HPHS COUNSELING
School Year 2023-24: Semester 2 | Quarter 4
TIME TO SUMMER!
As we wrap up another wonderful school year, we want to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes for a happy and safe summer to each and every one of you. This past year has been filled with learning, growth, and memorable moments. We are so proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our students, and we deeply appreciate the support from our families.
This is the last of our counseling newsletters for the 2023-24 school year, which will contain pertinent counseling related information. The newsletters can also be found on the Counseling website. Please take a moment to read through the information below.
Final Exam Schedule and Study Tips
Summative Assessment Week. Summative assessments will take place on Tuesday, May 28-Thursday, May 30. See the schedule below for details.
End of Semester Grades. Second-semester grades will be accessible on Infinite Campus by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31.
ZEN FEST!
Letters of Recommendation for Juniors
As part of many college applications, a letter of recommendation from a counselor can be required. Counselors will be meeting with students in the fall to discuss their letters.
All students must meet with their counselor before a recommendation can be written. Prior to this meeting students must complete the Student Questionnaire so that its contents can be discussed during the meeting. There is also an optional Parent Questionnaire. Both forms are accessible as a Google Form. A Spanish version of the Parent Questionnaire is also available. All recommendation forms can be accessed on the Postsecondary Counseling website under Information for Seniors. THESE FORMS CAN BE SUBMITTED OVER THE SUMMER!
Recognizing the importance of the counselor recommendation, it is crucial that the counselor appointment be scheduled a minimum of 15 school days prior to the student’s first application deadline. A recommendation will not be written without the completed student questionnaire and counselor meeting.
2024-25 Course Schedules
By now, all students have made their course requests for the 2024-2025 school year. Students can expect to access their schedules in Infinite Campus (IC) tentatively in August approximately one week before the Fall Semester begins.
IMPORTANT DATES
May 27th: Memorial Day (No School)
May 28th-31st: Final Summative Exam Week
May 31st: Online Registration closes for Summer School
June 10-27th: Summer School Term 1
July 1st-18th: Summer School Term 2
August 14th- First day of Student Attendance
Have a Productive Summer, Giants!
A word from our Post-Secondary Team...
Many colleges and universities will inquire as to how you utilized your free time this summer. Be productive! Whether it's taking a class, getting a job, engaging in sports/other extracurriculars, or doing a summer program somewhere, be active this summer. We understand and support your need to relax and recharge - and you should take the time to do so, but colleges will want to see that you did spend your time doing something beyond going to the beach or snoozing on the couch or in a hammock.
A summary of things you may want to do this summer:
- Explore your passions
- Consider different careers or majors
- Get a head start on your extracurricular projects
- Discuss the cost of college and explore net price calculators
- Get a summer job or take a class or volunteer
- Visit colleges and/or technical schools of interest
- Finalize your college list
- Study, plan or take any standardized testing you need/want
- Participate in the college essay brainstorming & drafting process
- More information on how to spend your summer can be found here. Recharge but also reflect on what is most important to you!