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Welcome Class of 2018 Beckman High School’s Eighth Grade Parent Night March 31, 2014. BECKMAN’S TEAM. MR. DWIGHT SCHMIDT A through GA MS. JOANNE EHRET G through EL MS. LUZ ARELLANO M through PA and Int’l Student MR. HARVEY GUZIK PE through Z. BECKMAN’S TEAM. NINA MUNOZ
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Welcome Class of 2018Beckman High School’sEighth Grade Parent NightMarch 31, 2014
BECKMAN’S TEAM • MR. DWIGHT SCHMIDT • A through GA • MS. JOANNE EHRET • G through EL • MS. LUZ ARELLANO • M through PA and Int’l Student • MR. HARVEY GUZIK • PE through Z
BECKMAN’S TEAM • NINA MUNOZ • COUNSELOR’S SECRETARY • BRANDI WILEY • COUNSELING TECHNICIAN • LEN BELANGER • DATA TECHNICIAN (TRANSCRIPTS AND RECORDS) • SHERI SCHUTTE • SECRETARY TO DONNIE RAFTER • KATHI HASKELL • ROP/CAREER SPECIALIST
The Process • Course Selection (Now) • Reverse Verifiers to Teachers (April) • Receive Draft of Classes (May) • Final Requests due by May 30th • Challenge • Add/Drop More on these later… • Receive FINAL course listing at registration on August 21st.
Challenge Process • Must Meet Minimum pre-requisites to qualify for change in placement (see course catalog) • All Challenges due by May 30th • Both Paper AND Electronic Form required • Paper form can be printed from Beckman website • Electronic form will be on our website • Incomplete forms will not be accepted • Response to Challenge will be sent via email Paper forms can be scanned and emailed to drafter@tustin.k12.ca.us
Schedule Changes Electives Only (add/Drop) “I would like a different elective” • To ensure proper placement, all requests for elective changes are due May 30th • Add/Drop Form will be available online • Teacher requests will NOT be granted • A change in elective will NOT utilize a challenge form. A Challenge form is utilized ONLY to move to a higher level than originally recommended.
COURSE SELECTION • All forms require Parent and Student Signatures • Please BUBBLE your choices in pencil • So mistakes can be corrected • Try not to wrinkle the form • “Test Driving” Courses…
UC A – G Requirements • “To be considered for admission, you must complete 15 yearlong approved high school courses with a grade of C or better — at least 11 of them prior to your senior year.”
SCHOOL COLLECTION DATES • UTT MIDDLE SCHOOL • TUESDAY APRIL 8, 2014 • CURRIE MIDDLE SCHOOL • THURSDAY APRIL 3, 2014 • COLUMBUS TUSTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL • FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2014 • PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL • WEDNESDAY APRIL 9, 2014 • ORCHARD HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL • THURSDAY APRIL 10, 2014
Pathways • 3 years of an elective in the same field • Graphics Design 1, 2, and 3 • Dramatic Production, Digital Filmmaking, Independent Film Projects • Exploration of Art, Drawing and Painting, Adv Drawing and Painting • Vis Imagery (10th), Adv. Vis Imagery, Studio Art AP • Several Music Pathways • Completing a pathway + 10 hours internship + portfolio = decoration at graduation
Athletics • Sign Ups for Summer • May 24th and June 7th • See TUSD website for details • Physicals Required • @ BHS for $25 • Saturday May 10th • 9 am – 1 pm • Pancakes w/Patriots • May 17th 8 am – 12 pm
PE Alternatives • Marching Band • Cheer • Dance
Chinese Placement Tests • April 30th and May 1st • 2:00 – 5:00 • Rm 138 • May 2nd • 2:45 – 4:00 • Rm 138 • Contact Mrs. Chiu for appointment as needed • schiu@tustin.k12.ca.us
Spanish for Native Speakers • Native Spanish Speakers will be tested at their respective middle schools in order to assess placement in their Freshman year.
Early College • Applications on BHS Website • Under “Academics” • Due dates listed • Info Session tonight Rm 232