After High School
College Readiness: College-bound students will need to take either the ACT or the SAT. Students are advised to take these tests in the spring of their junior year and to meet with a counselor for a college-planning appointment. During the senior year, students should apply for admission to colleges, college scholarships, and/or financial assistance. Students interested in military academics and/or ROTC scholarships should begin applying during the second semester of their junior year. Students should see their counselor for specific information on testing dates, application forms, deadlines, and admission requirements.
Academic Programs and Opportunities
The Arizona Regents Honors Program is a state-wide program that recognizes students who have demonstrated an extraordinary level of knowledge, skill, and competency in high school.
All students who are recognized by this program will receive a gold seal to be attached to their high school diploma and the Honors Endorsement recognition will be designated on their official high school transcript.
Program Criteria
Students must be actively involved in at least one school club per year, show community service, and receive a recommendation from a faculty member.
Part 1:
Students must complete all 16 Core Competency Courses by graduation with a B or better in each course.
(16 Core Competency Courses: 4 units English, 4 units Math, 4 units Lab Science, 3 units Social Science, and 1 unit Fine Arts. In addition to this, students must complete 5 Honors classes with a B or better.)
Part 2:
Students must meet at least one of the following academic requirements:
- Option 1- GPA: Cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Option 2- Class Rank: Students in the top 5% of high school graduating class upon graduation.
Students must meet at least one of the following assessment options:
- Option 1: EXCEEDstandards on all 3 of the AIMS Tests
- Option 2: 29 ACT Test Score
- Option 3: 1300 SAT Test Score