Welcome to Palo Alto High School 8 th Grade Information Night
Welcome Class of 2018! Kim Diorio, Principal Jerry Berkson, Assistant Principal Vicki Kim, Assistant Principal Kathie Laurence, Assistant Principal Craig Tuana, Dean of Students Matt Hall, Director of Student Activities Eric Bloom, School Climate TOSA Charles Taylor, 2014-2015 9 th Grade Guidance Counselor
Tonight s Agenda 1. Student Life - Link Crew, Student Activities, & Athletics 2. Course Offerings by Department 3. Paly Guidance Program and Support Services 4. Special Programs 5. Important Dates and Closing Remarks
What Makes Paly Unique? Students Diverse, original, questioning, fearless Faculty and Staff Committed, educated, passionate, collaborative Culture Student-centered, reflective, connected, pride Community devoted, encouraging, mentors, supportive Location
Student Life - Paly Spirit
Student Life - More than Robotics, Madrigals, Campanile,..Science Olympiad, Speech and Debate, Mock Trial.Math Club, The PALY VOICE, Thespian Club, Juggling Club,..Cheer & Dance, Chess Club, YCS,.The Viking, Key Club, Libertarian Club, B-Boy Club.PALY Environmental Initiative, Bhangra Club, Jewish Student Leadership Club, VERDE.PALY ASB Leadership, and Best Buddies. Academics
Student Life Student Activities: ASB- Associated Student Body Over 70 different student clubs Many events during and after school Freshman elections take place during the 2 nd week of school, more info during orientation in August
Save the Date!! Freshman Orientation, Thursday, August 14th, 2014 (4:00 7:00 pm)
Daily Bell Schedule Start time every day 8:15 am Block Schedule 90 minute periods Embedded time for students to connect with staff Advisory Tutorial
Instructional Supervisors History & Social Science Jaclyn Edwards English Shirley Tokheim Science Josh Bloom World Languages Kevin Duffy Visual Performing Arts Michael Najar Mathematics Radu Toma Special Education Laura Marcus Bricca Career Tech Ed Pat O Hara Physical Education Peter Diepenbrock
History & Social Science 9 th Grade World History From the fall of Rome to the fall of the Berlin Wall Required course aligned to CCSS Students will understand the basic concepts of research: locating sources to answer a question, familiarizing themselves with library sources and database collections, writing citations, and writing about major events in history
English Pending Board of Education Approval, all students will take English 9A. This course is college preparatory and aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Please join us on Tuesday, February 4 th at 8:30 am or 6:00 pm in the library (ERC) for a conversation regarding our proposal
Typical Science Pathways at Paly Lane placement tends to correlate with math level. Lane placement can change from year to year. Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Typical Science Pathways at Paly All course options earn UC(d) lab science All pathways provide opportunity for an AP class
World Languages Ninth Grade Courses: Chinese Mandarin 1 French 1, 2 Japanese 1, 2 Spanish 1, 2 Spanish for Spanish Speakers American Sign Language 1
Visual and Performing Arts Courses Offered: Visual Arts - Art Spectrum, Photography, Graphic Design and Video Production (Film) Performing Arts - Choir, Orchestra, Concert Band and Theater I 3-4 Year Pathways, except Film & Graphic Design CTE credit in all Visual Arts and Theater Pathways Please see catalog on www.paly.net
Ninth Grade Courses: Algebra 1.1 Algebra 1 Algebra 1A Geometry A Geometry H Mathematics Algebra 2/Trig H- students who took Geo/Alg2A in 8 th grade Problem Solving 1-2 (elective)
SPECIAL EDUCATION 8 th Grade Parent Night Where: Palo Alto High School Library, ERC When: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 6-8 pm
Career Technical Education Courses Offered for 9 th Graders: Computer Applications Computer Aided Design (CAD) Animation & Gaming Computer Science Principles Business Law Foods Sports Nutrition Interior Design Sports Medicine Intro to Auto
Physical Education 0 period P.E. is 4 days a week, from (7:10-8:00) If students opt for 0 period PE, they must take a prep during the day 2 year PE graduation requirement
Athletics Fall Sport Cross-Country Football Volleyball - Women's Tennis - Women's Water Polo Golf Women s Winter Sports Basketball Soccer Wrestling Spring Sports Badminton Baseball Golf Men s Softball Swimming and Diving Track & Field Tennis - Men's Lacrosse
Athletics Athletics page is www.palysports.com Questions about Athletics? Please email Athletic Director Earl Hansen at ehansen@pausd.org
Paly Guidance Program Nationally Renowned Comprehensive Counseling Program 3 Tiered Model for Guidance Services
Support Services AVID and FOS Link Crew Academic Resource Center (ARC) Math Resource Center (MRC) Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS)
TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More!
Want to Learn more about TEAM? TODAY: For further questions meet Mr. Sabbag and TEAM student leaders on the steps outside of auditorium FEB 5 th : TEAM teachers and students will be at the course selection workshop. ANYTIME: our website, team.paly.net
The Paly Library Knows How to Support All Students With Expertise & Resources-Print & Digital-Overdrive Facilities-Including drop-in computer lab Hours: M-Th 7:50-5:00; Friday 4:00pm Virtual Branch: Students enrolled in Schoology Library Class for easy access to databases Check out the Library Website
Mark Your Calendars Parent Course Selection Workshop: February 5 th, 7-8 pm in the library Freshman Orientation (Link Crew) August 14 th, 2014, 4:00 7:00 pm Picture Day (Soph/Jr/Sr) August 15 th, 2014 First day of school August 18, 2014
Thank You Important note - Online course selection will be discussed when Paly counselors visit the middle schools Powerpoint along with FAQ s will be posted at paly.net/guidance