1. Welcome Cowboys & Cowgirls!
Chino High School
Class of 2018

2. Our Goals Today Introduce students to Chino High School
Complete course selection for freshman year
Inform students about high school graduation and college admission requirements
Familiarize students with opportunities available and set academic goals
Involve parents in the process

3. Chino High School Counselors
Mrs. Annette Allen:
A-Cr
Mrs. Lucia Gibbs:
Cu-Hen
Ms. Gail Heisel:
Her-Mk
Mrs. Dorie Prieto:
Ru-Z
Ms. Sandy Gonzales (for Mrs. Krista Borgogno)
Mo-Ro
Mrs. Sharon Buckner: Intervention Counselor

4. Counseling Office Administration, Staff & Community Resources
Dr. Kimberly Cabrera:
Assistant Principal
Ms. Nereyda Raygoza:
Assistant Principal Secretary
Mrs. Yeni Cordero:
Counseling Office Clerk/Receptionist
Mrs. Maria Rodriguez:
Counseling Technician
Mrs. Renay Prescott:
Career Center/ROP Technician
Mrs. Lorena Coronado:
Community Liaison
Officer Bird:
School Resource Officer
Ms. Angela Chavez:
Educational Talent Search Representative

5. (every Friday except Rally Fridays)
School Hours
Regular Bell
Schedule
MONDAY - THURSDAY
Collaboration Friday
(every Friday except Rally Fridays)
Minimum Day Schedule
Period 0   6:28 - 7:24
Period 0     6:28 - 7:24
Period 1   7:30 - 8:27
Period 1     8:10 - 9:01
Period 1   7:30 - 8:12
Period 2   8:33 - 9:34
Period 2     9:07 - 9:58
Period 2   8:18 - 9:03
Period 3   9: :37
Period : :55
Period 3   9:09 - 9:51
Period 4  10: :40
Period 4   11: :52
Period 4  9: :39
LUNCH 11: :10
LUNCH    11: :22
Period 6  10: :27
Period 6  12:16 - 1:13
Period 6    12:28 - 1:19
Period 7 11: :15
Period 7   1:19 - 2:16
Period :25 – 2:16

6. Grading The school year is divided into two semesters:
Students receive two progress reports, at 6-week intervals, each semester.
Students receive final grades at the end of each semester.
GPA starts to be calculated in 9th grade:
Cumulative GPA is calculated at the end of each semester.
Students generally take 6 classes each year:
Each class is worth 5 credits per semester, so students can earn 30 credits per semester.

7. Chino High School Counseling Website
Write this down!
1. Click on “Academics” (top, left side of screen)
2. Click on “Counseling” (from the drop down menu)
Click on “Join this Fusion Page” (top, right side of screen)
We’re on Facebook, too!
"Chino High School Counseling"

8. Why See Your School Counselor?
Academic questions or problems
College information
Career questions
Scheduling questions or problems
Help with personal or social issues
Outside Referrals

9. How To See Your Counselor or the Intervention Counselor
Make an appointment. Mrs. Cordero will schedule appointments for you before school, during lunch or after school. (You can also drop-in at these times, but your counselor may not be available to see you…)
Leave a note explaining your questions/concerns for your counselor with Mrs. Cordero if your counselor is unavailable.
Parents can call Mrs. Cordero or the counselor directly to make sure counselors are available and to schedule an appointment.
If you have an emergency and your counselor is not available, tell Mrs. Cordero and she will find someone to assist you.

10. Important Chino High School Counseling Policies
Chino High School does not honor requests for specific teachers or teacher changes.
Counselors do not make period changes.
Counselors may not change electives once the courses have begun.
The only appropriate request for a schedule change is due to a level change.

11. Stay on Track…
It is essential that students remain “on track” through high school.
Failure to pass required classes not only puts the student at risk of not graduating on time, but it also limits the variety of electives available to that student.
Summer school opportunities are extremely limited.

12. Graduation Requirements: Everything you do freshman year MATTERS, so pay close attention!
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
English Language Arts (ELA) – includes essay
Math – covers material through Algebra 1
If you have not passed both portions by the end of senior year (including summer school), you will not earn a high school diploma.
225 Credits Total:
English 4 years 40 credits
Math 3 years 30 credits
World History 1 year 10 credits
U.S. History 1 year 10 credits
U.S. Government ½ year 5 credits
Economics ½ year 5 credits
Biological Science 1 year 10 credits
Physical Science 1 year 10 credits
Physical Education 2 years 20 credits
Visual/Performing Arts
or Foreign Language 2 years 20 credits
Health ½ year 5 credits
Electives credits

13. University of California (UC) & California State University (CSU) A-G Minimum Admission Requirements
ENGLISH
4 Years College Preparatory B
MATHEMATICS
3 Years Required; 4 Years Recommended
Minimum of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II C
HISTORY
2 Years Required
U.S. History or U.S. Government and World History D
LABORATORY SCIENCE
2 Years Required; 3 Years Recommended
Biology CP, Chemistry, Physics E
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
2 Years Same Language Required;
3 Years Recommended F
VISUAL and PERFORMING ARTS
1 Year Required; Refer to Chino High School’s UC approved course list G
COLLEGE PREP ELECTIVE
Refer to Chino High School’s UC approved course list

14. ACADEMIC HONORS & ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNITION
Academic Letter
California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
Chino High School Silver Spur Award
Graduate with Honors/Distinguished Scholar
National Honor Society
Renaissance Program
Mt. Baldy Athletic Recognition
Sports Booster Athletic Recognition

15. Sample Freshman Schedule
A typical 9th grade schedule consists of six classes:
English
Math
Science PE
Freshman Transition/Health
Elective

16. ENGLISH English 9 CP English 9 Honors
For all students
English 9 Honors
For the student with an “A” or “B+” in 8th grade language arts class and/or in the GATE program
English 9 Intensive (two period block)
For the student who scores “Far Below Basic” on the 8th Grade L/A CST

17. MATH
Algebra B
Second part of a two year course.
Student must have previously been enrolled in and passed Algebra A.
Algebra 1
For the student with a score of basic on the math CST.
Algebra 1 with Algebra Intervention course
Any student enrolled in Algebra 1.
Geometry
For the student who scores “proficient” on the math CST and has earned an “A” or “B+” in 8th grade Algebra 1.
Algebra 2 Honors
For the student who scores “advanced” on the math CST and has earned an “A” in 8th grade Geometry.
Teacher recommendation required.
**Final placement is based on counselor’s discretion after reviewing final grades and CST test scores**

18. SCIENCE Earth Science Biology CP Biology Honors Chemistry Honors
For all students with less than a “C” in 8th grade science.
Biology CP
For the student with an 8th grade science grade of “B” or better.
Biology Honors
For the student with an “A” in 8th grade science and an “advanced” English CST and/or in the GATE program.
Chemistry Honors
For the student with an “A” in 8th grade honors science, an “advanced” English CST, enrolled concurrently in Algebra 2H and/or in the GATE program.

19. P.E. P.E. 9 Modified P.E. Band P.E. Pageantry P.E.
Required for all 9th grade students (exceptions below).
Modified P.E.
Appropriate for students currently under medical care requiring accommodations.
Doctor recommendation required.
Band P.E.
7th period (after school) practice.
Pageantry P.E.
6th period practice.

20. HEALTH/ FRESHMAN TRANSITION
The CVUSD School Board passed a policy that states that all freshmen must take Health as part of their high school graduation requirements. The Freshman Transition class is paired with Health.

21. ELECTIVES You will enroll in ONE elective only.
Electives are year-long.
If you are a selecting a Foreign Language, please note the following:
Due to limited availability, freshman may not receive Spanish.
Generally, there is availability in Spanish for Spanish Speakers, Portuguese and French.
We suggest selecting a college-prep Visual/Performing Art course because it fulfills the 4-year college Visual/Performing Art requirement.

22. ELECTIVES (CONTINUED)
Foreign Language College Prep Electives:
Spanish
Spanish for Spanish Speakers
Portuguese
French
Visual and/or Performing Art College Prep Electives:
Art Fundamentals
Intro to Theater
Choir
Requires attending performances
Band
Digital Video

23. ELECTIVES (CONTINUED)
Other Electives:
Stagecraft
Yearbook (Publication)
Separate application required
Keyboarding/Computer Applications
Computer Technology 1
Law and You (Academy only)
Food Technology (Academy only)
Clothing 1\Clothing 2
Leadership (ASB/Renaissance)
separate application required
AVID
Requires: GPA, first in family to attend college, application and interview, year-long commitment

24. Group Fusion How to Create a Parent Login
Go to
Click on Create Parent Login (upper right corner).
Enter all 9 digits of the student’s permanent ID# and birth date (you can include up to 4 students).
Complete your information, Click to Register.
You will receive an once your account is confirmed.
Any problems, please

25. AN EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITY!
The Law, Justice & Public Service
Career Pathway
*exclusively* at Chino High School!
Courses offered in this pathway include:
Law & You
Forensic Science
Criminal Justice
Emergency Medical Response I and II
Law Enforcement & Fire Academy (off site)
Mock Trial

26. ANOTHER EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITY!
The Food Service & Hospitality
Management Career Pathway
*exclusively* at Chino High School!
Courses offered in this pathway include:
Food Tech & Nutrition
Culinary I
Culinary II
Hospitality Management
Includes Industry Required Certifications and opportunities to compete at the regional and State levels.

27. BE CONNECTED! Sports Cheer/Song Leading Clubs
There are many different ways for you to HAVE A VOICE and BE ACTIVE on campus!
Sports
After school practice (does not replace 9th grade P.E. course)
Football, Cross Country, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball, Golf, Swimming, Track, Softball
Cheer/Song Leading
Clubs
Recommended for ALL students
Art Club, Animal Rights Club, Journalism Club, International Thespian Society, Key Club, Physics Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, Christian Club, Spanish Club, Club HOPE, Folkloric Club, Travel Club, and much more!

28. YOU’RE INVITED! FRESHMAN FAIR
Come on down and learn all about clubs, activities, and performing arts; meet teachers; visit classrooms; have a campus tour, and purchase spirit wear!
Coming soon at
Chino High!
Date and Time to
be Announced!

29. Thank you for listening!
Questions?