120 likes | 261 Views
Welcome to San Marcos High School. Who is my School Counselor?. Mrs. Paul……F to L. Mrs. Stout……M to Re. Mr. Galaz …… Rh to Z. Mrs. Nguyen……A to E. Classes Count!!. Stress the importance of credits in high school
E N D
Welcome to San Marcos High School
Who is my School Counselor? Mrs. Paul……F to L Mrs. Stout……M to Re Mr. Galaz……Rh to Z Mrs. Nguyen……A to E
Classes Count!! Stress the importance of credits in high school If a student fails a class they fall behind for graduation- different from middle school
CREDIT PRODUCTION • How are Credits Earned? • Every class that is passed with a D or better each semester earns 5 credits. • Students should be earning 30 credits a semester or 60 credits a year • How many credits are needed to graduate? • 230 credits needed • How will my student and I know how many credits have been earned? • Progress reports and final semester grades • Each year counselors deliver two classroom presentations to walk all students through reading their own transcript and understanding what they need to graduate.
Schedule Changes • School policy allows level changes up to the first 5 weeks of the semester (only 2 weeks into 2nd semester) • For example: moving from World History Honors to World History College Prep • Elective changes are not allowed • For example: moving from Woodworking to Drawing and Painting • Teacher changes/requests not allowed
Progress Reports and Grades • Progress report every 5-6 weeks • Final semester grades December and June. • Edline- students will receive code in their English class • Always contact teacher first with concerns about class and grade • Teacher contact info available on school website
Math Club Surf Club Chorus Tennis Cross Country Dance Team Marching Band Spanish Club Soccer Ecology Club Drama Baseball Mudslingers Interact Empowered Cheerleading Field Hockey Volleyball Anime Club Student Government (ASB) Key Club Swim Team Football Softball Track & Field Wrestling Lacrosse Fellowship of Christian Athletes AVID Club Asian Awareness Club Basketball Ca. Scholastic Federation (CSF) Golf French Club Water Polo Extracurricular Activities
Knight Zone • Free Services Offered: • Tutoring • After school every day in every subject • After school enrichment activities • Jewelry making • Photography • Driver’s Ed • Guitar • And many more…. • Calendar available soon
Career Center • Computer Lab • College and Career Information • Work Permits • Volunteer and Community Service Opportunities • Military Information • Vocational Opportunities • Scholarship Information (Jr/Sr Year) 7:30 AM – 3:15 PM every day.
Contacting counselors • Students • Request form in counseling office • Parents • Phone or email