1. “From Good to Great”

2. First Class Citizens World Class Education
with a
World
Class
Education

3. Executive Director People who can help you! Mr. Dave Linzey
(925)

4. Principal People who can help you! Mr. John McMorris (925) 682-7474
claytonvalley.org

5. People who can help you! Mr. Joshua Kim Ms. Indira Kumar
Deputy Principal of Collaborative Ed/Discipline
(925) Ext
Ms. Indira Kumar
Director of Curriculum
(925) Ext. 3103

6. People who can help you! Mr. Patrick Hansen-Schmitt
Director of Guidance (925) claytonvalley.org

7. Dean of Students People who can help you! Mr. Tom Sparks
(925) ext. 3160
claytonvalley.org

8. People who can help you! Ms. Jenn Buschmann Ms. Sarah Lovick
Director of Assessment and Accountability
(925) Ext
Ms. Sarah Lovick
AVID Coordinator and Link Crew
(925) Ext. 2608

9. School Psychologist People who can help you! Ms. Kathryn Day
(925) ext. 3141

10. 9th Grade Academic Advisor
People who can help you!
9th Grade Academic Advisor
Mr. Bob Ralston
(925) Ext. 3179

11. Academic Guidance Counselors
People who can help you!
Academic Guidance Counselors
Mrs. Marybel Reyes-Nungaray (A-F)
(925) Ext
Mrs. Vel Snider
(G-N)
(925) Ext. 3138
vel.snider
@claytonvalley.org
Mr. James Hamilton (O-Z)
(925) Ext james.hamilton
@claytonvalley.org

12. College & Career Center Counselor
People who can help you!
College & Career Center Counselor
Cindy Edwards
(925) ext. 3141
College Speakers
Naviance Career & College System
Scholarships
PSAT/SAT/ACT Information
Available during school hours

13. People who can help you! Admissions Officer Operations Director
Mrs. Helen Bendoyro
(925) ext. 3109
Operations Director
Ms. Alison Bacigalupo
(925) ext. 3156

14. People who can help you! Office Manager Fiscal Director
Mrs. Janet Thys
(925) ext. 3101
Fiscal Director
Mrs. Diane Bailey
(925) ext. 3107

15. Athletic Directors People who can help you! Mr. Tom Sparks
(925) ext
Mr. Eric Bamberger
(925) ext. 2659

16. greg.rosewell @claytonvalley.org
People who can help you!
ASB Director
Mr. Greg Rosewell
(925) ext. 2659

17. Parent Help Parent Faculty Club (PFC) Stephanie Nocerino - President
Katie Dresdow - Executive Vice President
Kelley King - Vice President Fundraising
Kevin King - Treasurer
Tina Dietrich - Secretary
Juliana Teach – Parliamentarian

18. Our Commitment
Is to implement best practices, strategies of success, provide coaching and mentoring to all of the teachers and administrators at CVCHS- in the effort to make an impact in the lives of our students.
To see achievement results take place at CVCHS and to establish a very proud and high performing high school.
To see CVCHS united, high morale, nurturing environment where adults support each other for the sake of the kids!

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20. High Skill Semi Skill Low Skill
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21. Employment 2010
High Skill
Semi Skill
Low Skill

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23. Goals for Today
Turn in Pre-Registration information: Residency paperwork, CAASPP Information; Report Card; Immunization Records; etc.
Give an overview of key programs and initiatives.
Review CV graduation requirements and A-G college entrance requirements.
Fill out course request form – select classes.
Know Key Dates: Geometry Placement Test; Summer Bridge Program; Freshman Transition Program.
Answer Questions.

24. Message to Parents & Students
Prepare Today – For high paying careers of tomorrow
Get on the Right Path – College and Career Readiness
Pay Now – Play Later vs. Play Now and Pay Later (for the rest of your life)
4 Years of hard work in high school – can prepare you for great careers of the future

25. Principal John McMorris
Introducing
Principal John McMorris

26. Getting Involved! Clubs Programs Drama, Choir, Band, AVID
Athletics, Cheer
Leadership
Community Service
Listen to Morning Bulletin
Enrichment Opportunities
Summer Bridge To Success

27. Must have at least a 2.0 on final report card of this school year.
Athletic Eligibility
Must have at least a 2.0 on final report
card of this school year.

28. I need academic HELP!!! What do I do? Communicate w/your teachers!!!
Attend their tutoring times (before school, lunch or after school)
Thursday Teacher Tutoring!!! (2:30-3:30 pm)
Peer Tutoring on campus begins in September. Go to room C5 Monday-Thursday for an hour after school each day to get homework help!
Form study groups/partner from class
Actively check your online grades in classes

29. Sarah Lovick Student Services & AVID Coordinator
Introducing
Sarah Lovick Student Services & AVID Coordinator

30. AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination
#1 College Prep Program in United States of America
Your Ticket to College!

31. AVID
The AVID college readiness system is a school-wide transformational effort focused on rigor, leadership, responsibility and culture.
It is designed to increase the number of students who enroll and succeed in higher education and in their lives beyond high school.
At CVCHS 9th grade students can select this as one of their elective courses!

32. AVID Statistics
Regardless of ethnicity or economic background, AVID students complete courses required for admission into four-year college or universities at a rate higher than their peers.
Approximately 89% of AVID students complete the high school a-g requirements for UC and CSU acceptance.
On average, 74% of AVID students are accepted to a four year college each year.

33. To enroll please list as #1 or #2 on your course selection form.
CVCHS’s 9th Grade AVID Program
Limited Number of Students Accepted- 9th grade only program- after 9th grade it’s a club on campus
Assists Underperforming Students to Realize Their Potential (not a class for straight ‘A’ students)
Rigorous Yet Enjoyable Program
Taught by Ms. Lovick
To enroll please list as #1 or #2 on your course selection form.

34. AVID Curriculum Rigorous Standards This is NOT a homework class!
Organization Planner, binder, backpack checks
Achieve Reading comprehension & writing
Study/ Note Taking Skills Taught and used daily
College and Career Exploration Field trips to colleges!
Career & College Guest Speakers In Class
Personal Responsibility Heavily taught and reinforced with monthly conferences with Ms. Lovick
Word, Excel, PowerPoint Taught and used daily
Keyboarding Program Taught and used daily

35. AVID
AVID makes students think beyond high school and plan for their future.

36. Summer Bridge to Success Program
College readiness and success for all students.
Designed for high and low performing students.
Two options for “Summer School”.
Students can only enroll in ONE option- cannot do both.
Optional program- not mandatory!

37. Upon completion students can earn 5 credits towards graduation.
College Preparedness (Online Enrichment)
This course is only designed for students who have earned an “A” or “B” in English and an overall GPA of 3.5 or better.
Students will have from June 19th until July 31st to complete 40 online articles using our school wide literacy program, Achieve 3000.
High interest articles- approximately 35 hours of online work.
Work can be completed from any device with an internet connection.
Students MUST attend the on-site orientation on June 15th or 16th at CVCHS with Ms. Lovick to learn the program, sign the program contract and get their username & password.
Upon completion students can earn 5 credits towards graduation.

38. Upon completion students can earn 5 credits towards graduation.
Freshman Support (In-Class Skill Building)
This course is designed for students who have earned a “C” or below in English or Math.
Students will participate in an on-campus summer school program. They will receive support from our CVCHS staff in Math (Pre-Algebra/Algebra) and English.
Students are not allowed to miss more than 2 days of the 19- day program and must make up missed work to receive credit.
Students must get a ‘C’ or better on all classwork. No homework will be given.
The program will take place from June 19th, 2016 until July 14th, 2017 from 8 am – 12:15 pm at CVCHS. No school 7/4.
Upon completion students can earn 5 credits towards graduation.

39. Send text to: 81010 Enter code: cvchs2021
Save the Date!
(Mandatory Freshman Orientation Dates)
Monday, August 7th: Parents DO attend. (Pick up class schedules, get text books, ASB card, school pictures, purchase yearbook, PE clothes and more!)
Tuesday-Friday August 8th-11th: Parents DO NOT attend.
8am-noon each day- no materials needed.
This is a mandatory graduation requirement for all CVCHS students.
Please do not bring back packs. Water and snack provided each day.
with questions or text on the Remind app!
Send text to: Enter code: cvchs2021

40. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Students may bring their own personal electronic devices to school
Use student Wi-Fi network
Use is subject to school policy and procedures
Goal is to help students integrate technology into their studies, prepare them for technology use in college and workplace
BYOD Details at:

41. BYOD Recommended Student Computers
$200 - $300
$500 - $700
$1,200 +
Dell Chromebook 11
Rugged & Portable
Web-Based Apps
Google Chrome
Microsoft Surface 3
Tablet & Laptop in One
Write Notes with Pen
Windows 10
Apple MacBook
Thin and Light
Powerful & Easy to Use
Mac OSX
For a complete list of recommended computers for students, please visit
Education Discounts Available at:
Apple:
Google:
Microsoft:
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For details, visit:

42. Graduation Requirements
English
40 credits
World History (10th)
10 credits
U.S. History (11th)
Government (12th)
5 credits
Economics (12th)
Science
30 credits
Mathematics*
Physical Education
20 credits
Fine Arts
World Language
Electives
60 credits
Total
230 credits
*Completion of Algebra 1 and Geometry

43. Course Selection Courses (Please check the appropriate courses)
English
__X___
English 1 (College Prep)
Math
_______
Algebra 1
Geometry (Placement Test – March 18th)
Other
Science (Placement supported by middle school math & science grades)
Earth Science
Biology
Physical Education
PE 9
Elective(s): (Freshman have two elective slots to fill in order to complete a 6 period day. MUST choose 4 electives for alternates.)
1st Choice_________
2nd Choice_______
3rd Choice________
4th Choice________

44. Digital Arts/Designs for the Web
Technology Academy
Freshman Year
Computer Graphic Arts
Sophomore Year
Art & Animation
Junior Year
Game Art Design
Computer Essentials
Senior Year
Digital Arts/Designs for the Web
AP Computer Science

45. Course Selection Upper Grades
Courses (Please check the appropriate course (BOLD = UC/CSU “a-g” approved courses)
English __________
Math
Science
_____ Geometry
_____ Algebra 2
_____ Algebra 2/Trigonometry
_____ Other Math
__________________________________
_____ Biology
_____ Chemistry
_____ Honors Chemistry*
_____ Anatomy & Physiology
_____ Marine Bio
_____ Earth Science
Social Studies __________
Physical Education __________ Other PE (2nd year required to graduate)
List any sports you will play next year _________________________________________________
Elective(s): Provide four choice electives (multiple selections provide options in case classes are full).
1st Choice_________
2nd Choice_______
3rd Choice________
4th Choice________

46. Key Dates Geometry Placement Test : Saturday, March 18th
Make-Up Tuesday, March 21st
Summer Bridge To Success – Freshman Support: June 19th – July 14th
Freshman Walk-Through Registration: Monday, August 7th
Freshman Transition Program: August 8th - 11th
School Starts: Wednesday, August 16th

47. Executive Director David Linzey
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Executive Director
David Linzey

48. JOB WELL DONE

49. Key Dates Geometry Placement Test : Saturday, March 18th
Make-Up Tuesday, March 21st
Summer Bridge To Success – Freshman Support: June 19th – July 14th
Freshman Walk-Through Registration: Monday, August 7th
Freshman Transition Program: August 8th - 11th
School Starts: Wednesday, August 16th