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Soquel High School

Soquel High School. New Parent Night. Welcome. Principal Ken Lawrence-Emanuel 429-3909 x 123 or email klawrence-emanuel@sccs.net Assistant Principal of Student Services Craig Miller 429-3909 x 126 or email cmiller@sccs.net Assistant Principal of Counseling & Guidance Gail Atlansky

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Soquel High School

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  1. Soquel High School New Parent Night

  2. Welcome • Principal • Ken Lawrence-Emanuel • 429-3909 x 123 or email klawrence-emanuel@sccs.net • Assistant Principal of Student Services • Craig Miller • 429-3909 x 126 or email cmiller@sccs.net • Assistant Principal of Counseling & Guidance • Gail Atlansky • 429-3909 x 125 or email gatlansky@sccs.net

  3. Attendance • Assistant Principal • Craig Miller: ext. 126 • Attendance Clerk • Donna Ritter: 429-3907 • Attendance Assistant • Cheryl Walton: ext. 129 • Good attendance is one of the keys to academic success

  4. Infinite Campus • Student Information System • Grades, transcripts, attendance • Teacher’s grade book • Homework participation, tests & quizzes, etc. • Parent Portal • To activate: See Ms. Britton (librarian) • ID required • Student Portal • Logon: Student # • Password: Birthday (eg. 010391)

  5. Athletics Athletic Director • Stu Walters: 429-3950 Fall • Cross Country, Football, Girls’ Golf, Girls’ Tennis, Girls’ Volleyball, Water Polo, & Cheer • Starts before school year begins • Contact coach ASAP Winter • Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, & Cheer Spring • Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Swimming & Diving, Boys’ Tennis, Boys’ Gold, Boys’ Volleyball, Lacrosse

  6. Go Knights! Benefits of Athletic Participation • Athletes have a higher graduation rate • Teamwork, motivation, responsibility, time management, positive attitude • College Resume • Job Applications Eligibility • Maintain 2.0 or above GPA Clearance Paperwork for Athletic Participation • http://soquelhs.net/home/Athletics

  7. Counseling Department Your Counselors • Sue Faix (A - Ga) 429-3909 ext 133 • Bryan Anderson (Ge - N) 429-3909 ext 134 • Branna Banks (O - Z) 429-3909 ext 135 Counseling Assistant (Schedules counseling appointments) • Suzanne Williams 429-3909 ext 132 Registrar (Enrollments, transcripts, records, etc.) • Denise Weber 429-3909 ext 136

  8. Your Counselor’s Role to Support YOU • Academic • College requirements and recommendations • Four Year Plans (October & November) • Career • Assessments to determine college major and goals • Personal & Social • Support and guidance

  9. Counselor Support continued… • Soquel High Counseling is on Facebook • Facebook Search bar: Soquel High Counseling • Shadowing Program • For students interesting in attending SHS Counselors have daily drop in hours at brunch and lunch, or call the counseling secretary to schedule an appointment!

  10. Soquel High School Graduation Requirements

  11. Additional Graduation Requirements • Pass Algebra 1 • Pass PE 9 • Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

  12. Are you planning on attending a university or college after high school? • You must complete a – g requirements • A – G subject requirements are classes that will prepare you for a successful first year of college • They are required by colleges for admission • All a – g classes require a grade of C- or better • Useful websites • www.csumentor.edu • www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission • www.assist.org

  13. College Readiness continued… A – G Subject Categories • A: Social Studies (2 years) • B: English (4 years) • C: Math (3 years, minimum Algebra 2) • D: Science (2 years, Lab Science) • E: World Language (2 years, same world language) • F: Fine Art (1 year, visual performing Art) • G: Elective (1 year, college prep elective) *UC’s recommend additional years of Math, Science, and World Language to be competitive!

  14. Sample 4 Year Plan Minimum College Preparatory *The UC and SHS Counseling recommends students take 4 years of core academics.

  15. Expectations for Good Citizenship • Have positive involvement in your school and community • Treat everybody with respect, be polite • Be a team player, learn how to work well with others • Be a hard-working, responsible student • Respect due dates, submit your work when it’s due! • Care about others • Teach tolerance on our campus & respect diversity

  16. Next Steps for New Students • Get to know your student’s teachers & counselor • Discuss credits & graduation requirements with your student • Talk to your student about his or her goals • Meet with a counselor about college & careers • Encourage improvement! • Homework Club • Use your planner daily • Join a club, play a sport, try out for a school play! • How to stand out for colleges • Community service • School Service

  17. Parent Opportunities Ways to get involved at Soquel High! Soquel High Fund Soquel Music Foundation Grad Night Committee Escrip Humanities Academy Sports Team volunteer Office volunteer Main or Counseling office

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