Planning for High School Del Campo High School CLASS OF 2019
Home High School? Home High School is determined by your home address. Open Enrollment or Intra-District Transfer (opens in March) is required to change your choice of school
Traditional or Block Schedule Traditional Schedule: 6 classes per day for the school year. Credit requirement for graduation is 220. Block Schedule: 4 classes per day for half the school year; start another 4 classes for 2 nd half of the school year for a total of 8 classes per school year. Credit requirement for graduation is 280.
Block Schedule 4 classes 90 minutes long Fall Block Spring Block Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4
DAILY SCHEDULE Period 1 7:49 9:22 Period 2 9:29 11:01 Lunch 11:01 11:32 Period 3 11:39 1:11 Period 4 1:18 2:50 EARLY THURS SCHEDULE Period 1 7:49 9:01 Period 2 9:08 10:25 Lunch 10:25 10:55 Period 3 11:02 12:14 Period 4 12:21 1:33 RALLY SCHEDULE Period 1 7:49 9:12 Period 2 9:19 10:41 Rally 10:41 11:22 Lunch 11:22 11:52 Period 3 11:59 1:21 Period 4 1:28 2:50
3 High School Graduation 1. Classes Requirements 2. Credits 3. California High School Exit Exam CAHSEE
HS Graduation Requirement #1: CLASSES You must take and pass specific required classes to graduate!
ENGLISH Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Year (40 credits) of English are required for graduation. MATHEMATICS Freshmen, Sophomore (20 credits) of Mathematics are required for graduation. Freshmen must take one of the following: Algebra IA and IB, Algebra I, Geometry, or Algebra II. Passing Algebra I is a high school graduation requirement.
SCIENCE Freshmen, Sophomore (20 credits) of science are required for graduation. Ten credits must be in a life science (Biology) and ten credits must in a physical science (Chemistry). All freshmen are required to take science SOCIAL SCIENCE Sophomore, Junior, Senior (35 credits) of social studies are required for graduation. Sophomores (10 th ) are required to take World History. Juniors (11 th ) are required to take U. S. History and Economics. Seniors (12 th ) are required to take American Government and a social studies elective (Sociology or Psychology).
HEALTH One semester (5 credits) of Health is required for graduation. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Freshmen, Sophomore (20 credits) of Physical Education are required for graduation. All freshmen are required to enroll in PE I for one term. Students must pass the state-mandated FitnessGram or will be required to take PE each year until passed. VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS One term (10 credits) of fine arts is required for graduation.
Honors and ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) Academically rigorous and accelerated classes for academically advanced students Enhanced GPA Points based upon a weighted 5 point scale rather than 4 point scale (5.0 = A) Typically taken in 9 th, 10 th, 11 th & 12 th Grades
Subjects 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade English/ Language Arts English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4 Math Algebra I Geometry Social Science World History US History SS Elective Am. Gov t Economics Science Physical Science Life Science Physical Education PE1 PE2 Visual & Performing Arts Visual or Performing Foreign Language Health Health (1 semester) Vocational Electives
FRESHMAN ELECTIVES ACADEMIC ELECTIVES Film & Literature The Poetic Experience Public Speaking Children s Literature Creative Writing AVID 1, Term 1 AVID 1, Term 2 Student Government, term 1 Student Government, Term2 Academic Decathlon FOREIGN LANGUAGE French 1 French 2 Spanish 1 Spanish 2 ROTC/AEROSPACE SCIENCE Aerospace Science 1 VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS Beginning Drama Guitar, Acoustic Concert Band, Term 1 & 2 Concert Choir 1&2 Beginning Ceramics Art Workshop Beginning Photography Drawing & Painting Foods/Nutrition SCHOOL TO CAREER Metal Technology 1 Wood Technology 1 Computer Applications Web Page Design
HS Graduation Requirement #2: CREDITS Each class you pass with a D or better, earns you points or credits. If you fail a class with a grade of F, you DO NOT earn the credits. You must retake the entire class to earn the credits. You must earn a specific number of credits in each subject area over the four years of high school to earn your diploma.
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS Minimum of 280 credits All students must complete the following required courses: a. English 40 credits 10 credits each year b. Mathematics 20 credits 10 credits in Algebra I c. World History 10 credits Grade 10 d. Science 20 credits 10 credits of life & physical e. P.E. 20 credits 10 credits for PE 1 & 10 credits in PE 2 f. U.S. History 10 credits Grade 11 g. American Government 5 credits Grade 12 h. Social Studies Elective 5 credits Grade 11 or 12 i. Economics 5 credits Grade 12 j. Visual/Performing Arts 10 credits k. Health 5 credits Grade 9-12
A-G Requirements For admission to University Course A. History and Social Science California State University (i.e., Sac State, Long Beach State) 2 YEARS 1 year US History and 1 year Social Science OR 1 semester History plus 1 semester of Civics/ American Government and 1 year Social Science University of California (i.e., UC Davis, UC LA, UC Merced) 2 YEARS 1 year US History and 1 year World History OR 1 semester US History plus 1 semester of Civic/ American Government and 1 World History B. English 4 YEARS 4 YEARS C. Mathematics D. Science E. Language other than English F. Visual and Performing Arts 1 YEAR G. College-Prep Electives THROUGH ALGEBRA 2 Includes Algebra1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 2 YEARS Includes Biology and Physical Science 2 YEARS Waivers possible American Sign Language applicable 1 YEAR Two semesters in addition o hose (A-F) listed above, chosen from he following areas: VPA, history, social science, English, advanced math, lab science, and language other than English THROUGH ALGEBRA 2 Includes Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 One More Year Recommended 2 YEARS REQUIRED 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED Includes Biology and Physical Science 2 YEARS REQUIRED 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED Must be he same language 1 YEAR Full year must be in he same art 1 YEAR Two semesters in addition o hose (A-F) listed above, chosen from he following areas: VPA, history, social science, English, advanced math, lab science, and language other than English
HS Graduation Requirement #3: CAHSEE California High School Exit Exam YOU MUST PASS THIS TEST TO GRADUATE!!!!
California High School Exit Exam English: reading, comprehension and writing an essay Math: basic math with some algebra and geometry. Taken in 10 th grade for the first time; may be retaken in 11 th and 12 th grade if you do not pass one or both sections.
How do I Choose My Classes? Articulation communication between schools about incoming students Course Description Handbook on website Visit from High School Counselors Registration Nights at Del Campo on April 8 th and 9 th
You can access course descriptions from the departments
VISUAL/PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT COURSES (ALL COLLEGE PREP COURSES ARE DENOTED WITH A P ) Beginning Ceramics P Advanced Ceramics I P Advanced Ceramics II P Introduction to Photography P Advanced Photography I P Art Workshop P Advanced Art Workshop P Art I P Advanced Drawing & Painting I P Advanced Drawing & Painting II P AP Art History P Concert Band P Advanced Concert Band P Beginning Design P Guitar Choir P Drama I (Beginning Drama) P Drama II (Advanced Drama) P Independent Study Directed Project Art
SCHOOL-TO-CAREER DEPARTMENT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Computer Application Advanced Computer Application Web Design Foods I Foods II Automotive Technology I Metal Technology I Metal Technology II Technology Exploration - Aviation Wood Technology I Wood Technology II Automotive Technology II WOOD TECHNOLOGY l 9 10 11 12 Woods is designed to give the student a basic and safe understanding of the hand, power tool and stationary machinery used in woodworking. Through the selection of required projects, the student will be exposed to all the common woodworking tools, their proper usage, selection and safe operation. These projects will incorporate the selection of different wood species, joinery, and finishes available. Approximate material fee/donation is $50.00. WOOD TECHNOLOGY II 10 11 12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Wood Technology I and teacher signature. Advanced students will further develop skills and techniques learned in Wood Technology I. Required projects will be focused on precise measurement and joint making techniques. Students will also design, draw and construct projects of their choice with instructor s approval. Approximate cost is $50 to $100 depending on choice of projects.
DEL CAMPO SPORTS Boys Baseball - Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman Girls Basketball - Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman Boys Basketball - Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman Cheerleading Girls Cross Country - Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman Boys Cross Country - Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman Dance Team Football - Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman Girls Golf - Varsity, Junior Varsity Boys Golf - Varsity, Junior Varsity Girls Soccer - Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman Boys Soccer - Varsity, Junior Varsity Girls Softball - Varsity, Junior Varsity Girls Swim & Dive - Varsity, Junior Varsity Boys Swim & Dive - Varsity, Junior Varsity Girls Tennis - Varsity, Junior Varsity Boys Tennis - Varsity, Junior Varsity Girls Track & Field - Varsity, Junior Varsity Boys Track & Field - Varsity, Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball - Varsity, Junior Varsity, Freshman Girls Water Polo - Varsity, Junior Varsity Boys Water Polo - Varsity, Junior Varsity Wrestling - Varsity, Junior Varsity
DCTV!!! CLUBS Drama Club Film Club Dr. Who Fan Club Foreign Language Club Hip Hop club Japanese Culture club M.E.Ch.A. Club ROTC Club Science Olympiad Club Stomp Club Teens for Christ Key Club
Attendance is Important You must come to school in order to pass! Missing school is the number one reason for poor grades! Studies show that those kids who come to school have better grades, are better testtakers and have higher self-esteem. Students who miss 2 or more days each month, achieve 25% less than fellow students (that s like from an A to a C)
Important Articulation Dates Visit from a Del Campo High Counselor Monday, April 6 th Evening registration with your parents. Date & time assigned by your last name. Wednesday, April 8 th and Thursday, April 9 th Bring your paperwork with choices of elective classes.
You are the Class of 2019!!! GO COUGARS