Cupertino High School Class of 2023 Guidance & Course Selection

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1 Cupertino High School Class of 2023 Guidance & Course Selection Welcome! Please pick up your high school handouts Move all the way into the row Do not skips seats

2 Administration Kami Tomberlain, Principal

3 Alpha Assistant Principals Andy Walczak (A Ge) Yukari Salazar (Gh Li) Melina Nafrada (Lo San) Geoff Wright (Sar Z)

4 Alpha Guidance Counselors Mr. Buie (A-Ge) Mrs. Sheehy (Gh-Li) Ms. Olson (Lo-San) Ms. Santos (Sar-Z)

5 Additional Resources Student Advocates Student Center for Success (SCS) College and Career Center (CCC) Guided Studies English Language Development (ELD) Special Education

6 Course Selection Planning Things to consider : High school graduation requirements College entrance requirements Student interests, strengths and growth areas Creating a 4-year plan Course load balancing for all 4 years Other commitments (outside CHS) time constraints

8 Graduation Requirements Complete classes: 10 credits = 1 Year History (World, US, Government/Economics) English (ELD 3 can be used for 10 credits) Mathematics (up to Geometry) Physical Education Science (life & physical) World Language* Fine Arts* Applied Arts* Electives Total 30 credits 40 credits 20 credits 20 credits 20 credits 10 credits 10 credits 10 credits 60 credits 220 credits Students earn credit with a D or better

9 College (A-G) Entrance Requirements 1. Complete classes: A) History 20 credits B) English 40 credits C) Mathematics (Algebra 2 minimum) 30 credits D) Science (life & physical minimum) 20 credits E) World Language (through level 2) 20 credits F) Fine Arts/Visual Performing Arts 10 credits G) Electives 10 credits Physical Education None Applied Arts None Total 150 credits 2. Complete testing (SAT or ACT or TOEFL) Students earn credit with a C or better

10 Course Selection Worksheet Fill out your current 8th grade core courses Write the name of the course Do the best you can to provide accurate most recent grades (except McAuliffe) These grades help you and us decide on the best courses for next year

11 Core Academics All FUHSD 9th grade students must take: Literature and Writing (1010) PE 9 (2510) Biology (3110)

12 Math Courses Common Core Math 8 Algebra 1 (2210) * Do not choose Geometry Common Core Math 8/Alg Geometry (2230) Algebra 1 (A or B+) Geometry Enriched (2240) Algebra 1 (A, B or C) Geometry (2230) Algebra 1 (D or lower) Algebra 1 (2210) Geometry (A) Algebra 2/Trigonometry (2320) Geometry (B or C) Algebra 2 (2310) Algebra 2 Pre Calculus (2400) In your packet, bottom of the GREEN page Algebra 2/Trigonometry (A or B) Pre-Cal Honors (2420)

13 Math Pathways For details of each math course, please visit the CHS Guidance & Counseling and review the course description in the Course Selection Guide.

14 Math Selection Sign up for the next course in sequence based on the information provided. If you plan to accelerate by taking a summer class, or you are concurrently enrolled in another math class at an accredited school, you MUST indicate this acceleration during course verification in April. We will move you to the next course during that time. In August 2019, you must prove completion of the summer school course. This information will be on the website on August 1st. Any courses completed prior to the first day of 9th grade will not be included in the student s CHS transcript. If students complete Geometry, a notation will be made that the requirement has been completed.

15 World Language 1 Hyde Level 1 Japanese 1 (4010) French 1 (4110) Spanish 1 (4310) 2 Hyde, 1 Lawson, or other exp. Level 2 Japanese 2 (4020) French 2 (4120) Spanish 2 (4320)

16 World Language Students who have taken a language at a school other than HMS or LMS should have their teacher Liza_Aguilar@fuhsd.org with their placement recommendation. Placement test dates for students with experience outside of a middle school: All Japanese- March 29-3:30 to 4:45 All Spanish-April 11 from 3:15-4:45. All French- April 11 from 3:15-4:45. *Sign ups will be available online starting Fri Feb. 8th under News section

17 World Language Chinese No previous experience (4410) Previous experience (4420) Placement test CHS Computer Lab on Tuesday, March 5th, 3:45PM (MUST sign up, there will be no room for drop in s ) Language questions? Liza_Aguilar@fuhsd.org

18 Visual and Performing Arts Art 1 (6110) 3-D Design 1 (6210) Drama (6710) To audition for Advanced Drama: Prepare a one minute monologue and Arcadia_Conrad@fuhsd.org to schedule an audition

19 Visual and Performing Arts Music Genesis (7320) B Choir (9th grade girls) (7030) A Choir (boys) (7060) Symphonic Band (Brass/Percussion/Drums) (7136)* Symphonic Band (Woodwinds) (7134)* *Participation in Marching Band mandatory.

20 Visual and Performing Arts Orchestra (7240) & Chamber Orchestra (7250) Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass Auditions for placement Information and audition music can be found under the Student Life tab, Orchestra at Band/Orchestra questions:

21 Applied Academics Principles of Business (4580) Computer Applications (4640) Woodworking 1 (5110) Intro to Culinary Careers: Food & Nutrition (5710) Computer Programming Java (2370) Technical Writing/Yearbook (must contact Carley_Stavis@fuhsd.org)

22 AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) Visit the AVID website on our homepage Interested? Contact middle school counselor Some students will be recruited and pre-selected if their counselor and teacher thinks they would be a good fit for the program and/or they meet one or more of the criteria (1st generation college, underrepresented in college).

23 AVID Lawson: Informational Meeting: March 1st at lunch at LMS Interviews: March LMS Hyde: Informational Meeting : February 11 during HMS 5th/6th period (See counselor to be invited) Interviews: Feb. 28 and March 7 at HMS

24 AVID Miller, McAuliffe and all other schools: Contact counselor directly and/or if interested. All students will be informed if they were admitted to the program by mid-april.

25 Athletics We support athletics and encourage students to participate. 9th grade information on our website under athletics. 9th grade students will receive 5 elective credits per sport upon successful completion of the season. Select PE Athletics 2590 and identify sport(s)

26 Additional Options Want to start school later than 8:00AM? Check Unscheduled 1st (9001) Students are guaranteed 6 classes 7 classes are RARE

27 Down the Road Course verification (Final Draft) ed through Informed K12 in April Must verify classes, even if no changes Start of school details posted in August on school website Freshmen Orientation (August 13) Tino Parent Crew Night (August 13) 1st day of school (August 19) 9th Grade Parent Night (September) Back to School Night (September)

28 Closing Steps On Friday, February 8th, the Informed K12 Course Selection link will be available on the CHS website in the NEWS area - this is your FIRST DRAFT Any form submitted by due date of February 13th will be given equal priority

29 Closing Steps Visit for more information and/or if you still have questions. FAQ under Guidance & Counseling Course specific information under Academics Any enrollment questions, If you have a special circumstance or a unique situation, a counselor will be available to address your needs in the College and Career Center on February 27th, 7:45 AM-8:15 AM.

30 Thank you Good Night

Welcome Parents! Class of 2021

Welcome Parents! Class of 2021 How to prepare for CHS! Finish strong!! 4 th quarter determines fall eligibility. Good habits now mean a successful start next year. Tour of CHS Volunteers from the class