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English

English

• 4 years required for graduation

• 4 years required for college admission

• 9th graders take either English Prep, English 1-2 or Honors English 1-2

Science

Science• 2 years required for graduation (1 physical, 1

biological)

• Minimum of two years lab science required for college admission, three recommended/required for more selective schools

• Freshmen may take Biology if they are concurrently enrolled in Geometry

Mathematics

Mathematics

• 2 years required for graduation

• At least 3 years required, four recommended for college admission

• Freshmen take Algebra A, Algebra 1-2, Geometry or Honors Geometry

Social Science

Social Science/History

• 3 years required:

– 9th or 10th Grade: World History9th graders enrolled in Algebra A or Algebra 1-2 take World History

– 11th Grade: U.S. History– 12th Grade: Government/Economics

Health and

Physical Education

Health/Physical Education

• Health – 1 semester

• Physical Education: 2 years (4 Semesters)

– Regular PE

– Dance

– Athletics

– Marching Band

World Languages

World Languages• Not required for high school graduation

• Minimum of two years of the same language required for college admission, but three or four recommended

• Foreign Language may be taken off campus

• SMHS offers Spanish, Japanese & Mandarin

Visualand

Performing Arts(VAPA)

Visual/Performing Arts

• 1 year (of the same course) required for

graduation, which typically meets the 1

year college admission requirement.

Required for GraduationIn Summary . . .

•English – 4 years

•Math – 2 years

•Social Science – 3 years

•Science – 2 years

•World Language – none required

•Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year

As well as . . . • Health – 1 semester

• Career Technical Education (CTE) - 1 semester

• PE – 2 years / 4 semesters

• Elective Credits to meet total of 230 credits

• “Pass” on both sections of the CAHSEE

• 40 hours documented community service

Minimum Required for College AdmissionIn Summary . . .

• English – 4 years

• Math – 3 years, 4 highly recommended

• Science – 2 years lab science, 3 highly

recommended/required for more selective schools

• Social Science – 3 years

• World Language – 2 years, 3 recommended

• VAPA – 1 year

• Electives – Sufficient to qualify for high school

graduation

TransitioningTo SMHS . . .

Scheduling for 9th Grade courses will occurin 8th grade Social Studies classes on Wednesday, April 23.

HMS 8th Graders will visit SMHS on Friday, May 23.

Freshman Orientation will take place onFriday, August 15.

The first day of school is Monday, August 18.

Getting Involved

• Activities – ASB / Student Council/Class Advisory Boards– Clubs– Pep / Cheerleading– Dance Program – Dancetra– Drama – Plays, Musical, Stagecraft– Media Arts – Field or News Teams (10-12th grade)– Sporting Events, Dances, Rallies – Get involved,

be seen, go to functions

Clubs

• Titan Guide has all Clubs/Organizations descriptions

– Omegas, FAB, SCAB, JAB, SAB (School Functions)– CSF, Math, Science, Robotics (Academic)– Treblemakers (Music)– Animanga, Film, Cosmopolites, JTASA (Culture)– ACTS (Christian)– Key Club, Omegas, Red Cross, Mending Kids International

(Community Service)

Role of theHigh SchoolCounselor

• Academics: Academic planning, goal-setting, study skills, etc.

• College/Career: College eligibility, career exploration, college matching, application process, PSAT/SAT/ACT testing, etc.

• Personal Social: Peer relations, fitting in to high school, personal issues, etc.

Typical 9th Grade Schedule

English

Math

Science OR World History

World Language

Elective (i.e.Visual & Performing Arts, Health, CTE)

PE or Athletics - Must equal 2 semesters

Sports

Fall Season Sports

Boys• Football• Cross-Country• Water Polo

Girls• Volleyball• Cross-Country• Tennis• Golf

Winter Season Sports

Boys• Basketball• Wrestling• Soccer

Girls• Wrestling• Water Polo• Basketball• Soccer

Spring Season Sports

Boys• Baseball• Track• Swimming• Volleyball• Tennis• Golf• Badminton

Girls• Softball• Track• Swimming• Badminton

Questions???