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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!


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