & Family BBQ - Wednesday, May 1 from 5:00-7:00
All new incoming freshmen and their families are invited to attend Helix's Spring Fling. You won't want to miss it! 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. Incoming 9th Graders will receive a complimentary meal ($5 ea. for additional family members). 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 Helix Performing Arts will be performing.
Summer Registration Appointments - June 11 - July 3
Math Camp - June 17 - June 28
Math Camp is an Algebra 1C prep course. This is invite-only based on the math placement test.
Scottie Pride Day - Thursday, August 1st from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Gym
We hope all of our Freshmen will join us for this fun and informative orientation! We will cover important information about the first day of school and explain where things are located on campus. Students will get a chance to meet each other and do fun team-building activities. Pizza lunch will be served. This event is for students only - no parents or siblings please. They can be dropped off at the front of school in the large solar parking lot and will meet in the gym.
Chromebook Distribution Day: Saturday, August 3rd from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Library (300)
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.
First Day of School - Thursday, Aug 8th
Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. Students can view their schedules online in StudentVue (instructions to follow). We will also be set up at the front of the school handing them out starting at 7:30 a.m.
Updated Bell Schedule for 24-25 School Year
We will have an updated bell schedule next year, it can be found here.
Back to School Night - Thursday, August 22
As our new year gets underway, we invite you to visit the first term classes of your student on Thursday evening, August 22 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This is your opportunity to meet your student’s new teachers and to acquaint yourselves with the instructional programs. Come early and join us in the Library at 5pm for the PTSA welcome reception to find out how you can get involved!
Parent/Guardian Shadow Day - Wednesday, August 28th
Athletics
Cheer - Mandatory Information Meeting: Monday, May 6th at 6pm Via Zoom (link will be sent out)
Fill out our interest form to stay-up-to-date.
Freshman Football - June 2024 / Champs Football Camp
- June 15th - Champs Camp Registration
- June 17th - First day of Camp
- July 1st-14th DEAD PERIOD
- July 15th - Practice resumes
- Questions? Contact Jacob Tauanuu at: tauanuu@helixcharter.net
Performing Arts
Choir Auditions - Saturday, May 11th
Freshmen auditions will take place from 1pm - 2pm. Click here for the audition application.
Advance Drama/Theater Audition Video Due: Saturday, May 11th, 2024
Advanced Drama/Theater: https://helixdrama.weebly.com
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.
Helix Instrumental Music Department
Band Camp Paperwork Day (Date & Time TBA, in Helix Band Room)
All students who plan on participating in one of the many programs and performance groups offered by the Helix Instrumental Music Department must attend this meeting with their parent(s) to complete their registration in the ensemble(s) of their choice.
Band Camp - Marching Band Students (Date TBA)
All marching band students are expected to attend band camp.
Attendance is mandatory to guarantee participation in the 2024-2025 instrumental music season. (Bagpipes and Orchestra students need not attend).
Orchestra Camp (Date TBA)
All Music Camp Showcase Concert (Date TBA)
- For ALL students who participated in HIMA camp
Any questions, contact: info@helixinstrumental.org or visit www.helixinstrumental.org
Helix Dance Program Auditions & Information
All Dance Program Audition Information is located on our Helix Dance Website
THESE AUDITIONS ARE FOR CLASS PLACEMENT & COMPETITION TEAMS
- Junior Dance Company (Intermediate)
- Unleashed Dance Company (Advanced)
- Competition Teams (Contemporary, Jazz/Pom, Hip Hop)
If you are on the waitlist for the Helix Lottery, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR AUDITION in order to be considered for Intermediate or Advanced for the 2024/2025 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 on April 10th or 11th @ 6pm
- Zoom meeting, link on Dance Program Audition Page
- Pick one meeting, no need to attend both
- Student and Adult should attend
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 on Wednesday, May 15th @ 6pm in Dance Room
Audition results will be posted by Monday, April 29th
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Informational Meeting - Thursday April 11th, 2024 @ 6pm
- Click here for Zoom Link & Information
- Recording will be made available & posted to Audition Page
- Choreography Workshops (must attend ALL 4)
- Monday, April 22nd @ 4PM - 6PM
- Tuesday, April 23rd @ 4PM - 6PM
- Wednesday, April 24th @ 4PM - 6PM
- Thursday, April 25th @ 4PM - 6 PM
- Audition - Saturday, April 27th
- In-Person Dance Audition: 8:30am - until finished (based on number of students auditioning)
- Audition Form - form is located on audition page of Helix Dance Website
- Form completed with all materials included by 12PM on April 27th
- Company & Competition Teams Meeting - Mandatory (student & parent/guardian) - Wednesday, May 15th @ 6pm
- Dance Room or Main Stage (Signs will be posted)
Future Communication
This newsletter will be the primary place for all upcoming Freshmen dates and events, but we will also be posting information in the following places so be sure to follow us here:
Instagram - @helixstudentlife & @helix_2028
Website - www.helixcharter.net/Freshmen