Incoming Freshman Information Night Welcome to El Toro High School Incoming Freshman Information Night

Principal Terri Gusiff

El Toro Highlights Opened in 1973 Four time California Distinguished School Top 100 School in California Student population of 2550 147 staff and faculty

Class of 2014 98% graduation rate 91% attend post-secondary education 54.2% attend 2-year college 37.8% attend 4-year university 2.4% attend trade school

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Class of 2014 Accomplishments Over $4 million in academic & athletic scholarships 28 AA degrees from IVC through Early College Program (ECP) 2nd graduating cohort 49 CSF Sealbearers 22 National Honor Society students 25 International Baccalaureate Diplomas

Administrative Team Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Facilities Michael Ciecek Assistant Principal of Guidance and Athletics Edward Begany Assistant Principal of Discipline Jonathan Van Tassell Activities Director Kathryn Scheidler

Administrative Team

Assistant Principal Edward Begany

Counselors Guidance Department Name Students Served Che Scott 9th Grade Echo Sualua Grades 10-12, students A-Gi Gisela Geller Grades 10-12, students Gl-O Julie Minekime Grades 10-12, students P-Z Anjel Gutierrez Intervention Counselor 10

How do Counselors Assist? Placement conflicts and concerns Course level changes Assist students with academic support College and career planning Crisis counseling 11

Guidance Technicians Guidance Department Robin Burney Marion Munoz A-D E-Le Maria Newmark Benita Fitch Li-Ri Ro-Z Registration, Schedule changes, Student support 12

Intervention Counselor Anjel Gutierrez Interventions Intervention Counselor Anjel Gutierrez

Guidance Counselor Che Scott 9th Grade Schedule Guidance Counselor Che Scott

9th Grade Schedule Required Courses English Math Science Physical Education Marching Band/Drumline Athletics Cheer/Song or Color Guard

9th Grade Schedule In addition to the required courses, all freshmen will be enrolled in two electives Elective 1 Elective 2

Elective Class Selection Elective selection Students select their top five elective choices in order of preference on the lines provided

Electives Elective selection We will do our best to schedule electives that fall within your areas of interest Not all electives are suitable for all students; make sure you meet the criteria before selecting a particular elective

Elective Criteria Many elective choices have specific GPA or letter grade requirements and/or applications. Be sure to check your registration guide and registration letter for full details on elective choices.

Courses and Registration Assistant Principal Michael Ciecek

Special Programs MUN International Baccalaureate Students develop a deep understanding of Global Issues and educate participants in civics and effective communications. Students apply their research and communication skills at MUN weekend conferences throughout the school year. International Baccalaureate The IB Diploma Program is a challenging two-year curriculum for Juniors and Seniors. It leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.

Special Programs AVID A college readiness system designed to increase schoolwide learning and performance. Students are held to high standards of personal achievement with academic and social support. Performing Arts Students can get involved in Drama, Vocal Music, and Instrumental Music.

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Freshman Focus & CTE Pathways 1 and 2 Two 1-Semester-long electives College and Career Planning/Exploration strategies for success Goal Setting Collaboration Communication Critical Thinking Creativity

Registration Form Review your personal information Report any changes to the guidance office staff at your current school Parent signature We cannot process registration forms submitted without a parent or guardian’s signature

Registration Instructions Review your course recommendations English Math Science PE (or one of the other options)

Recommended Courses If you have questions regarding placement in a particular course, you must discuss your concerns with the recommending teacher Intermediate school teachers will have the opportunity to submit re-recommendations from May 18 – May 22

Elective Course Selections Consider your course selections carefully The courses selected on your registration form are considered finalized when the form is turned in. SVUSD will make staffing decisions based on the courses requested on the submitted registration forms. Changes to courses requested, including elective courses, will not be allowed at a later date due to the impact on the master schedule, staffing, and resource allocation.

Registration Form All El Toro High School registration forms are due to their intermediate schools by Friday, April 3 (tomorrow)

Graduation Requirements Guidance Counselors Julie Minekime Echo Sualua

SVUSD Graduation Requirements Complete 220 credits, pass all classes 165 Required (English, Math, Science, History) 55 Elective (Art, Drama, Band, etc.) 4 Years of English 3 Years of Social Science (History) 3 Years of Math 3 Years of Science 2 Years of PE (4 semesters including freshman year) 1 Year of a Fine Art/Tech Art/Foreign Language 1 Semester of Health

More Graduation Requirements Total GPA of 1.75 Pass Algebra 1 (1A & 1B) Pass Writing Proficiency Complete 8 hours of Community Service Pass the CAHSEE Math English Language Arts

Student Schedules Freshman Schedule Six Classes (60 credits) Sophomore Schedule Six Classes (60 credits) Junior Schedule Six Classes (60 credits) Senior Schedule Five Classes (50 credits)

UC/CSU “a-g” Requirements Guidance Counselor Gisela Geller

CSU/UC “a-g” Course Requirements Subject Area Category Req Years Rec Years “a” History/Social Science 2 3 “b” English 4 “c” Mathematics – Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 “d” Lab Science CSU: Earth Science, Biology, Integrated UC: Biology, Chemistry, Physics

CSU/UC “a-g” Course Requirements Subject Area Category Req Years Rec Years “e” Language other than English 2 3 “f” Visual and Performing Arts 1 “g” Elective

Important Dates Online Registration/BULLRUN/Data Confirmation – there will not be a “packet” to pick up; all registration documents and requirements will be online during the summer (must have a parent ABI account to complete) BULLRING – on campus registration (student ID, textbooks, etc.) August 20, 2015 (makeup August 24, 2015) New Student Orientation August 26, 2015

Important Dates First Day of School Monday, August 31, 2015

Non-SVUSD Registration Incoming private and out-of district students should visit El Toro’s website Click on: General Information  Enrolling in ETHS Complete AIR registration from ET website Registration Dates are: June 4, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM June 17, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

“There’s something for everybody” Student Activities Activities Director Kathryn Scheidler

Curricular Clubs Art Club French Club Best Buddies German Club Biology Club Blossom's Buds The BullETin The Bull's Eye Club Mud (Ceramics) CSF Engineering Club ET Choirs French Club German Club IB Club Model United Nations National Honors Society OC Academic Decathlon Photo Club Spanish Club Thespian Troupe #2823

Non-Curricular Clubs 6 Degrees Can Change the World A Way to Help ACT All Kids Count Anime Club Audio Engineering Club Bags 4 a Greener Society Basketball Club Beachin' Volleyball Club The Bright Side Club The Broadway Way Club Buried Life Club Comedy Sportz Cookies and Christ Dead Poets Society El Toro Skateboarding Team ET Couture Fashion Club ET Mingle/Friendship Club ETHS Habitat for Humanity Fellowship of Christian Athletes FGA (Future Grillers of America) Free the Kids Gingers United Girls' League GSA Gay Straight Alliance H.E.L.P.D.A.T. H.O.P.E. Help our Planet Earth Hello Somebody Here We Are! Hope for Diabetes I Like to Eat Apples and Bananas Impact Invisible Children JDRF Club Junior Pearls Kelly's Club Key Club L.A.I.R.E. Let's Talk Music, Let's Have Karaoke M.A.D. Love Mountain Biking Club Movement Inspired Music Club Music for Medicine Operation Safe Haven Operation Smile Operation Undercover PEACE Club Pep Club Ping Pong Club Public Gaming League Raven Club Red Cross Club Rescue Rangers Rhythm Club Rocketry Club Ronald McDonald House Club Rugby Club Safe Rides Science Fair Secret Chargers Shalom South County Outreach Sturdy Wings Surf Club Swing Dancing Club Table Tennis Club Tailgate Club Team Thomas Tidal Wave True North Christian Club Ukulele Club UNICEF Until Then Venture Crew Wrestlerettes

Save all year long! Buy an ASB CARD! $450 VALUE for only $42 in a Combo Pkg . . . $45 A La Carte

Attend all Home Athletic Events – FREE! ($300 Value) Attend all Away Athletic Events – HALF PRICE! ($150 Value) Discount on HOMECOMING DANCE ticket! ($10 Value) Discount on WINTER FORMAL ticket! ($10 Value) Discount on PROM ticket! ($10 Value)

Campus Supervision, Schedules, & Athletics

Safe Campus School Resource Officer (SRO) Jesse Hernandez, OC Sheriff’s Department Campus Supervisors

Late Start Mondays Regular Schedule 7:30— 8:15 Faculty PLCs 8:25— 9:10 Period 1 9:15—10:00 Period 2 10:05—10:50 Period 3 10:50—11:05 Snack 11:10—11:55 Period 4 12:00—12:45 Period 5 12:45— 1:25 Lunch 1:30— 2:15 Period 6 2:20— 3:05 Period 7 7:05— 7:55 Period 1 8:00— 8:50 Period 2 8:55— 9:25 Tutorial 9:30—10:30 Period 3 10:30—10:45 Snack 10:50—11:40 Period 4 11:45—12:35 Period 5 12:35— 1:15 Lunch 1:20— 2:10 Period 6 2:15— 3:05 Period 7

Tutorial Tuesday – Friday 8:55 AM – 9:25 AM

Athletics / Marching Band Marching Band for PE credit 1st semester only 2nd semester PE or Athletics Athletics for PE credit Athletic eligibility - 2.0 GPA / 3rd trimester Athletic summer camps ETHS Athletic Director visit Cheer/Dance Information Clinics: May 11 – 13, 2015 Cheer/Dance Tryouts: May 14, 2015

Fall Sports (August – November) Boys Girls Cross Country Football Tennis Water Polo Volleyball Golf

Winter Sports (November – February) Boys Girls Basketball Soccer Wrestling Water Polo

Spring Sports (February - May) Boys Girls Lacrosse Swimming Track & Field Baseball Softball Tennis Cheer & Dance Volleyball Golf

Parent, Student, Teacher Organization PSTO President Judy Silverman

Join us on campus 6:15 - 7:00 MPR Visual Arts Show Upper Quad Athletics, ASB, Cheer/Song, & Charger Wear Café El Toro Lower Quad Athletics, Drama, Band, Choir, Guidance, & Journalism

Groups to see on campus Upper Quad Lower Quad Boys/Girls Basketball Drama Boys/Girls Volleyball Band Boys/Girls Lacrosse Choir Boys/Girls Soccer Guidance ASB Journalism Baseball Aquatics Softball Cross Country/Track Football Cheer & Song Tennis Wrestling