High School Information
Weekly Updates
TO DO LIST
Concurrent Enrollment registration for Spring 2027 begins in November. Bookmark the new Community College Guide if you have not already.
Spring 2027 Course Schedules will be posted in the coming weeks!
- COS Spring 2027 is available
- AHC Spring 2027 will be available 10/12
- Cuesta Spring 2027 will be available 10/23
You’re Invited!
The Heartland Transition Team is hosting a virtual career fair Friday, October 23rd. We would love HSTs to share the flyer/schedule with their families. This event is open to all students who are interested in learning about different careers!
Virtual Career Fair Schedule: Friday, October 23rd
Fall Formal Invitation!
On November 6th, step into a world of mystery, glamour, and enchantment at Heartland's FALL FORMAL: Moonlight Masquerade! Dust off your finest formal wear, find the perfect mask, and join your classmates for an unforgettable evening of dancing, music, and memories. Don’t miss your chance to unmask the magic—grab your tickets today and prepare for a spectacular night under the stars!
Tickets must be paid out of pocket (no Heartland funds), and go on sale on September 28th!
ALL students who attend will need a photo ID. There is a link inside of the invitation with information on how to get one if you don't already have one!
You may purchase one ticket for a friend under 21 to attend with you. They must also have a photo ID and complete a waiver.
Class of 2027
Thank you to all who joined the HS Counselors for the College Application Workshop. We are excited to see where our Class of 2027 students apply and land next academic year! Review the slides with a variety of resources linked. Class of 2027 College Application Workshop Slides
Kern County Class of 2027 graduates/families, you are encouraged to attend the BC Class of 2027 Parent/Senior Info Night: October 22, 2026 @ 2:00-3:00
Upcoming Class of 2027 Important Dates
Common Application: Ongoing (dates vary)
October Fall College Preview Days
Biola Preview - October 25, 2026
The Masters (Overnight Preview) - October 22-23, 2026
UC Berkeley Fall Showcase - October 24, 2026
Vanguard Preview - October 30, 2026
CSU Preview Days - Dates vary
Helpful Information
Make sure to begin planning for your college application season and reach out to your HS Counselor for support early/often!
Create college portal accounts: UC/CSU/Common App
UC Application Webinars: Webinar topics include Application Overview, Personal Insight Questions (PIQs), Activities & Awards, and more! Register here: First-year Events Webpage
College Essay Guy Resources
NEW Graduation Requirements for Class of 2030
ALL 2030 graduates will be required to complete 5 credits of Ethnic Studies!
IMPORTANT Updates!
Help your high school students get connected!
- Please encourage families to create their student’s CaliforniaColleges.edu account and send the CaliforniaColleges.edu Email Template (2nd page) to all high school students and their parent/learning coach.
- See the Talking Points included in this document for helpful information when discussing the program with students and families.
- Attach the Registration Guide to the above email.
High School Counselor Canvas
All HS Students have received an invitation to participate in the Canvas course: High School Counselor Canvas. Please encourage your students to accept this invitation. This will be the HS Counseling information hub, replacing the HS Grade-Level Google Classrooms. High School Counselor Canvas will be a great place to explore HS Counseling Resources and to stay connected with the Counselors!
Counselor's Corner
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Click on the picture to access parent and student resources.
I encourage ALL High School students to make an appointment to meet with your High School Counselor. Reach out to your counselor via email to set up a phone call or zoom appointment. Your High School Counselor is here to help you plan out, set, and reach future goals related to college and career.
Rachel Moore will be serving students with last names beginning with A and De-He. She can be reached at rachel.moore@heartlandcharterschool.com 661.381.9235
Miranda Do will be serving students with last names beginning with B-Bro and Hi-Mi. She can be reached at miranda.do@heartlandcharterschool.com 805-250-6547
Anna Hickel will be serving students with last names beginning with Bry-Ca and Mo-Sa. She can be reached at anna.hickel@heartlandcharterschool.com 916.534.8578
Sara Anaya will be serving students with last names beginning with Ce-Cy and Sc-Z. She can be reached at sara.anaya@heartlandcharterschool.com 805.270.5229
College Bound?
Students who plan to apply to a 4-year college right after high school graduation should plan to meet “a-g” requirements. These requirements are mandatory for students who apply to the CSU or UC systems, and recommended for students who plan to apply to private and out-of-state colleges and universities. The minimum “a-g” requirements are summarized in the graphic.
“A-G” approved Science classes must include labs and all “a-g” courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. There are alternative ways to meet “a-g” requirements through testing and community college courses. Students can check the progress of their “a-g” requirements by consulting with their high school counselor.
Subject requirements will vary for private and out-of-state colleges and universities. However, most students who are eligible for UC admission and fulfill the “a-g” requirements will probably meet the admission requirements for most of the private and out-of-state colleges and universities.
Students should also plan to take the SAT or ACT. SAT Subject Tests are usually optional; however, students who are applying to specific departments or highly selective schools will want to check with the admissions office of the college or university of interest to verify requirements.
Concurrent Enrollment
Rising Grade Level Meetings
- Rising 9th Grade HS Orientation Slides / Recording
- Rising 10th Grade Presentation / Recording
- Rising 11th Grade Presentation / Recording
- Rising 12th Grade Presentation / Recording
What are the requirements for completing High School?
Students must take a minimum of 20 credits per semester and a maximum of 40 credits. Students must be scheduled to graduate within four years.
What are my options for High School classes?
NCAA Notification
Do you have a graduating student-athlete who is being recruited by an NCAA Division I or II school?
They must request their final amateurism certification from the NCAA Eligibility Center before they can be eligible to practice, compete and receive athletics aid in college. Please share this short video or easy-to-understand PDF with your recruited student-athletes on this quick but vital step in the process. We can't complete their certification without it!
If you have a current or incoming HS NCAA student, please remember to complete the NCAA Student Survey.
Check out what is going on around Heartland High School!
High School Launch Videos
Check out some of these great resource videos prepared by our very own Heartland High School Students.
How can I get additional support for my High School student?
Thinking Maps
Photo IDs for School Dances
All students must present their student ID, CA driver's license, or permit in order to be allowed entry into high school dances.
Student ID cards are being offered through KDKC Photography.
The cost is $10.00 each, this includes shipping.
Email the following information to dan@kdkcphotos.com :
ID Card Order Form
A head shot PHOTO
NAME
GRADE (if it is for a parent just say "TEACHER")
SCHOOL NAME (Heartland Charter School)
Your mailing address.
The turnaround time is 24 hours.
KDKC photography can accept credit card, Venmo or PayPal forms of payment. Once you email Dan the above information, and he will confirm he received your order and will send you the payment info before he begins filling your order.
Here is the contact information if you have further questions regarding this process:
Dan Kirksey
KDKC Photography & Design
(760)505-1377