Welcome BHHS Class of 2016

1. Welcome BHHS Class of 2016

2. BHHS Counseling Staff Megen Anspach ROP/Career Counselor Janice Hart Guidance Counselor Jill Lewis College Counselor Kate Marks Guidance Counselor Diane Hale Co-Dept. Chair/ Guidance Counselor Bridget Reichhart Guidance Counselor Hanna Zylberberg Guidance Counselor Celeste McDonald Co-Dept. Chair/ Guidance Counselor Ali Norman- Franks Intervention Counselor

4. BEVERLY HILLS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSFOR CLASSES 230 Credits are required for graduation from BHHS. BHHS graduation requirements are the same as the UC/CSU A-G requirements.

5. BHHS Graduation Requirements (continued) • In planning your ninth grade program, it is important to be aware of the high school graduation requirements. • You will have an opportunity to meet with your counselor periodically to plan your classes for each year, and to make sure you are meeting graduation and college entrance requirements. • Approximately 95 percent of our graduates go on to further education. During your four years at BHHS, your counselor will review college admission requirements with you. • Ninth grade grades DO count towards your high school GPA and will be seen by admissions officers at colleges to which you apply. • Selective colleges and universities may require more than the BHHS / UC A through G requirements for admittance.

6. 9th Grade Electives Animation Culinary Arts (Intro) Architecture Graphic Design Art Foundation Environmental Science** Band Intro to Theater Arts Beginning Journalism Orchestra Broadcast Studies Photo Art Ceramics (Beginning) Piano Workshop Concert Choir • If Environmental Science is selected as your elective, you will take Biology in • 10th Grade rather than in 9th Grade. • Students may be recommended for Honors World History, ASB, Algebra • Support, Reading Skills Workshop, or General Studies based on current grades, • STAR test scores, and/or teacher recommendation. • Please choose your elective based on what you are interested in, as changes • will not be permitted without approval once school begins. • Elective Request Forms are due to your homeroom teacher by March 30, 2012.

7. BHHS Athletics Fall Sports Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Girls Golf, Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball Boys Water Polo Winter Sports Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Girls Water Polo, Wrestling Spring Sports Baseball, Boys Golf, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Tennis, Track, Softball, Swimming • Summer conditioning is offered during summer school in the afternoons. Please contact Jason Newman, Co-Athletic Director with questions at jnewman@bhusd.org • The BHHS Athletic Sports Fair will be held on Saturday, June 23rd from 9am to 11am in the upstairs basketball gym. Information regarding try-out dates will be available.

8. Activities/Clubs/Organizations • Being a well-rounded person is important. • Our goal is that 100% of the student body will be involved in an activity, club, or organization. • Activities outside of class are where you may actually acquire and practice skills like problem solving, communication skills, and teamwork. • Experiment with clubs or activities to find out what is right for you; however there should be something you start and stay with for at least a couple of years. This demonstrates commitment. • A complete list of available activities, clubs, and organizations is available on the BHHS website. • Please contact Loren Newman, Director of Student Activities at lnewman@bhusd.org if you have additional questions.

9. Your 9th Grade Schedule: As a freshman at BHHS, you will be enrolled in six year-long classes. A typical schedule consists of: English (Regular or Honors)* Math (Algebra 1/2 or Geometry)* Biology (Regular or Honors)* Foreign Language (Level 1/2 or Level 3/4)* PE / Athletic Team Elective • Based on Middle School Teacher recommendations • If you are not currently taking a Foreign Language, or wish to enroll in a • different Foreign Language for 9th Grade, please see your Middle School • Counselor

10. Bell Schedule • All classes meet daily Monday through Friday. • The complete bell schedule is available on the BHHS website. • 9th grade students typically begin their day at approximately 8:00am with 2nd period/ Homeroom and finish after 7th period at approximately 3:20pm. (Times will vary for those students who participate on an athletic team and/or those who have an optional 1st period.)

11. Summer School • High school summer school courses for incoming 9th Graders include: Animation, Photography, Refresher Algebra, Geometry, Biology, and Health • Specialty One Week Workshop Freshman 101 • Session 1: June 27 – July 13 • Session 2: July 16 – July 31 • 8:00am to 1:20pm • Please check the Beverly Hills Summer Academy website at www.BHSummer.org for details and registration information or call (310) 557-1625.

12. FAQ’s • Where can I find useful information regarding Beverly Hills High School? The BHHS website has a wealth of information for parents and students and may be found at www.bhhs.bhusd.org • How do I communicate a request for an elective change after I have turned in my Elective Request Form? Requests must be received before the end of the school year and may be emailed to Diane Hale (dhale@bhusd.org) or Celeste McDonald (cmcdonald@bhusd.org), Co-Department Chairs.

13. Whom do I contact regarding summer school questions? Summer school registration information can be found at www.BHSummer.org or you may call (310) 557-1625. • When will I get my schedule? Your 8th grade teachers will share their course recommendations with you by the end of April. You will receive a list of your requested/ recommended courses over the summer. Counselors will be available during drop-in hours in August should you have any questions or concerns. You will receive your actual schedule at Freshman Registration on August 21st.

14. Whom do I talk to if I have a question about why I was recommended for a specific class? (For example, I was recommended for regular Biology but I want to take Honors Biology.) After recommendations have been made and communicated to you, should you have a specific question, please see your 8th grade teachers. • What should I do if I have a private question or concern? Please speak with your Middle School Counselor first. If you need additional information, please email Diane Hale (dhale@bhusd.org) or Celeste McDonald (cmcdonald@bhusd.org), Co-Department Chairs.

15. What do I do if I think of additional questions? Please come to Open House on April 26th at 5:15pm for our special 8th to 9th Grade Orientation. You will be able to meet our administrators, all of the counselors, visit classrooms, and get many of your questions answered.

16. Upcoming Events • BHHS Open House – April 26th Special 8th to 9th Grade Orientation begins at 5:15pm • BHHS Athletics Sports Fair – June 23rd 9am to 11am in the Upstairs Basketball Gym • Summer School Registration begins mid-March (check the www.BHSummer.org website for more details) • Summer School – June 27th to July 31st Session 1 – June 27th to July 13th Session 2 – July 16th to July 31st

17. Upcoming Events • Freshman Registration – August 17th (parents are welcome and encouraged to attend) • Freshman Orientation – August 21st (students only) • First Day of School – August 27th Questions???