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

2. WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
Principal – Ms. Carrie Pentis
Assistant Principals:
Chris Fennell, Matthew La Belle, Alan Penner
COUNSELING STAFF
Darcy Demmon
Dyan McIntosh
From this website you can connect to the Counseling webpage, teacher webpages & the College & Career Center
Alyssa Aguirre
Alfonso Ruiz
Nancy Anaya

3. Overview of Registration Process:
Timeline
Complete registration form tonight
Student Information packet with important dates sent home in May – Must be returned by June 9th.
Schedules available before school begins
(August 18th Freshman schedule pick up)
Information received tonight
Student Handbook & Course Directory
Course Request Form
Co-Curricular Participation Form
Informational Flyers
Pathways/ Academies Information
Counselors will check prerequisites
Changes can be made to registration form until June – Give to Middle School Counselors and they will send to the MHS
Students will pick up schedules the week PRIOR to school starting (changes can be made at that time)

4. New to MUSD???
Are you new to MUSD or returning to MUSD from a private school? Please pick up a Blue New Student Flyer with information on how to enroll your students at MHS.
Packets available at back table
Student will not be enrolled at MHS unless paperwork is completed through the Admissions Office.

5. College & Career Center (Pg. 7)
College & Career Guidance Specialist – Madeline Knight
College and Career Research
College Rep Visits
Career Speakers
Military Recruiters
Naviance (connection.naviance.com/mooparkhi)
Updated Scholarship Information
Quarterly Parent Coffee
Monthly Newsletters
SAT/ACT Prep Courses
Student Computer Lab
Parents & Students
Welcome!
College and Career happenings ed out
Sign up for Group Fusion

6. College &Career Center “Making College Happen” Presentation
Thursday, April 27, 2017
6 PM –7 PM
(College Fair 6:30-8:30 PM)
Specifically for parents of current
8th graders and students

7. Extracurricular Opportunities
ASB – Student Government
Athletics
Instrumental Music
Campus Clubs
Chorus
Musical Show Production
Cheerleading
Academic Decathlon
Career Pathways
Academies
*Sign up for as many as you are interested in!!!
Moorpark High School has many extracurricular activities available to students
Reminder: Must have a 2.0 GPA to participate in extracurricular activities. Quarter report cards are used for eligibility
Important to be involved in the school and make a connection to MHS

8. Monitoring Progress & Grades
Q Parent Connect
Teachers will post Progress Report marks every 5 weeks
Teacher Websites
Group Fusion
Teacher
Semester grades (Jan & June) will be considered “official” grades and will be on transcript

9. What Does this mean? Course Level Descriptions (PG. 25)
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.
Help with the education alphabet soup!

10. CLASS CREDITS 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
Colleges will only accept grades of ‘C’ and above

11. MHS Graduation Requirements (pg. 12)
Social Science – 4 years
English - 4 years
Math - 3 years (must complete Math1)
Science - 3 years
Visual/Performing Arts /CTE
or World Language - 1 year
Physical Education – 2 years
Electives – 60 credits
TOTAL CREDITS = 230

12. Community Service Requirement
Must complete 40 Non-Profit organization
May carry up to15 hours from Moorpark Middle Schools
Need to be turned in to the middle school office

13. CSU/UC College Entrance Requirements “A-G Courses” (pg. 13-14)
A. History/Social Science – 2 years
B. English CP – 4 years
C. Math – 3 years (Must complete Math III CP)
4 years recommended
D. Lab Science – 2 years (Disciplines of Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
3 years recommended
E. Language other than English – 2 years of same language
F. Visual/Performing Art- 1 year
G. College Preparatory Elective – 1 year
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Grade of C or Better!
Counselors will host several workshops in the fall to cover the College Admissions process – this is basic overview
CSU = California State University System
UC = University of California System
Also = Private & out of state universities. Similar requirements but always check w/specific school

14. College Entrance Exams (pg. 9-10)
CSU Campuses
SAT &/or ACT
Will take best individual score for each subject
UC Campuses
SAT &/or ACT with writing
Will take best one time score
SAT Subject Tests (may be recommended)
Practice exams
PSAT/ PreACT
Mock SAT & ACT

15. Student 4-year Graduation Plan
9TH GRADE
10TH GRADE
11TH GRADE
12TH GRADE
English 1CP
English 1 Pre-AP
English 2 CP
English 2 Honors
English 3 CP
AP English 3
(Language & Composition)
English 4 CP
AP English 4
(Literature & Composition)
Health
CA History & Careers
World History CP
World History Honors
AP European History
U.S. History CP
AP US History
Political Systems CP
Economics CP
AP American Government
AP Macroeconomics
Math I, II, III CP
Math I, II Honors
Pre-Calculus CP
Pre-Calculus Honors
Discrete Math CP
Statistics CP
AP Calculus AB or BC
AP Statistics
Biology CP
Biology Pre-AP
AP Biology
Chemistry CP/H/AP
Physiology CP/H
Physics CP/H
AP Physics 1, 2, C
AP Environmental
Elective or Science
Zoology CP
Physical Education
Athletics
Elective
Visual/Performing Art
World Language
CTE
Spanish 1, 2, 3 CP
French 1, 2, 3 CP
Spanish 3 Honors
French 3 Honors
AP Spanish 4 (Language)
AP Spanish 5 (Literature)
AP French 4
FRESHMAN:
60 CREDITS
SOPHOMORES:
JUNIORS:
SENIORS:
For 10th, 11th & 12th grades: In some subjects, levels such as General, College Prep, Pre Advanced Placement & Advanced Placement become available. Students are guided and placed on an individual basis.
This is a general overview.

16. A-G Honors and AP Course List
A) History/Social Science:
World History H, AP European History, AP US History,
AP Government and Politics United States
B) English:
English 1 Pre-AP, English 2 H, AP English 3 Language and Composition, AP English 4 Literature and Composition
C) Mathematics:
Math I, II H, Pre-Calculus H, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Statistics
D) Laboratory Science:
Pre-AP Biology, AP Biology, Chemistry H, AP Chemistry,
AP Environmental Science, Physics H, AP Physics 1, 2, C
E) Language Other Than English:
Spanish 3 H, AP Spanish 4 Language, AP Spanish 5 Literature
French 3 H, AP French 4
F) Visual/Performing Arts:
AP Studio Art: 2-D Design, 3-D Design, Drawing
E) College Preparatory Elective:
AP Psychology, AP Macroeconomics, AP Seminar, AP Research*

17. Registration Options Health Science Academy (HSA) Pg. 28
Students interested in a Career in the Health/Science Field.
English, Biology and Health /CA History & Careers will be
HSA courses
Application required
Moorpark Business Academy (MBA) Pg. 29
Students interested in a Career in the Business Field
Health /CA History & Careers will be MBA
Advancement Via Individual Determination
(AVID) Pg. 28
National college-readiness program to increase number of students who enroll in four-year colleges.
Must be enrolled in Zero per. AVID 9th
Applications for both programs are available.
These are our well established pathways

18. College and Career Pathways (PG 29)
Education
Industry Sector: Education, Child Development & Family Services
Physiology CP with Child Development
Introduction to Educational Psychology
Engineering Technology (STEAM)
Industry Sector: Engineering & Architecture
Chemistry CP with Engineering
Physics CP & Robotics Engineering
Games & Simulations
Industry Sector: Arts, Media & Entertainment
Introduction to Game Design
Game Design II
Course open to Freshman are in bold

19. College and Career Pathways
Hospitality & Tourism
Industry Sector: Hospitality , Tourism & Recreation
Hospitality and Tourism Management - ROP
Food Service and Hospitality - ROP
Manufacturing
Industry Sector: Product Design & Development
Technology & the Art of Engineering
Applied Manufacturing ROP
Performing Arts – Instrumental
Industry Sector: Arts, Media & Entertainment
Marching Band
Wind or Strings Ensemble

20. College and Career Pathways
Performing Arts – Theater
Industry Sector: Arts, Media & Entertainment
Musical Show Production
Advanced Musical Theater
Stage Craft
Performing Arts – Vocal
Chorus
Chorus 2
Visual & Media Arts – Studio
Art Appreciation
Drawing & Painting
AP Studio Art

21. College and Career Pathways
Visual & Media Arts – Technology
Industry Sector: Arts, Media & Entertainment
Graphic Arts & Web Design
Computer Graphic Arts (CGA)
Advanced CGA or Web Design
Career Technical Education (CTE)
Support Programs
Naviance: A college and career readiness software provider that partners with MHS and other institutions to provide students with college planning and career assessment tools (connection.naviance.com/mooparkhi)
Get Focused Stay Focused: An interdisciplinary curriculum that involves students and teachers in an interactive learning process. It teaches critical decision making process for life-defining decisions and culminates in a 10— year Career & Education Plan that help young people envision productive life of their own choosing. Currently taught in History classes. (Pg. 11)
Get Focused Stay Focused is taught in the Social Science courses each year

22. Typical 9th Grade Schedule
Class 1 – English
Class 2 – Math
Class 3 – Biology
Class 4 – Physical Education or Athletics
Class 5 – Health/CA History & Careers
Class 6 – Elective or World Language

23. Band/ASB/Chorus Student Schedule NOT in Marching Band
Class 1 – English
Class 2 – Math
Class 3 – Biology
Class 4 – Physical Education or Athletics
Class 5 - World Language
(Required if want summer school)
Class 6 – Band / ASB / Chorus
Summer School: Health/CA History
*Info will be sent to your local middle schools or mailed home

24. Student Schedule Marching Band
Class 0 – Jazz Band (Optional/Tryouts)
Class 1 – English 1
Class 2 – Math
Class 3 – Biology
Class 4 – Elective or World Language
Class 5 – Health/CA History & Careers
Class 6 - Band
Class 7 – Marching Band
Winterguard & Drumline S2 (Optional)
*If in Marching Band – Do not need to take
summer school or a PE class.

25. Freshmen take English 1CP (Pg. 31)
Exceptions:
HSA (Application required -English, Biology and Health/CA History & Careers)
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
If indicated interested in HSA – don’t need to mark English.
If interested in Pre AP, mark and prereqs will be checked.
If applying to AVID – mark English 1CP & write AVID next to it
We use 7th grade STAR scores since 8th not available
Any student who meets the PreAP criteria AND signs up for the PreAP English/Bio classes, will receive an invitation to an evening meeting with the PreAP English & Biology teacher. We strongly recommend you and your student attend this meeting (April or May) so you fully understand the rigors of the PreAP program.

26. Math (Pg. 35) All Freshman will be placed in a Math course
It is very important that students are placed appropriately for their math level
New legislation has been passed that requires schools to look at several criteria for placement.
All 8th grade Moorpark students will take the District Assessment test in April.
The following chart will guide your decision

27. COLLEGE PREP 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Math I CP
Overall grade of 70% (C) or above OR
Score of Basic or Higher
on District Assessment
CAASPP Math Test Score: Nearly Met, Met, or Exceeded Standards
Math II CP
Math III CP
Pre-Calculus or
Discrete Math or
Statistics CP
AP Calculus or
AP Stats
Math 8
Overall grade below 70% (D/F)
AND
Score of Below Basic
CAASPP Math Test Score: Standard Not Met
Does not meet any Math 1CP placement criteria
Math IA
Math IB CP
Math IICP
Math III CP 

28. HONORS 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Math I H
Overall average grade of 75% (Mid C) or above
Math II H
Pre-Calculus
Honors
AP Calculus or
AP Stats
Math I CP
Overall grade of 90%
(A) or above
AND
Score of Advanced
on District Assessment OR
CAASPP Math Test Score: Exceeded Standards
*Summer units (4) strongly recommended
Pre-Calculus Honors
Math 8
Student/Parent requested on Course Request Form
AP Stats 
Honors Placement based on: Current math grades, Placement test given in current math class and Teacher recommendations, Campus 8 H – Math 1 Honors
Counselors will check placement using the following: 8th grade Math teacher recommendations, all 3 trimesters of math grades

29. Science Freshmen take Biology CP (Pg. 38) Recommended Grade Criteria:
Exceptions:
HSA (Application Required)
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
Students who are in the HSA Academy will be placed into HSA Biology.
Special Education and EL/SDAIE students will be placed based on IEP and CELDT test scores.

30. Physical Education Physical Education (pg. 37)
Physical Education Sampler (pg. 37)
Musical Show Production (pg. 48) – Involves after school commitments based around production schedules.
Marching Band (pg. 49)- Must be co-enrolled in a Concert Band or Color Guard.
Intermediate Dance (pg. 37) -Tryouts required
**Tuesday, May 30th or Wednesday, May 4:00 PM
In the MHS Dance Studio ( Room D-2)
Athletics –Cannot place in Athletic PE class until MHS Coach gives roster to Counselor.
Check Athletics web page for tryouts/summer schedule
MSP – After school time commitment - Several weeks during 1st semester & more during 2nd semester.
Sports team: Students who are interested in playing a sport, Cheer, Intermediate Dance (no 9th in Dance Sampler) during their freshman year must complete the Co-Curricular Participation Form and turn it in tonight.
Students who do not pass Physical Fitness Testing WILL be required to stay in PE in 11th and 12th grade due to state testing requirements.

31. Social Studies / Health
Freshmen take Health/CA History & Careers **Exceptions:
HSA (Enroll in English, Biology & Health /CA History & Careers)
MBA (Enroll in Health /CA History & Careers)
If choosing to enroll in World Language AND
Chorus
Leadership-ASB
Instrumental Music (not in Marching Band)
**SUMMER SCHOOL = Health/CA History
MHS Counselor approves
We send paperwork to MS Counselors, they give to student
Freshmen typically have room for ONE elective (World Language).
If want space for TWO electives so they can take Chorus, Drama, ASB or Band…then must take summer school.
Indicate this is your plan on Registration Form. Counselor will check that you meet eligibility requirements then send paperwork to Middle School.

32. List 2 alternate elective choices
Choose last class:
Elective (Pg ) or
World Language (Pg )
If choosing World Language:
Requires a “C” or better in all 3 trimesters of English 8.
Middle School Spanish 1 is not granted High School credit and will not be placed on the High School transcript.
Alternates are very important in case 1st choice elective not available or don’t meet prerequisite for World Language
Note Summer School Information!
Refer to Sample Student Schedule Handouts

33. COMPLETE SCHEDULE ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
HEALTH /CA HISTORY & CAREERS
ELECTIVE
Your Registration Form should be completed.
Any unmarked courses will be selected for you.
All placement will be checked along with grades and teacher rec. Changes will be made as necessary.
Any changes needed after tonight can be made on your copy & turned into your Middle School Counselor
Don’t forget to turn in Co-Curricular Participation Form

34. FINAL COMMENTS GATE students will meet 2 times
All Counselors will stay after to answer all of
your questions
Please return the completed forms to the boxes
Keep yellow copy!
If you need to make changes
Please make change on your yellow copy
Give to MS Counselor. They will send to MHS
MS Counselors are able to answer most of your questions
If they do not know the answer
they will ask us and get back to you.
GATE students will meet 2 times
per year with Counselors

35. We appreciate your time!!! Looking forward to our future Musketeers
Thank you!!!
We appreciate your time!!! Looking forward to our future Musketeers