Class of 2019
Who is my Counselor? Mrs. Paul Mrs. Perez Mrs. Berry Mrs. Nguyen Ms. Yi Mr. Escobar Mrs. Harlig A-Cap Lori Nguyen (760) 290-2219 lori.nguyen@smusd.org Car-Gal Erika Yi (760) 290-2263 erika.yi@smusd.org Gam-Gz & EL Ruben Escobar (760) 290-2252 ruben.escobar@smusd.org H-L Kristi Harlig (760) 290-2314 kristi.harlig@smusd.org M-O Janet Paul (760) 290-2220 janet.paul@smsud.org P-Si Laura Perez (760) 290-2259 laura.perez@smusd.org Sk-Z Lisa Berry (760) 290-2227 lisa.berry@smusd.org
San Marcos High School Graduation Requirements English Math Social Studies Science (Life & Physical) PE Foreign Lang./Fine Art Electives Total Credits 40 credits 20 credits 40 credits 20 credits 20 credits 10 credits 80 credits 230 credits 10 credits = 1 year
How to Read Your Transcript Should have 20 credits Should have 20 credits
University Requirements A-G (a) History (b) English (c) Mathematics (d) Science (e) Foreign Language 2 years -World History -American History / U.S. Government 4 years college prep 3 years required -Minimum: Algebra 2 2 years with lab. ( Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 2 years same language (f) Visual / Performing Arts 1 year (g) Elective 1 year
Course Selection Things to Remember: You must enroll in a minimum of 6 classes For Team Sports and TA s you must get a coach s or teacher s signature Please write three alternate electives on course selection sheet- next year we will have 3,400-3,500 students at SMHS. Classes will fill quickly! Fill out an application for: ASB, Newspaper, Yearbook or AVID
Reminder about W/L at Palomar If you take a foreign language at Palomar (Spanish 101, French 101 or ASL 100/101), it is strongly recommended you take the second level as well (102). Palomar summer term starts on June 26.
HONORS/AP DROP POLICY NEW POLICY! For AP/Honors level changes If you want to change a level (for example: AP/Honors to college prep) you must fill out the AP/Honors Change Request Form and submit the completed form to the AP office. Get the form from your AP/Honors teacher. Students have the first 3 weeks of first semester in order to drop from honors or AP into college prep. * Dropping an AP/Honors course requires a parent meeting with an Assistant Principal. Students have the first 2 weeks of second semester to drop from honors or AP into college prep.
Become a part of a group of enthusiastic leaders dedicated to the promotion of Knight Pride! If you are creative, love our school and want to become more involved, and strive to be a leader, then SMHS ASB is the place for you!
Math Pattern STATS/ AP STATS Due to significant content overlap, students cannot receive credit for both Pre-Calc and Math Analysis
New VAPA Electives Advanced Drama (P)* This course provides an opportunity to explore acting at the college level. Students will be responsible for selecting and working on monologues and scenes. They will also produce and create their own productions based on personal interest. History of Rock Through Performance (P)* This course is a historical and performance based overview of the musical and cultural influences of the rock genre from the 50 s to today. Students follow the history lectures and presentation with performances of key songs from different eras by learning basic techniques on guitar, bass and drums. This course is designed to be followed by Digital Music. *Pending Board/UC Approval
New Electives AP Physics II* An algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquirybased investigations as they explore topics such as fluid statics and dynamics; thermodynamics with kinetic theory; PV diagrams and probability; electrostatics; electrical circuits with capacitors; magnetic fields, and more.
New CTE electives cont.- Computing with Robotics (P)* This course introduces to foundational knowledge of robotics. Students learn to control robots through a graphical user interface and computer programs in C/C++ Intro to Engineering (P)* Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science and engineering standards to hands-on projects. Sports Medicine (P)* This competency course is designed to introduce the student to the medical terminology theories, principles, and hands-on field experience involved with the rapidly growing field of Sports Medicine. *Pending Board/UC Approval
New CTE Electives cont. Computer Software Engineering (P)* This course aims to develop computational thinking and generate excitement about career paths utilize computational thinking. This course can be a student s first course in computer science. Computer Science Applications (P)* CSA focuses on integrating technologies across multiple platforms and networks, including the internet. Students work primarily in Java. This course prepares students for AP Computer Science A course.
CHOOSE CAREFULLY!! Students are given two weeks to look through the Online Course Catalog and ask questions of parents, teachers, and counselors before making course decisions. Allocation decisions for the following year are based upon student requests. Please understand that you will not be able to make changes to your schedule once this school year ends, unless it is a level change due to grades or summer school attendance. All courses are year-long courses!
Choose 1 from each category. Weighted classes are in bold Choose 3 additional courses (science recommended). Make sure you select alternates you want! Please write in course number and title. Course Selection Put your name, ID #, email and counselor name Both you and your parents must sign before your form will be accepted and your classes entered in computer!!!!!! Review both graduation and A-G requirements
Course Selection Electives For TA position remember: Each teacher can only have one TA each semester You can only TA for 2 semesters during your 4 years Must get teacher name and signature Bold Weighted Italics++ - Pending Board/UC Approval * - Teacher signature required
History teachers will bring their students to the C3 and counselors will call students for their individual meetings. Please write your date on the top of your course selection sheet. Period/ Day Monday 2/27 Tuesday 2/28 Wednesday 3/1 Thursday 3/2 Friday 3/3 1 Bell Mazzola Alderton (1 st half of block) Norman (2 nd half of block) Williams 2 Bell Mazzola Zeigler (1 st half of block) Alderton (2 nd half of block) Williams 3 Bell Mazzola Williams 4 Bell Mazzola Turner (1 st half of block) Norman (2 nd half of block) Williams 5 Bell Mazzola Turner (1 st half of block) Mikelatos (2 nd half of block) Williams 6 Bell Zeigler (1 st half of block) *Bring your transcript and Course Selection Sheet!!
Remind 101 from Counseling Office Text the message @smhscoun to the number 81010 Having trouble? Try this instead: Text the message @smhscoun to (224) 231-4958
College & Career Center Room 158 (in the Student Union) $$$ Scholarship information FAFSA Computer Lab Jobs (work permits) Military Vocational Opportunities Mr. Johnson 7:00 AM 3:30 PM every school day. Visit at least once a week!
College Admission Testing PSAT in October We recommend you take SAT/ACT starting in spring of your junior year SAT: www.collegeboard.org ACT: www.act.org Check Knight Zone calendar for potential SAT test prep
Summer School At Mission Hills Limited number of courses offered Session 1: June 26 th July 14 th Session 2: July 17 th - August 3 rd 11 th & 12 th grade only Registration day at Mission Hills on June 22 nd First come, first served Online (Plato) program for English and History courses. PE will only be offered to students that received an F in PE during the school year. Information and forms available on SMHS website
Off Campus Courses If you are interested in taking ANY courses off campus (online, etc.) YOU MUST FILL OUT THE OFF CAMPUS COURSE REQUEST FORM before you enroll. Outside credit form available in counseling office. Please note that off campus courses cannot be used to meet subject area graduation requirements: elective credit only If you would like to take a Palomar or Mira Costa College course, please get the K-12 form signed in the counseling office.
Upcoming Events College Knowledge Night Thursday, April 13 th at Mission Hills from 5:30-8:00pm Topics: UC, CSU, financial aid, SAT/ACT, Transferring from community college College Case Study Night Thursday, May 11 th from 5:30-8:00pm at SMHS Theater
NCAA If you are hoping to compete in a sport in college Inform your counselor, your coach and the athletic director, Coach Meyer Visit www.eligibilitycenter.org You must register with NCAA in 11 th grade
What Can I Do Now? Visiting campuses over the summer (student led tours) UCSD = Large UC SDSU = CSU USD = Private Summer Programs Volunteer/Job Shadow/Internship/Work Do online research using GPA, SAT/ACT scores and major. www.californiacolleges.edu
California Dream Act Undocumented students who: Attended a CA High School for at least 3 years Graduated from a CA High School Benefits: Can apply to any CA university or college and pay instate tuition Access financial aid, scholarships and student loans
New Robotics Class Video