1. Incoming Freshman Information Night
Welcome to
El Toro
High School
Incoming Freshman Information Night

2. Principal Terri Gusiff

3. El Toro Highlights Opened in 1973
Four time California Distinguished School
Top 100 School in California
Student population of 2550
147 staff and faculty

4. Class of 2014 98% graduation rate 91% attend post-secondary education
54.2% attend 2-year college
37.8% attend 4-year university
2.4% attend trade school

5. Chargers have been accepted to

6. Class of 2014 Accomplishments
Over $4 million in academic & athletic scholarships
28 AA degrees from IVC through Early College Program (ECP) 2nd graduating cohort
49 CSF Sealbearers
22 National Honor Society students
25 International Baccalaureate Diplomas

7. Administrative Team Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Facilities
Michael Ciecek
Assistant Principal of Guidance and Athletics
Edward Begany
Assistant Principal of Discipline
Jonathan Van Tassell
Activities Director
Kathryn Scheidler

8. Administrative Team

9. Assistant Principal Edward Begany

10. Counselors Guidance Department Name Students Served Che Scott
9th Grade
Echo Sualua
Grades 10-12, students A-Gi
Gisela Geller
Grades 10-12, students Gl-O
Julie Minekime
Grades 10-12, students P-Z
Anjel Gutierrez
Intervention Counselor 10

11. How do Counselors Assist?
Placement conflicts and concerns
Course level changes
Assist students with academic support
College and career planning
Crisis counseling 11

12. Guidance Technicians Guidance Department Robin Burney Marion Munoz
A-D E-Le Maria Newmark Benita Fitch
Li-Ri Ro-Z
Registration, Schedule changes, Student support 12

13. Intervention Counselor Anjel Gutierrez
Interventions
Intervention Counselor Anjel Gutierrez

14. Guidance Counselor Che Scott
9th Grade Schedule
Guidance Counselor Che Scott

15. 9th Grade Schedule Required Courses English Math Science
Physical Education
Marching Band/Drumline
Athletics
Cheer/Song or Color Guard

16. 9th Grade Schedule
In addition to the required courses, all freshmen will be enrolled in two electives
Elective 1
Elective 2

17. Elective Class Selection
Elective selection
Students select their top five elective choices in order of preference on the lines provided

19. Electives Elective selection
We will do our best to schedule electives that fall within your areas of interest
Not all electives are suitable for all students; make sure you meet the criteria before selecting a particular elective

20. Elective Criteria
Many elective choices have specific GPA or letter grade requirements and/or applications.
Be sure to check your registration guide and registration letter for full details on elective choices.

21. Courses and Registration
Assistant Principal Michael Ciecek

22. Special Programs MUN International Baccalaureate
Students develop a deep understanding of Global Issues and educate participants in civics and effective communications. Students apply their research and communication skills at MUN weekend conferences throughout the school year.
International Baccalaureate
The IB Diploma Program is a challenging two-year curriculum for Juniors and Seniors. It leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities.

23. Special Programs
AVID
A college readiness system designed to increase schoolwide learning and performance. Students are held to high standards of personal achievement with academic and social support.
Performing Arts
Students can get involved in Drama, Vocal Music, and Instrumental Music.

24. Feature on Drama

25. Freshman Focus & CTE Pathways 1 and 2 Two 1-Semester-long electives
College and Career Planning/Exploration strategies for success
Goal Setting
Collaboration
Communication
Critical Thinking
Creativity

27. Registration Form
Review your personal information
Report any changes to the guidance office staff at your current school
Parent signature
We cannot process registration forms submitted without a parent or guardian’s signature

28. Registration Instructions
Review your course recommendations
English
Math
Science
PE (or one of the other options)

29. Recommended Courses
If you have questions regarding placement in a particular course, you must discuss your concerns with the recommending teacher
Intermediate school teachers will have the opportunity to submit re-recommendations from May 18 – May 22

30. Elective Course Selections
Consider your course selections carefully
The courses selected on your registration form are considered finalized when the form is turned in. SVUSD will make staffing decisions based on the courses requested on the submitted registration forms.
Changes to courses requested, including elective courses, will not be allowed at a later date due to the impact on the master schedule, staffing, and resource allocation.

31. Registration Form
All El Toro High School registration forms are due to their intermediate schools by Friday, April 3 (tomorrow)

32. Graduation Requirements
Guidance Counselors Julie Minekime
Echo Sualua

33. SVUSD Graduation Requirements
Complete 220 credits, pass all classes
165 Required (English, Math, Science, History)
55 Elective (Art, Drama, Band, etc.)
4 Years of English
3 Years of Social Science (History)
3 Years of Math
3 Years of Science
2 Years of PE
(4 semesters including freshman year)
1 Year of a Fine Art/Tech Art/Foreign Language
1 Semester of Health

34. More Graduation Requirements
Total GPA of 1.75
Pass Algebra 1 (1A & 1B)
Pass Writing Proficiency
Complete 8 hours of Community Service
Pass the CAHSEE
Math
English Language Arts

35. Student Schedules Freshman Schedule Six Classes (60 credits)
Sophomore Schedule Six Classes (60 credits)
Junior Schedule Six Classes (60 credits)
Senior Schedule Five Classes
(50 credits)

36. UC/CSU “a-g” Requirements
Guidance Counselor Gisela Geller

37. CSU/UC “a-g” Course Requirements
Subject Area
Category
Req Years
Rec
Years
“a”
History/Social Science 2 3
“b”
English 4
“c”
Mathematics – Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
“d”
Lab Science
CSU: Earth Science, Biology, Integrated
UC: Biology, Chemistry, Physics

38. CSU/UC “a-g” Course Requirements
Subject Area
Category
Req Years
Rec
Years
“e”
Language other than English 2 3
“f”
Visual and Performing Arts 1
“g”
Elective

39. Important Dates
Online Registration/BULLRUN/Data Confirmation – there will not be a “packet” to pick up; all registration documents and requirements will be online during the summer (must have a parent ABI account to complete)
BULLRING – on campus registration (student ID, textbooks, etc.) August 20, 2015 (makeup August 24, 2015)
New Student Orientation
August 26, 2015

40. Important Dates
First Day of School
Monday, August 31, 2015

41. Non-SVUSD Registration
Incoming private and out-of district students should visit El Toro’s website Click on:
General Information  Enrolling in ETHS
Complete AIR registration from ET website
Registration Dates are:
June 4, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
June 17, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

42. “There’s something for everybody” Student Activities
Activities Director Kathryn Scheidler

43. Curricular Clubs Art Club French Club Best Buddies German Club
Biology Club
Blossom's Buds
The BullETin
The Bull's Eye
Club Mud (Ceramics)
CSF
Engineering Club
ET Choirs
French Club
German Club
IB Club
Model United Nations
National Honors Society
OC Academic Decathlon
Photo Club
Spanish Club
Thespian Troupe #2823

44. Non-Curricular Clubs 6 Degrees Can Change the World A Way to Help ACT
All Kids Count
Anime Club
Audio Engineering Club
Bags 4 a Greener Society
Basketball Club
Beachin' Volleyball Club
The Bright Side Club
The Broadway Way Club
Buried Life Club
Comedy Sportz
Cookies and Christ
Dead Poets Society
El Toro Skateboarding Team
ET Couture Fashion Club
ET Mingle/Friendship Club
ETHS Habitat for Humanity
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FGA (Future Grillers of America)
Free the Kids
Gingers United
Girls' League
GSA Gay Straight Alliance
H.E.L.P.D.A.T.
H.O.P.E. Help our Planet Earth
Hello Somebody
Here We Are!
Hope for Diabetes
I Like to Eat Apples and Bananas
Impact
Invisible Children
JDRF Club
Junior Pearls
Kelly's Club
Key Club
L.A.I.R.E.
Let's Talk Music, Let's Have Karaoke
M.A.D. Love
Mountain Biking Club
Movement Inspired
Music Club
Music for Medicine
Operation Safe Haven
Operation Smile
Operation Undercover
PEACE Club
Pep Club
Ping Pong Club
Public Gaming League
Raven Club
Red Cross Club
Rescue Rangers
Rhythm Club
Rocketry Club
Ronald McDonald House Club
Rugby Club
Safe Rides
Science Fair
Secret Chargers
Shalom
South County Outreach
Sturdy Wings
Surf Club
Swing Dancing Club
Table Tennis Club
Tailgate Club
Team Thomas
Tidal Wave
True North Christian Club
Ukulele Club
UNICEF
Until Then
Venture Crew
Wrestlerettes

45. Save all year long!
Buy an ASB CARD! $450 VALUE for only $42 in a Combo Pkg $45 A La Carte

46. Attend all Home Athletic Events – FREE! ($300 Value)
Attend all Away Athletic Events – HALF PRICE! ($150 Value)
Discount on HOMECOMING DANCE ticket! ($10 Value)
Discount on WINTER FORMAL ticket! ($10 Value)
Discount on PROM ticket! ($10 Value)

47. Campus Supervision, Schedules, & Athletics

48. Safe Campus School Resource Officer (SRO)
Jesse Hernandez, OC Sheriff’s Department
Campus Supervisors

49. Late Start Mondays Regular Schedule 7:30— 8:15 Faculty PLCs
8:25— 9:10 Period 1
9:15—10:00 Period 2
10:05—10:50 Period 3
10:50—11:05 Snack
11:10—11:55 Period 4
12:00—12:45 Period 5
12:45— 1:25 Lunch
1:30— 2:15 Period 6
2:20— 3:05 Period 7
7:05— 7:55 Period 1
8:00— 8:50 Period 2
8:55— 9:25 Tutorial
9:30—10:30 Period 3
10:30—10:45 Snack
10:50—11:40 Period 4
11:45—12:35 Period 5
12:35— 1:15 Lunch
1:20— 2:10 Period 6
2:15— 3:05 Period 7

50. Tutorial
Tuesday – Friday
8:55 AM – 9:25 AM

51. Athletics / Marching Band
Marching Band for PE credit
1st semester only
2nd semester PE or Athletics
Athletics for PE credit
Athletic eligibility GPA / 3rd trimester
Athletic summer camps
ETHS Athletic Director visit
Cheer/Dance Information
Clinics: May 11 – 13, 2015
Cheer/Dance Tryouts: May 14, 2015

52. Fall Sports (August – November)
Boys
Girls
Cross Country
Football
Tennis
Water Polo
Volleyball
Golf

53. Winter Sports (November – February)
Boys
Girls
Basketball
Soccer
Wrestling
Water Polo

54. Spring Sports (February - May)
Boys
Girls
Lacrosse
Swimming
Track & Field
Baseball
Softball
Tennis
Cheer & Dance
Volleyball
Golf

55. Parent, Student, Teacher Organization
PSTO President Judy Silverman

56. Join us on campus 6:15 - 7:00 MPR Visual Arts Show Upper Quad
Athletics, ASB, Cheer/Song, & Charger Wear
Café El Toro
Lower Quad
Athletics, Drama, Band, Choir, Guidance, & Journalism

57. Groups to see on campus Upper Quad Lower Quad Boys/Girls Basketball
Drama
Boys/Girls Volleyball
Band
Boys/Girls Lacrosse
Choir
Boys/Girls Soccer
Guidance
ASB
Journalism
Baseball
Aquatics
Softball
Cross Country/Track
Football
Cheer & Song
Tennis
Wrestling