who’s your counselor? a - ca = mrs. zacarias ce - gar = mr. nakashima gas - loo = mrs....

Who’s Your Counselor?Who’s Your Counselor?

• A - CA = MRS. ZACARIAS

• CE - GAR = MR. NAKASHIMA

• GAS - LOO = MRS. RAMIREZ-HOLLINGSHEAD

• LOP - ON = MRS. MARTINEZ

• OP - RN = MRS. DEL VALLE

• RU - Z = MRS. REDGATE

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Angela Castellanos

• A - CA = MRS. ZACARIAS

• CE - GAR = MR. NAKASHIMA

• GAS - LOO = MRS. RAMIREZ-HOLLINGSHEAD

• LOP - ON = MRS. MARTINEZ

• OP - RN = MRS. DEL VALLE

• RU - Z = MRS. REDGATE

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Angela Castellanos

(Tentative for 2010 – 2011)(Tentative for 2010 – 2011)

High School Credit SystemHigh School Credit System•Grade of “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” = 5 credits per semester.•Grade of “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” = 5 credits per semester.

•1 Semester = 6 classes x 5 credits = 30 credits•1 Semester = 6 classes x 5 credits = 30 credits

•2 Semesters (Sept – Jan. & Feb. – June) = 1 year•2 Semesters (Sept – Jan. & Feb. – June) = 1 year

•2 Semester = 6 classes x 5 credits =+30 credits•2 Semester = 6 classes x 5 credits =+30 credits Freshman year 60

creditsFreshman year 60 creditsSophomore year + 60 creditsSophomore year + 60 credits 120

credits120 creditsJunior year + 60 creditsJunior year + 60 credits180 credits180 creditsSenior year + 60

creditsSenior year + 60 credits 240

credits240 credits

EnglishEnglish 3 years (30 credits)3 years (30 credits)

Senior EnglishSenior English 1 year (10 credits)1 year (10 credits)

MathematicsMathematics 3 years (30 credits)3 years (30 credits)

Social StudiesSocial Studies 2 1/2 years (25 credits)2 1/2 years (25 credits)

ScienceScience 3 years (30 credits)3 years (30 credits)

Physical EducationPhysical Education

2 years (20 credits)2 years (20 credits)

Visual/Perf. ArtsVisual/Perf. Arts 1 year (10 credits)1 year (10 credits)

Practical ArtsPractical Arts 1 year (10 credits)1 year (10 credits)

EconomicsEconomics 1/2 years (5 credits)1/2 years (5 credits)

ElectivesElectives 50 semester credits50 semester credits

SubjectSubject Santa Fe Grad. Req.Santa Fe Grad. Req.

Total 220

Testing InformationTesting InformationComputer Lit. - Met by successfully completing a computer related course.

High School Exit Exam – All students must pass the C.A.H.S.E.E.

Algebra 1 – All students must pass a year of Algebra.

Health – Met by passing 2nd Semester of Biological Science

University of California & Cal.State University University of California & Cal.State University A – G RequirementsA – G Requirements

A. History/Social Science – 2 Years RequiredA. History/Social Science – 2 Years RequiredB. English – 4 Years RequiredB. English – 4 Years Required

C. Mathematics – 3 Years Required, 4 Years Recommended (Math beyond Algebra 1)

C. Mathematics – 3 Years Required, 4 Years Recommended (Math beyond Algebra 1)D. Laboratory Science – 2 Years Required, 3 Years RecommendedD. Laboratory Science – 2 Years Required, 3 Years RecommendedE. Language other than English – 2 Years

Required, 3 Years recommendedE. Language other than English – 2 Years

Required, 3 Years recommendedF. Fine Arts – 1 Year Required College Prep F. Fine Arts – 1 Year Required College Prep G. Electives – 1 Years Required (Advanced Visual/Performing Arts, History, English, Adv.Math, Advanced Lab Sci., Other Lang. than English)

G. Electives – 1 Years Required (Advanced Visual/Performing Arts, History, English, Adv.Math, Advanced Lab Sci., Other Lang. than English)

No Grade Lower Than

“C”

No Grade Lower Than

“C”

SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL – CLASS OF 2014

Student’s First & Last Name

Counselor will fill in

I.D.

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Parent’s Signature Student’s Signature

• Filling out the interest form does not officially register you for an athletic team. You will need to make contact with the team coach and complete an athletic packet.

• Mr. Hendry & Mr. Geren will present athletic information at the end of this program.

• Filling out the interest form does not officially register you for an athletic team. You will need to make contact with the team coach and complete an athletic packet.

• Mr. Hendry & Mr. Geren will present athletic information at the end of this program.

Santa Fe High School AthleticsSanta Fe High School Athletics• Athletics Interest Sheet (Fill out sheet and return).

• Athletics Interest Sheet (Fill out sheet and return).

It is Important that you complete as much of this form as possible so that we will have accurate student information.

TURN OVER – Emergency Contacts on back

Santa Fe H.S. Summer School

Santa Fe H.S. Summer School

9th Grade summer school will be held for Bridge

Students Only!

Bridge students are middle school students who do not

meet the promotion requirements.

9th Grade summer school will be held for Bridge

Students Only!

Bridge students are middle school students who do not

meet the promotion requirements.

Informationabout 8th Grade

Testing!

Informationabout 8th Grade

Testing!

• All 8th graders will take a placement

test.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TESTING

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TESTING

• Week of May 24 – May 28• Week of May 24 – May 28

MATH TESTINGMATH TESTING• Week of June 1 - 4• Week of June 1 - 4

All English Language Arts and Math testing will take place at the middle

schools.

All English Language Arts and Math testing will take place at the middle

schools.

All tests will be given by your student’s current English Language Arts or Math teacher

All tests will be given by your student’s current English Language Arts or Math teacher

District - Wide 8th Grade English Language Arts Testing

District - Wide 8th Grade English Language Arts Testing

Here’s a sample!

Skills we are testing:

* Writing strategies, grammar and punctuation* Reading Comprehension* Vocabulary and Word Analysis

Plus,* Writing Sample

.

New Students to WUHSDEnglish & Math Testing

(For Students Not Attending Our Partner Middle Schools)

Testing for Private School students & students new to WUHSD is scheduled for:

• Saturday, April 29 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm• District Office• Attend Breakout Session for more

details

Testing for Private School students & students new to WUHSD is scheduled for:

• Saturday, April 29 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm• District Office• Attend Breakout Session for more

details

HONORS TESTINGHONORS TESTING

• There’s no special testing for Honors placement.

• CST scores will be used to help determine honors placement

HONORS NOTIFICATIONHONORS NOTIFICATION

Each high school will notify parents, through the mail, if their student qualifies for the HONORS Program.

Each high school will notify parents, through the mail, if their student qualifies for the HONORS Program.

You Are Not Yet High School Students!!!!!

You Are Not Yet High School Students!!!!!

In the Next 3 Months You MUST:

In the Next 3 Months You MUST:• PASS ALL OF YOUR CLASSES:

Student who fail to meet the middle school promotion requirements will:

• Be REQUIRED to attend the Summer Bridge Program (Summer School)

• Will be placed in a Guided Study class as one of your ELECTIVE Choices.

• PASS ALL OF YOUR CLASSES:

Student who fail to meet the middle school promotion requirements will:

• Be REQUIRED to attend the Summer Bridge Program (Summer School)

• Will be placed in a Guided Study class as one of your ELECTIVE Choices.

• Score Well on Standardized Tests:• Score Well on Standardized Tests:- Scores from California Standards Tests will be used in Honors Class Placement.

- Elective Reading & Math Class

Placement will be determined based on Cal. Standards Tests.

- Test scores will help determine 9th grade English & Math Class Placement.

- The material you are learning this year will be on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). A passing score is required as part of the graduation requirements.

- Scores from California Standards Tests will be used in Honors Class Placement.

- Elective Reading & Math Class

Placement will be determined based on Cal. Standards Tests.

- Test scores will help determine 9th grade English & Math Class Placement.

- The material you are learning this year will be on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). A passing score is required as part of the graduation requirements.

Getting ready for 9th Grade!Getting ready for 9th Grade!

All incoming 9th grade students will need to:

1. Pick up an information packet which will be available in the guidance office in late July.

2. Return all forms during confirmation week (week of August 16), at which time they will receive their schedule.

Freshman Orientation Day

• Link Crew Members will contact incoming 9th grade students

• Orientation Day – August 24th and 25th

Freshman Orientation Day

• Link Crew Members will contact incoming 9th grade students

• Orientation Day – August 24th and 25th

Freshmen 1st Day

• August 31, 2010

• Attend all classes

• Meet teachers – Get important tips for success in school

• Sign-up for clubs

• 8:30am – 11:30

• Freshmen Only

Mandatory Parent Partnership Meetings

Mandatory Parent Partnership Meetings

What: Parents & Students meet with a guidance counselor in a group setting to receive a Freshman Handbook and other essential information.Where: Santa Fe High School

When: June 29 - 4:30pm & 6:00pm

Why: The more information that we can provide to you, the better prepared you and your student will be in meeting the challenges of high school.You will receive a Teleparent phone

message with the dates of the presentations. Attendance is mandatory in

order for your student to receive his/her class schedule in August.

& July 8 - 8:00am & 5:30pm (Date change),

Items to be RETURNED ON

Tuesday, April 13 (Lakeside)

Wednesday, April 14 (Lake Center)

Friday, April 16 (Los Nietos)

3. Athletic Interest Sheet (Optional)3. Athletic Interest Sheet (Optional)

1. Course Selection Form w/parent and student signature.

1. Course Selection Form w/parent and student signature.GreenGreen

2. Enrollment Form 2. Enrollment Form Front Back

Breakout SessionsBreakout Sessions

• Mendez Gym = Activities & Athletics• L1 = Honors & AP Information• L2 = Parent Involvement• L3 = Q & A with Principal Jamero• L4 = Private School/Out of Area Enrollment

• Session 1 will begin at 6:50• Session 2 will begin at 7:10• Session 3 will begin at 7:30