Transcript Welcome Parents of Future Aztecs
Welcome to Esperanza High School… where excellence is a tradition.
Esperanza High School 8 th Grade Parent Night
“ Esperanza is a model site for educational practices” Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Counselors
Mrs. Kettering Mrs. Selof Mrs. Gullotti A-G H-O P-Z
Counseling Support for Students
• Counseling page of website • Aztec University parent nights • Classroom presentations • College/Career planning • Annual meeting with students for registration • Open door policy for students
High School vs. Middle School
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school hours: 7:55 – 2:45 Late Start on Mondays, 1 st period @ 8:28 6 period day 55 minute periods 8 minute passing periods semester system 40 community service hours 230 credits for graduation
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PYLUSD Graduation Requirements
4 years Language Arts 2 years Math including Alg. 1A and 1B or Alg. 1 3 years Social Science 2 years Science (1 year physical, 1 year life) 1 year EITHER Fine Art or Foreign Language 1 semester Health and 1 semester Careers 2 years Physical Education 80 elective credits 230 total credits 40 hours Community Service California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
Taken in March of 10
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grade year
2 sections:
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English/Language Arts
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Math (including Algebra)
Online tutoring available for students who don’t pass on first attempt
EHS success rate: LA 96% pass rate, Math 95% pass rate
Need more info? www.ocde.org
Cal State and UC Minimum Entrance Requirements
4 years Language Arts 2 years Social Science (World & US History) 3 years Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2) 2 years Laboratory Science – Bio and Chem (Cal States will accept Earth Science in place of Chem) 2 years Foreign Language 1 year Fine Art 1 year College Prep Elective Test requirements (SAT or ACT) No D’s accepted
Medical Sciences Academy
Program for students interested in being a:
Freshman Year Option:
Nurse
Doctor
Firefighter
Sports Trainer
etc.
Health/Medical Sciences
Year-long course that replaces required Health/Careers class Focus on Careers in Medicine Applications available on the website: www.esperanzahs.com
Turn in application to Middle School Counselor by April 12th
Medical Sciences Academy
Medical Careers I :
Intro to safety, anatomy & physiology, infection control, body systems, medical terminology, vital signs, and CPR certification.
Medical Careers II :
Pathophysiology (UC approved elective): Diseases connected to the body, hands-on testing for diseases.
Medical Careers III :
Medical Assistant : Back Office, working with patients, doing injections, EKG’s, surgical set-up.
Engineering and Manufacturing Academy
Two pathways: 1. Industry-Certification/Community College Pathway *Take Manufacturing/Engineering Drawing 2. Engineering Technology UC/CSU Engeering Pathway *Take Manufacturing/Engineering Drawing or Engineering Tech
Engineering/Manufacturing Academy applications due to middle school counselor by April 12 th
Distinguished Scholars
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Rigorous curriculum of honors and AP courses 3.5 GPA, Proficient or Advanced on STAR tests, no D or F grades, good citizenship Distinguished Scholars diploma and special recognition at graduation Great for college applications More Information and applications are available on the Esperanza webpage ( www.esperanzahs.com
) Applications are due to the Middle School counselor by 4/12. EHS counselors will pick up at registration
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Course Selection Sheet
Language Arts placement is determined by district criteria.
College prep – Proficient or below on CST, current placement in grade level Language Arts during the 8 th grade year
Honors – Advanced on CST, or A or B average in Honors/Gate Language Arts during the 8 th grade year
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Course Selection Sheet
Math placement is determined by district criteria which includes CST scores, current math level and math grades.
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 1A or Algebra 1 Algebra 1
Geometry or Geometry Honors Geometry
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors
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Course Selection Sheet
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All students take one semester of Health and one semester of Academic Studies/Career Planning Choose either PE, Dance, PE Band, or Color Guard. Students who will be attending the summer athletic camps may sign up for their sport during registration Athletic Directors will be at the middle schools on:
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YLMS – 5/1 BYMS – 5/6 Travis – 5/9
9 th Grade Schedule
Required Courses
Language Arts Math Health/Careers Physical Education
9th Grade Elective Courses
Strong, motivated students earning A’s and B’s • Foreign Language • Science- Biology Hard working students earning A’s, B’s, & C’s • Fine Art or elective • Foreign Language or Science (Earth Science or Biology ) Students performing at Average or Below Average levels in Math and Science • Earth Science or elective • Elective
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Grade Elective Choices
Choose Science or an elective (and alternate)
Choose Foreign or an elective (and alternate)
If you are choosing a first-year foreign language, please indicate your alternate language choice. We will do our best to accommodate elective choices.
Course Description Book
Available online: www.esperanzahs.com
Click on “Counseling” Click on “PYLUSD Course Handbook” *note – Not all classes listed are available at every high school. Elective options should be chosen from the list given to you.
Class Placement and Homework Expectations
Expect 30 minutes per night of homework for each academic class. Honors classes may require more.
The computer arranges your schedule of classes. We are unable to accommodate teacher requests, order of classes, etc.
Registration Dates
Middle School Distribution Registration Yorba Linda Middle Tuffree Kraemer Bernardo Yorba Travis Friends Christian Private Schools/other 3/27 3/21 3/26 3/25 3/28 3/21 Call the week of April 15 th to pick up registration packet and schedule new student appointments 4/19 4/12 4/17 4/16 4/18 4/22 Counseling Secretary Mrs. Hernandez (714) 986-7540 x 13021
to high school.
Freshman Focus
What is Freshman Focus?
A program designed to help students with the transition A campus that that will help freshmen have a sense of belonging and connectedness to the school and staff in a smaller environment.
The option to have break and lunch on their own campus, OR the option to join upper classmen on Main Campus.
Activities and events designed specifically for them by ASB.
The opportunity to build stronger relationships with grade-level peers.
Freshman Orientation/Link Crew
Thursday August 22, 2013 7:45 – 12:00 noon
Freshmen get “linked” up with an upper classman who will be their Link Crew Leader for the upcoming school year.
Events include:
Introduction to high school including the do’s and don’ts.
Activities with Link Crew Leaders and small group of classmates.
Guided tours of campus.
Activities with freshmen and Link Crew Leaders will be held throughout the school year.
Freshman Registration
Monday, August 26, 2013 8:00 - 11:00 am Turn in registration paperwork, purchase ASB card, PE clothes, yearbook and spirit wear Students will receive their student schedule Counselors available to students on a walk-in basis
First Week of School
First Day of school - pick up locator on Main Campus starting at 7:15 a.m.
On the first day of school, schedule changes will be done for scheduling errors only.
Freshman schedule change day – will have a designated day for Freshman during the first week to make course changes.
Academic Support For Students
Parents are encouraged to communicate with teachers, beginning with Back-To-School Night in September
Access to teacher email via EHS website
Parents and students can access student records on AERIES/ABI
Students seek extra help from teachers before & after school on an individual basis
Academic Support For Students – Tutoring
Peer tutor list available in counseling office in mid-October Students can attend free tutoring by NHS and CSF members after school
College and Career Center
College admissions presentations
Community College placement testing Job postings
Computer lab Work permits
Transcripts
Financial Aid information Military information
NCAA Eligibility information
Activities and Getting Involved
Esperanza offers many activities, clubs, athletic teams and other ways to get involved.
There is something for EVERYONE!
Be sure to look through the handouts in your student’s folder to learn more about some of the opportunities available. A complete list of campus organizations and advisers is in the EHS Student Handbook.
Clubs and Activities
Award winning Speech and Debate, Mock Trial, and Academic Decathlon teams among the best in the county.
National champion Dance and Cheer Teams
Sports teams that have won 46 C.I.F. Championships and hundreds of League Championships over 30 years.
Over 30 clubs including: National Honor Society, CSF, Red Cross Club, Ecology Club, Rock, Best Buddies, Creative Impulse, PTSA, Art Club, etc.
Thank you for attending!
Please visit our website for information, resources, handouts, etc. www.esperanzahs.com
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A Z T E C S !