terra nova high school “home of scholars and champions”
DESCRIPTION
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL “Home of Scholars and Champions”. Welcomes the Class of 2018 and their parents to a preview of the 2014-2015 School Year. Terra Nova Administration. Dorene Basuino Principal Matt Hill Vice-Principal Guidance Mark Beshirs Vice-Principal Administration. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Welcomes the Class of 2018 and their parents to a preview of the
2014-2015School Year
Terra Nova Administration
Dorene Basuino Principal
Matt Hill Vice-Principal Guidance
Mark BeshirsVice-Principal Administration
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Top academic, career technical, elective and athletic programs
Terra Nova’s core program is primarily college preparatory
Terra Nova offers College Prep, Enriched, Honors, Advanced Placement
Terra Nova School Quality Snapshot
A.P.I. for school year 2012-13 is 79058.6% score 1500 or higher on SAT Average 90% pass rate for the California
High School Exit Exam12 AP courses offered (sophomore – senior
years)
72% of AP students score a 3 or higher55% of AP students score either a 4 or 5
Terra Nova High School Mandatory Entrance Examinations
If your student is likely to be recommended for English 9 Enriched CP, Geometry/Algebra II or Biology, please mark your calendars, as the mandatory entrance examination for these classes will only be offered on the following dates:
English 9 Enriched CPSaturday May 3 or May 17, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Geometry/Algebra IISaturday April 26 or May 10, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Biology CPSaturday April 26 or May 10, 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m.
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
General Knowledge and Skills
Students demonstrate that they posses essential knowledge and skills.
Students have mastered essential knowledge and skills in English; mathematics; science; history and culture; foreign language and/or visual and performing arts; health and fitness; and applied and vocational arts.
Communication
Students demonstrate that they can communicate effectively.
1.Speaking2.Listening3.Writing4.Presenting
Learning, Thinking and Application
Students demonstrate that they can learn and apply their learning.
1.Reading2.Researching3.Analysis4.Problem Solving
Life Skills
Students demonstrate that they have attained life skills that will prepare them for participation in the world of work, post-secondary education, and citizenship, including respect toward people, regardless of age, gender,
race, religion, limitation or lifestyle attending classes regularly and on time prepare, plan, organize, and complete tasks needed
for classroom learning consistently and on time
Life Skills
Follow district, school and classroom rules
Work independently to complete assigned tasks
Be tolerant of other people’s ideas, viewpoints or feelings
Practice perseverance in working through difficulties to complete work
Peer Mentoring Program
All freshmen are provided Mentors from the Peer Helping class
Peer Mentors meet with freshmen once a month to provide support and help with transition into high school
Peer Mentors are trained to counsel and resolve conflicts
Freshmen have reported feeling more welcomed and supported
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Advanced Placement Test Results
Advanced Placement European History
Passing Percentage Year87% 09/1096% 10/11100% 11/1287% 12/13
Advanced Placement U.S. History
Passing Percentage Year42% 09/1096% 10/1194% 11/1280% 12/13
Advanced Placement English Literature
Passing Percentage Year84% 09/1085% 10/1182% 11/12100% 12/13
Advanced Placement English Language
Passing Percentage Year88% 09/1089% 10/1197% 11/1284% 12/13
Advanced Placement Chemistry
Passing Percentage Year60% 09/1064% 10/1147% 11/12 (2 classes)
58% 12/13 (2 classes)
Advanced Placement Environmental Science
Passing Percentage Year50% 09/1047% 10/1141% 11/1243% 12/13
Advanced Placement Calculus AB
Passing Percentage Year86% 09/1075% 10/1194% 11/1284% 12/13
Advanced Placement U.S. Government & Politics
Passing Percentage Year48% 09/1051% 10/1167% 11/1243% 12/13
Advanced PlacementMusic Theory
Passing Percentage Year61% 09/1079% 11/12
Advanced Placement Art Drawing
Passing % Year20% 9/1050% 11/12100% 12/13
Advanced Placement Art 2D Design
Passing % Year67% 9/1050% 10/1180% 11/1267% 12/13
Co-Curricular Activities
Six dances scheduled per year Four on campus Junior Prom and Senior Ball are held off
campusOver 25 clubs AthleticsCheerleadingAfternoon and evening events
Co-Curricular Activities
Fall and Spring Drama productions Winter and Spring Band Concerts Student Spirit Assemblies and Food
FairsFall and Winter Homecoming FestivitiesMarching BandArt ShowsDance Performances
Library
Fulltime Credentialed Librarian
Fully equipped library for student research
Library is open Monday -Thursday 7:30 to 5:30
Counseling
On Staff Special Services Full range of academic and personal
counseling services available to all students
Psychologist and Speech Therapist College and career planning provided
to students at all grade levels
Counseling
Four–year plans are developed with each student
Scholarship information, financial aid, and college information workshops are offered each semester
Parent meeting by class once a year
Visit the Counseling Department on the first floor
Mr. Matt Hill, Vice Principal-Guidance
Ms. Wilson, Counselor for (A – He)
Ms. Gordon, Counselor for (Hi – R)
Ms. Torres, Counselor for (S - Z)
English
All classes are California Standards based
Highly professional and dedicated faculty
Students learn grammar and writing skills needed for post secondary endeavors
English
Students study classic and modern literature
Interpretive, expository, and reflective writing
Four levels of English including College Prep, Enriched, Honors, and Advanced Placement
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Fine Arts Department
Fine Arts
Visual Arts programs for beginning and advanced students including 2D Art, 3D Art and Ceramics
Advanced Placement 2D Design and Drawing
Theater Productions class
Fine Arts
Music program includes symphonic and marching band, guitar, Chorus and Advanced Placement Music Theory
Two Drama productions each year
Math
Offers a quality program to all students that is aligned to the state and national standards
Provides challenging and interesting courses that culminates in Trigonometry/Analysis or advanced placement calculus
Math
Staff that utilizes innovative teaching strategiesPrepares all students to be better thinkers in the
21st century
Consists of enthusiastic department members that are willing to give extra time to students to help them succeed
Produces student test scores that are consistently high on all state and national tests
Physical Education
Students are involved in a comprehensive program of activities based on the California Framework organized into three-week units
All activities are individual or team in nature and students are encouraged to participate at a high level
All students are offered equal opportunity to learn and demonstrate knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for each activity
Physical Education
9th and 10th grade classes are based on the California Standards Framework
Bigger Faster, Stronger (BFS) classes are offered daily
Beginner and Advance Dance classes
Science
Six college preparatory courses
Non-college preparatory courses meet state requirements blending all scientific fields
Social Science
Offers students the opportunity to enrich their social science experience at Terra Nova by enrolling in Advanced Placement courses in U.S. History, European History and Government.
Provides a dedicated and experienced staff that utilizes a variety of teaching methods, integrated technology, and diverse methods of assessment.
Social Science
Provides opportunities for students to expand their social science experience by offering a college preparatory elective program that includes a semester of geography (9th grade), AP Psychology and Sociology (10th-12th grade), and Peer Helpers
Special Education
Serves individuals with exceptional needs
Must meet eligibility criteria established by the state of California
Each student has an Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
Special Education
Guidance and vocational counseling
Regular communication with general education staff
Promote awareness of strengths, growth, and self-advocacy
Career Technical Education
INDUSTRIAL ARTS:
INTRO TO IA
WOOD TECH
Career Technical Education
Home Economics Life Management Food and nutrition Advanced Food and Nutrition
World Language
Students have the opportunity to take 2 years or more of French or Spanish to meet college entry requirements
The world language staff at Terra Nova is fluent and experienced in a variety of methodologies.
Terra Nova students learn from a variety of student and teacher directed learning activities to read, write and speak French or Spanish
WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
Provides the opportunity to take the A.P. examinations in the areas of French and Spanish language
Fall Sports
Freshman, sophomore and Varsity Football
Girls and Boys Cross Country
Girls Volleyball
Girls Tennis
Girls and Boys Water Polo
Winter Sports
Girls and Boys Frosh/Soph Basketball
Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball
Girls and Boys Frosh/Soph Soccer
Girls and Boys Varsity Soccer
Girls and Boys Wrestling
Spring Sports
Girls SoftballGirls and Boys Track Co-Ed BadmintonGirls and Boys SwimmingBoys BaseballCo-Ed Golf
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Measure N Modernization ProjectPhase II- Completed 2012
15 Classrooms including Science Labs
400 Seat Theater
Many thanks to the Terra Nova community for supporting our students!
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL“Home of Scholars and Champions”
To view this PowerPoint presentation visit our website
www.terranova-highschool.com
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Thank you for visiting Terra Nova High School
TIGER PRIDE!