SOQUEL HIGH SCHOOL New Parent Night

Welcome  Principal  Ken Lawrence-Emanuel x 123 or  Assistant Principal of Student Services  Craig Miller x 126 or  Assistant Principal of Counseling & Guidance  Gail Atlansky x 125 or

Attendance AAssistant Principal CCraig Miller: ext. 126 AAttendance Clerk DDonna Ritter: AAttendance Assistant CCheryl Walton: ext. 129 GGood attendance is one of the keys to academic success

Infinite Campus  Student Information System  Grades, transcripts, attendance  Teacher’s grade book Homework participation, tests & quizzes, etc.  Parent Portal To activate: See Ms. Britton (librarian) ID required  Student Portal Logon: Student # Password: Birthday (eg )

Athletics Athletic Director  Stu Walters : Fall  Cross Country, Football, Girls’ Golf, Girls’ Tennis, Girls’ Volleyball, Water Polo, & Cheer  Starts before school year begins  Contact coach ASAP Winter  Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, & Cheer Spring  Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Swimming & Diving, Boys’ Tennis, Boys’ Gold, Boys’ Volleyball, Lacrosse

Benefits of Athletic Participation  Athletes have a higher graduation rate  Teamwork, motivation, responsibility, time management, positive attitude  College Resume  Job Applications Eligibility  Maintain 2.0 or above GPA Clearance Paperwork for Athletic Participation  Go Knights!

Counseling Department Your Counselors  Sue Faix (A - Ga) ext 133  Bryan Anderson (Ge - N) ext 134  Branna Banks (O - Z) ext 135 Counseling Assistant (Schedules counseling appointments)  Suzanne Williams ext 132 Registrar (Enrollments, transcripts, records, etc.)  Denise Weber ext 136

Your Counselor’s Role to Support YOU  Academic  College requirements and recommendations  Four Year Plans (October & November)  Career  Assessments to determine college major and goals  Personal & Social  Support and guidance

Counselor Support continued…  Soquel High Counseling is on Facebook  Facebook Search bar: Soquel High Counseling  Shadowing Program  For students interesting in attending SHS Counselors have daily drop in hours at brunch and lunch, or call the counseling secretary to schedule an appointment!

Soquel High School Graduation Requirements English4 years40 credits Math2 years20 World LanguageNone Social Studies3 years30 Science2 years20 Applied Arts ½ years5 Fine Arts (VAPA)1 year10 World Language/VAPA/Applied1 year10 Physical Education2 years20 Health½ years5 Electives70 Total Credits230

Additional Graduation Requirements  Pass Algebra 1  Pass PE 9  Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

Are you planning on attending a university or college after high school?  You must complete a – g requirements  A – G subject requirements are classes that will prepare you for a successful first year of college  They are required by colleges for admission  All a – g classes require a grade of C- or better  Useful websites   

College Readiness continued… A – G Subject Categories  A: Social Studies (2 years)  B: English (4 years)  C: Math (3 years, minimum Algebra 2)  D: Science (2 years, Lab Science)  E: World Language (2 years, same world language)  F: Fine Art (1 year, visual performing Art)  G: Elective (1 year, college prep elective) *UC’s recommend additional years of Math, Science, and World Language to be competitive!

Sample 4 Year Plan Minimum College Preparatory * The UC and SHS Counseling recommends students take 4 years of core academics. Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 English 1English 2English 3English 4 Health / Semester Elective World HistoryUS History Government & Economics Algebra 1GeometryAlgebra 2Elective Fine Art Elective or World Language World Language Elective BiologyChemistryPhysicsElective PE 9PE ElectiveElective

Expectations for Good Citizenship  Have positive involvement in your school and community  Treat everybody with respect, be polite  Be a team player, learn how to work well with others  Be a hard-working, responsible student  Respect due dates, submit your work when it’s due!  Care about others  Teach tolerance on our campus & respect diversity

Next Steps for New Students  Get to know your student’s teachers & counselor  Discuss credits & graduation requirements with your student  Talk to your student about his or her goals  Meet with a counselor about college & careers  Encourage improvement!  Homework Club  Use your planner daily  Join a club, play a sport, try out for a school play!  How to stand out for colleges  Community service  School Service

Parent Opportunities  Ways to get involved at Soquel High!  Soquel High Fund  Soquel Music Foundation  Grad Night Committee  Escrip  Humanities Academy  Sports Team volunteer  Office volunteer Main or Counseling office