Welcome to San Marino High School Welcome to San Marino High School

English

English 4 years required for graduation 4 years required for college admission 9 th graders take either English Prep, English 1-2 or Honors English 1-2

Science

2 years required for graduation (1 physical, 1 biological) Minimum of two years lab science required for college admission, three recommended/required for more selective schools Freshmen may take Biology if they are concurrently enrolled in Geometry

Mathematics

2 years required for graduation At least 3 years required, four recommended for college admission Freshmen take Algebra A, Algebra 1-2, Geometry or Honors Geometry

Social Science

Social Science/History 3 years required: –9 th or 10 th Grade: World History 9 th graders enrolled in Algebra A or Algebra 1-2 take World History –11 th Grade: U.S. History –12 th Grade: Government/Economics

Health and Physical Education

Health/Physical Education Health – 1 semester Physical Education: 2 years (4 Semesters) –Regular PE –Dance –Athletics –Marching Band

World Languages

Not required for high school graduation Minimum of two years of the same language required for college admission, but three or four recommended Foreign Language may be taken off campus SMHS offers Spanish, Japanese & Mandarin

Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)

Visual/Performing Arts 1 year (of the same course) required for graduation, which typically meets the 1 year college admission requirement.

Required for Graduation In Summary... English – 4 years Math – 2 years Social Science – 3 years Science – 2 years World Language – none required Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year

As well as... Health – 1 semester Career Technical Education (CTE) - 1 semester PE – 2 years / 4 semesters Elective Credits to meet total of 230 credits “Pass” on both sections of the CAHSEE 40 hours documented community service

Minimum Required for College Admission In Summary... English – 4 years Math – 3 years, 4 highly recommended Science – 2 years lab science, 3 highly recommended/required for more selective schools Social Science – 3 years World Language – 2 years, 3 recommended VAPA – 1 year Electives – Sufficient to qualify for high school graduation

Transitioning To SMHS...

Scheduling for 9 th Grade courses will occur in 8 th grade Social Studies classes on Wednesday, April 23. HMS 8 th Graders will visit SMHS on Friday, May 23. Freshman Orientation will take place on Friday, August 15. The first day of school is Monday, August 18.

Getting Involved Activities –ASB / Student Council/Class Advisory Boards –Clubs –Pep / Cheerleading –Dance Program – Dancetra –Drama – Plays, Musical, Stagecraft –Media Arts – Field or News Teams (10-12 th grade) –Sporting Events, Dances, Rallies – Get involved, be seen, go to functions

Clubs Titan Guide has all Clubs/Organizations descriptions –Omegas, FAB, SCAB, JAB, SAB (School Functions) –CSF, Math, Science, Robotics (Academic) –Treblemakers (Music) –Animanga, Film, Cosmopolites, JTASA (Culture) –ACTS (Christian) –Key Club, Omegas, Red Cross, Mending Kids International (Community Service)

Role of the High School Counselor

Academics: Academic planning, goal-setting, study skills, etc. College/Career: College eligibility, career exploration, college matching, application process, PSAT/SAT/ACT testing, etc. Personal Social: Peer relations, fitting in to high school, personal issues, etc.

Typical 9th Grade Schedule English Math Science OR World History World Language Elective (i.e.Visual & Performing Arts, Health, CTE) PE or Athletics - Must equal 2 semesters

Sports

Fall Season Sports Boys Football Cross-Country Water Polo Girls Volleyball Cross-Country Tennis Golf

Winter Season Sports Boys Basketball Wrestling Soccer Girls Wrestling Water Polo Basketball Soccer

Spring Season Sports Boys Baseball Track Swimming Volleyball Tennis Golf Badminton Girls Softball Track Swimming Badminton

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