2. Who’s Your Counselor? A - CA = MRS. ZACARIAS CE - GAR = MR. NAKASHIMA GAS - LOO = MRS. RAMIREZ-HOLLINGSHEAD LOP - ON = MRS. MARTINEZ OP - RN = MRS. DEL VALLE RU - Z = MRS. REDGATE Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Angela Castellanos A - CA = MRS. ZACARIAS CE - GAR = MR. NAKASHIMA GAS - LOO = MRS. RAMIREZ-HOLLINGSHEAD LOP - ON = MRS. MARTINEZ OP - RN = MRS. DEL VALLE RU - Z = MRS. REDGATE Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Angela Castellanos (Tentative for 2010 – 2011)

3. High School Credit System High School Credit System Grade of “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” = 5 credits per semester. 1 Semester = 6 classes x 5 credits = 30 credits 2 Semesters (Sept – Jan. & Feb. – June) = 1 year 2 Semester = 6 classes x 5 credits =+30 credits Freshman year 60 credits Sophomore year + 60 credits 120 credits Junior year + 60 credits 180 credits Senior year + 60 credits 240 credits

4. English 3 years (30 credits) Senior English 1 year (10 credits) Mathematics 3 years (30 credits) Social Studies 2 1/2 years (25 credits) Science 3 years (30 credits) Physical Education 2 years (20 credits) Visual/Perf. Arts 1 year (10 credits) Practical Arts 1 year (10 credits) Economics 1/2 years (5 credits) Electives 50 semester credits Subject Santa Fe Grad. Req. Total 220

5. Testing Information Testing Information Computer Lit. - Met by successfully completing a computer related course. High School Exit Exam – All students must pass the C.A.H.S.E.E. Algebra 1 – All students must pass a year of Algebra. Health – Met by passing 2 nd Semester of Biological Science

6. University of California & Cal.State University A – G Requirements A.History/Social Science – 2 Years Required B.English – 4 Years Required C.Mathematics – 3 Years Required, 4 Years Recommended (Math beyond Algebra 1) D.Laboratory Science – 2 Years Required, 3 Years Recommended E.Language other than English – 2 Years Required, 3 Years recommended F.Fine Arts – 1 Year Required College Prep G. Electives – 1 Years Required (Advanced Visual/Performing Arts, History, English, Adv.Math, Advanced Lab Sci., Other Lang. than English) No Grade Lower Than “C”

7. SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL – CLASS OF 2014

8. Student’s First & Last Name Counselor will fill in I.D. 1 2 3 Parent’s Signature Student’s Signature

11. Filling out the interest form does not officially register you for an athletic team. You will need to make contact with the team coach and complete an athletic packet. Mr. Hendry & Mr. Geren will present athletic information at the end of this program. Filling out the interest form does not officially register you for an athletic team. You will need to make contact with the team coach and complete an athletic packet. Mr. Hendry & Mr. Geren will present athletic information at the end of this program. Santa Fe High School Athletics Athletics Interest Sheet (Fill out sheet and return).

13. It is Important that you complete as much of this form as possible so that we will have accurate student information. TURN OVER – Emergency Contacts on back

15. Santa Fe H.S. Summer School 9 th Grade summer school will be held for Bridge Students Only! Bridge students are middle school students who do not meet the promotion requirements. 9 th Grade summer school will be held for Bridge Students Only! Bridge students are middle school students who do not meet the promotion requirements.

16. Information about 8 th Grade Testing! All 8 th graders will take a placement test.

17. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TESTING Week of May 24 – May 28 MATH TESTING Week of June 1 - 4 All English Language Arts and Math testing will take place at the middle schools. All tests will be given by your student’s current English Language Arts or Math teacher

18. District - Wide 8 th Grade English Language Arts Testing Here’s a sample! Skills we are testing: * Writing strategies, grammar and punctuation * Reading Comprehension * Vocabulary and Word Analysis Plus, * Writing Sample.

19. New Students to WUHSD English & Math Testing (For Students Not Attending Our Partner Middle Schools) Testing for Private School students & students new to WUHSD is scheduled for: Saturday, April 29 3:00pm - 6:00pm District Office Attend Breakout Session for more details Testing for Private School students & students new to WUHSD is scheduled for: Saturday, April 29 3:00pm - 6:00pm District Office Attend Breakout Session for more details

20. HONORS TESTING There’s no special testing for Honors placement. CST scores will be used to help determine honors placement

21. HONORS NOTIFICATION Each high school will notify parents, through the mail, if their student qualifies for the HONORS Program.

22. You Are Not Yet High School Students!!!!! In the Next 3 Months You MUST: PASS ALL OF YOUR CLASSES: Student who fail to meet the middle school promotion requirements will: Be REQUIRED to attend the Summer Bridge Program (Summer School) Will be placed in a Guided Study class as one of your ELECTIVE Choices. PASS ALL OF YOUR CLASSES: Student who fail to meet the middle school promotion requirements will: Be REQUIRED to attend the Summer Bridge Program (Summer School) Will be placed in a Guided Study class as one of your ELECTIVE Choices.

23. Score Well on Standardized Tests: - Scores from California Standards Tests will be used in Honors Class Placement. - Elective Reading & Math Class Placement will be determined based on Cal. Standards Tests. - Test scores will help determine 9 th grade English & Math Class Placement. - The material you are learning this year will be on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). A passing score is required as part of the graduation requirements. - Scores from California Standards Tests will be used in Honors Class Placement. - Elective Reading & Math Class Placement will be determined based on Cal. Standards Tests. - Test scores will help determine 9 th grade English & Math Class Placement. - The material you are learning this year will be on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). A passing score is required as part of the graduation requirements.

24. Getting ready for 9 th Grade! All incoming 9 th grade students will need to: 1.Pick up an information packet which will be available in the guidance office in late July. 2. Return all forms during confirmation week (week of August 16), at which time they will receive their schedule.

25. Freshman Orientation Day Link Crew Members will contact incoming 9 th grade students Orientation Day – August 24 th and 25 th Freshman Orientation Day Link Crew Members will contact incoming 9 th grade students Orientation Day – August 24 th and 25 th

26. Freshmen 1st Day August 31, 2010 Attend all classes Meet teachers – Get important tips for success in school Sign-up for clubs 8:30am – 11:30 Freshmen Only

27. Mandatory Parent Partnership Meetings What: Parents & Students meet with a guidance counselor in a group setting to receive a Freshman Handbook and other essential information. Where: Santa Fe High School When: June 29 - 4:30pm & 6:00pm Why: The more information that we can provide to you, the better prepared you and your student will be in meeting the challenges of high school. You will receive a Teleparent phone message with the dates of the presentations. Attendance is mandatory in order for your student to receive his/her class schedule in August. & July 8 - 8:00am & 5:30pm (Date change),

28. Items to be RETURNED ON Tuesday, April 13 (Lakeside) Wednesday, April 14 (Lake Center) Friday, April 16 (Los Nietos) 3. Athletic Interest Sheet (Optional) 3. Athletic Interest Sheet (Optional) 1. Course Selection Form w/parent and student signature. Green 2. Enrollment Form Front Back

29. Breakout Sessions Mendez Gym = Activities & Athletics L1 = Honors & AP Information L2 = Parent Involvement L3 = Q & A with Principal Jamero L4 = Private School/Out of Area Enrollment Session 1 will begin at 6:50 Session 2 will begin at 7:10 Session 3 will begin at 7:30