Transcript Welcome to Esperanza High School… where excellence is a

Welcome to Esperanza High School…
Where Excellence is a Tradition.
Esperanza High School
8th Grade Parent Night
“Esperanza is a model site for
educational practices”
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Counselors
Mrs. Kettering
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Mrs. Selof
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Mrs. Gullotti
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Counseling Support for
Students
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Counseling page of website
Aztec University parent information 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 every Monday; 1st per @ 8:28
6 period day
55 minute periods
8 minute passing periods
semester system
40 community service hours
230 credits for graduation
PYLUSD Graduation Requirements
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4 years Language Arts
2 years Math including Algebra 1
3 years Social Science
2 years Science (1 year physical, 1 year life)
1 year EITHER Fine Art, Foreign Language, or
Career Technical Education course
1 semester Health and 1 semester Careers
2 years Physical Education/Athletics
230 total credits
40 hours Community Service
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
California High School Exit Exam
(CAHSEE)
Taken in March of 10th grade year
2 sections:
– English/Language Arts
– Math (including Algebra)
Online tutoring available for students who don’t pass on
first attempt
EHS pass rate: LA 96%, Math 95%
Need more info? www.ocde.org
Cal State and UC Minimum
Entrance Requirements
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4 years Language Arts
2 years Social Science - World & US History
3 years Math - Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2
2 years Laboratory Science – Biology & Chemistry
(CSU accepts Bio/Earth Sci or Bio/Chem)
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2 years Foreign Language
1 year Fine Art
1 year College Prep Elective
Test requirement (SAT or ACT)
No D’s accepted
Medical Sciences Academy
❑ Program for students
interested in being a:
✓ Nurse
✓ Doctor
✓ Paramedic
✓ Physical
Therapist
Applications available on the
website: www.esperanzahs.com
under Bulletin Board
❑Freshman Year Option:
Health/Medical
Sciences
✓ Year-long course that
replaces required
Health/Careers class
Turn in application to
Middle School Counselor
Medical Sciences Academy
❖ Medical Careers I :
Intro to safety, anatomy & physiology, infection
control, body systems, medical terminology, vital signs,
and CPR training
❖ Medical Careers II :
Pathophysiology (UC approved elective): Study bodily
diseases, hands-on testing for diseases, medical interventions
❖ Medical Careers III :
Medical assisting, working with patients, injections, EKG’s,
surgical set-up, externship placement
(spring semester of 12th grade)
Engineering and
Manufacturing Academy
Two pathways:
1. Engineering - UC/CSU approved Engineering Pathway
*Take Engineering Drawing CAD/CAM or Engineering Tech
2. Manufacturing - Certification/Community College Pathway
*Take Engineering Drawing CAD/CAM or Welding
Engineering/Manufacturing Academy applications
due to middle school counselor prior to registration
Applications available on the school website
www.esperanzahs.net under the Bulletin Board
Distinguished Scholars
● Rigorous curriculum of Honors and AP courses
● 3.5 GPA, 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.net)
● Applications are due to the Middle School counselor,
EHS counselors will pick up at registration
Pink Course Selection Sheet
✓Language Arts and Math placement is
determined by district criteria, which includes
current levels, grades, and placement test
results.
Middle School class
High School class
Pre-Algebra ➔ Algebra 1A or Algebra 1
Algebra 1
➔ Geometry or Geometry Honors
Geometry
➔ Algebra 2/Trig or Algebra 2/Trig Honors
Pink Course Selection Sheet
 All students take one semester of Health and one
semester of Academic Studies/Career Planning
 Choose either PE, Dance, PE Band, Color Guard, or
Athletics. List the sport(s) you plan on trying out
for.
 Athletic Directors will be at the middle schools on:
YLMS – 4/29 BYMS – 4/30
Travis – 5/01
 Spring physicals will be on May 13th from 4:00 8:00 at EHS gym. Cost is $30.
9th Grade Schedule
Required Courses
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Language Arts
Math
Health/Careers or Health/MedSci
Physical Education
9th Grade Elective Courses
Strong, motivated
students earning
A’s and B’s
• Foreign
Language
• Fine Art or
elective
Students
performing at
Average
or Below Average
levels in Math and
Science
• Science Biology
• Foreign
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Earth Science
or elective
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Elective
Hard working
students earning
A’s, B’s, & C’s
Language or
Science (Earth
Science or
Biology)
9th Grade Elective Choices
✓ Choose Science or an elective (and alternate)
✓ Choose Foreign Language 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.net
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 on the back side of
the pink registration form.
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
3/17
3/24
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3/19
3/23
3/20
Go to Esperanza website
www.esperanzahs.net
information is under the
Bulletin Board
“New Student Fall Registration
2015/2016”
4/14
4/2
4/2
3/31
3/30
4/2
Turn in paperwork to
Mrs. Hernandez in the
Counseling Office
Freshman Focus
What is Freshman Focus?
✓ A program designed to help students with the transition
to high school
✓ 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
Link Crew / Freshmen Orientation
Date: TBD pending PYLUSD calendar
8:00 – 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.
Freshmen
“Taking Care of Business”
August TBD
8:00 - 11:00 am
○ Turn in registration paperwork, have
school picture taken, purchase ASB card,
PE clothes, yearbook, and spirit wear
○ Students will receive their list of classes
○ Counselors available to see students on a
walk-in basis
First Week of School
 First Day of school - pick up schedule on Main
Campus starting at 7:15 a.m.
✓ On the first day of school schedule changes will
be made for scheduling errors only.
✓ Freshman schedule change day – designated day
for Freshman schedule changes during the first
week of school.
Academic Support For Students
✓ Parents are encouraged to communicate with teachers,
beginning with Back-To-School Night in September
✓ Parents can sign up for the monthly Counseling
newsletter on the homepage of the EHS website
✓ Access to teacher email via EHS website
✓ Parents and students can access student grades on
AERIES/ABI
✓ Students seek extra help from teachers on an
individual basis
✓ Free tutoring by EHS teachers in the Library
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 and Academic Decathlon
teams among the best in Orang County.
● National champion Dance and Cheer Teams
● Sports teams that have won 50 C.I.F., State, and National
Championships and hundreds of League Championships
over 40 years.
● Over 30 clubs including: Red Cross Club, Cure Finders,
Aztec Maniac, Key Club, Theatre Club, HOSA, Leo Club,
National Honor Society, PTSA, etc.
Thank you for attending!
Please visit our website for information,
resources, handouts, etc.
www.esperanzahs.net
AZTECS!
GO!