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.
Resources and Important Information
High School Resources and Important Dates
- Academic Calendar
- December 22-January 2: No School
- March 30-April 3: No School
- June 11: Prom (Wharton Center)
- June 12: Graduation (Wharton Center)
- Course Catalog 2025–2026
- How to Record Attendance
- Work Permit Info (download)
- Computer Tech Support
- Order School ID Cards for a small fee (select HVAM)
- Yearbook and School Photos Form
- Order Your Cap and Gown (for seniors)
- Buy Highpoint Eagles Apparel
- School Safety: OK2SAY
- Request a Transcript
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.
College Resources
- Get Your PSAT/SAT Scores
- SAT/College Board Information
- List of Colleges in Michigan
- Michigan Public Universities Guide to Admissions
- Michigan College Fairs
- Community College Guarantee (video)
- Interactive Michigan College Month Virtual Classroom
- College Application Essay Support
- Common APP Companion [PDF]
- Common App Lor Brag Sheet [PDF]
Senior Specific Information
- Cap & Gown Info
- Grad Survey must be completed before Graduation (Jan. Grads- due date December 19, June Grads – due date May 8)
- Linked in student PowerSchool (under Form tab)
- Senior Photo Submission
- Transcript (Colleges may request a copy)
- CommonApp (common website students use to apply to colleges)
Common App
Remember to add your school counselor to Common App! They’ll receive an email when you begin and will complete the school profile and upload your transcript. Please talk to your HVAM counselor for more information.
Resources for Using the Common App
- Apply to College With Common App
- Common App Walkthrough (video)
- Common App Companion
- Common App for HBCUs
- Common App Essay Prompts (video)
- Where to apply as a first-year student
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
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
