Welcome Class of 2018 Beckman High School’s Eighth Grade Parent Night March 31, 2014

BECKMAN’S TEAM MR. DWIGHT SCHMIDT MS. JOANNE EHRET MS. LUZ ARELLANO A through GA MS. JOANNE EHRET G through EL MS. LUZ ARELLANO M through PA and Int’l Student MR. HARVEY GUZIK PE through Z

BECKMAN’S TEAM NINA MUNOZ COUNSELOR’S SECRETARY BRANDI WILEY COUNSELING TECHNICIAN LEN BELANGER DATA TECHNICIAN (TRANSCRIPTS AND RECORDS) SHERI SCHUTTE SECRETARY TO DONNIE RAFTER KATHI HASKELL ROP/CAREER SPECIALIST

The Process Course Selection (Now) Reverse Verifiers to Teachers (April) Receive Draft of Classes (May) Final Requests due by May 30th Challenge Add/Drop More on these later… Receive FINAL course listing at registration on August 21st.

Challenge Process Must Meet Minimum pre-requisites to qualify for change in placement (see course catalog) All Challenges due by May 30th Both Paper AND Electronic Form required Paper form can be printed from Beckman website Electronic form will be on our website Incomplete forms will not be accepted Response to Challenge will be sent via email Paper forms can be scanned and emailed to drafter@tustin.k12.ca.us

Schedule Changes Electives Only (add/Drop) “I would like a different elective” To ensure proper placement, all requests for elective changes are due May 30th Add/Drop Form will be available online Teacher requests will NOT be granted A change in elective will NOT utilize a challenge form. A Challenge form is utilized ONLY to move to a higher level than originally recommended.

COURSE SELECTION All forms require Parent and Student Signatures Please BUBBLE your choices in pencil So mistakes can be corrected Try not to wrinkle the form “Test Driving” Courses…

UC A – G Requirements “To be considered for admission, you must complete 15 yearlong approved high school courses with a grade of C or better — at least 11 of them prior to your senior year.”

Typical Courses for 9th Grade

SCHOOL COLLECTION DATES UTT MIDDLE SCHOOL TUESDAY APRIL 8, 2014 CURRIE MIDDLE SCHOOL THURSDAY APRIL 3, 2014 COLUMBUS TUSTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2014 PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL WEDNESDAY APRIL 9, 2014 ORCHARD HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL THURSDAY APRIL 10, 2014

Pathways 3 years of an elective in the same field Graphics Design 1, 2, and 3 Dramatic Production, Digital Filmmaking, Independent Film Projects Exploration of Art, Drawing and Painting, Adv Drawing and Painting Vis Imagery (10th), Adv. Vis Imagery, Studio Art AP Several Music Pathways Completing a pathway + 10 hours internship + portfolio = decoration at graduation

Sign Ups for Summer Physicals Required Pancakes w/Patriots Athletics May 24th and June 7th See TUSD website for details Physicals Required @ BHS for $25 Saturday May 10th 9 am – 1 pm Pancakes w/Patriots May 17th 8 am – 12 pm

PE Alternatives Marching Band Cheer Dance

Chinese Placement Tests April 30th and May 1st 2:00 – 5:00 Rm 138 May 2nd 2:45 – 4:00 Contact Mrs. Chiu for appointment as needed schiu@tustin.k12.ca.us

Spanish for Native Speakers Native Spanish Speakers will be tested at their respective middle schools in order to assess placement in their Freshman year.

Applications on BHS Website Early College Applications on BHS Website Under “Academics” Due dates listed Info Session tonight Rm 232