Edison High School Charger Night February 5th, 2019 www.edisonchargers.com Proud to be a Charger!!!
Guidance Specialists Berta Rodgers TBD Triona OMahony A-Go Gr-N O-Z x 4421 x 4422 x 4423 brodgers@hbuhsd.edu tomahony@hbuhsd.edu
Edison Basics: Semester system Block schedule: -Modified (Late start) Monday, Block schedule Tuesday-Friday Tutorial: Tuesday-Friday 8:00 am - 8:27 am Fun Facts: 4 A School: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities California Distinguished High School
Resources www.edisonchargers.com
HBUHSD Graduation Requirements Total credits: 220 Required Courses: (One year = 10 credits / One semester = 5 credits) English: 4 years History: 3 years (World, U.S, semester each of Govt/Econ) Math: 3 years (must include completion of Algebra 1) Science: 2 years (physical and life) Health: 1 semester Physical Education: 2 years Language, Visual/Performing Art, or Career Technical: 1 year
Cal State and UC A-G Minimum Requirements A. History/Social Science: 2 years (US History, World History) B. English: 4 years C. Mathematics: 3 years required, 4 years recommended (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) D. Lab Science: 2 years required, 3 years recommended (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth Science) E. Foreign Language: 2 years required, 3 years recommended F. Visual or Performing Arts: 1 year required G. Academic Elective: 1 year required
HBUHSD vs A-G
Distinguished Programs Advanced Placement/ Honors (31 courses-22 AP) CIBACS: Center for International Business & Communication Studies -Entrepreneurship -Interview process and application CTE: Career and Technical Education (Pathways) -Graphic Arts -Cinematic Arts MUN: Model United Nations -Political Science and History -Culinary Arts -Honors program ASE: Academy of Sustainability & Engineering -STEAM ***Distinguished Program Night: March 5th***
Freshman Courses Core Courses: English Language Arts Math Science PE Elective: All students will choose one year long elective (VPA, World Language, CTE, Geography) Health Options Students are enrolled in 6 courses
Honors Courses English Honors CP English Honors 1 Social Studies World Geography Honors (MUN) World Geography Honors (CIBACS) (not a weighted program; this course only) AP Human Geography
Placement Tests Reading: Students are given a test in the second semester of 8 th grade Public feeder schools: given at the middle schools beginning in February Private/Out of district: given at Edison in April/May
Math
Placement Tests Math Placement: SBAC Scores 8th grade Math Grades Teacher Recommendation Geometry Placement Exam on Edulastic Algebra 2/Trigonometry Placement Exam on Edulastic Scores will not be released until after Thursday, June 13th
Physical Education Options PE class Dance, Colorguard (Flag) Band Athletics
Electives Students can choose one year-long elective: World Language: American Sign Language, French, Spanish Visual or Performing Arts World Geography Honors: CIBACS and MUN AP Human Geography CTE (Pathways): Graphic Arts, Cinematic Arts, Culinary Arts, CIBACS
NCAA 16 Core Courses Required minimum 2.3 GPA NCAA Core Classes
Female Number of Students Male Number of Students Soccer 9 Football 2 Softball 8 Baseball 4 Swim 3 Swim 1 Volleyball 4 Volleyball 1 Athletic Scholarships Track & Field/ Cross Country 1 Soccer 2 Basketball 4 Basketball 1 Field Hockey 1 Water Polo 2 Ice Hockey 1 Rowing 2 Beach Volleyball 1 Total 36 Total 11
Course Selection We will be visiting Sowers and Talbert in March to present information for selecting courses online. Sowers: March 19th and 20th Talbert: March 18th Online Course Selection Information Student Portal Window: March 25th - 29th Advisement: Sowers: April 2nd & 3rd Talbert: April 1st
Course Selection Private/Out of District/Other Public: Course selection information will be available at edisonchargers.com. You may print out a 9th grade worksheet prior to your meeting with a guidance specialist on (need dates).
Next Steps Data Confirmation: -Completed during the summer using your Aeries account -You will verify information and print documents for registration Summer Registration: -During a week in August -Charger Connections
Charger Connections What: New student orientation and tour of Edison; students can get familiar with our campus and different student life activities When: During August registration Why: Find classes and buildings, make new friends, prepare for the first day of school, build relationships with mentors
Reminders Well-rounded/Balanced Rigor Follow their passions/strengths Invite your student to be part of the process UC s accept 8 semesters of AP/Honors (weighted) courses Administrators and Guidance/Counseling staff are able to meet with you to discuss your student s path through high school
EHS Educational Services Edison High School (714) 962-1356 Andrea Tellez, Assistant Principal 4404 Amy Sabol, Assistant Principal 4403 Berta Rodgers, Guidance Specialist (A-Go) 4421 TBD,Guidance Specialist (Gr-N) 4422 Triona O Mahony,Guidance Specialist (O-Z) 4423 Linda Temple, Student Support Psychologist 4682 Jill Beideman, Counselor 4470 Monica Hamilton, College and Career Specialist 4435 Yvonne Hernandez, Registrar 4431 Kylie Latham, Wellness Counselor
Coffee with the Principal February 20, 2019 9:00am-10:00am Edison Library Enjoy a cup of coffee and treats with Principal Graves and the Administrative Team Hear from each Administrator about their roles in supporting your child Athletic Director Rich Boyce will also be in attendance giving important information on Summer programs and physicals A short campus tour will be offered at the end of the meeting which includes the Innovation Labs Please carpool if possible due to parking restrictions