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TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Welcomes the Class of 2018 and their
parents to a preview of the
2014-2015
School Year
Terra Nova Administration
Dorene Basuino
Principal
Matt Hill
Vice-Principal Guidance
Mark Beshirs
Vice-Principal Administration
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Top academic, career technical, elective
and athletic programs
Terra Nova’s core program is primarily college
preparatory
Terra Nova offers College Prep, Enriched,
Honors, Advanced Placement
Terra Nova School Quality
Snapshot
A.P.I. for school year 2012-13 is 790
58.6% score 1500 or higher on SAT
Average 90% pass rate for the California High
School Exit Exam
12 AP courses offered (sophomore – senior years)
72% of AP students score a 3 or higher
55% of AP students score either a 4 or 5
Terra Nova High School
Mandatory Entrance Examinations
If your student is likely to be recommended for English 9 Enriched CP,
Geometry/Algebra II or Biology, please mark your calendars, as the
mandatory entrance examination for these classes will only be offered on the
following dates:
English 9 Enriched CP
Saturday May 3 or May 17, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Geometry/Algebra II
Saturday April 26 or May 10, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Biology CP
Saturday April 26 or May 10, 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m.
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
General Knowledge and Skills
Students demonstrate that they posses
essential knowledge and skills.
Students have mastered essential
knowledge and skills in English;
mathematics; science; history and culture;
foreign language and/or visual and
performing arts; health and fitness; and
applied and vocational arts.
Communication
Students demonstrate that they can
communicate effectively.
1. Speaking
2. Listening
3. Writing
4. Presenting
Learning, Thinking and
Application
Students demonstrate that they can learn
and apply their learning.
1. Reading
2. Researching
3. Analysis
4. Problem Solving
Life Skills
Students demonstrate that they have attained
life skills that will prepare them for participation
in the world of work, post-secondary education,
and citizenship, including
respect toward people, regardless of age, gender,
race, religion, limitation or lifestyle
attending classes regularly and on time
prepare, plan, organize, and complete tasks needed
for classroom learning consistently and on time
Life Skills
Follow district, school and classroom rules
Work independently to complete assigned
tasks
Be tolerant of other people’s ideas,
viewpoints or feelings
Practice perseverance in working through
difficulties to complete work
Peer Mentoring Program
All freshmen are provided Mentors from the
Peer Helping class
Peer Mentors meet with freshmen once a
month to provide support and help with
transition into high school
Peer Mentors are trained to counsel and
resolve conflicts
Freshmen have reported feeling more
welcomed and supported
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Advanced Placement Test
Results
Advanced Placement
European History
Passing Percentage
87%
96%
100%
87%
Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
Advanced Placement
U.S. History
Passing Percentage
42%
96%
94%
80%
Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
Advanced Placement
English Literature
Passing Percentage
84%
85%
82%
100%
Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
Advanced Placement
English Language
Passing Percentage
88%
89%
97%
84%
Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
Advanced Placement
Chemistry
Passing Percentage
60%
64%
47%
58%
Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
(2 classes)
(2 classes)
Advanced Placement
Environmental Science
Passing Percentage
50%
47%
41%
43%
Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
Advanced Placement
Calculus AB
Passing Percentage
86%
75%
94%
84%
Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
Advanced Placement U.S.
Government & Politics
Passing Percentage
48%
51%
67%
43%
Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
Advanced Placement
Music Theory
Passing Percentage
61%
79%
Year
09/10
11/12
Advanced Placement
Art Drawing
Passing %
20%
50%
100%
Year
9/10
11/12
12/13
Advanced Placement
Art 2D Design
Passing %
67%
50%
80%
67%
Year
9/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
Co-Curricular Activities
Six dances scheduled per year
Four on campus
Junior Prom and Senior Ball are held off
campus
Over 25 clubs
Athletics
Cheerleading
Afternoon and evening events
Co-Curricular Activities
Fall and Spring Drama productions
Winter and Spring Band Concerts
Student Spirit Assemblies and Food Fairs
Fall and Winter Homecoming Festivities
Marching Band
Art Shows
Dance Performances
Library
Fulltime Credentialed Librarian
Fully equipped library for student research
Library is open Monday -Thursday 7:30 to 5:30
Counseling
On Staff Special Services
Full range of academic and personal
counseling services available to all students
Psychologist and Speech Therapist
College and career planning provided to
students at all grade levels
Counseling
Four–year plans are developed with each
student
Scholarship information, financial aid, and
college information workshops are offered
each semester
Parent meeting by class once a year
Visit the Counseling Department
on the first floor
Mr. Matt Hill, Vice Principal-Guidance
Ms. Wilson, Counselor for (A – He)
Ms. Gordon, Counselor for (Hi – R)
Ms. Torres, Counselor for (S - Z)
English
All classes are California Standards based
Highly professional and dedicated faculty
Students learn grammar and writing skills
needed for post secondary endeavors
English
Students study classic and modern literature
Interpretive, expository, and reflective writing
Four levels of English including College Prep,
Enriched, Honors, and Advanced Placement
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Fine Arts
Department
Fine Arts
Visual Arts programs for beginning and
advanced students including 2D Art, 3D Art and
Ceramics
Advanced Placement 2D Design and Drawing
Theater Productions class
Fine Arts
Music program includes symphonic and
marching band, guitar, Chorus and
Advanced Placement Music Theory
Two Drama productions each year
Math
Offers a quality program to all students
that is aligned to the state and national
standards
Provides challenging and interesting
courses that culminates in
Trigonometry/Analysis or advanced
placement calculus
Math
Staff that utilizes innovative teaching strategies
Prepares all students to be better thinkers in the
21st century
Consists of enthusiastic department members
that are willing to give extra time to students to
help them succeed
Produces student test scores that are
consistently high on all state and national tests
Physical Education
Students are involved in a comprehensive program of
activities based on the California Framework organized
into three-week units
All activities are individual or team in nature and
students are encouraged to participate at a high level
All students are offered equal opportunity to learn and
demonstrate knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for
each activity
Physical Education
9th and 10th grade classes are based on the
California Standards Framework
Bigger Faster, Stronger (BFS) classes are
offered daily
Beginner and Advance Dance classes
Science
Six college preparatory courses
Non-college preparatory courses meet
state requirements blending all scientific
fields
Social Science
Offers students the opportunity to enrich
their social science experience at Terra
Nova by enrolling in Advanced Placement
courses in U.S. History, European History
and Government.
Provides a dedicated and experienced
staff that utilizes a variety of teaching
methods, integrated technology, and
diverse methods of assessment.
Social Science
Provides opportunities for students to expand
their social science experience by offering a
college preparatory elective program that
includes a semester of geography (9th grade),
AP Psychology and Sociology (10th-12th grade),
and Peer Helpers
Special Education
Serves individuals with exceptional needs
Must meet eligibility criteria established by
the state of California
Each student has an Individual
Educational Plan (IEP)
Special Education
Guidance and vocational counseling
Regular communication with general
education staff
Promote awareness of strengths, growth,
and self-advocacy
Career Technical Education
INDUSTRIAL ARTS:
INTRO TO IA
WOOD TECH
Career Technical Education
Home Economics
Life Management
Food and nutrition
Advanced Food and Nutrition
World Language
Students have the opportunity to take 2 years
or more of French or Spanish to meet college
entry requirements
The world language staff at Terra Nova is fluent
and experienced in a variety of methodologies.
Terra Nova students learn from a variety of
student and teacher directed learning activities
to read, write and speak French or Spanish
WORLD LANGUAGE
DEPARTMENT
Provides the opportunity to take the A.P.
examinations in the areas of French and
Spanish language
Fall Sports
Freshman, sophomore and Varsity Football
Girls and Boys Cross Country
Girls Volleyball
Girls Tennis
Girls and Boys Water Polo
Winter Sports
Girls and Boys Frosh/Soph Basketball
Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball
Girls and Boys Frosh/Soph Soccer
Girls and Boys Varsity Soccer
Girls and Boys Wrestling
Spring Sports
Girls Softball
Girls and Boys Track
Co-Ed Badminton
Girls and Boys Swimming
Boys Baseball
Co-Ed Golf
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Measure N Modernization Project
Phase II- Completed 2012
15 Classrooms including Science Labs
400 Seat Theater
Many thanks to the Terra Nova community for
supporting our students!
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
“Home of Scholars and Champions”
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TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
“Home of Scholars and Champions”
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