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Welcome to Palo Alto High School
ITS GREAT TO BE A VIKING!
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Welcome Class of 2021!
Kim Diorio, Principal Kathie Laurence, Assistant Principal Jerry Berkson, Assistant Principal Vicki Kim, Assistant Principal Adam Paulson, Assistant Principal Matt Hall, Student Activities Director Selene Singares, Incoming Freshmen Guidance
Counselor
1. Student Life - Link Crew, Student Activities, & Athletics
2. Course Offerings by Department3. Paly Wellness Center4. Paly Guidance Program and Support Services5. Special Programs 6. Important Dates and Closing Remarks
Tonights Agenda
PALY CORE PURPOSE
The core purpose of our school is to affirm the potential of every Paly student in an environment of support and inspiration where people work together and lift each other toward great personal growth.
At Palywe BELIEVE in you!
PALY CORE VALUES
At Paly, everyone values and benefits from our collective effort to grow and to develop our human potential. Guiding this effort is our belief in the following:
Paly Core Values
Promoting personal integrity and respect Providing a nurturing environment
characterized by teamwork and collaboration Caring for and believing in every individual Encouraging creativity and independent
thinking Understanding that growth and learning are
an essential part of life Acknowledging great effort and great fun in
work and play
Its Great to be a Viking because...
Our school climate is built on trust and respect
Our school has tremendous spirit and pride
Our school has passionate teachers & dedicated staff who care about you and inspire a love of learning
Our school has amazing parental and community support
What Makes Paly Unique?o Students
Diverse, original, questioning, fearless
o Faculty and Staff Committed, educated, passionate, collaborative
o Culture Student-centered, reflective, connected, pride
o Community Devoted, encouraging, mentors, supportive
o Location
Student Life - Paly Spirit
Student Life - More than Academics
PALY ASB Leadership, Robotics, Madrigals, Campanile, Science Olympiad, Speech and Debate, Math Club, The PALY VOICE, Thespian Club, Juggling Club, Smash Bros Club, Cheer & Dance, Chess Club, YCS, .The Viking, Key Club, Bhangra Club, Jewish Student Leadership Club, VERDE,, & Best Buddies.
GOOGLE: Paly ASB for more!
Student Life Student Activities:
ASB- Associated Student Body
Over 80 different student clubs
Many events during and after school
Freshmen elections take place during the 2nd week of school, more info during orientation in August
Save the Date Freshman Orientation
August 10th, 20174:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Physical Education Peter Diepenbrock History & Social Science Jaclyn Edwards English Shirley Tokheim Science Kelli Hagen World Languages Carla Guerard Visual Performing Arts Michael Najar Mathematics Arne Lim Special Education Laura Bricca Career Tech Ed Pat OHara
Instructional Leaders
Athletic Director - Kathi Bowers [email protected]
www.paly.net/athletics
Fall Sports Start Date - Aug 4th 2017
Athletic Medical Clearance
Questions about a team? Please email the coach directly. Email addresses are on paly.net/athletics.
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Fall Sports Cross-Country Football Volleyball - Women's Tennis - Women's Water Polo Golf Womens
Winter Sports Basketball Soccer Wrestling
Spring Sports Badminton
Baseball
Golf Mens
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Track & Field
Tennis - Men's
Lacrosse
0 period P.E. is 4 days a week, from 7:10-8:00
If students opt for 0 period PE, they must take a prep during the day
2 year PE graduation requirement
Physical Education
Ninth Grade World History:
Required Course for all 9th grade students From the Fall of Rome to the Fall of the Berlin Wall
What is the role of the citizen? Common Core Standards: Research; citations;
identifying a thesis statement
History & Social Science
Ninth Grade
English 9A (RECOMMENDED)
Writing Program
Parent Workshop
English
Science9th grade courses
Predictors for Success in Biology Courses for 9th Grade
Predictor Biology Biology H
Commitment to homework per week
1-2 hours per week 2-3 hours per week
Degree of Independent Learning
Teacher guidance will be differentiated based on student needs.
Can work independently on most tasks or will take the initiative to seek help.
Degree of Academic Language Skills
Comfortable reading academic texts, but may need support at times. Reading and writing skills may vary.
Strong reading and writing skills, able to analyze complex texts independently. Able to construct and support an argument.
Degree of Mathematical Skills
Has foundational graphing and analytical skills, but may need support at times.
Able to analyze data and construct graphs independently. Can recognize complex patterns and graphing trends.
Ninth Grade Courses:Chinese Mandarin 1 French 1, 2Japanese 1, 2 Spanish 1, 2Spanish for Spanish Speakers American Sign Language 1
World Languages
Visual Arts: Art Spectrum Photography Graphic Design Video Production:
Digital Film-Making IM
Visual and Performing Arts
Performing Arts: Concert Band Jazz Ensemble String Orchestra Premier Choir (Treble Choir) Adv. Womens And Mens Chorus (must be concurrently
enrolled in Premier Choir)
Theatre 1 Stage Technology and Design
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Through the years, studies have discovered that the inclusion of the performing arts in a broad-based curriculum improves the quality of a childs educational experience. The arts teach discipline, improve self-esteem, inspire creativity, and help young people to set and reach goals. Kennedy-center.org
Ninth Grade Courses: Algebra 1.1
Algebra 1
Algebra 1A
Geometry A
Geometry H
Algebra 2 / Trig H - for students who took Geometry H in 8th grade
Problem Solving 1-2 (elective)
Students must complete 3 years of math including Algebra 2 in high school in order to be UC/CSU eligible.
Mathematics
SPECIAL EDUCATIONVision
Prescriptive Program
Inclusion/Co-Teaching Service Delivery Model
Focus on Secondary Transition Planning
SPECIAL EDUCATIONSpecialized Academic Instruction
Cognitive Planning
Math Workshop
Writing Lab
Academic Communication
Therapeutic Services Therapeutic Elective Class
NCP SAI Core Academics
Futures (Mod/Severe) Functional Academics
Community-Based Instruction
SPECIAL EDUCATION8th Grade Transition Meetings
Jordan: Feb. 21-24, 27 JLS: Feb. 28 - March 2 Terman: March 3
Contact: Laura Bricca, Instructional Supervisor
Phone: 650-329-3843
Email: [email protected]
Career Technical Education
Business Law
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Sports Nutrition
Getting into the Game
Interior Design
Foods
Game Design
Intro Broadcast Journalism
Sports Medicine
Automotive Tech
Computer Science Principles
Media Arts Courses
Photography
Graphic Design
Yearbook
Ninth Grade Courses:
o Friendly & Knowledgeable Staff
o Dynamic Resources - Print, Online, Textbooks
o Facility Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
o BRAND NEW LIBRARY IN 2 YEARS!
o Check out the Library Website linked to paly.net
The Paly Library Read Research Create & Connect 24/7
Mental Health & Wellness at Paly
Wellness: Levels of Service & Prevention
ToSA for School ClimateToSA for Social-Emotional Learning
School Climate & Social Justice Commissioner (ASB)
Student Wellness Committee
Wellness Advisory Committee
Wellness Leadership Team
Guidance Counselors
School Psychologists
Community-Based Health Organizations
School Health Technician
Wellness Outreach Worker
Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator
Paly Wellness Team
The Wellness Center
Safe & Supportive Space
De-stress Reach Out
Connect w/Help
On Campus Programs Community Partners
Single Access Pointfor Coordinated
Education & Support
Paly Guidance Program
Nationally Renowned Comprehensive Counseling Program
3-Tiered Model for Guidance Services
o Link Crewo Academic Resource Center (ARC)o Math Resource Center (MRC)o Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS)
Support Services
Course Selection
Online course selection will be discussed when Paly counselors visit the middle schools:
JLS: January 30 & 31, 2017Terman: February 1, 2017Jordan: February 6 & 7, 2017
Paly TEAM
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