Download Welcome Parents of Future Aztecs

Welcome to Esperanza High School…
where excellence is a tradition.
Esperanza High School
8th Grade Parent Night
“Esperanza is a model site for
educational practices”
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Counselors
Mrs. Kettering
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Mrs. Selof
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Mrs. Gullotti
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Counseling Support for Students
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Counseling page of website
Aztec University parent nights
Classroom presentations
College/Career planning
Annual meeting with students for
registration
• Open door policy for students
High School vs. Middle School
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school hours: 7:55 – 2:45
Late Start on Mondays, 1st period @ 8:28
6 period day
55 minute periods
8 minute passing periods
semester system
40 community service hours
230 credits for graduation
PYLUSD Graduation Requirements
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4 years Language Arts
2 years Math including Alg. 1A and 1B or Alg. 1
3 years Social Science
2 years Science (1 year physical, 1 year life)
1 year EITHER Fine Art or Foreign Language
1 semester Health and 1 semester Careers
2 years Physical Education
80 elective credits
230 total credits
40 hours Community Service
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
California High School Exit Exam
(CAHSEE)
 Taken in March of 10th grade year
 2 sections:
– English/Language Arts
– Math (including Algebra)
 Online tutoring available for students who don’t pass on
first attempt
 EHS success rate: LA 96% pass rate, Math 95% pass
rate
 Need more info? www.ocde.org
Cal State and UC Minimum
Entrance Requirements
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4 years Language Arts
2 years Social Science (World & US History)
3 years Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2)
2 years Laboratory Science – Bio and Chem
(Cal States will accept Earth Science in place of Chem)
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2 years Foreign Language
1 year Fine Art
1 year College Prep Elective
Test requirements (SAT or ACT)
No D’s accepted
Medical Sciences Academy
 Program for students
interested in being a:
 Nurse
 Doctor
 Firefighter
 Sports
Trainer
 etc.
Applications available on the
website:
www.esperanzahs.com
Freshman Year Option:
Health/Medical Sciences
 Year-long course that
replaces required
Health/Careers class
Focus on Careers in Medicine
Turn in application to Middle School Counselor by April 12th
Medical Sciences Academy
 Medical Careers I :
Intro to safety, anatomy & physiology, infection
control, body systems, medical terminology, vital signs,
and CPR certification.
 Medical Careers II :
Pathophysiology (UC approved elective): Diseases
connected to the body, hands-on testing for diseases.
 Medical Careers III :
Medical Assistant : Back Office, working with patients,
doing injections, EKG’s, surgical set-up.
Engineering and
Manufacturing Academy
Two pathways:
1. Industry-Certification/Community College Pathway
*Take Manufacturing/Engineering Drawing
2. Engineering Technology-UC/CSU Engeering Pathway
*Take Manufacturing/Engineering Drawing or
Engineering Tech
Engineering/Manufacturing Academy applications due to
middle school counselor by April 12th
Distinguished Scholars
o Rigorous curriculum of honors and AP courses
o 3.5 GPA, Proficient or Advanced on STAR tests, no D or F
grades, good citizenship
o Distinguished Scholars diploma and special recognition at
graduation
o Great for college applications
o More Information and applications are available on the
Esperanza webpage (www.esperanzahs.com)
o Applications are due to the Middle School counselor by 4/12.
EHS counselors will pick up at registration
Pink Course Selection Sheet
Language Arts placement is determined by
district criteria.
 College prep – Proficient or below on CST, current
placement in grade level Language Arts during the 8th
grade year
 Honors – Advanced on CST, or A or B average in
Honors/Gate Language Arts during the 8th grade year
Pink Course Selection Sheet
Math placement is determined by district
criteria which includes CST scores,
current math level and math grades.
Pre-Algebra Algebra 1A or Algebra 1
Algebra 1  Geometry or Geometry Honors
Geometry  Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors
Pink Course Selection Sheet
• All students take one semester of Health and one
semester of Academic Studies/Career Planning
• Choose either PE, Dance, PE Band, or Color Guard.
Students who will be attending the summer athletic
camps may sign up for their sport during
registration
• Athletic Directors will be at the middle schools on:
• YLMS – 5/1
BYMS – 5/6
Travis – 5/9
9th Grade Schedule
Required Courses
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Language Arts
Math
Health/Careers
Physical Education
9th Grade Elective Courses
Strong, motivated
students earning
A’s and B’s
• Foreign
Language
• Science- Biology
Hard working
students earning
A’s, B’s, & C’s
• Fine Art or
elective
• Foreign
Language or
Science (Earth
Science or
Biology)
Students
performing at
Average
or Below Average
levels in Math and
Science
• Earth Science or
elective
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9th Grade Elective Choices
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Choose Science or an elective (and alternate)
 Choose Foreign or an elective (and alternate)
 If you are choosing a first-year foreign
language, please indicate your alternate language
choice. We will do our best to accommodate
elective choices.
Course Description Book
Available online:
www.esperanzahs.com
Click on “Counseling”
Click on “PYLUSD Course Handbook”
*note – Not all classes listed are available at
every high school. Elective options should
be chosen from the list given to you.
Class Placement and
Homework Expectations
Expect 30 minutes per night of
homework for each academic class.
Honors classes may require more.
The computer arranges your schedule of
classes. We are unable to accommodate
teacher requests, order of classes, etc.
Registration Dates
Middle School
Distribution Registration
Yorba Linda Middle
Tuffree
Kraemer
Bernardo Yorba
Travis
Friends Christian
3/27
3/21
3/26
3/25
3/28
3/21
4/19
4/12
4/17
4/16
4/18
4/22
Private Schools/other
Call the week of April 15th to
pick up registration packet
and schedule new student
appointments
Counseling Secretary
Mrs. Hernandez
(714) 986-7540
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Freshman Focus
What is Freshman Focus?
 A program designed to help students with the transition
to high school.
 A campus that that will help freshmen have a sense of
belonging and connectedness to the school and staff in a
smaller environment.
 The option to have break and lunch on their own
campus, OR the option to join upper classmen on Main
Campus.
 Activities and events designed specifically for them by
ASB.
 The opportunity to build stronger relationships with
grade-level peers.
Freshman Orientation/Link Crew
Thursday August 22, 2013
7:45 – 12:00 noon
Freshmen get “linked” up with an upper classman who will be
their Link Crew Leader for the upcoming school year.
Events include:
 Introduction to high school including the do’s and don’ts.
 Activities with Link Crew Leaders and small group of
classmates.
 Guided tours of campus.
 Activities with freshmen and Link Crew Leaders will be held
throughout the school year.
Freshman Registration
Monday, August 26, 2013
8:00 - 11:00 am
Turn in registration paperwork, purchase
ASB card, PE clothes, yearbook and spirit
wear
Students will receive their student schedule
Counselors available to students on a walk-in
basis
First Week of School
 First Day of school - pick up locator on Main
Campus starting at 7:15 a.m.
 On the first day of school, schedule changes will
be done for scheduling errors only.
Freshman schedule change day – will have a
designated day for Freshman during the first
week to make course changes.
Academic Support For Students
 Parents are encouraged to communicate with
teachers, beginning with Back-To-School Night in
September
 Access to teacher email via EHS website
 Parents and students can access student records on
AERIES/ABI
 Students seek extra help from teachers before &
after school on an individual basis
Academic Support For Students –
Tutoring
 Peer tutor list available in counseling
office in mid-October
 Students can attend free tutoring by NHS
and CSF members after school
College and Career Center
 College admissions presentations
 Community College placement testing
 Job postings
 Computer lab
 Work permits
 Transcripts
 Financial Aid information
 Military information
 NCAA Eligibility information
Activities and Getting Involved
 Esperanza offers many activities, clubs,
athletic teams and other ways to get involved.
There is something for EVERYONE!
 Be sure to look through the handouts in your
student’s folder to learn more about some of
the opportunities available. A complete list of
campus organizations and advisers is in the
EHS Student Handbook.
Clubs and Activities
 Award winning Speech and Debate, Mock Trial, and
Academic Decathlon teams among the best in the county.
 National champion Dance and Cheer Teams
 Sports teams that have won 46 C.I.F. Championships and
hundreds of League Championships over 30 years.
 Over 30 clubs including: National Honor Society, CSF, Red
Cross Club, Ecology Club, Rock, Best Buddies, Creative
Impulse, PTSA, Art Club, etc.
Thank you for attending!
Please visit our website for information,
resources, handouts, etc. www.esperanzahs.com
GO! AZTECS!