1. Distinguished Scholars Esperanza High School 2015-16

2. RECOGNITIONS California Distinguished School Silver Medal Award –US News and World Report “Best High Schools” ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT 85% Pass Rate on AP Exams SPECIALIZED OPPORTUNITIES Medical Science Academy Engineering and Manufacturing Academy ACHIEVEMENTS Listed in America’s Best High Schools – Newsweek Listed in America’s Best High Schools – Newsweek ESPN Rise – America’s Top Athletic Programs ESPN Rise – America’s Top Athletic Programs

3. Why Distinguished Scholars? Top academic program at Esperanza

4. Students who exit the program will place themselves in position to be accepted to a prestigious college/university Stanford University

5. Benefits Candidates will receive yearly school recognition. We host a luncheon every spring and students are given grade-level tokens of appreciation for their accomplishments (t-shirts, cups, etc.).Candidates will receive yearly school recognition. We host a luncheon every spring and students are given grade-level tokens of appreciation for their accomplishments (t-shirts, cups, etc.). Graduation recognition to include front row seating,unique cap and gown, Distinguished Scholar diploma, and completion seal on transcript. Graduation recognition to include front row seating,unique cap and gown, Distinguished Scholar diploma, and completion seal on transcript.

6. Passing Advanced Placement Courses Can Save on College Costs Many colleges and universities accept Advanced Placement courses for college creditMany colleges and universities accept Advanced Placement courses for college credit Thousands of dollars in tuition can be savedThousands of dollars in tuition can be saved UCLA Example

8. Students choose from 18 Advanced Placement Courses Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition European History French Language German Language

9. Students choose from 18 Advanced Placement Courses Japanese Language and CultureJapanese Language and Culture MacroeconomicsMacroeconomics PhysicsPhysics Spanish LanguageSpanish Language Spanish LiteratureSpanish Literature StatisticsStatistics Studio Art: DrawingStudio Art: Drawing U.S. Government and PoliticsU.S. Government and Politics Art HistoryArt History

10. Students are able to participate in visual/performing arts, athletics, and extra-curricular activities

11. Entry Requirements 3.5 Academic GPA3.5 Academic GPA Grade of C or higher in all core academic classesGrade of C or higher in all core academic classes Citizenship – All Satisfactory or AboveCitizenship – All Satisfactory or Above

12. Course Requirements for Scholar Diploma at Graduation Math – Three years beyond geometry – two honors/APMath – Three years beyond geometry – two honors/AP Social Science – Three years APSocial Science – Three years AP Language Arts – Three years Honors/APLanguage Arts – Three years Honors/AP Science – Four years - three Honors/APScience – Four years - three Honors/AP World Language – Three years – two honors/APWorld Language – Three years – two honors/AP **Students must complete four of five of the above

13. Requirements Continued Fine Arts – one yearFine Arts – one year UC approved electives to fulfill the A-G requirementsUC approved electives to fulfill the A-G requirements 3.75 Cumulative Weighted GPA3.75 Cumulative Weighted GPA

14. Grade 9 Course Options Language Arts 1 HLanguage Arts 1 H Geometry, or Alg. 2, or HonorsGeometry, or Alg. 2, or Honors Biology HBiology H World LanguageWorld Language Visual or Performing ArtVisual or Performing Art Athletics or P.E.Athletics or P.E. Health/CareersHealth/Careers

15. Grade 10 Course Options Language Arts 2 HonorsLanguage Arts 2 Honors Algebra 2 or aboveAlgebra 2 or above European History APEuropean History AP Chemistry HonorsChemistry Honors World Language - HonorsWorld Language - Honors Visual and Performing ArtVisual and Performing Art Athletics or P.E.Athletics or P.E.

16. Grade 11 Course Options English Language AP U.S. History AP Trig./Math Analysis H Physics/Biology 2 AP/Chemistry 2 AP World Language – H/AP Visual or Performing Art or Elective Elective

17. Grade 12 Course Options English Literature APEnglish Literature AP Economics /Government APEconomics /Government AP Calculus or Math ElectiveCalculus or Math Elective Chemistry AP/Physics AP/Biology APChemistry AP/Physics AP/Biology AP ElectiveElective

18. How to Apply Applications now available on our website: www.esperanzahs.netApplications now available on our website: www.esperanzahs.net www.esperanzahs.net Deadline for applications: For current PYLUSD Students: During the incoming 9 th grade registration processDeadline for applications: For current PYLUSD Students: During the incoming 9 th grade registration process Private schools or students not in Esperanza’s attendance area: March 20, 2015

19. Honors & AP Course Expectations Mrs. Kathy Owens – AP Literature (12 th Grade)

20. Thank you for attending We look forward to welcoming your student to the Class of 2019.We look forward to welcoming your student to the Class of 2019. Home of the Aztecs Where Excellence is a Tradition