Welcome to Mission Hills High School! Class of 2015

Pen or Pencil Transcript Course Offering Sheet You should have:

Handouts: AVID Applications Spanish Placement Prompts

Objectives: Students will be able to identify the differences between “a-g” subject requirements and MHHS graduation requirements. Students will be able to explain the “next steps” of course selection.

Ms. Baker (A-Del) Ms. Segal (Dem-Hal) English Learners (A-L) Ms. Montooth (Ham-Moore) Ms. Brandon (Mor-Sid) Ms. Rios (Se-Z) English Learners (M-Z) Ms. Baker (A-Del) Ms. Segal (Dem-Hal) English Learners (A-L) Ms. Montooth (Ham-Moore) Ms. Brandon (Mor-Sid) Ms. Rios (Se-Z) English Learners (M-Z) “Mission Hills High School Counseling”

Facts You Must Know: To graduate you need 230 credits, have passed at least Algebra 1, pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) 5 credits = 1 semester class An “F” grade = 0 credits All grades are permanently on your transcript. Minimum 2.0 GPA required for sports, work permits, etc.

MHHS Graduation Requirements English 40 credits Math (including at least Alg. 1) 20 credits Social Studies 40 credits Science (Life & Physical) 20 credits Physical Education (P.E.) 20 credits World Lang. OR Visual Perf. Art. 10 credits Electives 80 credits Total 230 credits In addition to passing the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

“a-g” Subject Requirements College prep courses (P), including honors (H) and advance placement (AP) must receive a C or higher for eligibility to a UC/CSU. Students are strongly encouraged to take all 4 years of Math, Science, and Language.

PACE Promise Website:

MHHS 9 th Grade Course Offering Sheet 5 Required: 1.WS 1 ELA 2.WS 1 HSS 3.Math 4.General PE 5.Biology Pick 1 More Class Total of 6 classes circled See Notes

MHHS Course Catalog and more … Click on “Counseling “ under “Site Shortcuts” Add Course: 0875 Jazz Ensemble (P)

Humanities English Language Arts Social Science Classes must both be at the same level. Both (P) or both (H)

Mathematics Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Discrete Math (12 th grade only) Discrete Math (12 th grade only) Trig/Pre Calculus AP Calculus AP Stats Anytime after Algebra 2 Teacher Signature required “C” or better second semester required to move on Essentials of Algebra

Biology You may not have to take a Science class in 9th grade if you are in any one of the following courses or programs: ELD 1, 2, 3, or 4 Literacy Academy Special Education

World Languages Check box if you are a “Native Spanish Speaker” At least 2 years of the same world language for college purposes “C” or better in the second semester to move on to the next level Must be in Algebra 1 or higher in 9 th grade

Electives List at least FOUR (4) alternates.

MHHS 9 th Grade Course Offering Sheet 5 Required: 1.WS 1 ELA 2.WS 1 HSS 3.Math 4.General PE 5.Biology Pick 1 More Class Total of 6 classes circled See Notes

Enter Your Courses Online “GENESIS Online Course Selection” Found on the left hand side of websiteFound on the left hand side of website Follow Instructions on your activation paper

Student Activities Ways to get involved! Join a club Create your own club Music, Dance, etc. Try out for a sport Try out for a play

Sports Fall Football Girls’ Volleyball Boys’/Girls’ Cross Country Girls’ Tennis Field Hockey Girls’ Golf Boys’ Water Polo Winter Boys’/Girls’ Basketball Wrestling Boys’/Girls Soccer Girls’ Water Polo Spring Boys’/Girls’ Track & Field Boys’/Girls’ Swimming Boys’ Tennis Boys’ Volleyball Baseball Softball Boys’ Golf Girls’ Lacrosse

Clubs Art Club Ballet Folklorico Biotech Club CSF Club Action Drama Club French Club Health & Nutrition Club Muslim Student Association People Awareness Club Photography Club Travel Club United Club Vegetarian Club Book Club Red Cross Club MECHA Optimist Intl. Chess Club AVID Club PLUS Block Club Debate Club Key Club FCA/The Vine Scrabble Club Best Buddies Young Life Filipino club And More!!!

When MHHS Counselors return: You will have your transcript and course selection sheet with you. Your 6 classes and 4 alternates will be chosen. Your sheet will be signed by you and your parents/guardians and by any teachers you needed.

What Now? Take this seriously. Choose wisely. Take these materials home and share them with your parents/guardians. Talk with teachers. Have your classes selected and all the signatures you need by the time MHHS Counselors return.

MHHS Counselors will return … Write down this due date on the upper right corner of your course selection sheet. San Marcos Middle School Wednesday, March 2 nd Woodland Park Middle School Thursday, March 3 rd