High School (Grades 9–12) Counseling Program
Orientation With Your Counselors
Learn more about how school counseling works in high school and what your counselors can do for you.
Career Resources
- Talk & Tour Career Series
- Career One Stop
- My Next Move
- Pathfinder—Map Your Future
- Apprenticeship Finder
- Veterinary School Opportunities
- Military Career Options
- Certificate Programs in Michigan
- Davenport University Certificate Programs
- Baker College Early Middle College Programs, filter for “associates.” Not all programs may apply, check with your counselor for current offerings.
Senior Specific Information
- Cap & Gown Info
- Grad Survey must be completed before Graduation
- Linked in student PowerSchool (under Form tab)
- Senior Photo Submission
- Transcript (Colleges may request a copy)
Common App
Resources for Using the Common App
- Apply to College With Common App
- Common App Walkthrough (video)
- Common App Companion [PDF]
- Common App for HBCUs
- Common App Essay Prompts (video)
- Common App Lor Brag Sheet [PDF]
- Common App link
College Bound Michigan 12th Grade Checklists
Graduation Requirements—22 Credits
- 4 credits of English
- 4 credits of math
- 3 credits of science
- 3 credits of history
- 4 credits of electives (personal finance requirement)
- 2 credits of world language (in the same language)
- 1 credit of art
- 0.5 credit of physical education
- 0.5 credit of health
Passport Diploma —18 Credits
- 4 credits of English
- 4 credits of math (personal finance requirement)
- 3 credits of science
- 3 credits of social studies
- 2 credits of world language
- 1 credit of art
- 0.5 credit of physical education
- 0.5 credit of health
College and Career Information
We help HVAM students get ready for whatever comes after high school. Our team hosts informational events about different careers, opportunities to meet with professionals from a variety of industries, and programs where students can get prepared early for the college experience.
Students can earn college credit while in high school through these two programs:
Early Middle College Academics
