Welcome Class of 2017

1. Welcome Class of 2017 Mission Hills High School

2. You should have: • Pen or Pencil • Transcript • Course Offering Sheet Handouts: AVID Applications Spanish Placement Prompts

3. Objectives • Students will be able to identify the differences between “a-g” subject requirements and MHHS graduation requirements. • Students will be able to explain the “next steps” of course selection.

4. MHHS Counselors Ms. Baker (A-Do) Ms. Segal (Dr-Je) English Learners (A-K) Ms. Montooth (Ji-Men) Students with an IEP (A-Z) Ms. Brandon & Ms. Goldstein (Meo-Sand) Ms. Rios (Sane-Z) English Learners (L-Z)

5. To graduate you need 230 credits, have passed at least Algebra 1, pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) • 5 credits = 1 semester class • An “F” grade = 0 credits • All grades are permanently on your transcript. • Minimum 2.0 GPA required for sports, work permits, etc. Mission Hills High School Facts you must know

6. English 40 credits Math (including at least Alg. 1) 20 credits Social Studies 40 credits Science (Life & Physical) 20 credits Physical Education (P.E.) 20 credits World Lang. OR Visual Perf. Art. 10 credits Electives 80 credits Total 230 credits Mission Hills High School Graduation Requirements In addition to passing the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

7. English English Math (including at least Algebra 1) Math - (through Alg. 2) Social Studies History Science (Life & Physical) Science Physical Education (P.E.) World Lang. OR Visual Perf. Art. 40 credits/4 years 4 years 20 credits/2 years 3 years – 4 recommended 40 credits/4 years 2 years 20 credits/2 years 2 years – 3 recommended World Language 20 credits/2 years “a-g” Subject Requirements 2 years same lang. Visual Performing Art 1 year 10 credits/1 year

8. PACE Promise Website: http://pace.smusd.org CSUSM/SMUSD PACE PROMISE

9. Course Selection Sheet • 6Required: • WS 1 ELA • WS 1 HSS • Math • General PE • Biology • Elective Total of 6 classes circled Remember to get all signatures and select 4 alternates!!

10. MHHS Course Catalog and more… • www.missionhillshigh.org • Click on “Counseling “ under “Site Shortcuts” • 0875 Jazz Ensemble (P) – will be ZERO period

11. English Language Arts • Social Science • Big History (H) • Unlinking Humanities – SMUSD strongly recommends that you still take the same level courses. For example, both college prep or both Honors. English and History Humanities

12. Jason Cargile – Teacher jason.cargile@smusd.org Mr. Cargile will have Q&A sessions after school WS1 (H) Big History www.bighistoryproject.com/

13. Teacher Signature required • “C” or better in Pre- Algebra second semester required to move on Trig/Pre Calculus Algebra 2 Geometry Algebra 1 AP Stats Anytime after Algebra 2 AP Calculus Mathematics Must have “B” or better to move onto Geometry Discrete Math (12th grade only) Math Analysis/Trig

14. Every 9th grader takes General PE If you are in Marching Band , you will not need to circle PE (Four years of Marching Band is needed to count for 20 credits of PE.) Physical Education

15. Every 9th grader will take a Life Science Biology (P) or (H) Biology with Medical Emphasis Life Science Biology

16. Check box if you are a “Native Spanish Speaker” At least 2 years of the same world language for college purposes “C” or better in the second semester to move on to the next level World Languages

17. Choose 1 elective • World Language • Visual or a Performing Art • Computer Explorations • Intro to Business • Journalism • AVID – Must Apply • jamie.yorba@smusd.org • 760-290-2700, ext. 3355 List at least FOUR (4) alternates. Electives

18. Remember! • 6Required: • WS 1 ELA • WS 1 HSS • Math • General PE • Biology • Elective Total of 6 classes circled Remember to get all signatures and select 4 alternates!!

19. Enter your courses online

20. Online Course Selection

21. Online Course Selection Username: Student ID # 123456 19990401 Password: YYYYMMDD

22. Student Activities Ways to get involved! • Join a club • Create your own club • Music, Dance, etc. • Try out for a sport • Try out for a play

23. Sports • Winter • Boys’/Girls’ Basketball • Wrestling • Boys’/Girls Soccer • Girls’ Water Polo • Spring • Boys’/Girls’ Track & Field • Boys’/Girls’ Swimming • Boys’ Tennis • Boys’ Volleyball • Baseball • Softball • Boys’ Golf • Girls’ Lacrosse Fall • Football • Girls’ Volleyball • Boys’/Girls’ Cross Country • Girls’ Tennis • Field Hockey • Girls’ Golf • Boys’ Water Polo

24. Clubs • Action Club • Art Club • Astronomy Club • AVID • Ballet Folklorico • Best Buddies • CSF • Chess Club • End Cruelty Start Love • Fashion Club • Fellowship of Christian Athletes • Gay Straight Alliance • Key Club • MECHA • Muslim Student Association • NICA • Oceana • Optimist International • Pacific Islander Student Association • PLUS • Speech and Debate • Step Club • Third from the Son • Travel Club • United Club • Writers Club • The Vine • And More!!!

25. Freshman Orientation • Mark your Calendars! • Freshman Orientation will be the week of Registration in August • Meet your Link Crew Leader • Get a tour of the school • Have fun!!! • More info to come.

26. When MHHS Counselors Return Your sheet will be signed by you and your parents/guardians and by any teachers you need. You will have your transcript and course selection sheet with you Your 6 classes and 4 alternates will be chosen

27. What Now?

28. MHHS Counselors will return… Write down this due date on the upper right corner of your course selection sheet. San Elijo Middle School Friday, March 1st

29. Follow us on: @mhhscounseling “Mission Hills High School Counseling”