1. Welcome from the Counseling Department Counselors Duncan Brown A-G Laura Martin H-Z Fabulous Secretary Veronica Rivera

2. We are here to HELP! Academics Social/Emotional Scheduling Facilitation between all members of the school community Transitions

3. Dates to Remember March 11 th Packets due back to elementary sites August 18 th Wave Camp (4:30-7:00pm) August 30 st First Day of School (Schedules available at 7:00am in Crest Hall) No schedules given out prior to this date. School Hours 7:40-2:15 Daily

4. Single/Block day Scheduling Single Period Days Monday, Tuesday, and Friday Block Period Days Wednesday- Periods 1,3, and 5 Thursday- Periods 2,4, and 6

5. Required Classes Math English History Science Physical Education/Band Elective/Support Class

6. Elective Classes CESMART (Career Exploration of Science and Math Applications to Research and Technology) Drama Art Introduction to Multi-Media Cartooning *Band *Spanish * Year long classes

7. Electives that require applications Leadership TV Broadcasting *AVID *Journalism *Advanced Band * Denotes year long classes

8. Honors Courses English 7 Honors (Refer to work samples on counseling web page) Pre-Algebra Honors-Math Placement Letters mailed May 6 th Return to Elementary Teachers May 13th Honors Algebra AHRT Test Dates May 19 th 3:00-5:00 and May 20 th 3:00-5:00 Oak Crest AHRT Test Dates May 17 th and 18 th at Diegueno Students need to register for the AHRT test on the district website. Students can take AHRT at any school site. Considerations for Placement: 1. Past performance (Grades from second trimester elementary report card) 2. 5 th STAR results 3. Math placement test (given at the elementary sites late April) Waivers The district no longer requires waivers to be placed in an honors class.

9. Support Classes Your child may be placed in a support class in lieu of an elective based on: 1. Past performance (grades) 2. STAR results 3. Math placement test Support classes are available in: Reading Math Writing

10. Miscellaneous Information Change incorrect information on packet at the elementary site Notify O.C. if you move while attending O.C. The BIG three 1. Current immunizations/Whooping Cough 2. Copy of birth certificate 3. Two proofs of residency in SDUHSD attendance area (see list of acceptable proof of residency on website) Lunch averages $5.00

11. Our Fabulous Staff

12. Communication is Key E-Mail (Current) Newsletter (Every Two Months) Weekly Bulletin Teacher Websites Parent Portal Monthly All Calls Voice Mail www2.sduhsd.net/oc/

13. We are Parents Too !