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Soquel High School

Soquel High School. 8 th Grade Parent Night 2014. Welcome. Principal Ken Lawrence-Emanuel Assistant Principal of Student Services Craig Miller Assistant Principal of Counseling & Guidance Gail Atlansky. Knight’s Day today – 8 th grade visit. Campus Tours with Link Crew Leaders

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Soquel High School

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  1. Soquel High School 8th Grade Parent Night 2014

  2. Welcome • Principal • Ken Lawrence-Emanuel • Assistant Principal of Student Services • Craig Miller • Assistant Principal of Counseling & Guidance • Gail Atlansky

  3. Knight’s Day today – 8th grade visit • Campus Tours with Link Crew Leaders • Received SHS Bracelets • Athletic facilities, Shops, Freshmen teachers, Farm, Blue and Gold Café, offices • Students Presentations in gymnasium • Clubs, ASB, Athletics, Art program, AVID, Humanities Academy, gMEC Academy, Theatre Arts • Enrollment Packet given to middle school staff • Humanities Academy application to staff

  4. Enrolling at Soquel High School • You must enroll at Soquel High as we are a different district – Santa Cruz City Schools • Fill out and complete all four forms • Enrollment form (Blue) • Freshmen Course Requests (Green) • Student Health History (Green) • Home Language Survey (White) • Signatures required on ALL forms

  5. Turn in Enrollment forms to your Counselor • New Brighton Middle School • Counselors visit on Wednesday, March 26 • Shoreline Middle School • Counselors visit on Tuesday, March 18 • Privates and Charters • Call Counseling Assistant at 429-3909 x 132 for enrollment appointment with counselor

  6. 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 Secretary (Schedules counseling appointments) Suzanne Williams 429-3909 ext 132 Registrar (Enrollments, transcripts, records, etc.) Denise Weber 429-3909 ext 136

  7. Freshmen Course Request form • Freshmen Course Requests (Green) • English, Math, and PE courses determined by school staff • Parent/guardian and student choose: • Science and/or World Language • Elective

  8. Soquel High School Graduation Requirements

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

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

  11. 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 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!

  12. Four Year Planning Workshops • Small group workshops to support students with their high school plans • Students and parent/guardians participate in September and October 2014 • Facilitated by your student’s counselor • 35 – 45 minute workshops

  13. Freshman Orientation • A few days before school starts • Link Crew • Group participation • Inclusive • Activities • Team Building • Ice Breakers • Campus Tours

  14. Transitioning to High School Attend all classes everyday Communicate with teachers (during class, office hours, and/or emails Check Infinite Campus 2 – 3 times per week Complete all Homework Use your SHS planner daily Join a club, play a sport, try out for a school play, get involved with ASB, sign up for a music class

  15. Expectations for Campus Community • Positive involvement in our school community • Treat everybody with respect • Team player; learn how to work well with others • Hard-working, responsible student • Respect due dates • Teach tolerance on our campus • Communicate with teachers, counselors, and administration

  16. 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 Q & A with our Parent & Student Panel

  17. 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

  18. Athletics Clearance Paperwork for Athletic Participation: http://soquelhs.net/home/Athletics/ Physical Exam Bring completed clearance paperwork SHS campus, June 4st 5:30pm $25 fee

  19. 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

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