Frequently Asked Questions about HPHS
What college prep courses will my student take?
What electives are available for my student to take?
The electives offered are heavily science-based because of the specialized focus on healthcare and healthcare careers. Other elective courses include higher level math and world language classes.
Will there be AP courses offered? What is the Dual Enrollment Program?
Instead of AP courses, we offer support for students who are concurrently enrolled in college classes. The majority of our students complete college classes and earn college credit while still in high school. The required courses at Arthur A. Benjamin HPHS meet and exceed A-G college entrance requirements for both the University of California and the California State University systems.
What is the Arthur A. Benjamin Diploma of Excellence?
All students completing the rigorous college prep course sequence requiring 250 units, 100 community service hours, job shadowing, and industry internship are eligible to receive the HPHS Diploma of Excellence.
What extracurricular activities are available to my student?
Your student can participate in Clubs offered on campus such as HOSA, Faces for the Future, Culinary Club, Cheer, and many more.
Is my student able to play sports?
Yes! HPHS is a part of the Small School’s Sports League where we compete Co-Ed against other small high schools in the area in Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball. Your student is also eligible to play CIF sports at their home high school.
What tutoring services are available for my student? We offer free tutoring before school, during lunch as well as after school.
How can parents get involved with the school?
We encourage parents to come to Site Council meetings, special parent events, join in classes and student activities and help with fund raising activities.
Will my student need to wear a uniform to school?
Yes! All students are required to wear scrubs Monday through Thursday. On Fridays students have the option of wearing a school or college tee-shirt with scrub bottoms.
What Work-Advantage Certificate Programs does HPHS offer for my student?
HPHS offers CPR/First Aid, First Responder, Sports Medicine Assistant and Electronic Healthcare Records Specialist Work Advantage Certificate Programs! When students turn 18 years old and/or graduate from HPHS they become eligible to take the National Certification Exam for employment.