Welcome to HHS Guidance

The objective of the Guidance Department is to work with and serve students, staff, and parents in the most effective way possible.

Hillcrest High School Counselors
Erica Scott	Director	355-3430
Tammy Rivera	Freshmen	355-3476
Alice Coleman	Sophomores	355-3561
Elizabeth Earle	Juniors	355-3379
Niki Brown	Seniors (A-L)	355-3437
Linwood Floyd	Seniors (M-Z)	355-3572
Lynn Tuten	Career Specialist	355-3518

GUIDANCE CLERKS

Mrs. Lori Burrage - 864-355-3997
Mrs. Susan Horgan 864-355-3519

2012-2013 School Course Catalogs

9th Grade Course Catalog
10th - 12th Course Catalog

Progress Report/Report Card Dates
1st Quarter Progress Report         September 19th
1st Quarter Report Card              October 31st
2nd Quarter Progress Report       November 28th
2nd Quarter Report Card            January 19th
3rd Quarter Progress Report       February 15th
3rd Quarter Report Card             March 27th
4th Quarter Progress Report       April 30th
4th Quarter Report Card             June 5th

SC Uniform Grading Scale

Graduation Requirements
English                                4 units
Math                                   4 units
Science                               3 units
Social Studies                     1 unit
US History                           1 unit
Government                      .5 unit
Economics                          .5 unit
Computer Science                1 unit
Physical Education                1 unit
Foreign Language/CATE        1 unit
Electives                              7 units
Total                                  24 units

HSAP/Exit Exam Information

Grade Level Promotion Requirements
To advance from grade 9 to grade 10:
English 1, Math, and 3 units (5 total)
To advance from grade 10 to grade 11:
English 1 and 2, two units of math, one science, and six units (11 total)
To advance from grade 11 to grade 12:
English 1, 2, and 3, three units of math, two sciences, and nine other units (17 total)

Senior/College Preparation Links

Senior Information Page

Annoucements

Greenville County Schools is offering a free Online SAT Prep Course from the College Board at no cost for juniors, seniors, and other students preparing for the test – a $69.95 value! The online course helps students improve their overall readiness for the SAT with interactive lessons, practice tests, personalized score reports, essay writing skills, and detailed answer explanations. The course is comprehensive, easy to use, and can be taken anytime from a computer with Internet access.

Students should contact their school counselor for their unique student access code and directions on how to access the program. To register for the SAT Test visit www.collegeboard.org.

2011- 2012
SAT Test Dates

Registration Deadline

Saturday, November 5

Saturday, December 3

Saturday, January 28

Saturday, March 10

Saturday, May 5

Saturday, June 2

Friday, October 7

Tuesday, November 8

Friday, December 30

Friday, February 10

Friday, April 6

Tuesday, May 8

Comprehensive Guidance Program

There are four components to the Hillcrest High School Comprehensive Guidance Program:

Guidance Curriculum
Individual Planning
Responsive Services
Systems Support

The Hillcrest High School Guidance Department also provides many support areas:

Student Enrollment
Course Scheduling - changes and reviews
Progress Reports and Report Cards
Standardized Testing
Student Record files for current and former students
Parent Teacher Conferences
College Research, applications, and scholarship information
Financial Aid Information
Information regarding the Military/Armed Services
Beginner's Driving Permit Written Test
Homework Assignments
Transfer to Alternative Schools
Career Exploration and Development

HHS Partner Schools
Golden Strip Career Center (www.greenville.k12.sc.us/gstripcc)
Donaldson Career Center (www.greenville.k12.sc.us/donaldsn)
Fine Arts Center (www.fineartscenter.net)

Registration and Withdrawal Information
Withdrawal Procedures
Enrollment Procedures
To expedite the enrollment process, please have all documentation and paperwork completed prior to coming in to the Guidance Office. If you are coming from another Greenville County School, you should first go to your original school and follow their withdrawal procedures. Required documents and forms may be found below.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Parent/Legal Guardian Verification
Government Issued Photo ID
Divorce/Separation Documents, if parents have divorced
Court Ordered Guardianship Papers, if applicable (a notarized statement parent or legal guardian is not sufficient)
Proof of Residency (at least 2 documents from the following list are required)
Current electric and/or gas bill displaying service address and a billing date within the past 30 days
Closing statement or current mortgage statement for primary residence showing property address
Current signed lease agreement with name and phone of landlord
Most recent state or federal income tax return
Current statement from DSS or other government agency which provides residency or parent/legal guardian
Current paycheck stub with address of residence
Student Information
State/County issued certified birth certificate
Immunization Certificate or 30-day waiver (available at school)
Withdrawal/Transfer form from last school attended to include: grades and attendance
High School transcript
Enrollment forms
Copy of student’s IEP or 504 plan, if applicable

ENROLLMENT FORMS

English Version
Enrollment Documentation Checklist
Enrollment Form
Student Transportation Form
Primary Language Form
Student Record Request Form
Bus Transportation
Transcript Request

Spanish Version
Enrollment Documentation Checklist
Enrollment Form
Primary Language Form
Student Records Request Form
Student Transportation Form

TEENline: Teens Helping Teens

Stressed?! Trained teens are available each weeknight to listen to how you are feeling. Calls are free and confidential. Visit www.mhagc. Crisis line is also available 24/7 at 271-8888.