1 Boundary Change Information Meeting November 30, 2009

2 Welcome to Fontana High School! Fontana High School is the home of Steeler pride. Students are provided opportunities for personal and group achievement in a safe environment designed to nurture personal, social and academic development. Fontana High School is committed to preparing students for their individual futures in the twenty-first century. Principal: Sergio Flores Introductions Staff will be available to answer any questions you may have at the end of the presentation November 30, 2009

3 Information You’ll be receiving about Fontana High… Attendance Boundaries Curriculum/Programs Athletics Transportation Transfer Policy November 30, 2009

4 High School Boundaries New boundaries take effect for the school year Jurupa Hills HS Implementation: –Incoming 9 th and 10 th grade students in JHHS area will attend JHHS –Three-Year Implementation: 2010/11: Grades 9 and 10 only 2011/12: Grades 9, 10, and /13: All grades 9-12 A.B. Miller, FOHI, Kaiser, and Summit changes: –Incoming 9 th grade students affected by the boundary changes –Students already in high school do not have to switch schools –4-year implementation plan Initial 9 th grade students progress each year All grades will go by the new boundaries in 2013/14 November 30, 2009

Current HS Boundaries November 30, 20095

HS Boundary Changes (Current boundaries shaded, Approved Boundaries in Red outline) November 30,

Approved HS Boundaries November 30, Anticipated FOHI Enrollments: Current enrollment: 3, /11 with new boundaries (JHHS has 9 th and 10 th grades only): 3, /13 with new boundaries (JHHS has 9 th -12 th grades): 2,572

8 FOHI Curriculum: Overview Fontana High is a comprehensive high school for grades 9-12 Courses will include curriculum that will prepare students for their post-secondary future – –All core courses meet the UC/CSU entrance requirements –Elective choices will be offered in a variety of Career Pathways All students will have access to additional support – –Enrichment, Intervention, English Language Development, CAHSEE Preparation, Honors November 30, 2009

9 FOHI Curriculum: Special Education FOHI will operate a variety of Special Education Programs for students with active IEP’s. Students will have access to the general education curriculum. Students will take intervention classes to help them pass the high school exit exam. Students will receive quarterly progress reports. Teachers will meet with parents and students to review their IEP at least one time per year. November 30, 2009

10 FOHI Curriculum: Career Technical Education Arts, Media & Entertainment Industry Sector Art Drama Instrumental Music Technical Theater / Theater Production Vocal Music Health Science & Medical Technology Entry/Technical Advanced Degree Transportation Industry Sector Vehicle Maintenance, Service & Repair Collision Repair & Refinishing Marketing, Sales & Service Industry Sector E-Commerce Entrepreneurship International Business November 30, 2009

11 FOHI Athletics FOHI provides competitive athletic programs that complement the challenging academic programs offered FOHI is in the Citrus Belt League with the following schools: November 30, 2009 Redlands East Valley Redlands High Fontana A.B. Miller Rialto Eisenhower Yucaipa High Carter High School

12 FOHI Athletics (cont’d) FOHI offers the following sports: November 30, 2009 WINTER SPORTS Basketball Soccer Wrestling SPRING SPORTS Baseball Softball Track and Field Boy’s Tennis Swimming Boys Volleyball FALL SPORTS Football Water Polo Cross Country Girls Volleyball Girls Tennis Cheerleading

13 FOHI Athletics (cont’d) REMEMBER: Before you can get on the field or court you need to take care of business in the classroom. –Must maintain a GPA of 2.0 –Must pass 4 classes November 30, 2009

14 Transportation New High School walk radius: 4 miles Bus stop information will be available in April 2010 Same cost structure as all other high schools November 30, mile Walk radius RED outlines: New Elementary School Boundaries

15 Intra-District Transfers Current 8 th grade students living in the FOHI boundary will be enrolled at FOHI for the school year Current 9 th – 11 th grade students will remain at their current high school Students currently in 8 th grade living in the FOHI boundary area that have a sibling in 11 th grade at an existing High School may apply for a ONE-YEAR ONLY intra-district transfer to attend that school with their sibling Transfer Procedure: –Child Welfare & Attendance and SELPA handle all transfer requests –Forms are available this evening, at any school site, or at the District offices –Open Enrollment for Intra-District Transfers will be December 1, 2009 through January 29, 2010 –Completed Forms are to be turned in at the school site requested –JHHS forms are to be turned in to Child Welfare & Attendance (CWA, trailer #12 at the District Office Complex) Reminder: ALL current Intra-district transfer students must complete a New Application for the school year November 30, 2009

16 School Calendar IMPORTANT DATES –First Day of School:August 9 th, 2010 –End of first Semester:December 17 th, 2010 –Start of second Semester:January 10, 2011 –End of second Semester/ End of School Year:May 27, 2011 November 30, 2009

17November 30, 2009 …QUESTIONS?