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TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL “Home of Scholars and Champions”

TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL “Home of Scholars and Champions”. Welcomes the Class of 2018 and their parents to a preview of the 2014-2015 School Year. Terra Nova Administration. Dorene Basuino Principal Matt Hill Vice-Principal Guidance Mark Beshirs Vice-Principal Administration.

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TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL “Home of Scholars and Champions”

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  1. TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL“Home of Scholars and Champions” Welcomes the Class of 2018 and their parents to a preview of the 2014-2015 School Year

  2. Terra Nova Administration Dorene Basuino Principal Matt Hill Vice-Principal Guidance Mark Beshirs Vice-Principal Administration

  3. TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL“Home of Scholars and Champions” • Top academic, career technical, elective and athletic programs • Terra Nova’s core program is primarily college preparatory • Terra Nova offers College Prep, Enriched, Honors, Advanced Placement

  4. Terra Nova School Quality Snapshot • A.P.I. for school year 2012-13 is 790 • 58.6% score 1500 or higher on SAT • Average 90% pass rate for the California High School Exit Exam • 12 AP courses offered (sophomore – senior years) • 72% of AP students score a 3 or higher • 55% of AP students score either a 4 or 5

  5. Terra Nova High School Mandatory Entrance Examinations If your student is likely to be recommended for English 9 Enriched CP, Geometry/Algebra II or Biology, please mark your calendars, as the mandatory entrance examination for these classes will only be offered on the following dates: • English 9 Enriched CP Saturday May 3 or May 17, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. • Geometry/Algebra II Saturday April 26 or May 10, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • Biology CP Saturday April 26 or May 10, 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m.

  6. TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL“Home of Scholars and Champions” Expected Schoolwide Learning Results

  7. General Knowledge and Skills • Students demonstrate that they posses essential knowledge and skills. • Students have mastered essential knowledge and skills in English; mathematics; science; history and culture; foreign language and/or visual and performing arts; health and fitness; and applied and vocational arts.

  8. Communication • Students demonstrate that they can communicate effectively. • Speaking • Listening • Writing • Presenting

  9. Learning, Thinking and Application • Students demonstrate that they can learn and apply their learning. • Reading • Researching • Analysis • Problem Solving

  10. Life Skills • Students demonstrate that they have attained life skills that will prepare them for participation in the world of work, post-secondary education, and citizenship, including • respect toward people, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, limitation or lifestyle • attending classes regularly and on time • prepare, plan, organize, and complete tasks needed for classroom learning consistently and on time

  11. Life Skills • Follow district, school and classroom rules • Work independently to complete assigned tasks • Be tolerant of other people’s ideas, viewpoints or feelings • Practice perseverance in working through difficulties to complete work

  12. Peer Mentoring Program • All freshmen are provided Mentors from the Peer Helping class • Peer Mentors meet with freshmen once a month to provide support and help with transition into high school • Peer Mentors are trained to counsel and resolve conflicts • Freshmen have reported feeling more welcomed and supported

  13. TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL“Home of Scholars and Champions” Advanced Placement Test Results

  14. Passing Percentage Year 87% 09/10 96% 10/11 100% 11/12 87% 12/13 Advanced Placement European History

  15. Passing Percentage Year 42% 09/10 96% 10/11 94% 11/12 80% 12/13 Advanced Placement U.S. History

  16. Passing Percentage Year 84% 09/10 85% 10/11 82% 11/12 100% 12/13 Advanced Placement English Literature

  17. Passing Percentage Year 88% 09/10 89% 10/11 97% 11/12 84% 12/13 Advanced Placement English Language

  18. Passing Percentage Year 60% 09/10 64% 10/11 47% 11/12 (2 classes) 58% 12/13 (2 classes) Advanced Placement Chemistry

  19. Passing Percentage Year 50% 09/10 47% 10/11 41% 11/12 43% 12/13 Advanced Placement Environmental Science

  20. Passing Percentage Year 86% 09/10 75% 10/11 94% 11/12 84% 12/13 Advanced Placement Calculus AB

  21. Passing Percentage Year 48% 09/10 51% 10/11 67% 11/12 43% 12/13 Advanced Placement U.S. Government & Politics

  22. Passing Percentage Year 61% 09/10 79% 11/12 Advanced PlacementMusic Theory

  23. Passing % Year 20% 9/10 50% 11/12 100% 12/13 Advanced Placement Art Drawing

  24. Passing % Year 67% 9/10 50% 10/11 80% 11/12 67% 12/13 Advanced Placement Art 2D Design

  25. Co-Curricular Activities • Six dances scheduled per year • Four on campus • Junior Prom and Senior Ball are held off campus • Over 25 clubs • Athletics • Cheerleading • Afternoon and evening events

  26. Co-Curricular Activities • Fall and Spring Drama productions • Winter and Spring Band Concerts • Student Spirit Assemblies and Food Fairs • Fall and Winter Homecoming Festivities • Marching Band • Art Shows • Dance Performances

  27. Library • Fulltime Credentialed Librarian • Fully equipped library for student research • Library is open Monday -Thursday 7:30 to 5:30

  28. Counseling • On Staff Special Services • Full range of academic and personal counseling services available to all students • Psychologist and Speech Therapist • College and career planning provided to students at all grade levels

  29. Counseling • Four–year plans are developed with each student • Scholarship information, financial aid, and college information workshops are offered each semester • Parent meeting by class once a year

  30. Visit the Counseling Department on the first floor • Mr. Matt Hill, Vice Principal-Guidance • Ms. Wilson, Counselor for (A – He) • Ms. Gordon, Counselor for (Hi – R) • Ms. Torres, Counselor for (S - Z)

  31. English • All classes are California Standards based • Highly professional and dedicated faculty • Students learn grammar and writing skills needed for post secondary endeavors

  32. English • Students study classic and modern literature • Interpretive, expository, and reflective writing • Four levels of English including College Prep, Enriched, Honors, and Advanced Placement

  33. TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL“Home of Scholars and Champions” Fine Arts Department

  34. Fine Arts • Visual Arts programs for beginning and advanced students including 2D Art, 3D Art and Ceramics • Advanced Placement 2D Design and Drawing • Theater Productions class

  35. Fine Arts • Music program includes symphonic and marching band, guitar, Chorus and Advanced Placement Music Theory • Two Drama productions each year

  36. Math • Offers a quality program to all students that is aligned to the state and national standards • Provides challenging and interesting courses that culminates in Trigonometry/Analysis or advanced placement calculus

  37. Math • Staff that utilizes innovative teaching strategies • Prepares all students to be better thinkers in the 21st century • Consists of enthusiastic department members that are willing to give extra time to students to help them succeed • Produces student test scores that are consistently high on all state and national tests

  38. Physical Education • Students are involved in a comprehensive program of activities based on the California Framework organized into three-week units • All activities are individual or team in nature and students are encouraged to participate at a high level • All students are offered equal opportunity to learn and demonstrate knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for each activity

  39. Physical Education • 9th and 10th grade classes are based on the California Standards Framework • Bigger Faster, Stronger (BFS) classes are offered daily • Beginner and Advance Dance classes

  40. Science • Six college preparatory courses • Non-college preparatory courses meet state requirements blending all scientific fields

  41. Social Science • Offers students the opportunity to enrich their social science experience at Terra Nova by enrolling in Advanced Placement courses in U.S. History, European History and Government. • Provides a dedicated and experienced staff that utilizes a variety of teaching methods, integrated technology, and diverse methods of assessment.

  42. Social Science • Provides opportunities for students to expand their social science experience by offering a college preparatory elective program that includes a semester of geography (9th grade), AP Psychology and Sociology (10th-12th grade), and Peer Helpers

  43. Special Education • Serves individuals with exceptional needs • Must meet eligibility criteria established by the state of California • Each student has an Individual Educational Plan (IEP)

  44. Special Education • Guidance and vocational counseling • Regular communication with general education staff • Promote awareness of strengths, growth, and self-advocacy

  45. Career Technical Education • INDUSTRIAL ARTS: • INTRO TO IA • WOOD TECH

  46. Career Technical Education • Home Economics • Life Management • Food and nutrition • Advanced Food and Nutrition

  47. World Language • Students have the opportunity to take 2 years or more of French or Spanish to meet college entry requirements • The world language staff at Terra Nova is fluent and experienced in a variety of methodologies. • Terra Nova students learn from a variety of student and teacher directed learning activities to read, write and speak French or Spanish

  48. WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT • Provides the opportunity to take the A.P. examinations in the areas of French and Spanish language

  49. Fall Sports • Freshman, sophomore and Varsity Football • Girls and Boys Cross Country • Girls Volleyball • Girls Tennis • Girls and Boys Water Polo

  50. Winter Sports • Girls and Boys Frosh/Soph Basketball • Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball • Girls and Boys Frosh/Soph Soccer • Girls and Boys Varsity Soccer • Girls and Boys Wrestling

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