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Technology High School
At Sonoma State University
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Melissa Knoll, School Counselor
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Greg Weaver, Lead Teacher
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Robert Steffen, Principal
STUDENTS!
Samantha Sharp,
Richard Dunn,
William Humphreys,
& Elijah Jones
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Founded in 1999 as a program on the
Rancho Cotate High School Campus.
Independent High School 2004,
located on the campus of Sonoma
State University.
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 Our
Academic Focus
is on
Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics.
 Academic
Objective:
Prepare students for college entrance
& success!!!
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges
(WASC) Six-Year Accreditation - 2019
California Distinguished High School
2005, 2009 and 2013
U.S. News & World Report
‘America’s Best’ High Schools 2009, 2010, 2011
In 2014, Tech High is one of two Sonoma
County high school ranked in the top 100.
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Current Enrollment –
Seniors
55
Juniors
72
Sophomores
92
Freshmen
94
NON District Enrollment:
 Our Goal has been set at 20%
 We are currently at 16% (51 students)
Collegiate Enrollment – Fall, 2014
 Taking classes at SSU, SRJC, or on line:
 53 students (17%)
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TOTAL
313
Understands the school focus of
Science, Engineering and Math
 Can work in teams
 Driven Toward High Achievement
 Enjoys a Small Learning Environment
 Planning on Higher Education
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NATIONAL HISTORY DAY PROJECT, 2014
The THS team ranked among California’s top 10.
“Cuban Missile Crisis”
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SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS
◦ In 2014 Amberley Powell’s study of
‘Childhood Locks’ was among California’s
best!
◦ Steven McDowell’s ‘Water Fence’ was also
earned accolades at the state level, and will
be presented in New Orleans later this
month.
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Creative Thinking
Critical Thinking
Project-Based
Applied Learning
Teamwork
Integrated & Thematic
Use Technology Tools
◦ Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
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Rube Goldberg
 Plate Tectonics
◦ Disaster!
 Environmental Science
◦ Sustainable House
 Projectile Motion
◦ Siege!!
 Multimedia Applications
◦ Disaster Video, Movie Trailers
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Graduation Requirements
University of California &
California State University
A-G Requirements
Other Public and
Private Schools
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Courses
Credits
English
40
Mathematics
30*
Integrated Science
30
Integrated Engineering
40**
Physical Education
20 (Fresh/Senior)
Social Studies
30***
Visual & Performing Art OR Foreign
Language
10
Elective Credits
20
Total
220
A-G College Requirements
(A) History/Social Science
2 years (WH, U.S. Hist, Gov.)
(B) English
4 years
(C) Mathematics
3 years (Alg I, II, & Geom)
4 years recommended (for UC’s)
2 years (Integrated Sci. II/III)
3 years rec. for UC’s
2 years (must be the same
lang.) 3 years rec. for UC’s
1 year
(D) Laboratory Science
(E) Lang. Other than Eng.
(F) Visual and Performing
Arts
(G) College Prep Elective
1 year (Integrated Sci I,
Engineering units, Econ., etc.)
9th Grade
1. Integrated Science I
2. Engineering I
3. MATH*
4. English 9
5. Physical Education
6. Arts or World Language
10th Grade
1. Integrated Science 2
2. Engineering 2
3. MATH*
4. English 10
5. World History
6. Physical Education*, Arts
or World Language
11th Grade
1. Integrated Science 3
2. Engineering 3
3. MATH*
4. English 11
5. United States History
6. Arts or World Language
12th Grade
1. Engineering 4
2. MATH
3. English Elective
4. Gov’t/Economics
5. Bio Tech Science or
Collegiate Elective
6. PE, Arts, or World Language.
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Period 1
8:00 - 9:00
Period 1
8:00-8:55
Period 2
9:05 – 10:05
Period 2
9:00-9:55
Break
10:05 – 10:15
Academic
10:00 – 10:25
Intervention
Period 3
10:20-11:20
Break
10:25 -10:35
Period 4
11:25 -12:25
Lunch
12:25 -1:05
Period 3
Period 4
10:40-11:35
11:40-12:35
Period 5
1:10 - 2:10
Lunch
12:35-1:15
Period 6
2:15 – 3:15
Period 5
Period 6
1:20 - 2:15
2:20 - 3:15
MONDAY & FRIDAY
TUESDAY & THURSDAY
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Fall
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Winter
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Spring
Soccer
Cross Country
Volleyball (girls)
Basketball
Wrestling
Track & Field
Softball (girls) & Baseball
Swimming
Golf
Tennis
(boys)
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 Samantha Sharp
 William Humphreys
 Richard Dunn
 Elijah Jones
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Student Shadows every Wednesday –
…call for appointment or more info @
(707) 792-4825
Applications are available on our
website @ http://techhightitans.org
◦ Completed Applications are due in Feb.
◦ Math Placement Test in February/March.
◦ Student Interviews in March
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 Questions
& Answers
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