Incoming Freshmen
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Welcome Class of 2029!
Amanda Ruble
Freshmen Dean
Kyle Poyer
Counselor (A-K)
Kassie Roberts
Counselor (L-Z)
Steve Guenin
Assistant Principal
- HHS ACADEMIC NIGHT + INFORMATION SESSIONS
- IMPORTANT DATES
- GETTING INVOLVED
- HSE NETWORKS
- NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA
- SCHEDULING TOOLS
HHS ACADEMIC NIGHT + INFORMATION SESSIONS
Join us Thursday, January 15, 2026 for our annual Course Fair. Doors will be open from 5:30 - 8:00pm.
We have over 250 courses and many incredible learning opportunities to share, including programs from several of our partners like Indiana University, Ball State, Ivy Tech, and the Pursuit Institute. Special topic sessions will cover the new Indiana diploma requirements, Advanced Placement, dual credit, and NCAA requirements.
There will also be a special 8th Grade Welcome at 5:45pm in the Leonard Auditorium.
IMPORTANT DATES
GETTING INVOLVED
HSE NETWORKS
NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA
- NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS ENROLLMENT SEAL
- NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS EMPLOYMENT SEAL
- NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS ENLISTMENT SEAL
NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS ENROLLMENT SEAL
| INDIANA NEW DIPLOMA | |
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College & Careers |
1 credit: Freshman Seminar |
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English |
2 credits: Eng 9 |
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Math |
2 credits: Algebra I |
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Science |
2 credits: Bio |
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Social Studies |
2 credits: U.S. History |
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World Perspectives |
2 credits: World focused social studies course or 3rd year of World Language |
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PE/Health |
1 credit: PE |
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Personalized Electives |
Students will fulfil remaining credits, totaling at least 42, with personalized electives in areas such as CTE, Arts, World Language, etc. |
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Additional Information |
Students must complete the following components of Graduation Pathways unless earning an honors diploma seal. (Additional Graduation Pathways Information)
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HONORS ENROLLMENT SEAL
Math: Required Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calc or other Advanced Math
Science: Required Chemistry and Physics or other Adv. Science
World Language: Required 4 credits
Social Studies: Required 3 additional credits
Students must earn a C or higher in all courses and earn a cumulative B average.
Students must also earn one of the following:
- 4 credits in AP or IB courses and take corresponding exams
- 6 college credits
- Earn a combination of the above listed
Score a 1250 on SAT or 26 on ACT
NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS EMPLOYMENT SEAL
| INDIANA NEW DIPLOMA | |
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College & Careers |
1 credit: Freshman Seminar |
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English |
2 credits: Eng 9 |
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Math |
2 credits: Algebra I |
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Science |
2 credits: Bio |
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Social Studies |
2 credits: U.S. History |
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World Perspectives |
2 credits: World focused social studies course or 3rd year of World Language |
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PE/Health |
1 credit: PE |
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Personalized Electives |
Students will fulfil remaining credits, totaling at least 42, with personalized electives in areas such as CTE, Arts, World Language, etc. |
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Additional Information |
Students must complete the following components of Graduation Pathways unless earning an honors diploma seal. (Additional Graduation Pathways Information)
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HONORS EMPLOYMENT SEAL
Complete on of the following
- Market-driven credential of value
- 3 courses in CTE pathway
- Approved CSA program
- Approved Locally Created Pathway
Complete 150 hours of Work-Based Learning
Demonstrate Employability Skills
Meet attendance goals
NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS ENLISTMENT SEAL
| INDIANA NEW DIPLOMA | |
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College & Careers |
1 credit: Freshman Seminar |
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English |
2 credits: Eng 9 |
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Math |
2 credits: Algebra I |
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Science |
2 credits: Bio |
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Social Studies |
2 credits: U.S. History |
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World Perspectives |
2 credits: World focused social studies course or 3rd year of World Language |
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PE/Health |
1 credit: PE |
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Personalized Electives |
Students will fulfil remaining credits, totaling at least 42, with personalized electives in areas such as CTE, Arts, World Language, etc. |
|
Additional Information |
Students must complete the following components of Graduation Pathways unless earning an honors diploma seal. (Additional Graduation Pathways Information)
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HONORS ENLISTMENT SEAL
Complete Public Service course
Achieve score of 31 on ASVAB and career exploration tool
Meet attendance goal
Demonstrate Employability Skills (link)
SCHEDULING TOOLS
Freshman Class Choices
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English/ |
English 9 or Honors English 9 |
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Math |
Algebra 1 |
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Science |
Biology (or Honors Biology) |
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Social Studies |
World History (or AP World History) |
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World Languages |
Spanish 1, Spanish 2 (or Honors Spanish 2) |
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Computer Science/ |
AP Computer Science Principles |
Principles of Computing DC |
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Physical Education/Health |
Physical Education* |
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Performing Arts |
Band |
Dance Performance (Guard) |
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Visual Arts |
Foundations of Art & Design |
Drawing 1* and Drawing 2* |
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CTE Electives |
Principles of Biomedical Sciences |
Engineering Essentials |
| Media Courses | Digital Media* Sports Journalism* Journalism* (Digital Media, Sports Journalism and Journalism are prerequesites) |
Film Studies* Broadcasting** or Sports Broadcasting** Newspaper** or Yearbook** |
| Other Courses |
Speech* |
Law Education* Indiana Studies* Current Issues* Algebra Lab* Literacy Lab* |
*An asterisk by a course means that it is a semester-long course.
DC is Dual Credit