1. Pleasant Grove High School
Welcome to the Incoming Freshman Orientation
Pleasant Grove High School
“Where Students Build A Foundation for the Future”

2. Tonight’s Program
Preparing Students for a Successful Ninth Grade Year:
Registration Dates and Times
Four-Year Academic Plan
9th Grade Required Course Selection
Academies and Specialized Programs
Elective Course Offerings
Support Services
Extra-curricular Programs

3. Contact Information
Administration
Position Name Address
Principal Frank Lucia
Head Counselor (A-Ca) Teresa Schmutte
Counselor (Ce-Go) Hien Pham
Counselor (Gr-Lem) Todd Hirsch
Counselor (Len-O) Michelle Khayat
Counselor (P-So) Michele Jimenez-Lundy
Counselor (Sp-Z) Dawn Grovhoug
Library Media Teacher Dany’l Van Someren
School Secretary Wendy Moylen
Department Chairs
Activities Jeff Platt
Business & Industrial
Technologies Michael Young
Math Lisa Bjorgum
PE/Athletics Jeff Caton
Performing Arts Jay DeWald
Science Nancy Blaker
Social Science Jorge Moreno
Special Education Taigan Keplinger
Visual Arts Casey Tosta
World Language Danette Mora
Special Programs/Academies
Agricultural Science Izzy Zallo
AVID Laurie Weiss
CADD/Comm Academy Rebecca Roush
Public Service Academy Ray Cavanagh

4. Contact Information School Loop

5. ADVOCACY The PGHS Advocacy Program:
To ensure that every student has at least one adult staff member that knows them well, the PGHS Advocacy Program assigns each student to a teacher who will remain together from their freshman to the senior year. The objectives of the Advocacy class are to:
Provide opportunities for all students to make connections to their school
Assist and guide students in their exploration of post-secondary college and career options
Provide students with the knowledge, skills, and resources to track their individual academic progress.

6. 9th Grade Student Registration
Dates and Times

7. 9th Grade Registration Dates and Times
Albiani Middle School Students
February 17th & 20th
(Course Selection during students’ 8th Grade Science Class)
New Student Enrollments
Rolling Admissions
If you have any questions call the PGHS Counseling Dept. at

8. Four Year Academic Plan
Checklist to Graduation

9. Four-Year Academic Plan Student Worksheet

10. Four-Year Academic Plan Graduation Requirements
High School Graduation Requirements:
English 40 Credits
Mathematics / Science
40 Credits Math / 20 Credits Science OR
30 Credits Math / 30 Credits Science
Other Math Requirements
Must pass Algebra I
Must pass 10 credits of Math in their Senior Year

11. Four-Year Academic Plan Graduation Requirements
High School Graduation Requirements – cont.:
Social Science - 35 credits
World Geography - 5 credits
World History - 10 credits
US History - 10 credits
Econ/Govt - 5 credits each
Physical Education - 20 credits
World Language / VAPA - 20 credits
20 credits of same World Language OR
10 credits World Language AND 10 credits VAPA
Health - 5 credits

12. Four-Year Academic Plan Graduation Requirements
High School Graduation Proficiencies:
Speech Proficiency
Speech approved demonstrations within various classes
Technology Proficiency
Computer Tech Class
(or other approved tech course)
Other High School Graduation Requirements
Senior Portfolio
Students will receive guidance through their Advocacy and Senior English classes to complete their Senior Portfolio.

13. Four-Year Academic Plan California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
The exam is comprised of a Language Arts and Mathematics section
First attempt is in the 10th grade year
Subsequent attempts occur two times per year (fall and spring).

14. Four-Year Academic Plan California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
The Mathematics section includes:
Algebra
Geometry
Statistics and probability
The Language Art section includes:
Reading comprehension
Written expression

15. 9th Grade Course Selection
UC Requirements

16. UC & CSU A-G REQUIREMENTS
Must earn grades “C” of better in “a-g” coursework. A
History/Social Science
2 years required . B
English
4 years required C
Mathematics
3 years required, UC- 4 recommended D
Lab Science
2 years required, UC- 3 recommended E
Foreign Language
2 years, UC- 3 recommended F
Visual & Performing Arts
1 year required G
College Preparatory Electives
Algebra 2
Algebra 1
Geometry UC
Chemistry
Biology UC UC

17. 9th Grade Course Selection
Required Courses

18. 9th Grade Course Selection Required Courses
Required Courses for all 9th Grade Students:
English
College Prep English 9
Honors English 9*
EL English*
Language!*
* Enrollment requires completion of a specialized approval process

19. 9th Grade Course Selection Required Courses
Required Courses for all 9th Grade Students:
Math
Algebra I
Algebra I Honors*
Geometry
Geometry Honors*
Algebra II
Algebra II Honors*
PreCalculus
PreCalculus Honors*
* Enrollment requires completion of a specialized approval process

20. 9th Grade Course Selection Required Courses
Required Courses for all 9th Grade Students:
Physical Education
P.E. 9

21. 9th Grade Course Selection Required Courses
Required Courses for all 9th Grade Students:
Science
Applied General Science (AG Science)
General Science
Biology*
Enrollment requires completion of a specialized approval process

22. 9th Grade Course Selection Required Courses
Required Courses for all 9th Grade Students:
Social Science
World Geography (One Semester)
Health
Health (One Semester)

23. Academies and Specialized Programs
Personalizing Education for Unique Interests

24. Academies and Specialized Programs Agricultural Sciences Program
Course Offerings for AG Science:
9th/10th Grade Courses:
Applied General Science
Agricultural Biology
10th/11th Grade Courses:
- Animal Anatomy & Physiology
11th Grade Courses:
- Agricultural Leadership
12th Grade Courses:
Economics in Agriculture

25. Academies and Specialized Programs CADD/Comm Academy
Computer Aided Drafting/Design (CADD):
CADD will give students the opportunity to use industry standard software in a hands-on environment to create three dimensional animated projects.
Course Offerings in this strand include:
CADD
Engineering A
Design and Implementation
Advanced CADD

26. Academies and Specialized Programs CADD/Comm Academy
Digital Communications (Comm):
Digital Communication will provide industry standard training to students in the fields of Digital Video Production, 3D Animation, and Web Design
Course Offerings in this strand include:
Computer Tech./ Multimedia
Video Production 1
Video Production 2
Advance Media Production
Advance Media Production-Broadcast

27. Academies and Specialized Programs Public Service Academy
Program Description:
The Public Service Academy will explore career options related to
Fire Science
Criminal Justice
Health/Medical

28. Academies and Specialized Programs Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
AVID Program Description:
The goals of AVID are to provide academic instruction and other support to underrepresented students to
Prepare them for four year university eligibility
Provide them college level entry skills
Support them in their rigorous coursework
Contact person:
Laurie Weiss

29. Elective Course Offerings
Broadening Horizons and Exploring Interests

30. Elective Course Offerings
9th grade students have room for only
ONE elective choice.

31. 9th Grade Course Selection Elective Courses
Business and Industrial Technologies:
Business and Technologies
Computer Technology
Multimedia
Intermediate Computers
Web Page Design
Industrial Technologies
Computer Aided Drafting/Design
Video Production I

32. 9th Grade Course Selection Elective Courses
English:
Public Speaking I/II
Yearbook (application required)
Literary Publications I
(School Newspaper)

33. 9th Grade Course Selection Elective Courses
Social Science:
Psychology I & II
You and the Law
Sports Psychology

34. 9th Grade Course Selection Elective Courses
Performing Arts - Music:
Instrumentals
Marching Band
Concert Band
Jazz Band
Guitar Workshop
Choir
Vocal Ensemble
Concert Choir

35. 9th Grade Course Selection Elective Courses
Performing Arts – Dance & Drama:
Dance
Jazz Dance I and II
Drama
Theater I
Drama Productions

36. 9th Grade Course Selection Elective Courses
Visual Arts:
Art I
Ceramics I
Photography I

37. 9th Grade Course Selection Elective Courses
World Language:
French
Japanese
Spanish

38. 9th Grade Course Selection Zero Period Courses
Courses Offered:
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Japanese 1
Jazz Band
*Students must complete a PGHS Permission Contract as a part of their commitment to take a zero period course.

39. Ensuring That ALL Students Succeed
Support Services
Ensuring That ALL Students Succeed

40. Support Services Career Center
Services Available for all Students:
4 Year Academic/Career Planning
Preparation for College Admissions
College Admission Tests
Career Exploration Program
Scholarship and Financial Aid Assistance

41. Extra Curricular Programs
Strengthening Students’ Connection To Their School

42. Extra-curricular Programs Athletics
Athletic Programs offered at PGHS:
Softball (JV, Varsity)
Swimming (JV, Varsity)
Tennis (Varsity)
Track (JV, Varsity)
Women’s Volleyball
(Frosh/Soph and Varsity)
Wrestling (JV, Varsity)
Athletic Director Office
(916)
Basketball (Frosh/Soph/Varsity)
Cheerleading (Frosh/Soph/Varsity)
Cross Country (Frosh/Soph/Varsity)
Football (Frosh/JV/Varsity)
Golf (Varsity)
Soccer (JV, Varsity)

43. Athletics Fall Sports: Practices begin August 17, Practice times: TBD
For Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Girls’ Tennis, Volleyball, Boys’ Soccer and Girls’ Golf
Requirements:
2.0 GPA from previous semester report card.
Physical Exam after June 1st by an MD only (no physicals from Chiropractor or Nurse Practitioner).
Physical Form must be given to the coach on August 17th.
Forms will be available in the Main Office beginning June 1st.

44. Extra-curricular Programs Activities
Programs Available for all Students:
Clubs
Link Crew
Academic Competitions
Conflict Mediation
SAFE School Ambassadors
Student Government and Leadership

45. Thank you for attending tonight’s program!