navigating your way through high school

Navigating Your Way Through High School

Fall 2012

NAVIGATING YOUR WAY THROUGH

HIGH SCHOOL


Fall 2012

Who are We:

A – C (+ ELD 1-3): Dr. Elizabeth Dee

D – Hard (+ SDC): Mrs. Robyn Britt

Hare – Mak (+ EThOS): Ms. Chris Cooper

Mal – Rop: Mrs. Helen Spaeth

Roq – Z: Mr. Mike Kelly

Other Staff:

Assistant Principal of Instruction: Mrs. DeDe DryerSchool to Career Coordinator (EThOS/Majors): Ms. Jane CarlsonCollege/Career Center Coordinator: Mrs. Joan SparksCounseling Secretary: Ms. Julie Lange

TOHS Counselors:


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What We Want to Share:o High School Graduation

o Levels of classes: S, CP, H, AP

o What are the “A – G” requirements?

o NCAA – student athletes

o What is the CAHSEE?

o Resources at your disposalo Attendance – direct line and policyo Zangle/Qo TOHS Websiteo Teacher Websiteso Naviance

o Tutoring and ways to get your student help

o Activities


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English - 40 credits (4 years) Math - 30 credits (3 years)

Health - 5 credits (1 semester) PE - 20 credits (2 years)

Physical Science - 10 credits (1 year) Biology - 10 credits (1 year)

US History - 10 credits (1 year) World History/Geography - 10 credits (1 year)

Economics - 5 credits (1 semester) US Government/Politics - 5 credits (1 semester)

Visual Performing Art or 10 credits (1 year) World Language

Electives - 75 credits (4 years)

Plus passing the CAHSEE

230 credits

High School Graduation Requirements:


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What is the CAHSEE?:

The California High School State Exit Exam, or CAHSEE, is an exam that all students must pass to graduate.

o Students take it for the first time in 10th grade.o Must pass both sections: English and Matho Additional support if students do not pass the

test by their Senior year.


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levels of General Education classes:o S – Standard (not college prep)

o CP – College Prep

o H – Honors

o AP – Advanced Placement

* Students are placed in levels based on past performance, teacher recommendation, and CST Star tests.


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• To be eligible for admission, students must meet subject requirements (“A-G”).

• The “A – G” are the minimum academic standards for eligibility and do not guarantee admission.

• All courses taken must be completed with a semester grade of C or higher and College Prep (CP) level courses and above.

“A – G” UC/CSU Requirements:

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/welcome.html

http://www.calstate.edu/


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• Requirements for NCAA student athletes may be different from A-G and HS graduation.

• Check the NCAA eligibility website for complete details, information and guidance.

• www.eligibilitycenter.org

NCAA Student Athletes


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Grading Periods and Important Dates• High School – semesters• Middle School – trimesters• All progress/report cards are given to the

student except June 21*. Description Grade Period Ends Report Card Distribution

1st Quarter November 2 November 9

Quarter 2 Progress December 7 December 14

Semester 1 January 25 February 1

Quarter 3 Progress March 1 March 8

3rd Quarter April 12 April 19

Quarter 4 Progress May 10 May 17

Semester 2 June 14 June 21* (mailed home)

Last day to drop a class: Semester 1-Nov. 16 Semester 2-March 15


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Attendance Hotline: (805) 496 - 6998

o The hotline is open from 7am – 4pm with after hours message service available.

o Absences are:o Excused

o 1) illness, 2)medical/dental appointment, 3)funeral/immediate family member (1 day in CA, 3 days out of state)

o Excused with prior permission – must give at least 1 week written noticeo 7 truancies/tardies in any one period could result in a

drop/fail from that class.


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Resources - What is Zangle/Q Parent Connect?

Zangle/Q is the grading database for TOHS. Teacherspost grades for you to check through Parent Connect.oA reflection of the teachers grade book for that

moment in time. oKeep “tabs” on your studentoBoth you and your student can receive a Zangle/Q

password.

http://zangle.conejousd.org/


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Resources – The TOHS WebsiteOur TOHS website is a wealth of information.

You can:

o View teacher web pages and e-mails.o Calendaro Clubs and organizations.o Information on sports, plays, and other activities.o Announcements about special happenings on campus:

o SAT testing, minimum days, parent presentations, and much more!

o Contact information for administrators, counselors, and staff.o Counseling tab for information regarding transcripts and

college planning.

www.conejousd.org/tohs


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Resources – What is Naviance?College and Career Planning

for the 21st Century

Online web application Research career clusters, personality type, colleges, learning

styles Communication from TOHS (college visits, news, etc.) College application process (transcripts, school reports,

recommendations) Locate the Naviance icon on TOHS homepage (left side) Register with student ID number


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How can I get my student help?o After school tutoring – completely free!

o Mondays – study skills (counselor/teacher recommendation)o Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

o 3 – 4:30 pm in the library

o At lunch tutoringo Sponsored through LINK Crew Room E-7o Tuesdays and Thursdays

o Individual tutors o Contact Mrs. Sparks in the College/Career Center Room D-2

o Student tutors – usually 11th and 12th graderso $15.00/hour

o Adult tutors – not affiliated with TOHSo Prices vary

o Use the resources available to you!o Zangle/Q, teacher websites, counselors/teachers

o Summer School/Credit Recovery


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EThOS Entrepreneurship Academy–What is it?EThOS is for motivated and proactive students. At a glance:

• Small group learning• Networking w/local entrepreneurs• Real-world experiences• MacBook computers to master Web2.0, iMovie, QuickBooks, etc.• Mentorship, college tours, competitions• Special recognition at graduation

EThOS … A way to connect to … your teacher … your classmates … your school

EThOS Curriculum Sequence 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English 9 CP (EThOS) English 10 CP (EThOS) English 11 CP (EThOS) English 12 CP (EThOS)

World History CP (EThOS) U.S. History CP (EThOS) Virtual Enterprise/ Economics CP (EThOS)

Entrepreneurship (EThOS) Marketing - (Sports & Entertainment) (EThOS)

Job Shadow Mentorship


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Activities – GET INVOLVED ! ! !

Clubs/organizations LINK Crew

Sports Mock Trial Cheer ASB

Majors program AcaDeca Band

EThOS Dance

Performing Arts Lancer Newspaper

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