Segerstrom High School A Fundamental School Dr. Amy Avina, Principal Informational Meeting: 2012-2013

Segerstrom High School Our Vision: To create a community where all students do their best learning and all staff do their best teaching. Our Mission: To provide a supportive and challenging environment where all students excel. Read! Write! Learn!

Jaguar Successes! 811 API score 98% First-Time Pass Rate on CAHSEE English 98% First-Time Pass Rate on CAHSEE Math

Jaguar Successes! 99.7% Graduation Rate 98% Class of 2011 enrolled at a 2- or 4-year college immediately following graduation Nearly 50% of juniors, sophomores & freshmen made the Honor Roll Spring 2011

Jaguar Successes! WASC Accreditation: Six-Clear Term CSBA Golden Bell Award for Schoolwide Writing U.S. News & World Report, “America’s Top High School”: Silver Medalist

Why Segerstrom? A College Prep High School: A College-Bound Culture No English Language Development Courses Small Learning Communities: Greater Emphasis On Each Student’s Success An Expanded AVID Program Academic Excellence & Student Accountability: Every Student Counts! A Challenging & Supportive Environment Daily Student Seminars Schoolwide tutoring led by teachers and Guided Study for struggling students Special Education Services Resource Specialist Program (RSP) services available. Speech and language therapy and adaptive physical education services available.

Clubs & Activities ASB and Student Council Student Clubs Academic Clubs: CSF and AVID Service Clubs: Key, NHS, Kiwins, American Cancer Society, and Red Cross Club Interests and Cultural Clubs: Guitar, Surf, Culinary Arts, LULAC, Ballet Folklorico, Environment, Euro, Film Makers, Refuge, Black Student Union, Hip Hop, and Renaissance Academic Competition Teams: Quiz Bowl, Mock Trial, and Academic Decathlon, ACE and MESA Performing Arts & Spirit Cheer, Band, Orchestra, Choir, Dance, Drama, and Color Guard Community Service 16 Hours per year at Segerstrom

Jaguar Athletics: Fall Football Cross Country Tennis - Girls Volleyball – Girls Water Polo - Boys

Jaguar Athletics: Winter Basketball Soccer Wrestling Water Polo- Girls

Jaguar Athletics: Spring Baseball Softball Tennis - Boys Track/Field Volleyball – Boys Swimming

Distinguishing Factors of a Fundamental High School Voluntary enrollment School-wide discipline policy through rigorous adherence to card system High academic expectations High standards of student conduct and attendance to enhance quality instruction Insistence on strong study habits, self-discipline, and responsibility Reinforcement of the traditional values of patriotism, citizenship, respect, courtesy, and pride in accomplishment High standards of dress as expressed in the Jaguar Dress Code Option to transfer student to nearby District or neighborhood home school for repeated violations of rules and standards

Student Expectations All students must sign a contract agreeing to the following: Strive for excellence in citizenship and academics Comply with the Code of Student Conduct, including the fundamental card system Complete all requirements for graduation Dress according to the Jaguar Dress Code Be respectful of all students, teachers, staff, and guests at all times Attend and be punctual to all classes, detentions, Saturday School or Work Programs, and school functions unless ill or excused for school business

Parent Expectations Parents must sign a contract agreeing to the following: Support the goals, philosophy, and procedures of the fundamental school program Participate in conferences with school personnel when requested to do so Support decisions mutually agreed upon between parent and the school Read and sign the Code of Student Conduct with your student Know and support the Jaguar Dress Code Policy Be responsible for your student’s regular attendance and punctuality

Attendance Expectations Students will be in every class unless ill or excused for school business Permission will not be granted for extended absences. (Students will attend Saturday School for unexcused absences) Medical and dental appointments should be made outside the school day If appointments during the day are unavoidable, students will attend classes before and/or after the appointment EXCUSED ABSENCES: Medical Appointments Illness Bereavement

Priority Enrollment Timeline (Neighborhood/Sibling) Lottery Enrollment Timeline Jan 17 & 23 Parent Information Meetings Jan 23 – Jan 30 Enrollment Packet Pick-Up January 30 Enrollment Packets Due No Later than 4:00 p.m. Jan 17 & 23 Parent Information Meetings Jan 31 – Feb 7 Lottery Enrollment Feb 8 Computerized Random Selection of Lottery numbers Feb 9 Lottery Results Posted Feb 9 - 24 Enrollment Packet Pick-up Feb 24 Enrollment Packets Due No Later than 4:00 p.m. Return Enrollment Packet with your Address Verification: Current utility bill (gas, electric, water, trash, phone-landline) or MediCal Statement. March 30th—District 8th Grade Orientation Day. Counselors will meet with students for selection of classes for the 2012-13 school year.

Time for a Quiz!

Question 1: I live in the neighborhood boundary. Does this mean my child is automatically admitted to Segerstrom? NO

Enter the Lottery Period Question 2: I missed the priority enrollment period! What can I do now? Enter the Lottery Period

Question 3: I want to make sure my child gets into Segerstrom by entering the priority enrollment period. Does anyone really check to see if my address is accurate? Yes!

Question 4: My daughter attends Segerstrom right now, and my nephew lives with us. May he enroll at Segerstrom during the priority period as a sibling? Sorry

Residency Declaration Letter Question 5: I live with another family in your neighborhood boundary area. The bills are not in my name. How do I enroll my student during the priority period? Residency Declaration Letter

Question 6: My grandmother is visiting the U.S. for the first time in October. I need to take my son out of school in order to be with us for a big family trip to Disneyland. Is his absence excused? No

Question 7: I’m worried about getting into Segerstrom since we don’t live in the neighborhood. Should I apply for the Godinez lottery, too? Yes!

Question 8: My daughter attends Segerstrom right now. I want my son to attend next year. He is currently a sophomore at Valley. May he enroll as a sibling? Sorry

Question 9: What are my chances of getting my child into Segerstrom through the lottery process? It depends: Last year, 740 students applied for enrollment through the lottery. Segerstrom accepted 100 of these students.

Question 10: The enrollment packets are due by 4PM on January 30th for priority and by February 24th for lottery. Is 4:05 PM okay? No

Priority Enrollment Timeline (Neighborhood/Sibling) Lottery Enrollment Timeline Jan 17 & 23 Parent Information Meetings Jan 23 – Jan 30 Enrollment Packet Pick-Up January 30 Enrollment Packets Due No Later than 4:00 p.m. Jan 17 & 23 Parent Information Meetings Jan 31 – Feb 7 Lottery Enrollment Feb 8 Computerized Random Selection of Lottery numbers Feb 9 Lottery Results Posted Feb 9 - 24 Enrollment Packet Pick-up Feb 24 Enrollment Packets Due No Later than 4:00 p.m. Return Enrollment Packet with your Address Verification: Current utility bill (gas, electric, water, trash, phone-landline) or MediCal Statement. March 30th—District 8th Grade Orientation Day. Counselors will meet with students for selection of classes for the 2012-13 school year. 27