Freshmen
Current Freshmen (Class of 2029)
IMPORTANT DATES
Career Fair - Nov 12
On Wednesday, November 12, Junior Achievement and HSE Schools will host a Career Fair at HSE High School. This guaranteed experience of the HSE Networks is designed to help students explore career opportunities and prepare for next year’s course selections, while aligning with the curriculum from Freshman Seminar to connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities.
- Career Fair: Students will attend for 45 minutes to meet professionals from various fields and learn about future career paths.
- Scheduling Presentation: Students will attend for 45 minutes to receive guidance on selecting courses for the upcoming school year.
- Students will be transported to the Career Fair by bus at their assigned times.
- Students will eat lunch at school as normal, but on an adjusted schedule to accommodate event activities.
- Students will attend 5th block and 8th block as normal, the day’s events will occur during blocks 6 & 7.
Scheduling meetings in Freshman Seminar - Nov 7 - Nov 21
Final meeting with counselor to finalize course request - March 2026
Schedule change request deadline - May 31, 2026
SCHEDULING TOOLS
NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA
- NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS ENROLLMENT SEAL
- NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS EMPLOYMENT SEAL
- NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS ENLISTMENT SEAL
NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS ENROLLMENT SEAL
| INDIANA NEW DIPLOMA | |
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College & Careers |
1 credit: Freshman Seminar |
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English |
2 credits: Eng 9 |
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Math |
2 credits: Algebra I |
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Science |
2 credits: Bio |
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Social Studies |
2 credits: U.S. History |
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World Perspectives |
2 credits: World focused social studies course or 3rd year of World Language |
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PE/Health |
1 credit: PE |
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Personalized Electives |
Students will fulfill remaining credits, totaling at least 42, with personalized electives in areas such as CTE, Arts, World Language, etc. |
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Additional Information |
Students must complete the following components of Graduation Pathways unless earning an honors diploma seal. (Additional Graduation Pathways Information)
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HONORS ENROLLMENT SEAL
Math: Required Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calc or other Advanced Math
Science: Required Chemistry and Physics or other Adv. Science
World Language: Required 4 credits
Social Studies: Required 3 additional credits
Students must earn a C or higher in all courses and earn a cumulative B average.
Students must also earn one of the following:
- 4 credits in AP or IB courses and take corresponding exams
- 6 college credits
- Earn a combination of the above listed
- Score at least 1250 on SAT or 26 on ACT
NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS EMPLOYMENT SEAL
| INDIANA NEW DIPLOMA | |
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College & Careers |
1 credit: Freshman Seminar |
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English |
2 credits: Eng 9 |
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Math |
2 credits: Algebra I |
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Science |
2 credits: Bio |
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Social Studies |
2 credits: U.S. History |
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World Perspectives |
2 credits: World focused social studies course or 3rd year of World Language |
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PE/Health |
1 credit: PE |
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Personalized Electives |
Students will fulfil remaining credits, totaling at least 42, with personalized electives in areas such as CTE, Arts, World Language, etc. |
|
Additional Information |
Students must complete the following components of Graduation Pathways unless earning an honors diploma seal. (Additional Graduation Pathways Information)
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HONORS EMPLOYMENT SEAL
Complete on of the following
- Market-driven credential of value
- 3 courses in CTE pathway
- Approved CSA program
- Approved Locally Created Pathway
Complete 150 hours of Work-Based Learning
Demonstrate Employability Skills
Meet attendance goals
NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS ENLISTMENT SEAL
| INDIANA NEW DIPLOMA | |
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College & Careers |
1 credit: Freshman Seminar |
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English |
2 credits: Eng 9 |
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Math |
2 credits: Algebra I |
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Science |
2 credits: Bio |
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Social Studies |
2 credits: U.S. History |
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World Perspectives |
2 credits: World focused social studies course or 3rd year of World Language |
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PE/Health |
1 credit: PE |
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Personalized Electives |
Students will fulfil remaining credits, totaling at least 42, with personalized electives in areas such as CTE, Arts, World Language, etc. |
|
Additional Information |
Students must complete the following components of Graduation Pathways unless earning an honors diploma seal. (Additional Graduation Pathways Information)
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HONORS ENLISTMENT SEAL
Complete Public Service course
Achieve score of 31 on ASVAB and career exploration tool
Meet attendance goal
Demonstrate Employability Skills (link)
HSE NETWORKS
GETTING INVOLVED
Incoming Freshmen (Class of 2030)
IMPORTANT DATES
HSE Freshman Choice Deadline - December 5, 2025
For the 2026-2027 school year, current 8th graders have the option to attend a high school that is outside of their residential boundary. If your student will attend the high school assigned to them based on your current address, you do NOT need to complete an application. To view the current high school boundaries, please refer to the map below. Please note that the Freshman Choice Application must be completed by December 5, 2025. More information may be found on the HSE enrollment page.
Academic Planning Night - January 15
Parents of incoming freshman are invited to attend the Academic Planning night to hear information related to graduation requirements and academic programs at FHS.
Tiger 2030 - Freshman Visits
Incoming freshman will visit as a group during the school day (9:30 am - 11:30 am) on either January 22nd or 23rd. Students will participate in building tours and learn more about the culture at Fishers High School. They will have an opportunity to talk with current students and hear from a panel of students and staff.
*If your student is not currently enrolled in an HSE district junior high but would like to attend a preview day, please reach out to Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Stiller to participate.
Scheduling Meetings
January 2026. There will be two parent webinar opportunities. Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Stiller will host informational sessions on the new diploma requirements and how incoming 9th graders are guided on requesting courses. No registration needed! Simply join using the provided Teams meeting link. Use the Microsoft Teams app for easiest access. The same information will be provided in both sessions.
February 2026. Students meet one-on-one with their 9th grade counselor at their junior high school. During this meeting, course requests are reviewed and checked by Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Stiller. If your student is not currently enrolled in an HSE district junior high school, please contact Mr. Curtis (last names starting with A – K) or Mrs. Stiller (last names L – Z) to schedule a time to meet for scheduling in early March.
March – April 2026. Parents are invited to sign up for meetings with their 9th grade counselor for further guidance on their student’s selection of courses. Meetings may be virtual on Teams or in-person at FHS. Invitations to sign up will be sent via email at the end of February.
May 31st. Course requests are finalized in Skyward. Changes in course requests after this date are subject to the guidelines in the student handbook and may not be granted.
July 2026. Tiger Fever (Freshman Orientation)
NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA
- NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS ENROLLMENT SEAL
- NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS EMPLOYMENT SEAL
- NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS ENLISTMENT SEAL
NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS ENROLLMENT SEAL
| INDIANA NEW DIPLOMA | |
|
College & Careers |
1 credit: Freshman Seminar |
|
English |
2 credits: Eng 9 |
|
Math |
2 credits: Algebra I |
|
Science |
2 credits: Bio |
|
Social Studies |
2 credits: U.S. History |
|
World Perspectives |
2 credits: World focused social studies course or 3rd year of World Language |
|
PE/Health |
1 credit: PE |
|
Personalized Electives |
Students will fulfil remaining credits, totaling at least 42, with personalized electives in areas such as CTE, Arts, World Language, etc. |
|
Additional Information |
Students must complete the following components of Graduation Pathways unless earning an honors diploma seal. (Additional Graduation Pathways Information)
|
HONORS ENROLLMENT SEAL
Math: Required Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calc or other Advanced Math
Science: Required Chemistry and Physics or other Adv. Science
World Language: Required 4 credits
Social Studies: Required 3 additional credits
Students must earn a C or higher in all courses and earn a cumulative B average.
Students must also earn one of the following:
- 4 credits in AP or IB courses and take corresponding exams
- 6 college credits
- Earn a combination of the above listed
- Score at least 1250 on SAT or 26 on ACT
NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS EMPLOYMENT SEAL
| INDIANA NEW DIPLOMA | |
|
College & Careers |
1 credit: Freshman Seminar |
|
English |
2 credits: Eng 9 |
|
Math |
2 credits: Algebra I |
|
Science |
2 credits: Bio |
|
Social Studies |
2 credits: U.S. History |
|
World Perspectives |
2 credits: World focused social studies course or 3rd year of World Language |
|
PE/Health |
1 credit: PE |
|
Personalized Electives |
Students will fulfil remaining credits, totaling at least 42, with personalized electives in areas such as CTE, Arts, World Language, etc. |
|
Additional Information |
Students must complete the following components of Graduation Pathways unless earning an honors diploma seal. (Additional Graduation Pathways Information)
|
HONORS EMPLOYMENT SEAL
Complete on of the following
- Market-driven credential of value
- 3 courses in CTE pathway
- Approved CSA program
- Approved Locally Created Pathway
Complete 150 hours of Work-Based Learning
Demonstrate Employability Skills
Meet attendance goals
NEW INDIANA DIPLOMA w/ HONORS ENLISTMENT SEAL
| INDIANA NEW DIPLOMA | |
|
College & Careers |
1 credit: Freshman Seminar |
|
English |
2 credits: Eng 9 |
|
Math |
2 credits: Algebra I |
|
Science |
2 credits: Bio |
|
Social Studies |
2 credits: U.S. History |
|
World Perspectives |
2 credits: World focused social studies course or 3rd year of World Language |
|
PE/Health |
1 credit: PE |
|
Personalized Electives |
Students will fulfil remaining credits, totaling at least 42, with personalized electives in areas such as CTE, Arts, World Language, etc. |
|
Additional Information |
Students must complete the following components of Graduation Pathways unless earning an honors diploma seal. (Additional Graduation Pathways Information)
|
HONORS ENLISTMENT SEAL
Complete Public Service course
Achieve score of 31 on ASVAB and career exploration tool
Meet attendance goal
Demonstrate Employability Skills (link)
SCHEDULING TOOLS
Freshman Class Choices
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English/ |
English 9 or Honors English 9 |
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Math |
Algebra 1 |
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Science |
Biology (or Honors Biology) |
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Social Studies |
World History (or AP World History) |
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World Languages |
Spanish 1, Spanish 2 (or Honors Spanish 2) |
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Computer Science/ |
AP Computer Science Principles |
Principles of Business Management |
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Physical Education/Health |
Physical Education* |
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Performing Arts |
Band |
Dance Performance (Guard) |
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Visual Arts |
Intro to 2D Art* |
Drawing 1* |
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CTE Electives |
Principles of Biomedical Sciences |
Introduction to Mass Media |
*An asterisk by a course means that it is a semester long course.
Steven Curtis
Counselor (A-K)
Cheryl Piotrowski
Temp Counselor for (L-Z)
Maggie Stiller
Counselor (L-Z)
Keith Shelton
Freshman Dean
Chrissie Sturgill
Associate Principal