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Welcome, TOHS Class of 2016!. Academic Life at TOHS . Culture of rigor and postsecondary planning Students are encouraged to pursue a challenging, meaningful educational path (A-G Encouraged) A wide range of classes beyond the core curriculum help develop a variety of interests and skills.
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Welcome, TOHS Class of 2016!
Academic Life at TOHS • Culture of rigor and postsecondary planning • Students are encouraged to pursue a challenging, meaningful educational path (A-G Encouraged) • A wide range of classes beyond the core curriculum help develop a variety of interests and skills
Our Academic Programs • Core content delivered at three different levels (Honors/AP, College Prep, and Standard) • Elective Classes include languages, technology, the arts, etc. • 20 Advanced Placement classes • Majors and Academy programs • Regional Occupational Training Programs (ROP)
Our Culture • At the center of life in the Conejo Valley • Committed to success of all students • Positive, productive relationships between students and staff • We provide a wide range of high quality academic and extracurricular programs • Tremendous school pride
Our Students • Represent the best of our community • Are actively involved in campus life • 85% go directly to college after graduation • Succeed in many different ways throughout their lives • ARE PROUD TO BE LANCERS!
Our Students Go on to… Former TOHS Students Attending:
Typical Freshman Schedule • English (9H, 9CP, or 9S) • Math: Algebra 2H, Geometry (H or CP), or Algebra 1 • Science: Biology (H or CP) or Geosciences (CP) • Physical Education (Athletic PE or PE 9) • World Language or Other Elective • Health/Careers & Geography or Other Elective CP and Honors Level Classes with C or better needed for four year college
Freshmen Electives • Spanish • French • Japanese (only at TOHS) • American Sign Language • Journalism • Computer Programming • Personal Computing • Microsoft Office Computer Application • Metals/Wood • Computer Aided Drafting Art Media Theater Chorus Concert Band Color Guard Music Appreciation Mass Media Strings/Orchestra Student Government/ASB Competitive Academics
Other Options for Health Class**For Students who take foreign language AND Band, ASB, Journalism, etc. Summer School (in class or online/hybrid) • June 18 - July 6 OR July 9 - July 26 • Cost is $250 Online/Hybrid during school year (space limited) • Meets once a week at 7 AM • Semester 1 or Semester 2 • No Cost • Flyers distributed with registration forms
Online Health • TOHS is the ONLY school in Ventura County to offer an online course at a traditional high school setting. • This course was designed just for YOU! Benefits of Online Learning: • Independent learning and discovery • Intrinsic motivation to succeed • Work at your own pace • Work on the computer using technology • Trying something innovative • Attend in-school class one day a week • IT IS FREE!!!
Freshmen Orientation Run by TOHS Link Crew Leaders • August 23 (A-L, and Band) • August 24 (M-Z and Football) Look for orientation information in your Freshman Packets, which will be mailed in the summer.
Link Crew Activities • Peer Mentoring from Student-Leaders • Lunch-Time Activities • Lunch-Time Tutoring • Final Exam Study Support • Most Improved Student Recognition Program • Campus-wide Paper Recycling • Community Service Opportunities • Student-Leader Development Opportunities
Keys to Success at TOHS • Classes become more difficult PREPARE FOR CLASS DAILY • Arrive On Time • Bring Your Materials • Write Down Your Assignments • Do Your Homework • Turn in Your Work ON TIME!
Keys to Success at TOHS • Homework Counts! • Do your Homework Every Night • Class grades are based on a combination of test/quizzes, HOMEWORK, and other assigned work. • Homework may account for 20 – 30 % (or more) of your grade!
Keys to Success at TOHS Time Management High School is a Balance • School Work • Co-curricular Activities • Outside Activities • Family Commitments • Friendships
Important Dates • Middle School Counselor Visits: • Redwood– Wednesday, February 22 • Los Cerritos – Thursday, March 8 • Colina – Friday, March 9 • Middle School Parent Nights • Redwood– Wednesday, February 22 6:00 PM, Redwood Gymnasium • Los Cerritos – Tuesday, March 6 6:00 PM, Los Cerritos Auditorium
More Info Available Online Please visit our website: www.conejousd.org/tohs GO LANCERS!