Parent Night Presentation

Parent Night Presentation

MMHS Administrative Team Mr. Steve Ellis, Principal Mrs. Lorie Coleman, Asst. Principal Mr. Jason Hamm, Asst. Principal Mr. David Chambers, Dean of Students Mrs. Adriana Alarcon, Counselor (Grade 9) Mr. David Carrillo, Counselor (Alpha A-G) Mrs. Connie Kim, Counselor (Alpha H-P) Ms. Kesha Andrews, Counselor (Alpha Q-Z & all SDC) Mrs. Lisa Amstutz, Counselor (ALL AVID) Mr. John Broussard, Athletic Director Mrs. Amy Vollmar, Activities Director

Overview of Today s Topics High School Graduation Requirements Freshman, Sophomore & Junior Year Expectations and Goals Post High School Plans Can We Afford College?

High School Graduation 1. 230 Credits 2. Complete specific requirements 3. 40 hours of community service Requirements 4. Senior Exit Interview, Essay & Interview

Specific Graduation Requirements 1. English - 4 years 2. Mathematics - 3 years 3. Science - 3 years (Min 1 year Physical/Life) 4. Social Science - 3 years 5. Visual/Performing Arts - 1 year 6. Foreign Language - 1 year 7. Physical Education - 2 years 8. Health/Intro. To Computers - 1 year 9. General Electives - 50 credits

A-G you know me! History/social science ( a ) Two years, world history and U.S. history English ( b ) Four years. Mathematics ( c ) Three years Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II or starting with class of 2019: Math 1, Math 2 and Math 3 Laboratory science ( d ) Two years biology, chemistry and physics. Language other than English ( e ) Two years Visual and performing arts ( f ) One year College preparatory elective ( g ) One year

Aeries Grade Portal Ability to check student s Grades Test, Quizzes, Homework, Assignments Attendance Email Teachers Standardized Test Scores

Aeries Grade Portal Go to MMHS Web Page and Click on Aeries Grade Portal

Haiku Parent Account To create a Haiku Parent Account: Directions are here: http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/page/24788 Create Account Here: https://mvusd.haikulearning.com To Create account username is student s 9 digit ID number The Initial password is set to MVUSDHaiku (case sensitive).

Freshman Year Expectations Earn a C grade or higher in each course (per semester) Create a 4-year plan Active Engagement Build relationships and make connections Get involved Clubs Activities Athletics Community Service

Sophomore Year Expectations 1. More Challenging Classes 2. TESTING PSAT February 22nd 3. Grades count for college

Junior Year Expectations 1. Even more Challenging Classes 2. Testing 1. PSAT Wednesday, October 14 th 2. SAT & ACT Spring 2016 3. ASVAB October 21 and 22, 2015 3. Explore College Options 4. Please Note: This is the final set of grades colleges consider for admission

PSAT Sophomores Location: MMHS When: Monday, February 22, 2016 Fee: Free Check-in: 7:30 am

PSAT Juniors & AVID 9th Register with: MMHS Bookkeeper Location: MMHS Gym When: Wednesday, October 14 th Fee: $25 Check-in: 7:30 am

SAT Juniors Register at: www.collegeboard.org Fees: $54.50 SAT Reasoning Test $26 SAT Subject Tests and $18 per test Four test dates in the spring Check online for deadlines Fee waivers available for eligible students see counselor for form

ACT Juniors Register with: www.actstudent.org Fees: $56.50 with Writing $39.50 Without Writing Three test dates in the spring Check online for deadlines Fee waivers available for eligible students see counselor for form SAT/ACT Hybrid Practice Test September 12 see counselor

ASVAB Juniors The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational options. Location: MMHS When: October 21 st and 22nd Scores Returned: November 2015

Options - Post High School 1. Four year College or University 2. Two Year Community College 3. Military 4. Job 5. Vocational or Technical School 6. Live off of parents FOREVER!!!!

California State University (CSU) Compare at http://www.csumentor.edu/select/compareview/ 23 CSU Campuses Bakersfield Channel Islands Chico Dominguez Hills East Bay Fresno Fullerton Humboldt Long Beach Los Angeles Maritime Academy Monterey Bay Northridge Pomona Sacramento San Bernardino San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Luis Obispo San Marcos Sonoma Stanislaus

University of California UC Campuses 10 Campuses Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Merced Riverside San Diego San Francisco Santa Barbara Santa Cruz

Western Undergraduate Exchange Residents of WICHE states are eligible to request a reduced tuition rate of 150% of resident tuition at participating two- and four-year college programs outside of their home state. http://www.wiche.edu/wue

California Private Colleges 76 Private Colleges in California Visit CaliforniaColleges.edu for more information

Why Pursue Higher Education?

Community College Option Get an AS or AA degree Certificate programs Transfer to a Four Year College www.assist.org

Athletics Students planning to participate in collegiate sports need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center and meet all requirements (must have completed 10 courses by the end of junior year). 4 years of English 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (one must be a lab science) 1 year of additional English, math or science 2 years of social studies 4 years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy) www.eligibilitycenter.org

Military The Military Academies are consistently ranked as being in the top 15 Universities in the Nation Air Force Academy Naval Academy West Point Maritime Academy Requires Congressional Nomination Go to Congressman Ken Calvert web page http://calvert.house.gov/

Thank you for coming tonight!!! Questions?