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Today: 5/17/12
All Day: AP Testing
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Posted by: Carly Starrh
Published: 5/10/12

School Improvement Grant (SIG)

What is the SIG?  The SIG stands for School Improvement Grant.  Highlands High School is one of two high schools in Sacramento County to be awarded this grant.  The main goal of the grant is to improve student academic achievement.  The Transformation Model was chose and the main components of this model are:
 
A. Develop and increase teacher and school leader effectiveness
B. Implement comprehensive instructional reform strategies
C. Increase learning time and create a community-oriented school
D. Provide operational flexibility and sustained support
 
Click here to see the entire SIG document.
 
Click here to see the school site plan for 2010-2011

Welcome!

 

The Academic Awards Night is this Thursday night, May 17th, in the cafeteria.  Please join us to celebrate the success of our students!

Yearbooks are still on sale for $70.  Please see Mr. Leu in D1 to order yours soon.

Class of 2013!  Yes, Class of 2013.  It is time already to start thinking about Senior Year.  For your Senior Photo, Lifetouch has already set up a site and will start scheduling appointments for you to come in and get it done.  To schedule an appointment online, go to www.prestigeseniors.com.  

Please check out the Yearbook Facebook Page for some pictures of both the Spring Play and the AVID College Fair, among other things!

Also, check the calendar to the left for upcoming events! Go Scots!

Class of 2012 Graduation

 

Class of 2012 Graduation

May 31st, Highlands High Stadium 7:00pm

 STUDENT ARRIVE AT 5:45PM- ROLL CALL AT PLAYERS ENTRANCE

All seniors must be dressed and ready to line up by 5:45 p.m. in alphabetical order

All graduates will be checked for appropriate clothing: black shoes (no athletic shoes), dark pants (no jeans) or skirt (if showing below gown), and no leis of any kind (candy, flowers, etc). Graduates will NOT carry anything with them (no balloons, stuffed animals, backpacks, purses, etc.). Female graduates will not be allowed to wear spiked heels (heels smaller than a penny’s width) because it is not permitted on the turf of the Highlands stadium.  The gates will open at 5:45 p.m. with open seating for everyone. There is plenty of parking on Keema Avenue in front of the stadium, in the lot across from the baseball fields, as well as the student lot on Guthrie Street.

Commencement will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.

Mission Statement

Highlands High School achieves excellence by providing a nurturing community to stimulate motivation and creativity in an environment that builds integrity, independence, and productive citizens.

CST Scores are on the Rise!

CST Scores are on the Rise!

Alma Mater

All hail to our highlands

Our colors red and blue

Stand as a symbol,

Of our love for you.

All hail to our highlands,

To thee we'll e'er be true.

We'll watch o'er and keep thee,

All hail,all hail.

Highlands earns 6 year accreditation through WASC!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS (5/7/12 - 5/11/12)

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Ryan Leach - Optimist Speech Regional Winner

Ryan Leach - Optimist Speech Regional Winner

Congratulations to our own Ryan Leach who took 1st place at the regional Optimist Speech competition on Saturday, 3/24.  This was the 2nd round of the competition.  He will move on to the Division level (No. CA/Nevada) in May to compete for a $2500 scholarship. 

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Northern California Regional MESA Competition

Stephanie Douglas went to the Northern California Regional MESA competition on Sat. at San Jose State and placed third in the vex robotics competition.  She had the fastest time overall compared to all of the other schools. 

Digital Curriculum Now Offered

Highlands High School is proud to offer our high school students access to digital curriculum.  This online program provides a comprehensive, multimedia approach to instruction built to address diverse student needs. The link below will provide you with information on the provider and on this extended learning opportunity available to our students.  For more information, please direct your son or daughter to their counselor if interested.  http://www.apexlearning.com/

Quick Contacts

School Contact Information:

School Phone: (916) 566 - 3465           

School Fax: (916) 263 - 6985

Webmaster: james.leu@twinriversusd.org

Administration

Principal: Darryl Hawthrone

Vice Principal: Heather Westerman

Vice Principal: Nick Seiler

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