Counseling Staff
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Ty Heinrichs
Freshman Academy Counselor
Phone: 417.523.8043
Dior Toynton
Sophomore & BECS Academy Counselor
Phone: 417.523.8040
Courtney Miller
Junior & STEM Academy Counselor
Phone: 417.523.8265
Kara Davis
Senior Counselor
Phone: 417.523.8042
Keelee Hessee
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 417.523.8260
Fax: 417.523.8096
Cindy Happel
Registrar
Phone: 417.523.8223
Fax: 417.523.8096

Hillcrest High School College & Career Academies
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What are academies?
College & Career Academies are a college and career pathway experience for students at Glendale and Hillcrest high schools. The new model is a preview of college and career options to help students plan their futures. The College and Career Academy model is defined as a small, safe and supportive learning environment that is contained within a larger high school setting. Hillcrest offers the following academies and pathways.
- Freshman Academy: Students begin their College & Career Academy experience as ninth-graders in Freshman Academy, a half-credit seminar course. Learn more about Freshman Academy here.
- STEM Academy: Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Pathways are Environmental & Natural Resource Management, Health Sciences, and Engineering/Advanced Manufacturing. Learn more about STEM Academy here.
- BECS Academy: Academy of Business, Education, and Cyber Security. Pathways are Teaching, Business Management, and Cybersecurity. Learn more about BECS Academy here.
Transcripts
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Class of 2025 can request their final transcript here or Mrs. Happel at clhappel@spsmail.org. If you are seeking education verification, transcripts, or records prior to the 2025 school year, please contact the Records Office for SPS at 417.523.0210 or spsrecords@spsmail.org. Current students will need to complete this form and return it to Mrs. Happel to request their transcripts.
Scheduling Information
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Freshman -
- 9th Grade Selection of Studies Google Form - Demo
- Mr. Heinrichs' will be going to:
- Reed Academy - January 21 & 22
- Pleasant View Middle School - January 23 & 24
Sophomores -
- 10th Grade Selection of Studies Google Form - Demo
- Mrs. Toynton will be going into Freshman Seminar classes:
- January 13 - Feb 7
Juniors -
- 11th Grade Selection of Studies Google Form - Demo
- Ms. Miller will be going into Sophomore English classes:
- January 13 - Feb 7
Seniors -
- 12th Grade Selection of Studies Google Form - Demo
- Ms. Davis will be going into Junior English classes:
- January 13 - Feb 7
Helpful Scheduling Links
Parent Letter: 2025-25 Selection of Studies
25-26 Educational Planning Guide
Parent Letter: Honors & Weighted Classes (Class of 2027 & Beyond)
Arrive @ 25 - Graduation Requirements for SPS Students
NCAA - High School Athletic Activity Eligibility
Launch (online) Course Catalog
Helpful Links
- ACT
- Community Foundation of the Ozarks
- Curriculum by Grade Level/Content Area
- Dual Credit and AP Coursework
- FAFSA
- Final Transcript Request
- Foundation for SPS
- GOCAPS Information
- GOCAPS Application
- Graduation Information
- Hillcrest School Profile
- Jostens
- Leadership Springfield
- New Horizons Course Catalog
- Online Enrollment Application
- OTC Career Center Application
- SAT Information
- Scholarships
- Selective Service
- Senior 2025 Information
- Transfer School Request
- Upward Bound