Academic CounselorsStudents Last Name:
A-D → Ms. Gil [email protected] 408-347-4168
E-Lo → Ms. Pham [email protected] 408-347-4166
Lu-N → Ms. Nguyen [email protected] 408-347-4133
O-S → Ms. Magana [email protected] 408-347-4161
T-Z & Puente Students → Ms. [email protected] 408-347-4167
How can your student see their counselor?Counselors are available on a walk-in basis (room 401):
● Before school● Brunch● Lunch● After school
**Best way to make sure you see a counselor is to make an appointment
How to “Connect With Your Counselor”?→ Go to the Andrew Hill School Website
→ Scroll down the main page
→ Click on “Connect With Your Counselor”
● Pass ALL classes with a “C” or better ■ Complete classwork & homework■ Attend classes everyday, on time
● Encourage students to take rigorous classes ● Start looking into colleges EARLY ● Meet with your counselor● Encourage students to get involved with various school
activities, events, clubs, sports, and/or academies● Work on time management & organization
Tips for a Successful High School Experience
Get Involved!Colleges look for students who contribute to their communities
1) Join a club!-Clubs and organizations promote leaderships skills and involvement, as well as shows that you are giving back to your school.
2) Join a sport!-Shows that you are a team player, engaged on campus, and have school spirit.
3) Volunteer/Family Obligations!-Offering your free time to help out in the community or at home shows that you care about where you live and the people around you.
AthleticsFall (August-November)
Girls Boys
Volleyball Football
Cross Country
Cross Country
Tennis Cheer
Cheer
Winter (November-February)
Girls Boys
Basketball Basketball
Soccer Soccer
Wrestling Wrestling
Spring (February-May)
Girls Boys
Softball Baseball
Track and Field Track and Field
Swimming Swimming
Badminton Badminton
Tennis
Golf
● AHHS Athletic Packet (Room 204)● Physical at our Foothill Community Health Clinic● Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA with no more than 1 F grade
Clubs and Extracurricular ActivitiesIf you are not currently in a club, you can still join one.
● Visit school website for club info. http://andrewphill.esuhsd.org/Student-Activities/Master-Club-List/index.html
● Attend a club meeting● Participate in club events/activities
Andrew Hill AcademiesProgram Recruitments are in January/February
➔ Multimedia- emphasis on Multimedia design and medium of arts➔ Medical Magnet- focus on the medical field, health, and human services➔ Social Justice- social justice through an academic focus on real world
application➔ International Baccalaureate (IB) Program- help students “develop the
intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world.”
➔ Puente- bridge to college success (for incoming 9th grade only)➔ JROTC- Leadership class
The Spartan PromiseESUHSD and San Jose State University partnered to provide a pathway to college admissions
What does this mean for you?
➔ Guaranteed admissions to eligible ESUHSD graduates starting Class of 2017 through Class of 2021
➔ SAT/ACT, A-G, and a good GPA
What Are The Graduation Requirements?English
Social Science
Mathematics
Science
Fine Arts or Foreign Language
Physical Education
Electives
4 years 40 credits
3 years 30 credits
2 years 20 credits
2 years 20 credits
1 year 10 credits
2 years 20 credits
80 credits
220 credits
What are A-G Requirements?“A” - History
“B” - English
“C” - Mathematics
“D” - Laboratory Science
“E” - Foreign Language
“F” - Visual/Performing Arts
“G” - College Prep Elective
**Must pass classes with a C- or higher to be college eligible
2 years required
4 years required
3 years required 4 years recommended
2 years required 3 years recommended
2 years required 3 years recommended
1 year required
1 year required
*Must receive a “C-” or higher in all A-G course requirements to be eligible for 4 year colleges.
High School and A-G Requirement Comparison
Grading Periods● September 22, 2017
● November 3, 2017
● December 22, 2017 (Final Semester Grades)
● February 16, 2018
● April 13, 2018
● May 24, 2018 (Final Semester Grades)
Sample Four Year Plan: Freshman & Sophomore Years
9th Grade YearEnglish 1 (b)Biology (d)Math (c) Ethnic Studies (g)F. Lang/VP. Arts (e)/(f)PE 1
10th Grade YearEnglish 2 (b)Chem/Physics (d)Math (c)World History/WAP (a)F. Lang/VP. Arts (e)/(f)PE 2
Student Services on CampusRegularly check The Counseling Corner (on the school website) and Schoolloop for updates on events and other important information
● Tutoring Center in the Library○ Monday - Wednesday → 3:15-4:15pm
● Math Tutoring Rm 214○ Monday and Wednesday → 3:15-4:15pm ○ Tuesday and Thursday → 3:00-5:00pm
College Presentations at AHHS
October 27 → San Francisco State
October 30 → UC Berkeley
November 3 → University of San Francisco
November 7 → UC Davis
**Check our Counseling Page on the school website for more information