1. Welcome to San Marino High School Welcome to San Marino High School

2. English

3. 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

4. Science

5. 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

6. Mathematics

7. 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

8. Social Science

9. 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

10. Health and Physical Education

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

12. World Languages

13. 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

14. Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)

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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. Transitioning To SMHS...

20. 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.

21. 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

22. 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)

23. Role of the High School Counselor

24. 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.

25. 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

26. Sports

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

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

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

30. Questions???