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Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn!

Join us for Senior Parent Night at Mira Costa High School to learn about the Ed Foundation, PTSA, Grad Nite, Guidance Team, Letters of Recommendation, College & Career Center, Graduation Requirements, and more.

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Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn!

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  1. Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn! Welcome! Senior Parent Night CLASS OF 2018

  2. AGENDA • Ed Foundation • PTSA • GRAD Nite • Guidance Team • Letters of Recommendation • College & Career Center • CCC Services • Communication & Sign Ups • Graduation Requirements • Physical Fitness Testing • NCAA Eligibility • Senior Attendance & School Policies • Senior Activities Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn!

  3. Public Schools. Why Private Dollars? Four main factors that impact our school funding

  4. 1. California Funding for Education is Inadequate. California is: • 44th in per-pupil funding nationally, when adjusted for cost of living. • 50th in student-to-teacher and counselor ratios. • MBUSD is the 4th district from the bottom in all of California

  5. 2. MBUSD is a “Revenue Limit” District and Does Not Retain Property Taxes. • Prop 13, implemented in 1978, limits property taxes to 1% of assessed home value. • Assembly Bill 8, CA’s property tax allocation system, is based on the education allotment in the 70s. At that time, MBUSD was a K-8 District, and only 20% of our property taxes went to schools. • As a result, MBUSD is a “Revenue Limit” district and does not retain excess property tax dollars. • Most of the revenue for our schools comes from fluctuating funding sources,such as sales tax, business and income tax, not property tax. Manhattan Beach Hermosa Redondo Palos Verdes Peninsula Beverly Hills Unified Palo Alto Unified Irvine Unified Newport Mesa Laguna Beach

  6. 3. MBUSD Students do Not Qualify for Supplemental Funding Through LCFF. Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), implemented in 2013, gives supplemental funding to schools with higher percentages of students who: • Qualify for Free/ Reduced Lunch • Are English Language Learners • Are in Foster Care MBUSD has the lowest number of students who qualify for supplemental funding in LA County. As a result, we receive less state funding than any other district in LA County, and we are 4th from the bottom in the state.

  7. 4. Manhattan Beach Does Not Have a Parcel Tax. • Parcel taxes are a flat tax assessed per parcel to increase revenue for educators and ongoing school expenses. • Prop 13 requires a two-thirds supermajority in local elections to implement a parcel tax. • All of the above school districts have Education Foundations that provide anywhere from $1M-$6M of funding each year, in addition to their parcel tax revenue.

  8. How does our Funding Compare to School Districts with Similar Student Populations? • Palo Alto is “Basic Aid”, has a parcel tax and Education Foundation. • Laguna Beach is “Basic Aid” and retains property taxes. • Piedmont has a parcel tax that covers 25% of total funding. • At this time, MBEF is our ONLY District-wide resource available to fund teachers and enrichment.

  9. MBEF District-Wide Funding $6M in the 2017/18 School Year - 73 Educators K-12

  10. MBEF Funding at Mira Costa $6M in the 2017/18 School Year - 73 Educators K-12

  11. MBEF Annual Appeal • We are asking every family to support the Annual Appeal. • Our suggested donation is $1750 per child, but please make a donation that is meaningful for your family. • You can Give Today on our website, make a Pledge and give before June, or pay in installments throughout the year. • If you work for a business with a Matching Gift Program, please let them know about your contribution. • Need help? • Please don’t hesitate to call us at 310.303.3342 • Visit our website at mbef.org • Email Farnaz@mbef.org

  12. PTSAParents, Teachers & Students! • Our Mission: Create an engaging and positive learning environment for all Mira Costa students through the support of our families, teachers and community – every child, one voice • Our Vision: Support a spirited environment and provide our children with a high school experience they will remember for a lifetime to come. • Our Goal: Greatly increase Parent, Teacher and Student PARTICIPATION! The PTSA isn't just about fundraising; it's about getting involved for our children, and even making a few new friends in the process. Dolly Boden, Co-President dolly.boden@gmail.com Robyn St. Germain, Co-President robynstgermain@gmail.com

  13. Engaging & Positive Environments PTSA Provides: • A Voice to Create a Family-School Partnership • Classroom Technology & Supplies • Curriculum Software and Support • MCHS Website & Weekly Newsletter • After School Library Hours • Teacher Appreciation Events • College & Career Center Support • Honor RollLunches • Pride Day and Campus Improvements • Student Recognition Awards • Senior Scholarships • Education Advocacy We need your support!

  14. Join us for food, fun and Football! Friday, September 22, 2017 5pm-6:30pm Waller Stadium Tickets can be purchased online – www.miracostahigh.org/store/green&gold

  15. Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn! MCHS Grad Nite • G.R.A.D. = Grads Resisting Alcohol & Drugs…a fantastic party, no drugs or alcohol…a safe way to celebrate graduation • WHEN: 8pm after graduation, 6/14/2018 • WHERE: meet at MCHS auditorium…no cell phones! • Transported to a SECRET location with music, entertainment, and plenty of food • RETURN: to MCHS 5:00am 6/15/2018

  16. Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn! Tickets ON SALE NOW! $165.00 (price will increase!) Purchase on www.mchsgradnite.com OR www.miracostahigh.org (under Students-GRAD Night) Paypal, Credit Card or Check MANDATORY: Fill out, sign, return consent form to MCHS Office or Mail to: PO Box 1079, MB, CA 90266 Information and Forms on www.mchsgradnite.com

  17. What you need to know Consent Form - Can’t get on the bus without it! Signed by PARENT & STUDENT, including students 18 and over. Completed Medical Release Form to carry inhalers, dietary requests, etc. Detailed Rules and Regulations: http://www.mchsgradnite.com/rules-and-polices.html All Grads are encouraged and Scholarships Available - ask your councilor Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn!

  18. How to Help? DONATE $ - Ticket price does not cover costs of the event. The Grad Nite Booster Organization funds scholarships and related safety events VOLUNTEER – Pay it forward for your senior! Sign-In on Costa Website www.-PARENTS-GET INVOLVED or Email christine411@gmail.com or elangetieg@gmail.com Do you know a COMMUNITY SPONSOR? Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn!

  19. School Counselors • Jennifer Wildenberg: • A-Da ext5023 • Corrine Lee-Iwai: • Db-Hooext 5034 • Brittney Oystrick: • Hop-Mhext 5022 • David Beck: • Mi-Seext5021 • Emily Sommer: • Sf-Zext 5024 • Eliza Santarosa: • Student Support Counselor A-K ext5027 • Keshia Fields: • Student Support Counselor L-Z ext 5010 School Phone (310) 318-7337 Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn! ere

  20. Letters of Recommendation • Counselors met with seniors on Monday 9/11 during their English class.   • They each received a  Counselor Written Evaluation Packetthat includes the specific instructions for how to request a Written Evaluation from their counselor & teachers and a copy of their unofficial transcript • Do not lose this transcript! • Discussed deadlines & important dates for the college application process, and learned how to link Naviance and Common App Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn!

  21. College and Career Center Counselors Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn! • CCC: (310) 318 – 7337 • Caryn Ramirez: • ext. 5187 • ShalynTharayil: • ext. 5252

  22. CCC Services Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn! • Workshops and Presentations for Students & Parents • College Search & Selection • College Rep Visits • College Admission Advising • Application and Essay Assistance • Testing Information • Financial Aid Information • Career Interest Inventories • & More • Soon the CCC will be open 8am – 7pm!!

  23. Communication • CCC Website • Canvas • Daily Bulletin • Mustang Newsletter • Naviancehttp://connection.naviance.com/mchs • In-class presentations • PTSA Newsletter • Facebook, Twitter & Pinterest Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn!

  24. Graduation Requirements Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn! • English 40 credits • Math 20 credits (Algebra) • Science 20 credits • PE/Athletics 20 credits • Social Studies 30 credits • Art or World Language 10 credits • Health 5 credits • Electives 85 credits

  25. Graduation Requirements • Total of 230 credits • Please Note: ALL students MUST complete 230 credits, including Algebra before marching at graduation! Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn!

  26. Senior Attendance Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn! Tara Grings ext. 5006 Senior Vice Principal Jessica Bledsoe ext. 5028

  27. MBUSD Physical Fitness Testing • CA Ed Code (ED Sec 51241(b) (1), students not passing 5 out of 6 sections of the fitness gram must be enrolled in PE until the test is passed. • Testing for seniors: Monday, September 26th, 2016 End of the year testing will take place some time in May

  28. NCAA Updates Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn! • Please travel through these steps on the MCHS Website for the most updated information: • Athletics • Eligibilityrequirements • NCAA Requirements • For more info contact Stephanie Hall at shall@mbusd.org.

  29. Senior Activities Mira Costa High School – A great place to learn! • Senior Portraits – Ralf’s Photography: • (310) 322-0069 • Cap & Gown/Announcement Orders –Jostens- November (Location on campus during the day and evening – see calendar in October). • Senior Recognition/Graduation Speaker Auditions- April 26. Applications available March 1, due March 29. • Senior Breakfast and Meeting – June 7th • Senior Recognition – June 11 • Graduation –June 14 • Grad Night – June 14

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