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Explore Highland Junior High and learn about their academics, athletics, and extracurriculars.
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Highland Junior High is proud to be A-Rated by the Arizona Department of Education. Take a look inside Highland Junior High and learn about our Hurricane Family.
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Welcome to our Course Database - Easily search through all the courses offered at Highland Junior High.
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Gifted Academy, previously known as GTC (Gifted, Talented and Creative) Program, at Highland Junior High School provides a differentiated learning experience addressing the individual needs of gifted students in 7th and 8th grade. Students' curiosity, creativity, intensities, sensitivities, and advanced learning styles are embraced in their learning.
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Highland Junior Athletics participates in the Gilbert Public Schools Superstition Junior High School Conference. Visit the Athletics section to learn more about Highland Junior's four seasons of athletics.
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Highland Junior offers Student Council, Art Club, Tech Club, Dungeons & Dragons Club, National Junior Honors Society, Student Ambassadors, Hurricane Heroes, Jazz & Guitar Club, WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) Crew, Drama Club, Dino Club, and Winter Guard.
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