WELCOME FUTURE FRESHMEN & PARENTS Moorpark High School 9 th Grade Registration Night

WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS Principal – Ms. Carrie Pentis Assistant Principals: Tim Bednar, Chris Fennell, Alan Penner COUNSELING STAFF Darcy Demmon A-CDyan McIntosh Hi-Mi Alyssa Aguirre D-HeAlfonso Ruiz S-Z Homero Magaña Mo-R & ELD

Overview of Registration Process:  Timeline  Complete registration form tonight  Schedules available before school begins  Summer packet with important dates available in summer  Information received tonight  Course Handbook  Registration Form  Co-Curricular Participation Form  Information Flyers

New to MUSD??? Are you new to MUSD or returning to MUSD from a private school? Please pick up a NEW STUDENT PACKET with information on how to enroll your students at MHS.

Career & College Center  Career Technician – Diana Prickett  College and Career Research  College Rep Visits  Career Speakers  Military Recruiters  Naviance (  Updated Scholarship Information Parents & Students Welcome!

College Career Center “Making College Happen” Tuesday, April 21, p.m. –7p.m. ( Before College Fair) Specifically for parents of current 8 th graders

Extracurricular Opportunities  ASB – Student Government  Athletics  Instrumental Music  Campus Clubs  Chorus  Musical Show Production  Cheerleading  Academic Decathlon * Sign up for as many as you are interested in!!!

Monitoring Progress & Grades Q Parent Connect Teachers will post Progress Report marks every 5 weeks Teacher Websites Teacher

What Does this mean? Course Level Descriptions Advanced Placement (AP) College level Courses designed to prepare students for the AP Exam given by College Board Pre Advanced Placement (PreAP) Offered instead of an Honors class and is designed to prepare students for the rigor of an AP course. Outstanding academic achievement is required College Preparatory (CP) Courses which meet the entrance requirement of the UC/CSU Systems (A-G) and most other Colleges & Universities Honors (H) Courses which meet the A-G requirements and offer an in-depth coverage of the subject. Outstanding academic achievement is required.

What Does this mean? Course Level Descriptions Transition (TR) College Prep course with additional support General Courses taught at the general level that do not meet the requirements of college and university admissions. Specialized Academic Instruction (SAI) Special Education is a federally mandated program for students with disabilities. Placement based on IEP (Individualized Academic Plan) Specifically Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) Classes offered for those demonstrating limited or no English skills. Response to Intervention (RTI) Courses designed to offer individualized support for students

2 Semesters = One School Year 6 Classes Per Semester (30 Credits) Each class is worth five credits Credits given for a grade of ‘D’ and above 230 Credits Required for Graduation CLASS CREDITS

MHS Graduation Requirements (pg. 15)  Social Science – 4 years  English - 4 years  Math - 3 years (must complete Math1)  Science - 3 years  Fine Arts or World Language - 1 year  Physical Education – 2 years  Electives – 60 credits TOTAL CREDITS = 230

California High School Exit Exams (CAHSEE) Math & English Must pass both portions with a score of 350 Community Service Requirement Must complete 40 hours

CSU/UC College Entrance Requirements “A-G Courses” (pg. 17) A. History/Social Science – 2 years B. English CP – 4 years C. Math – 3 years (Alg. 2 or Math 3 CP) D. Lab Science – 2 years (1yr. Physical/1yr. Life) E. Language other than English – 2 years F. Visual/Performing Art- 1 year G. CP Electives – 1 year MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Grade of C or Better!

College Entrance Exams (pg ) CSU Campuses SAT I &/or ACT UC Campuses SAT I &/or ACT SAT Subject Tests (may be recommended) Practice exams PSAT/ASPIRE

Student 4-year Graduation Plan 9 TH GRADE10 TH GRADE11 TH GRADE12 TH GRADE English 1CP English 1 PreAP English 1 CP/TR English 2English 3English 4 Health/CA HistoryWorld HistoryU.S. HistoryPolitical Systems Economics Math Math (optional) Biology CP Biology PreAP Biology CP/TR Science Elective Physical Education Elective Fine Art/Elective or World Language Elective or World Language Elective FRESHMAN: 60 CREDITS SOPHOMORES: 60 CREDITS JUNIORS: 60 CREDITS SENIORS: 60 CREDITS

Registration Options Health Science Academy (HSA) (pg. 9) Students interested in the Health/Science Field.  English, Biology & Health/CA History will be HSA  Application required Advanced Via Individual Determination (AVID) (Pg. 10) National college-readiness program to increase number of students who enroll in four-year colleges. Must be enrolled in Zero per. AVID 9th  Application required

English ** Exceptions: HSA (Application required -Eng, Bio and CA Hist/Health) English CP /Transition with English and Language Support/ RTI (Counselor placement based on grades/ teacher rec) Pre AP (Meet recommended prerequisites) Pre AP English Recommended Grade Criteria: If currently in Honors English: Must have ‘A/B’ grades all 3 trimesters of Honors English & overall core subject GPA of 3.5 If NOT currently in Honors English: Must have all ‘A’ grades all 3 trimesters of English & overall core subject GPA of 3.5 Freshmen take English 1CP

Current MathFreshman Math Math 8 (Struggling) Grade or C- or below Math 1A Math 8 (Average) Grade of C+ or above Math 1 CP Math 8 (Strong) Grade of A Math 1 Honors Placement Test/Teacher Rec Geometry (Struggling) Grade of D or F Math 2 A or Math 2 CP Geometry (Average) Grade of C+ or better Algebra 2CP Geometry (Strong) Grade of A Algebra 2 Honors Placement Test/Teacher Rec Algebra 1 CP (Out of District) Grade of C + and above Grade of C- and below Math 2 CP Math 1 CP Math Recommendations

Opportunities for Acceleration 8th Grade9 th Grade10 th Grade11 th Grade12 th Grade Geometry CPAlgebra 2 CPPre-Calculus CPAP CalculusAB/BC or AP Stats AP Statistics or AP Cal AB/BC Math 8Math 1HonorsMath 2 HonorsMath 3 Honors with PreCal AP Calculus BC Math 8Math 1 CPMath 2 HonorsMath 3 Honors with PreCal AP Calculus AB /BC Math 8Math 1 CPMath 2 CPMath 3 CPPreCalculus CP Discrete Math CP Statistics CP

Science Freshmen take Biology CP **Exceptions: HSA (Application Required) CP/Transition (Counselor Placement) Pre-AP (Meet recommended prerequisites) Pre AP Biology Recommended Grade Criteria: If currently in Honors Science: Must have ‘A/B’ grades all 3 trimesters of Science & English and overall core subject GPA of 3.5 If NOT currently in Honors Science: Must have all ‘A’ grades all 3 trimesters of Science & English and overall core subject GPA of 3.5

PhysicalEducation Physical Education  Physical Education  Physical Education Sampler  Musical Show Production (pg. 38) – Involves after school commitments based around production schedules.  Marching Band (pg. 39)- Must be co-enrolled in a Concert Band or Color Guard.  Intermediate Dance (pg. 29) -Tryouts required **Tuesday, June 2 nd & Thursday, June 4 4:00 PM  Athletics –Cannot place in Athletic PE class until Coach gives roster to Counselor.

Freshmen take CA History & Health **Exceptions: HSA (Enroll in English, Biology & CA History/Health) If choosing to enroll in Foreign Language AND ChorusLeadership-ASB Instrumental Music (not in Marching Band) **SUMMER SCHOOL = CA History/Health MHS Counselor approves We send paperwork to MS Counselors, they give to student Social Studies / Health

 Choose last class:  Elective or Foreign Language  If choosing Foreign Language:  Requires a “C” or better in all 3 trimesters of English 8. Elective List 2 alternate elective choices Note Summer School Information!

COMPLETE SCHEDULE ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION HEALTH/CA HISTORY ELECTIVE