Incoming Freshman

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           Introduction High School Graduation Requirements Scheduling Tips Steps to Success Sample 9 th Grade Schedules Keys to Academic Success Get involved!

Resources Available Registration MVHS Administration and Counseling Staff Questions

Agenda

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Now is When it Counts!

FRESHMAN GRADES COUNT!!

•For graduation credit •For college admissions •For advancement to higher level in math and world language 3

High School Graduation Requirements

  Subjects – English – Math (including 10 credits Alg 1, or Standards) – Social Studies – Science (1 year of life science and 1 year of physical) – 10 Credits in two fields • Visual Performing Arts (VPA) • • Vocational Applied Arts World Language – Health – Physical Education – Electives

(10 credits during 9 th grade)

 Total credits required Credits 40 20 35 20 20 5 20 80 240  Students must also pass the CA High School Exit Exam 4

Scheduling Tips

 Look at the Guide to Program Planning carefully   Choose classes wisely Students need to earn a minimum of a “C” or higher to advance to the next level • If a student has earned a “C” in math or world language in 8 th grade, we recommend that they repeat the same course in their 9 th grade year  Grades of “D” or lower, do not count for college • Student needs to attend summer school for remediation purposes 5

Steps to Success . . .

 Choose Your Classes Carefully – Read class prerequisites – Speak with current teachers for recommendations – Balance school schedule FIRST 

Keep grades up

– Contact teacher at first sign of unsatisfactory grade (via phone or email) – Repeat classes if student earns a “D” or “F” grade – Tutoring information is available in the counseling office and career center  Set Goals 6

SAMPLE 9

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GRADE SCHEDULE

    English 9 World Geography/Health PE 9 (or Dance 1 or Frosh Weights) Math (Pre-Algebra, Transitions to Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2)   Science (Integrated Phy. Sci, Biology or Acc. Biology) World Language (American Sign Lang, French, German, Japanese, Spanish)  Elective (Art 1, Theatre Arts 1, Culinary Arts, Speech and Debate, TV Productions, Computer 1 & 2, Internet/HTML, VS.Net programming, Chorus, Symphonic Band)  *Optional Zero period: Elective

*Note: Zero period is not recommended for students who plan to participate in Sports

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SAMPLE 9

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GRADE SCHEDULES

For students needing support:       English 9 World Geography 1/ Health PE 9 Math (Pre-Alg, Trans to Alg.) Elective Elective For Advanced Students : •English 9 •World Geography 1/Health •PE 9 •Math (Alg. 1, Geometry, Alg. 2) • Integrated Phy. Sci, Biology or Acc. Biology (must meet pre-reqs) •World Language •Optional zero period: Elective 8

KEYS TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS

    Individualize your student’s schedule: keep in mind abilities, interests, learning styles and study habits Student should pace him/herself- balance classes Four-year plan: start slow and end strong Reminder: High School is a lot more difficult than middle school (there is more emphasis on tests than homework) – Expect 2-3 hours of homework / night – More emphasis on critical thinking skills/conceptualizing; less on rote memory – Encourage your student to use a planner – Check “coursedocs” on MV website for assignments – Student should seek out teacher for help – Tutor lists available – Student and parent contact teacher at first sign of trouble 9

GET INVOLVED:

Broaden your education to include a variety of experiences:         Athletics: Attend Sports info night (March 17 Frosh Cheer Tryouts (April 14 Chorus Dance Tryouts (March 19 th Clubs: club faire in fall th -18 th ) from 3:30-6 pm) Leadership (run for office or interview in fall) th 7-9 pm) Band & Marching Band (contact www.mvhigh.net/keynoters ) Speech and Debate: summer institute (contact Mr. Matley) 10

RESOURCES AVAILABLE

      Teachers(email: first initial last [email protected]) Counselors Tutors Career Center (Cathy Haberl PTSA Newsletter – [email protected]) www.mvhigh.net

– Counseling home page: contact information, course descriptions (website currently under construction) – “Coursedocs:” Teacher due dates, tests, assignments – PTSA, Academic Boosters, Athletic Boosters site links – Subscribe to the daily bulletin during fall registration – Library 11

REGISTRATION

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Students return course selection forms to their middle school counselors on March 19 th

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Counselors receive placement recommendations for Math and World Language from Middle Schools in June

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Information for registration will be mailed to your home this summer

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Students pick up schedule at Monte Vista in August during registration and attend freshman orientation with Link Crew

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Administrators & Counselors

Administrators

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Mrs. Smith, Principal

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Mrs. Glimme, A-El

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Mr. Chamberlain, Em-La

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Mr. Brady, Lb-Ron

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Mrs. McCarthy, Ron-Z

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Mrs. McConnell, Dean

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Counselors Carolyn Procunier & Nora Fisher, 9 th & 10 th Support Counselors

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Patti Whalen, A-Col

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Janelle Mincy, Com-Gol

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Christina Byers, Gom-K

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Karolyn Palmer & Linda Gieda, L-N

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Pat Lamson, O-Sm

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Jennifer Defeis & Elske Thompson, Sn-Z Career/College Advisor

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Cathy Haberl 552-2889

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QUESTIONS??

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