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WELCOME CLASS of 2023!
Presentation of ColorsPledge of Allegiance
CRESCENTA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Pride, Tradition, and Honor!
Home of the Falcons!February – 2019
Dr. Junge, Principal
Tonight’s agenda:● Special Programs● PTSA: Mrs. Usha Archer● Academics and Assessments: Mr. John Eldred● Math Program: Mrs. Amy Besoli● English Program: Mrs. Shannon Marshall ● Graduation & A-G, Registration: Mrs. Janelle Evans● Developmental Assets: Mr. Peter Kim● Resources & Timelines: Mrs. Christine Benitez● Q & A 7:30 p.m. --Goodnight & Thank You!
Thank you!● Robotics— Ms. Lyn Repath-Martos
● Jazz Band—Mr. Mathew Schick
● Charismatics— Mr. Shannon Mack
● AFJROTC—Major Sharpe & Master Sergeant Johnson
● Stage Crew— Mrs. Ondina Dominguez
CV Missionand Schoolwide Learner Outcomes
● Within a safe and caring environment, Crescenta Valley High School provides a meaningful standards-based curriculum that fosters the critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity needed to function as responsible and productive members of society.
● Through its standards-based curriculum and extensive co-curricular program, CV will prepare it graduates to be:
CV Missionand Schoolwide Learner Outcomes
● Knowledgeable young adults who demonstrate proficiency and show growth in the California content standards and in critical thinking.
● Responsible citizens who exemplify personal integrity, respect diversity, and resolve conflicts appropriately.
● Productive young adults who set priorities and achievable goals and who contribute time and talent to improve the quality of life in the school and community.
CVHS Data● WASC--Western Association of Schools and
Colleges--CV earned the highest accreditation possible!● 90% of all 9th graders passed the health and fitness test● 98% of all seniors graduate● 81% of 10th graders and 87% of 11th graders met BOTH
benchmarks on the 2018 PSAT● Students took 2,050 Advanced Placement Tests last year!
What theme do you see?● 83% Enroll/attend College the semester immediately
following graduation● 80% Public, 20% Private --30% Community College Technical School, Military, Work, Gap Year, Mission
HIGH Expectations & High Outcomes...
● California Distinguished School (1999 and 2005)National Blue Ribbon School (2000)
● Los Angeles Music Center’s BRAVO Award (2005-2006)
● Los Angeles Magazine, top twelve public high schools in Los Angeles (2008)
● Newsweek and US News and World Reports ranked top 5% of American high schoolsGold Ribbon School (2015)
Additional Classes & Programs:● 2015 Linear Algebra & AP Art History● 2016 Yoga & AP Human Geography● 2017 AP Seminar, Integrated Math , & Gardening● 2018 AP Research, Intro to Engineering Integrated Math
II & Accelerated Integrated Math II/III ● 2019 Integrated Math III, Accelerated Integrated Math III,
& Sculpture
Helping our Falcons Take Flight!
State Standards
● Content Standards for English and Math (adopted in 2010)
● Next Generation Science Standards (adopted in 2013)● Literacy Standards – All teachers are teachers of
literacy!● Focus is on 21st Century Skills
● Critical Thinking● Creativity● Communication● Collaboration
High School Assessments● PSAT in October as 10th and 11th grades● CAASPP Interim Assessments to inform instruction
throughout grades 9-12 in the fall and spring● CAASPP: ELA and Math Testing will be in 11th grade
in April.● CAST: California Science Test given in the 12th grade
in April● Students planning on applying for a 4-year college
should take the SAT and/or ACT beginning their 11th grade year.
● Students can also take the ASVAB in the 11th grade year
Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways
● Health, Science & Medicine○ Biotechnology○ Sports Medicine○ Patient Care
● Manufacturing & Product Development○ Graphic Arts
● Arts Media & Entertainment○ Cinematography○ Stage Arts
● Engineering & Architecture
● Information & Communication Technologies○ Computer Science
Questions? Contact Mrs. Tuason at [email protected]
AP Human GeographyOpen to 9th Graders
Content Includes:
● Population Studies● Migration ● Folk and Popular Culture● Languages● Religions● Ethnicities● Political Geography●
● Food and Agriculture● Industry/Manufacturing● Services and
Settlements● Urban Patterns● Development
Questions? Contact Ms. [email protected]
Activities and Programs
World Languages
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (VAPA)
Visual Arts ● Art 1-2● Sculpture 1-2● Draw/Paint levels 1-6● AP Studio Art:Drawing/2D/3D● Digital Photography levels 1-6● Ceramics levels 1-8● Cinematography levels 1-8● Graphic Communications levels 1-8● AP Art History
Performing Arts● Introductory: Drama 1-2● Intermediate: Stage Troupe,
Actors’ Company/Drama 1-8● Advanced: CV Players,
Theater Ensemble/Drama 1-8● Falcon Players/Drama 3-8● Drama Production● Stage Arts levels 1-6● Dance (Intermediate, and
Advanced levels)
● Marching Band● Concert Band● Symphony Orchestra● String Orchestra● Wind Ensemble ● Jazz Band● Color Guard● Mixed Chorus● Glee● A Cappella Choir● Charismatics
For more information on Important Dates and Contact Information visit:
https://www.gusd.net/Page/11851
CVHS PTSA Mrs. Usha Archer● 1. Grow and Build: to promote the welfare and advocate for
secure laws for our children and to establish relationship between our children, parents and teachers.
● 2. Thrive in School: to provide programs that our children can participate in and provide volunteer opportunities for family involvement which are important for helping our children succeed in their education.
● 3. Flourish in Community: With everyone's contribution of their time and resources, we can provide an environment for our children to continue to achieve success.
● Together we can "Grow, Thrive and Flourish"
AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC “Integrity – Service – Excellence”
● Leadership Education● Wellness● Life Skills● Aerospace Science● Ground School● Discipline● Respect● Citizenship
Daily Class Taken In Place of Physical Education (PE)
Mathematics Program
Amy BesoliMath Dept Chair
CVHS Math Requirements● Integrated Math I – State graduation requirement
● Integrated Math II – District graduation requirement
● Integrated Math III – UC entrance requirement
Standards of Mathematical Practice1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving
them.2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning
of others.4. Model with mathematics.5. Use appropriate tools strategically.6. Attend to precision.7. Look for and make use of structure.8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Two year requirement is not an option
● A fourth year is essential to those students who are attending college at any level. At California Community Colleges students will be placed in math level according to high school GPA and math courses taken. Students may take a math placement exam at their college which will place them in an appropriate level math class.
English Program
Shannon MarshallEnglish 9
Essential Theme-Search For Identity
● Units explore this theme through a variety of literature including novels, short stories, poetry, and nonfiction.
● Students should expect to make connections between the novels they read and
additional texts that explore similar themes.
9th Grade Core Literature
● The Odyssey/Mythology● Romeo and Juliet--William Shakespeare● Fahrenheit 451--Ray Bradbury● The Pearl--John Steinbeck● The House on Mango Street--Sandra Cisneros● Advanced: Great Expectations--Charles
Dickens; Jane Eyre--Charlotte Bronte
Critical Skills● Close reading
Students should expect reading and annotation homework (especially in advanced)
● Organized and focused argumentative writing.● Synthesis-making connections between
multiple texts● Consider visiting classrooms during Open
House (March 7)
Graduation and University (A-G) Entrance
Requirements
9th Grade RegistrationCVHS Counselor: Mrs. Janelle Evans
Meet your CVHS Counselors
Ms. SheridanB, M, & W-Y
Dr. HairapetianI, K, & S
Mrs. Haghpanah A, N-R Mrs. Bomar
C-F, T-V, & ZMrs. Evans
G, H, J, & L
Mindfulness at CVHS“Mindfulness is paying attention in a particular way: on purpose,
in the present, and non-judgmentally.”~ Jon Kabat Zinn: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Goals: To Gain★ Self-awareness★ Emotional balance
○ Recognize and manage emotions★ Impulse control
○ Better decision making★ Focus
CVHS CounselingBased on National Standards
of
Three Domains:Personal/Social
AcademicCollege/Career
CVHS Counselors have an open door policy for students at snack, lunch, and after school.
The “A-G”/Graduation RequirementsA-G
● 4 yrs English● 2 yrs History/Social Science (World/US)● 3 yrs Math (4 yrs strongly recommended)
● Integrated Math I, II, III● 2 yrs Lab Science (3 yrs strongly recommended)
● Minimum of Biology and Chemistry or Physics
● 2 yrs same World Language (3 yrs recommended)● 1 yr Visual/Performing Art● 1 yr College Prep Elective
High School Graduation● 4 yrs English● 3 yrs History/Social Science
(World 10th/US 11th/Econ-Gov 12th)● 2 yrs Math
● Minimum of Integrated Math I & II● 2 yrs of Science (Biological/Physical)● 1 yr of Visual/Performing Arts● 1 semester Health● 2 yrs Physical Education● 1 semester Career Prep● General electives = 70 credits
Total = 220 credits
Note: All students are expected to be enrolled in science 9th, 10th, and 11th grade,and in math 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. (Excluding summer school)
•“A, B, C, D” grades = 5 credits–“D” grades give high school graduation credit only, are not given extra GPA points in honors/AP courses, and do not count for college admission.
•“F” grades = 0 credits
–If you fail a required graduation course you MUST make it up in summer school or the next year.
Students are responsible for registering for their own summer school classes!
Grades and Credit:
Help your child be a forward thinker and planner.
Registration Form due February 21st to Rosemont History TeacherFront Back
Sample Registration
Form
Electives
★ World Language★ Fine Arts★ Career Prep/CTE★ Other academic elective
Be sure to write alternates for these
classes!
Please note: Once a graduation category is completed, any course in that subject area counts as elective credits
Summer Courses → 2019-20 Placement
● Biology (summer) – Not recommended● Chemistry (lab)
Please see below how to complete your 2019-20 Registration Form in order to communicate your interest in taking a summer school course in Health or Biology.
AP/Honors ContractIf registering for an Honors/AP level course, you and a parent
MUST read and sign the Advanced Placement Contract.
(Examples: Math Analysis H, AP Human Geography)
Attach the completed contract to your registration form. DUE
FEBRUARY 21st
Online Registration★ ALL STUDENTS will submit course requests online through
Student Connection student.gusd.net for the 2019-20 school year by FEBRUARY 21st.○ Student username (Student’s district ID number) ○ Students can reset their passwords on student.gusd.net
★ A PowerPoint and a video explaining the process are posted in the Registration section of the CVHS Counseling page on https://www.gusd.net/Page/11851
Online Registration Guidelines
★ Students will add 6 classes only = 12 semesters (2 semesters per class)
★ Students will add classes as though summer school does not exist. Counselors will make changes according to their registration forms after summer school is completed.
★ DO NOT add alternates online, only write them on the registration form.
Summer SchoolSem 1: Monday, June 17th – Tuesday July 2nd Sem 2: Wednesday, July 3rd – Friday, July 19th
More information will be posted as it becomes availableREMEDIAL
• To catch up if behind on requirements & skills
• 9th grade students ONLY: You will receive a summer school application in the mail if your child qualifies for remedial summer school.
• You must complete and return this form to the CVHS Counseling Office.
• FREE
ADVANCEMENT • Offered through Glendale Educational Foundation• To get ahead or makeup a D in a college-prep course• YOU must register online or when forms become available • Registration begins in March • Fee based courses• www.gefsummerschool.org
Summer School for Non-GUSD / Non-GEF courses
❖ MUST HAVE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL from your CVHS Counselor: Anyone wishing to complete a non-GUSD / non-GEF course (including online or other public/private school).
❖ Check Accreditation, UC approval, and NCAA status of school/program.
❖ Summer School Registration will begin March 1st. At that time, forms will be available in the Rosemont and CVHS Counseling offices. Specific details will be posted on the CVHS counseling website.
For more information and FAQ check the Special Information for Incoming 9th Graders on the
CVHS counseling page at: https://www.gusd.net/Page/11851
What you need to know as an 8th grade parent
● Tryouts for many of our teams take place a day after 8th grade graduation● CANNOT tryout without a current physical
● What is a “current physical”?● Pages 3 & 4 of GUSD Athletics Extra-Curricular
Activities Form● Page 3 must be completed by you and your
child● Any “YES” checks must have an explanation
● Page 4 must be completed by your child’s doctor; must have a signature AND a stamp
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What does this all mean???????
Summer School:
Sports Aligned with SS: GVolleyball:
B/G XCountry:
Fall Sports that come back early:
(Football, GTennis, GGolf, BWater Polo, & 2 sports above)
June 17 - July 19
June 17 - July 19
July 8 - Start of School
July 1 - Start of School
August 12 - Start of School
If you want your child to take summer school and they make the volleyball team or run cross-country, you might want to take your family vacation this spring break!
David Mendoza ([email protected]) - Boys & All XC & Track
Peter Kim ([email protected]) - Girls & All Swimming
Jordan Lessem ([email protected]) - Assistant Principal in charge of Athletics
What type of communication is allowed right now?
● General questions regarding forms, tryout dates, summer schedule, etc. between parents and AD
● Do not contact the coaches; coaches are not allowed to contact 8th grade students until May 1st.
● We will send a student rep from each sport up to Rosemont on March 15 to speak to the 8th grade class...no coaches present
LINK CREW--Mrs. Laura Beers● PTSA sponsored event● ALL 9th grade students
are involved● 9th grade students in
groups with two Link Leaders
● Activities, Campus Tour, textbook pick up, Student Portal help
● Check in with Link Leaders throughout the school year
Support
❖ Principal❖ Associate Principal❖ 3 Assistant Principals❖ 5 Counselors❖ School Psychologists❖ School Resource Officer
All counselors and administrators have an open door policy for students before school, during
snack and lunch and afterschool.
What can you expect from us?
Visit www.cvhsfalcons.com
to see this presentation and more!
GOOD NIGHT &
THANK YOU!
CVHS: Pride, Tradition, and Honor!
It’s GREAT to be a Falcon!!!