February 2015 SPHS Programming

Janet Anderson Principal Open Door Policy, enjoys talking to all students. Drop in and say Hello!

Mrs. Janet Wichman Mrs. Janet Wichman Assistant Principal of Student Services Attendance Senior Attendance Contract Community Service Senior Privilege Cards Sports Eligibility

Ms. Ginger Merritt Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Guidance Approves all courses on and off campus

Angelica Madrigal Registrar Updates Transcripts Sends all final transcripts to Colleges Registers Students

Counselors Olinda Cazares Marylin Garcia Tracy Ishimaru Maria Long Nan Ng

Counseling Staff Dania Bowen Title I/ Academic Coach Clerk Louise Trejo Counseling Secretary

SPHS Graduation Requirements  220 Credits  Pass CAHSEE  Community Service Hours (min. 45 hours)

Required Classes 9 th Grade students 7 classes Mandatory PE and 9 th grade Study Hall 10 th - 11 th Grade students 7 classes; one can be a Home Study or Study Hall 12 th Grade students Minimum of 5 classes, with a maximum of 2 Home Studies (with appropriate permission)

History-(A) Requirement A-G: 2 years Diploma: 3 years Types 10 th grade: World History: Standard or Honors* 11 th Grade: US History: Standard, Honors* or AP* 12 th Grade: Civics/ Economics, US Gov AP*, Micro/Macro Economics AP* *Skills Mastery form required for enrollment

English-(B) Requirement A-G: 4 years Diploma: 4 years 9 th Literature: Standard 10 th World Literature: Standard or Honors* 11 th American Literature: Standard, Honors* or English Language AP*, AP Language On-Line* 12 th British Literature, English Literature AP*, or English Language AP*, AP Lit/Lang On-Line* * Skills mastery form required for enrollment

Math-(C)Requirement A-G: 3 yrs ( must take/pass Adv Alg/Math 3 ) Diploma: 2 yrs** Current Math Class For A-G “C” or above all year D’s or F’s earned in any 1st semester math course needs to be repeated in order to advance to the next math level. Math 1 Math 2/Math 2+ Geometry or Geometry H Choose Adv Algebra or Advanced Alg H* Advanced Algebra or Advanced Algebra H Choose Math Analysis, Math Analysis H/ Calculus A* or Statistics/Stats AP* Math Analysis or Math Analysis H Choose Calculus, Calculus AP* A/B or B/C or Statistics/Stats AP* * Skills Mastery form required for enrollment ** For HS, 1 additional year of math or science 3 rd Year HS Math Options: Applied Math, Drafting, Accounting, Comp Sci

Science - (D) Requirement A-G: 2 years Diploma: 2 years** Lab Sciences Biology: Standard and AP* Chemistry: Standard, Honors* and AP (add’l info) * Physics: Standard and AP* Environmental Science AP* Non-Lab Sciences Life Science Integrated Science Science Issues Sports Medicine *Skills Mastery form required for enrollment ** For HS, 1 additional year of math or science

Language other than English (LOTE) (E) Requirement A-G: 2 years Diploma: 1 year** Chinese, French, Spanish –Standard –Honors* –AP * For A-G, at least 2 years of same language, with a “C” or better (3 recommended for UC) *Skills mastery form required for enrollment ** For HS, 1 year of either LOTE or VPA

Electives A-G: 1 year Diploma: 1 year* Visual Performing Arts (VPA)- (F) Requirement Painting/Drawing Choir Photography (new info) Graphic Design (new info) Orchestra Band Drama Animation (Dance & Stage for HS diploma only)

College Prep Elective-(G) Requirement  Virtual Enterprise  Sports Medicine  Entrepreneur  Psychology (Summer School only)  Accounting  Principles in Education  Economics (Standard, AP Micro, AP Macro)  AP Computer Science*  Anything over the minimum requirement in categories A-E *Skills Mastery Form required A-G: 1 year

Practical Arts 2 nd year of LOTE Journalism Wood Architectural Design CTE Classes: Animation, Principles in Education, Drafting, Photography, Graphic Design, Accounting, Cabinetry, Intro to Virtual Business, Virtual Business, Stage, Entrepreneur, Sports Medicine, and Dance. ASB Business Management* Leadership* Tiger Newspaper* Copa de Oro Yearbook* Office Aide/Counseling Aide/ Media Aide/Academic Coach* * Approval Needed Diploma: 1 year*

P.E. 4 semesters of PE to graduate  9 th and 10 th graders take PE for entire year  continuation of PE in 11 th -12 th grades if Physical Fitness Test (PFT) is not passed/not taken.

Sports and Pep count for PE 5 credits per sport must maintain 2.0 GPA (Pep is 2.5) must tryout for ALL sports Band/Color Guard earn only fall semester PE credit Sports F all Football Winter Soccer Spring Baseball 1st SEMESTER 2nd SEMESTER SPORTS

Health You must take 1 semester of Health to graduate.

SPHS Summer School June 22-July 24, Am to 1:20 PM ~ Registration for SPHS: TBD 2015 Course Catalogs will be posted on-line soon. * Tuition based, enrichment, and remediation courses will be available

AP Lunch Meetings

Curriculum Course Catalog sphstigers.org

4 Year Planning Sheet

Courses Selection List

Skills Mastery Form

A-G Subject Requirements Start circling the classes you need for college.

4-year Plan Directions FILL IN:  Name /contact info  Classes for all 4 years  After HS Plans  Career Plans  A-G Agreement - Parent Initial  PARENT Signature

Course Selection List Sheet Directions 1.Circle the classes you are taking (6 minimum) 2.Add Alternative Electives 3.Write in your summer school/plans 4.Turn in your Skills Mastery form(s) to your counselor when you meet with her in March.

On Line Course Requests for the School Year

Instructions What do you need for course selection? An active parent portal account Information on the courses your student should sign up for next year (see Curriculum Course Catalog on the school website) Four-year Plan Course List Selection

Live Demonstration of On-Line Registration Follow along with your On-Line Instruction Sheets Log on to parent portal: my.spusd.net

Good to Know You can make adjustments to your course selection during the meeting with your counselor in March. Bring all Skills Mastery Sheets to meeting with Counselor. If you do not bring COMPLETED Skills Mastery Form(s) to this meeting, your course request will be changed to a standard class. No changes will be made after March 23, 2015

It is VERY important to practice good study habits now:  Advocate for yourself  Take advantage of tutoring resources (Veritas, SPEF, individual tutors)  Write assignments in your Tiger Guide  Ask questions when you don’t understand  Prioritize your schedule/managing your time  Do all of your homework the day it is assigned & review for tests/quizzes Study Habits

Attendance Come to school every day & arrive on time to each class. Absences and tardies do affect learning Consequences: Saturday School, SART/SARB School hours are 8:00am-3:00pm Senior Attendance Policy

Important Reminders Counselors will meet individually with assigned students as follows: 11 th Grade: week of March 2-6 in English class. 10 th Grade: week of March in English classes 9 th Grade: week of March 2-13 in 9 th Grade Study Hall classes

More Reminders *Parent signature is required and must initial yes/no to “A-G” courses. IMPORTANT: All Skills Mastery form(s) are due on the day you meet with your counselor. If you don’t have this form, you will not be enrolled in the class!

Final Course Request Deadlines March 23, 2015

August 2015–TBD Registration First Day of School TBD

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