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Welcome to San Marino High School Welcome to San Marino High School English English • 4 years required for graduation • 4 years required for college admission • 9th graders take either English Prep, English 1-2 or Honors English 1-2 Science Science • 2 years required for graduation (1 physical, 1 biological) • Minimum of two years lab science required for college admission, three recommended/required for more selective schools • Freshmen may take Biology if they are concurrently enrolled in Geometry Mathematics Mathematics • 2 years required for graduation • At least 3 years required, four recommended for college admission • Freshmen take Algebra A, Algebra 1-2, Geometry or Honors Geometry Social Science Social Science/History • 3 years required: – 9th or 10th Grade: World History 9th graders enrolled in Algebra A or Algebra 1-2 take World History – 11th Grade: U.S. History – 12th Grade: Government/Economics Health and Physical Education Health/Physical Education • Health – 1 semester • Physical Education: 2 years (4 Semesters) – Regular PE – Dance – Athletics – Marching Band World Languages World Languages • Not required for high school graduation • Minimum of two years of the same language required for college admission, but three or four recommended • Foreign Language may be taken off campus • SMHS offers Spanish, Japanese & Mandarin Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Visual/Performing Arts • 1 year (of the same course) required for graduation, which typically meets the 1 year college admission requirement. Required for Graduation In Summary . . . •English – 4 years •Math – 2 years •Social Science – 3 years •Science – 2 years •World Language – none required •Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year As well as . . . • Health – 1 semester • Career Technical Education (CTE) - 1 semester • PE – 2 years / 4 semesters • Elective Credits to meet total of 230 credits • “Pass” on both sections of the CAHSEE • 40 hours documented community service Minimum Required for College Admission In Summary . . . • English – 4 years • Math – 3 years, 4 highly recommended • Science – 2 years lab science, 3 highly recommended/required for more selective schools • Social Science – 3 years • World Language – 2 years, 3 recommended • VAPA – 1 year • Electives – Sufficient to qualify for high school graduation Transitioning To SMHS . . . Scheduling for 9th Grade courses will occur in 8th grade Social Studies classes on Wednesday, April 23. HMS 8th Graders will visit SMHS on Friday, May 23. Freshman Orientation will take place on Friday, August 15. The first day of school is Monday, August 18. Getting Involved • Activities – ASB / Student Council/Class Advisory Boards – Clubs – Pep / Cheerleading – Dance Program – Dancetra – Drama – Plays, Musical, Stagecraft – Media Arts – Field or News Teams (10-12th grade) – Sporting Events, Dances, Rallies – Get involved, be seen, go to functions Clubs • Titan Guide has all Clubs/Organizations descriptions – – – – – – Omegas, FAB, SCAB, JAB, SAB (School Functions) CSF, Math, Science, Robotics (Academic) Treblemakers (Music) Animanga, Film, Cosmopolites, JTASA (Culture) ACTS (Christian) Key Club, Omegas, Red Cross, Mending Kids International (Community Service) Role of the High School Counselor • Academics: Academic planning, goal-setting, study skills, etc. • College/Career: College eligibility, career exploration, college matching, application process, PSAT/SAT/ACT testing, etc. • Personal Social: Peer relations, fitting in to high school, personal issues, etc. Typical 9th Grade Schedule English Math Science OR World History World Language Elective (i.e.Visual & Performing Arts, Health, CTE) PE or Athletics - Must equal 2 semesters Sports Fall Season Sports Boys • Football • Cross-Country • Water Polo Girls • Volleyball • Cross-Country • Tennis • Golf Winter Season Sports Boys • Basketball • Wrestling • Soccer Girls • Wrestling • Water Polo • Basketball • Soccer Spring Season Sports Boys • Baseball • Track • Swimming • Volleyball • Tennis • Golf • Badminton Girls • Softball • Track • Swimming • Badminton Questions???