SPHS Programming INCOMING FRESHMEN FEBRUARY 2018
JANET ANDERSON PRINCIPAL Open door policy; enjoys talking to all students. Drop in and say hello!
DAVID SPECK ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF STUDENT SERVICES Attendance Discipline Community Service Sports Eligibility
JANET WICHMAN ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF CURRICULUM AND GUIDANCE Assessment Curriculum Guidance Instruction
ANGELICA MADRIGAL REGISTRAR Registers students Sends all final transcripts to colleges Updates transcripts
COUNSELORS OLINDA CAZARES MARYLIN GARCIA TRACY ISHIMARU MARIA LONG NAN NG
COUNSELING STAFF SUZANNE SACCO Academic Coach/ Title l Clerk PATTY DOMINIQUE Counseling Clerk NATASHA PRIME Train Your Brain Specialist
TWO SETS OF REQUIREMENTS 1) SPHS Diploma Requirements 2) A-G Subject Requirements Minimum requirements necessary to be eligible to apply to a 4-year college/university
SPHS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS 220 Credits Community Service Hours (45 hours minimum)
SPHS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS Specific Courses: History: 3 Years English: 4 Years Math: 2 Years (additional year of math or science) Science: 2 Years (additional year of math or science) LOTE or VPA: 1 Year Practical Arts: 1 Year PE: 2 Years Health: 1 semester
A - G SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS A: History: 2 Years B: English: 4 Years C: Math: 3 Years (minimum Math III) D: Lab Science: 2 Years/3 recommended E: LOTE: 2 Years/3 recommended F: VPA: 1 Year G: College Prep Elective: 1 Year
Special Notes: 5 credits per semester class is earned for grades A-D Unweighted GPA at SPHS Each letter grade carries a certain point value: A= 4 points B= 3 points C= 2 points D= 1 point F= 0 points Only specific honors classes and all AP classes are given an extra point (weighted GPA calculation done only at the college admissions level, not at SPHS)
SPHS A-G COURSE LIST
REQUIRED FRESHMEN CLASSES 7 classes will be programmed: 1. English - prescheduled 2. PE - prescheduled 3. 9 th Study Hall - prescheduled 4. Math I prescheduled* 5. Elective (Science) 6. Elective (LOTE) 7. Elective (VPA or Practical Arts) * Students currently enrolled in Math I must successfully complete a summer bridge course to begin in Math II+ in the fall of their freshmen year.
HISTORY - (A) REQUIREMENT A-G: 2 years Diploma: 3 years (10th) World History Standard Honors* (11 th ) United States History Standard Honors* AP* Standard (12 th ) Civics & Economics AP Gov* AP Macro Econ*/AP Micro Econ* *Skills Mastery Form required for Enrollment
ENGLISH - (B) REQUIREMENT A-G: 4 years Diploma: 4 years Standard Standard Honors* 9 th English 10 th World Lit/Comp Standard AP Lit* AP Lang* 12th English 11 th American Lit/Comp Standard Honors* AP Lang* * Skills Mastery Form Required for Enrollment
MATH - (C) REQUIREMENT A-G: 3 years (must take/pass Math lll) Diploma: 2 years** Math I Math l+ Math II Math II+* Math II Math II+ Math III Math III+* Math III Math Analysis Statistics AP Statistics* Math III+ Calculus 1/2 AP Calculus AB* Statistics AP Statistics* * Skills Mastery Form required for enrollment ** An additional year of math or science needed to satisfy diploma requirement 3 rd Year HS Math Options: Applied Math, Drafting, Comp Science
WHAT FRESHMAN MATH CLASS SHOULD YOU TAKE? Math 8 Math 8 Honors Math I Math I+ (based off math assessments results) Math I+ Math II Math II+ (based off math assessments results)
8 TH GRADE MATH READINESS ASSESSMENT A L L S T U D E N T S W I L L TA K E A M AT H R E A D I N E S S A S S E S S M E N T T O E N S U R E S U C C E S S I N T H E I R N I N T H G R A D E M AT H E M AT I C S C O U R S E. ( G I V E N AT T H E E N D O F M AY AT S P M S ) Students must pass 4 of the 5 criteria listed on our website sphstigers.org to be eligible to enroll in an accelerated + class.
ADDITIONAL MATH INFORMATION Students who begin in Math ll or ll+ as freshmen will have the opportunity to reach Calculus BC AP in senior year.
A-G: 2 years Lab Science (LIFE) SCIENCE - (D) REQUIREMENT Lab Science (PHYSICAL) Diploma: 2 years** Non Lab Science Biology AP Bio* Environmental Science AP* PLTW Bio Med PLTW Human Body Systems PLTW Medical Interventions Chemistry Chemistry Honors* Chemistry AP* Physics Physics AP* Science Explorations Sports Medicine (meets G elective requirement) PLTW Biomedical Innovation *Skills Mastery form required for enrollment **An additional year of math or science needed to satisfy diploma requirement
FRESHMEN SCIENCE OPTIONS Science Explorations: Research, conduct experiments, integrated science course of introductory biology, physics and chemistry in the field of matter and energy, motion and the electromagnetism. Biology: Investigate, inquire, conduct experiments in changes of organisms, evolution, photosynthesis, genetics, and human body functions. PLTW Bio Med: Explore concepts, conduct experiments, investigate and research in biology and medicine, and human physiology
WHICH FRESHMAN SCIENCE CLASS SHOULD YOU TAKE? Math 8 with a C or below Science Explorations Math 8 with an A or B Math 8 Honors Math I+ Biology or Bio Med
LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE) - (E) REQUIREMENT A-G: 2 years Diploma: 1 year** Chinese Standard Honors* AP* French Standard Honors* AP* Spanish Standard Honors* AP* *Skills mastery form required for enrollment ** 1 year LOTE or VPA needed to satisfy diploma requirement
VIDEO OF CHINESE CLASS
VIDEO OF FRENCH CLASS
VIDEO OF SPANISH CLASS
VISUAL PERFORMING ARTS (VPA) - (F) REQUIREMENT A-G: 1 year Diploma: 1 year** Band Choir Commercial Photography and Digital Photography Drama I CTE, Drama II CTE Orchestra Painting/Drawing 1 and 2-8, AP Art, AP Art Photo* UC Architectural Design UC Animation Fundamentals CTE UC Advanced Dance CTE UC Graphic Design 1/2 UC Graphic Design Skills USA 5/6 UC Screen Printing 7/8 *Skills Mastery Form required for enrollment ** 1 year VPA or LOTE needed to satisfy diploma requirement
COLLEGE PREP ELECTIVE - (G) REQUIREMENT A-G requirement only: 1 year Anything over the minimum requirement in categories A-E Computer Science AP* Economics (Standard, Microeconomics AP*, Macroeconomics AP*) Entrepreneur I and 2-4 PLTW Computer Science and Engineering Principles in Education I and II Psychology (Summer School only) Sports Medicine UC Web CTE 3/4 Virtual Enterprise enrollment ^ Approval needed *Skills Mastery Form required for
PRACTICAL ARTS Diploma requirement only: 1 year Academic Decathlon All CTE Classes Journalism PLTW Computer Science and Engineering PLTW Computer Science Applications Second year of LOTE Speech and Debate Stage Production Wood ASB Business Management* Copa de Oro Yearbook* Internship Program* Leadership* Office Aide/Counseling Aide/ Media Aide/Academic Coach Tiger Newspaper* * Approval Needed
SPEECH AND DEBATE
Cabinetry, Millwork and Woodworking Computer Programming Design, Visual And Media Arts CTE PATHWAYS CTE PATHWAYS Ed Childhood Development and Family Services Entrepreneurship/Self- Employment Patient Care Performing Arts
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Diploma requirement only: 2 years Counts for PE: * Pep * Sports * 1 st semester Band * 1 st semester Colorguard 9 th students take PE for the entire year 4 semesters required to graduate ALL students need to take and pass the PFT Continuation of PE in 10 th /11 th /12 th grades if PFT is not passed/not taken
ATHLETICS/SPORTS Fall Semester Spring Semester Fall Season Cross Country Football Golf (G) Tennis (G) Volleyball (G) Water Polo (B) Winter Season Basketball (B) Basketball (G) Soccer (G) Soccer (B) Water Polo (G) Wrestling Spring Season Badminton Baseball Golf (B) Tennis (B) Softball (G Swim Tennis (B) Track Volleyball (B) Weight Training Min. 2.0 GPA to be eligible to play (2.5 for Pep)
SPORTS TRYOUTS Incoming 9 th graders: Check website after April 15 th for summer tryouts and practice schedule Students must promote from 8 th grade to begin summer practice with the team Students must complete online registration Students must submit current medical physical Visit sphstigers.org for complete information Contact Greg Luna, Athletic Director at gluna@spusd.net
SUMMER SCHOOL 2018 www.spef4kids.org June 18 - July 20, 2018 8 AM to 1:30 PM All classes are tuition-based.
RECOMMENDED SUMMER SCHOOL CLASSES FOR INCOMING 9 TH GRADE STUDENTS Advance Computer Technology (1 semester) Digital Media (1 semester) Graphic Design (1 year) Health (1 semester) Paint/Draw 1/2 (1 year) PE (1 semester) Photography (1 year) Prep for Biology (1 semester) Pass/Fail Prep for Math I (1 semester) Pass/Fail Prep for Math I+ (1 semester) Pass/Fail Psychology (1 semester) Stage Production (1 semester)
CURRICULUM COURSE CATALOG www.sphstigers.org Click on guidance & counseling hyperlink Click on programming 2018 hyperlink
FRESHMEN PLAN WORKSHEET
9 TH GRADE COURSE LIST
DIRECTIONS FOR FRESHMEN PLAN WORKSHEET Full given name and nickname Contact info List names of classes PARENT Signature (REQUIRED) Please write legibly!
DIRECTIONS FOR 9 TH COURSE SELECTION All freshmen will be programmed into English, PE, Math and Study Hall for both semesters. Freshmen will choose their LOTE, Science, and VPA or Practical Arts. Note that some courses have special instructions for audition, tryout, election or Skills Mastery Form which will be required before being enrolled.
4-YEAR PLANNING FORM
4 YEAR PLANNING FORM Fill out with your parent/guardian Helps you plan a tentative class schedule for the next 4 years Counselors work with students every spring on programming needs and changes Keep at home for reference
4 YEAR COURSE SELECTION
Only students requesting to take Spanish 3/4 Honors in 9 th grade will need a Skills Mastery Form SKILLS MASTERY FORM
STUDY HABITS Good study habits = A successful Freshman Year Advocate for yourself Take advantage of tutoring resources Write assignments in your Tiger Guide Ask questions when you don t understand Prioritize your schedule/manage your time Check teachers websites Do all of your homework the day it is assigned & review for tests/quizzes
The Balanced Freshman's 24 hours 2 hours of homework 1.5 hours PDF 2.5 hours of extracurriculars 1.5 hours of necessities i.e. eat, shower 7.5 hours of school 9 hours of sleep Sleep School Homework Necessities Extracurricular Activities Playtime, Downtime, Family Time
BLOCK SCHEDULE ODD Days EVEN Days Late Start Days (ODD & EVEN) Period 0 7:05 7:55 Period 0 7:05 7:55 Period 0 7:05 7:55 Period 1 8:00 9:40 Period 2 8:00 9:40 Teacher Collaboration Period 1 or 2 8:00 9:05 9:15 10:30 Brunch 9:40 9:50 Brunch 9:40 9:50 Brunch 10:30 10:40 Period 3 10:00 11:40 Period 4 10:00 11:40 Period 3 or 4 10:50 12:05 Lunch 11:40 12:10 Lunch 11:40 12:10 Lunch 12:05 12:35 Period 5 12:20 2:00 Period 6 12:20 2:00 Period 5 or 6 12:45 2:00 Period 7 2:10 3:00 Period 7 2:10 3:00 Period 7 2:10 3:00
ATTENDANCE Come to school every day. Be prompt to each class. Absences and tardies do affect learning. Bring a note to the attendance clerk to clear absence. Consequences: Saturday School, SART/SARB School hours are 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Ruth Carlson Attendance Clerk
IMPORTANT PROGRAMMING DATES SPHS counselors will present a power point on programming to current 8th grade students on Thursday and Friday, February 8 th and 9 th (in science classes). 8 th Grade Parent Night Part ll will take place at the SPHS auditorium on Wednesday, February 21 st from 7pm 8pm. SPHS counselors will meet to program the 8 th grade students at SPMS on Monday, February 26 th.
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR PROGRAMMING Please contact Ms. Patty Dominique, Counseling Clerk, at SPHS. Email: pdominique@spusd.net or Call: (626) 441-5820 x 2994
QUESTIONS?