Frequently Asked Questions

ALL THE RULES: Where do I find the school or district policies?

ADVISORY: What is the Advisory period, when is it and what is the bell schedule?

Advisory will show up on your student's schedule as period 5(A-B), an additional course to their normal 'A' or 'B' day courses. Although it says 5 (A-B) the course is attended between first and second period on most Thursdays. All students have an Advisory course. Students and parents will receive a copy of the disclosure document for their Advisory period from their Advisory teacher.

BELL SCHEDULE FOR ADVISORY DAYS

For more information, please reach out to your student's Advisory teacher.

ATTENDANCE: Who excuses my student's absence if they are attending a field trip or off-campus school event: athletics, choir, orchestra, etc.

ATTENDANCE: How do I excuse my student's absence?

BELLS/CALENDARS: Where do I find the school calendars and bell schedules?

BELLS/CALENDARS: How many passing minutes do students have between classes?

BOUNDARY LINES: How do I know whether I live within Highland's, or even Salt Lake City School District, boundaries?

BUS: What bus does my student take to & from school? When do they need to be at the bus stop?

CANVAS: Where do I get a parent observer code for CANVAS?

Your student will need to give you the observer code. The student logs into Canvas. They need to click on the left round photo area to display their name and a menu. Click on SETTINGS. On the settings page there will be information on the righthand side. A gray box with a two-person icon that says "Pair with Observer". This will pop up a box with a code. This is the code you will need from your student, to pair on Canvas.

Parents: Click here to view a pdf which shows how to find and use the pairing code as a parent

Read this how to: How do I generate a pairing code for an observer a... - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)

Canvas has a lot of wonderful tutorials on their site, found here: Canvas - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)

CLUBS: How does my student join or create a club?

COUNSELORS: Who is my school counselor?

FEES: How do I pay School or Activity Fees?

FEES: What is a Fee Waiver, should I apply and how do I apply?

GRADUATION: Where do I find information about Graduation?

LOCKERS: How does my student get a locker assigned?

LUNCH: How do I pay for my child's lunch?

LUNCH: How do I find out which lunch my student has?

First, look at the student's schedule (PowerSchool) and check their 3rd period class. Then look at our bell schedule to see which lunch they have: Bell Schedule - Highland High School (slcschools.org)

Rooms are numbered based on floor level. For example: G006 is in the basement level, G106 is on the first floor level, E200 is on the second floor, D320 is on the third floor.

MAPS: Where can I find a map of the school?

REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT: How do I register my student for school?

REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT: What is the difference between enrollment, course selection and registration?

ENROLLMENT: Students who are coming to Highland for the first time or were transferred out and are now returning to Highland, need to be added to the district PowerSchool system: enrolled. Enrollment creates their PowerSchool profile which is needed to populate an online registration pin and allows counselors to add courses and create a schedule for the student.

COURSE SELECTION: In the spring, Highland students (and 8th grade students from Hillside Middle), will choose which classes they wish to take the next school year. The term 'Registering for Classes' has been used, but this process does not register your student for school.

REGISTRATION: All students must complete registration in the fall, before each school year. Our registration process for returning students helps review important contact information, in addition to reviewing district and school policies and procedures.

For more information visit: Courses & Registration - Highland High School (slcschools.org)

SCHOOL COUNCILS: What is SIC vs SCC vs SSC?

SIC = School Improvement Council
The SIC consists of teachers, staff and admin that provides recommendations for school improvement. SIC provide additional insight, unique perspective, and vital assistance to educators and students in helping schools reach their achievement goals.

SCC = School Community Council
The SCC consists of parents, admins, and faculty working together to address the needs of students. Some of the councils’ activities are required by rule and law, but most are simply an expression of community-spirited individuals trying to do what they know must be done to help students succeed. Position Statement and Information - UEA (myuea.org)

School Community Councils hold elections annually to fill open seats. Councils (utah.gov)

SSC = Student Services Council
The SSC consists of administration, counselor(s) and teacher(s) working with a student and their parent(s) to address additional support needs when tier-1 support has not worked. Students can be referred to SSC by administrators, counselors or teachers.

SCHOOL RECORDS: How do I get an official copy of my transcript? Can I get a copy of my diploma?

Official Transcripts can be requested online through Parchment. Student Records - Highland High School (slcschools.org)

Diplomas are only distributed to students at the time of graduation. We do not keep them and cannot provide copies. The school's official record on file at Highland High School is the transcript; it has the student name, date of birth, historical grades, and the date of graduation.

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