1. Mount San Jacinto High School 30-800 Landau Blvd. Cathedral City, CA Orientation 2009-2010

2. Introductions and Contact Information Staff Members: Ms. Tracy Piper, Asst. Principal 770-8563 Ms. Monica Magana770-8563 Mr. Jaime Soria, Counselor (A-K) 770-8563 Ms. Cherry Remboldt, Counselor (L-Z) 770-8563 Fax number770-8568

3. Palm Springs Unified School District Graduation Requirements 4 years of English40 credits 2 years of Math20 credits Including Algebra – state requirement 2 years of Science20 credits Earth and Biology 3 years of Social Studies30 credits World History US History Civics Economics Half year of Computer Lit 5 credits Half year of Health 5 credits Two years of P.E.20 credits One year of practical art10 credits One year of fine art10 credits Other electives55 credits Total Credits225 Credits

4. MSJ schedules

5. School Expectations Dress Code Electronics and Cell Phones Profanity Suspendable offenses Student-Parent Handbook

6. California High School Exit Exam CAHSEE- (Kaysee) All students must pass both the English and Math portions the CAHSEE to earn a diploma. 11 th and 12 th Grade re-takesELA 11/3/09 2/2/10 5/11/10 Math 11/4/09 2/3/10 5/12/10 10 th Grade CensusELA 3/2/10 Math 3/3/10 All Students grades 2-11 are required to take the STAR tests. Mid-April-Mid-May

7. Attendance Regular attendance is important to success in school. The staff at Mount San Jacinto is committed to YOUR success. You commit to success by attending school every day. In order to receive credit, students must attend 80%.

8. Credit progression

9. Credit Acquisition

10. Contracts

11. Progress Reports

12. Returning to the Comprehensive High School Placement at MSJ is voluntary. Students may return to their home high school at the beginning of a semester – 8/31/09 or 1/26/10. To return mid-year and be on track for graduation: Seniors need 195 credits Juniors need 135 credits

13. Testing Out of Classes Students may attempt to test out of class, show competency if they have taken the course once and failed. They must talk to their teacher the first week of attendance. The teacher will ask them questions to see if they have knowledge of the content. If teacher allows them, they can take the benchmark, if they receive 80% or better, they complete an additional project for credit.

14. ROP Courses Computer Information Banking and finance Hospitality Occupations Retail Sales Marketing Digital Imaging Retail Fashion Merchandising Floral Design Law enforcement/Forensic Science Cosmetology Sports Therapy

15. Other ways to earn credit outside the regular school day For seniors with more than 130 credits, there are additional ways to earn credit outside the school day: 1.Home P.E. – up to 10 credits 2. Community service – up to 10 credits 3. Scrapbooking – up to 5 credits 4. Extended senior portfolio – for 10 credits 5. Creative writing and book reports – up to 10 credits each (See your counselor to enroll in these.)

16. Flexible Schedule Students must enroll in 4 classes per day, but we recommend 6. Enrolling in less than six can be flexible. For example, periods 2-6 or 2-5. If you want less than six periods, let your counselor know tonight before you leave.

17. Frequently asked questions The difference between traditional H.S. diplomas and an MSJ diploma The difference between a high school diploma and a GED Is attendance a factor for success at MSJ Can students earn credits “faster” at MSJ Can students attend college from MSJ

18. We need you! Parent Representatives are needed for English Language Advisory Council (ELAC) And the DELAC – District English Language Advisory Council See Mr. Soria if you’re interested.

19. Mount San Jacinto Website www.psusd.us Click on Schools Click on alternative ed. Schools Click on Mt. San Jacinto High School Click on Parent info (lft side of screen)