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Welcome to the NHS 8th Grade
Orientation
Registration Information
2012-2013
Graduation Requirements Credits
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Language Arts – 40
Math – 30
Science – 20
P.E. – 20
World History – 10
U.S History – 10
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Gov’t/Econ – 10
Fine Arts/Practical
Arts/Foreign
Language –20
Electives – 60
Total – 220 Credits
Additional Graduation
Requirements
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Pass both sections of the California High
School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
Students must take and pass Algebra I
Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA
Need a Helping Hand?
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Tutoring available in all core subjects
after school
Daily contracts offered for parents who
want to keep students on track
Honors – What to Do
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A or B in current subject matter
Get teacher recommendations
Make sure you can handle the honors
coursework
Make sure you can handle the number
of those courses you select
Keep things in balance
Electives
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Business Law
Orientation to Business
Comp. Business Applics.
Graphic Design
Web Page Design
Drama
Choir
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Spanish 1
French 1
Spanish 1, Native Spkr
Comics Appreciation
Emerg. First Response
Foundations of
Engineering
Engineering Technology
Electives
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Business Law
Basic framework of the
law
How laws affect everyday
life
Ideal for students
considering careers in law
Orientation to Business
 Introductory course on
personal and career
exploration
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necessary to enter the
workforce
 Explore interests and
match them with a
fulfilling career
Electives
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Computer Business Apps
Project based class w/a
focus on learning MS
office
Complete interesting
projects using Word,
Excel, PowerPoint &
Access
Increase speed &
accuracy in keyboarding
w/daily practice
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Graphic Design
Prepares students for
entry-level positions in
the graphic arts field
Production of cameraready art w/emphasis on
design and development
Industry standard
software is used
Electives
Web Page Design 1
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Basics of the World Wide
Web, web page authoring,
and setting up a personal
Internet web site
Topics include: Web
browsers, text editors,
HTML and CSS coding,
graphic design, interactive
techniques, multimedia, and
web site promotion
Electives
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Drama
Overview of theatre
Emphasis on history,
acting skills,
improvisation, and basic
technical responsibilities
Creativity and critical
thinking
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Folk Guitar
Read music in treble clef
Learn chords, chord
progressions, and how to
read tablature
Compose music and
perform within the high
school
Electives
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(Beginning) Choir
Introduction to choir
Culture and the arts
Note value, measures,
treble clef
Rhythm, sight reading,
note names
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Spanish I/French I
Introduction to linguistic
and cultural structures
necessary for basic
communication in
Spanish/French.
designed to teach the
basic elements of the
Spanish/French language
and culture.
Electives
Spanish 1, Native Spkr
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Linguistic and cultural
structures necessary for
communication in Spanish
for the fluent Spanish
speaker.
designed to teach
elements of the Spanish
language and culture.
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Comix Appreciation
Read and analyze long
form comics
Class discussions,
presentations, and essays
Fundamentals for script
writing, character design,
page layout, and story
creation
Electives
Emergency 1st Response
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Essential for students
who want to pursue a
career in healthcare, fire
science, law enforcement,
or military
All students receive a Red
Cross Certification in CPR
Provides skills to react as
the first responder to an
emergency scene
Principles of Engnrg.
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How things are made &
what processes go into
creating products
Use of industry-leading
3D design software
Topics include (but not
limited to) mechanisms,
energy, statics, materials
& kinematics
Electives
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Intro to Engineering/IED
Introduction of the
engineering design
process beginning w/the
research process & brain
storming problem
resolutions
3 dimensional image
sketching & building of
prototype replicas/models
UC and CSU Requirements
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University of California A-G (grade of “C” or
better):
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A. History/Social Science: 2 years
B. English (Lit/Comp): 4 years
C. Math: 3 years*
D. Laboratory Science: 2 years*
E. Foreign Language: 2 years*
F. Visual/Performing Arts: 1 year
G. College Prep Electives: 1 year
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*One additional unit recommended (for UC) though
not required
The Career Center
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Visitors from different
colleges come to
speak to students
Help with admissions,
choosing majors,
financial aid and
address questions
students have
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Regular visitors to
our campus:
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UCLA
UCI
UC Berkeley
Cal State Long Beach
Cal State Fullerton
Cerritos College
Cypress College
The Career Center
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Many different guest
speakers come to talk
about potential career
options
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Visitors include, but
are not limited to:
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Lawyers
Armed Services
Cosmetologists
Engineers
Firefighters/Police
Doctors/Medical
Professionals
Academies
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AVID
 Ms. Iaquinta
Business Academy
 Mr. Sanchez
Engineerg/Design Academy
 Mr. Davis / Mr. Parras
Medical Academy
 Mr. Ekott
Millennium Project
 Ms. Robertson
Get Involved! (Clubs and
Activities)
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Art Club
AVID
Culinary Club
Bible Club
Book Club
California
Scholarship
Federation (CSF)
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Comix Club
Dance Club
Engineering Club
Film Club
First Aid Club
French Club
Interact
Key Club
Get Involved! (Clubs and
Activities)
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Medical Academy Club
Music Club
Nature Club
Newspaper
NHS Explorers
Outdoors Club
Philosophy
Positive Outlooks
Women’s Empowerment
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Athletics
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Basketball
Football
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Golf
Track and Field
Cross Country
Wrestling
Welcome Future Lancers!
Education is the key to reaching your
dreams!