Branches of the
U.S. Armed Forces
- Marines
- Navy
- Air Force
- Army
- Coast Guard
- National Guard
- Reserves
If you would like to pursue an interest in the military, you
must take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery). The ASVAB is a multiple-choice test used to
determine qualification for enlistment in the U.S. Armed Services. See Ms. Haskins, HHS College & Career
Counselor, for information about taking the ASVAB at a local center.
Sixth Congressional District Academy Night
Sixth Congressional District Academy Night
- TBD at Vestavia Hills City Hall from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
- Information provided to students and families interested in applying to one of five U.S. Service Academies (Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines)
- Representatives from each Academy as well as Congressman Gary Palmer will speak
- Questions? Contact Margaret Kloess -- 205.968.1290 or Margaret.Kloess@mail.house.gov
- For more information about opportunities with a U.S. Service Academy, please click here.
ATHLETES
If you have an interest in playing sports at the collegiate level, your first step is to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. High school students can register at any time by visiting www.eligibilitycenter.org. It is suggested that students register during their sophomore or junior year. When you register with the NCAA, please contact the HHS College & Career Counselor and the HHS Athletics Office.
In addition to registering, students will need to send a transcript to the NCAA. Transcript requests can be made by seeing the HHS registrar, Dayna Neece, in Guidance. Also, standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) must be sent to NCAA directly from the testing center. NCAA will not accept test scores posted on a high school transcript.
There are specific courses that the NCAA will count toward the required number of courses needed to determine eligibility. During the course selection process, let your grade level counselor know if you are planning to register with the NCAA. Also, check with your counselor before enrolling in any online get-ahead or credit recovery courses.
