Home of the Monsoons!!

Welcome to…

MAYFAIR HIGH SCHOOL

Standard

of

Excellence,

Nothing Less!

Introducing your Administrators…

Mrs. Julie Stanley

PRINCIPAL Mr. Clifford Higgins

Mr. Shane Vinagupta ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL,

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

Miss Marcia Burford ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, ACTIVITIES,

ATTENDANCE, SPECIAL EDUCATION

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL,

DISCIPLINE & ATHLETICS

Introducing Your Counselors (Grades 10 -12)…

Mrs. Jasmine Lane Last Names: A – E

Email: JLane@busd.k12.ca.us Office: Room 231

Mrs. Cora Ozier Last Names: F - L

Email: COzier@busd.k12.ca.us Office: HSO

Ms. Kelly Young Last Names: Rom - Z

Email: KYoung@busd.k12.ca.us Office: HSO

Mr. Kevin Garcia Last Names: M - Rol

Email: KGarcia@busd.k12.ca.us Office: HSO

9th Grade Counselor…

Mrs. Julie McIntosh

Office Location: Room 233 (next to MPB)

Email: JulieMcIntosh@busd.k12.ca.us

Objectives…

Parents will:

Understand the difference between graduation requirements and A-G requirements.

Become knowledgeable about school-to-home communication and classroom support.

Learn how your child can get involved in high school.

Assist your child in choosing the appropriate classes for high school.

Receive assistance with Lunch Application & Parent Portal

The Curriculum Handbook and most

information will be found on the web!

www.mayfairmonsoons.org/

CLICK ON HANDBOOK

LOG ON TO WEBSITE

CLICK on ACADEMICS

Refer to handout…

High School Credits (grades 9 -12)

Every Course – Every Semester = 5 credits

Yearlong courses = 10 credits (5 per semester)

Fall Semester = August 28 – January 25

Spring Semester = January 30 - June 14

Credits are a part of permanent record based on grades

F’s = 0 credit! ---

They must be made up! MHS CREDIT RECOVERY – Periods 0, 7, or 8

High School Graduation Requirements

History/Social Science 4 years 40 credits

English 4 years 40 credits

Mathematics 2 years 20 credits

Biological Science 1 year 10 credits

Physical Science 1 year 10 credits

Additional year math or science 1 year 10 credits

Fine Arts OR World Language 1 year 10 credits

Physical Education (PE) 2 years 20 credits

Practical Art 1 semester 5 credits

Health 1 semester 5 credits

Electives (Additional Courses) 50 credits

To graduate from Mayfair High School, a student must: * Earn 220 credits

Mayfair HS - Sequence of Courses

SAMPLE

Transcript

Your

student will

receive an

“Unofficial

Copy”

every year

THE “a-g” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

Years Required

1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years

a. Social Science – Two Years

One year of US History or US History and American Government,

and one year of social science.

b. English – Four Years

Composition and literature designated as college preparatory.

c. Mathematics – Three Years (Four Years Recommended)

Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1, Geometry/Integrated Math 2, Algebra II/Integrated

Math 3, and Advanced math. Courses taken in 7th and 8th grades may be considered.

d. Laboratory Science – Two Years At least one biological laboratory science and one physical laboratory science.

e. Language Other Than English – Two Years in the same language - College

prep language courses taken in 7th and 8th grade may be included.

f. Visual and Performing Arts – One Year

Art, dance, theater/drama, music.

g. College-Preparatory Electives – One Year

Any additional courses (not previously listed) that are included in the UC

“a – g” list.

“a-g” Subject Requirements Applicants must complete a specific set of 15 college preparatory courses to be eligible for

admission to the California State University and the University of California. 11 of the 15 UC

required college preparatory (“a-g” courses) completed by the end of 11th grade.

Each course needs to be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better.

What Colleges Look For?

Excellent grades, avoid C or lower.

Maintain a 3.0 or HIGHER! – EVERY YEAR (including

Senior Year)

Go beyond minimum A- G courses

Take MATH – ALL 4 YEARS!!

Be a Well-Rounded Student—Activities and

Community Service.

Take the PSAT on Saturday, October 14th

(grades 9 – 11) (See Website)

SAT or ACT (with/without Essay), AND

SAT Subject Tests (if needed-certain majors)

Advanced Placement “AP” and

Honors Courses

AP classes are RIGOROUS college level courses

taught at the high school.

AP Tests in May (must pay for in advance)

Scores of 3, 4, 5 may waive college level courses

Students should have at least a 3.5 GPA

Mandatory Summer Assignments

Attend the AP meeting/Honors meeting before

school ends (listen to announcements) or contact

the AP instructor. Also check summer website or

handbook.

SCHOOL POLICIES

Handouts found

in

DATA

CONFIRMATION

& WEBSITE

DISCIPLINE RULES

& CONSEQUENCES

MATRIX

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CONFIRMATION

& WEBSITE

DISCIPLINE RULES

& CONSEQUENCES

MATRIX

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DATA

CONFIRMATION

& WEBSITE

DRESS

CODE

POLICY

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DATA

CONFIRMATION

& WEBSITE

HAT

POLICY

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DATA

CONFIRMATION

& WEBSITE

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT POLICY

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DATA

CONFIRMATION

& WEBSITE

CALENDAR

HIGHLIGHTS

Handout found in

on WEBSITE www.Mayfairmonsoons.org

PE Clothes

REQUIRED PE Clothes: $20.00

$ 8.00 Mayfair PE Shirt

$12.00 Mayfair PE Shorts

OPTIONAL Sweats

$17.00 Sweatpants

$17.00 Sweatshirt

PE LOCKS: $5.00---recommended for

extra security for your locker

School Lunches

Eligible students may receive meals for free.

https://mealapplications.busd.k12.ca.us/Register.aspx

You should find out if you qualify upon completion of

the application online.

• $ 2.75 /Lunch

• $ 2.25 /Breakfast

• Can also pre-pay for school lunches at

www.schoolcafe.com • (Must create an account & choose Bellflower USD)

COPY ON WEBSITE www.Mayfairmonsoons.org

Successful

students

GET INVOLVED!

Mayfair Athletics

• Contact/check Athletics website for tryouts.

• Sports class counts as PE credits

Monsoonathletics.com

Young Black Scholars (YBS)

Leo Club

ASB

Marching Band

R.O.C.K Club

KEY Club

Pep Squad

History Club

Environmental Science Club

Eastern Horizons

Animation

Yearbook

Latino Club

Pacific Islanders

Chess

California Scholarship Federation

(CSF)

Filipino Club

Dance Club

L.A.F.F/Best Buddies

VIDEO CLUB

Go Club

Drama Club

OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL…

College & Career / Parent Resource Center

Room 300

Ms. Cindy Solano - Bowens (College & Career Tech)

Coffee/Dessert Hours (Parent workshops)

College Visitations (check bulletin announcements)

College Applications Workshops

Career/Technical Program Visits & Information

Career Assessments

Financial Aid (FAFSA) Information & Workshops

Scholarship Information

SAT/ACT/PSAT Information

NCAA/NAIA (Student Athletes)

Military Information & Visits

Take Career-Related Courses!

Afterschool Career-Related classes

Register online at www.calaps.org

Transportation provided to Somerset or

Lynwood High Schools

New classes being offered!

Parent – Teacher

communication

is the KEY to

Success!

Purchase a planner

and USE IT!!

MHS planner = $7.00

•Available on THURSDAYS

in the High School Office

•Must pick up between

7:00 am – 7:24 am

Do Weekly Progress

Reports!!

Suggestions for SUCCESS!

TALK TO YOUR TEACHERS FIRST!

Parent – Teacher communication is KEY!!

Emails

Phone calls

Face-to-face appointments

Check website & parent portal for links

to Teacher emails & tutoring information

www.mayfairmonsoons.org

School to Home Communication

Parent Resource Center (room 300)

Coffee Hours First Friday of every month

9 – 10am

Mini-workshops on various topics : (ex: Financial

Aid, College Applications, Home/School

Support)

Notifications via phone message/website

Report Cards mailed home every 5 weeks

•Blackboard Connect (automated) Message goes to Primary Phone Number

Receive Information about :

School news/Parent workshops

Attendance

Upcoming tests/quizzes

Behavior

Positive reinforcement

School to Home Communication

School to Home Communication

Parent Portal DATA CONFIRMATION MUST BE DONE!!!

Current grades (most up-to-date!)

Teacher’s Gradebook

Attendance

Transcripts

Student Portal Accounts can be set up, too!

Check out the Grades APP

on iPhone;

for Android: search AERIES grades

STEP 1: Go to www.mayfairmonsoons.org

STEP 2: Click on “Parents”

STEP 3: Click on “Parent Portal”

STEP 4: Click on “Log-in”

STEP 5: “Create New

Account”

Setting up your Parent Portal Account…

PARENT PORTAL (continued)

YOU WILL NEED:

1) Verify YOUR email address

2) 3 verification codes (see student screen)

Data confirmation must be done

before school starts…

Log on to your Parent Portal…

CLICK

CLICK

COMPLETE EACH SECTION!

First Day of School Procedures See BELL SCHEDULE

Tuesdays – Fridays: 7:30 am – 2:36pm

Mondays: Late Start 9:00 am – 2:36pm

FIRST DAY = MONDAY, August 28th - 9:00am start

Schedules will be passed out at 8:00 am behind

high school office (200-wing).

Turn in 2- signed emergency cards at schedule

tables.

Come early to check out campus & room

numbers.

Pay for any items at the accounting window until

1:30pm daily

BELL SCHEDULES COPY ON WEBSITE www.Mayfairmonsoons.org

YOUR COURSE REQUESTS… Final Course selection is based on your current transcript

Schedule Changes

Schedules are based on your current

transcript…

See your counselor if you are placed in a

wrong core class/elective

Monday, August 28 – Friday, September 1

AFTERSCHOOL ONLY!

NO TEACHER CHANGES!

1. Do Meal Application online!

(Even if you think you don’t qualify).

https://mealapplications.busd.k12.ca.us/Register.aspx

2. Sign up for Parent Portal!

3. Do Data Confirmation in Parent Portal!

4. Turn in 2 copies of the Emergency card

on the first day.

www.mayfairmonsoons.org

Questions about your credits

or preview schedule will be

answered individually…

All students will pick up a

new schedule on the

first day of school.