Welcome to Mission Hills High School!

Class of 2015

• Pen or Pencil• Transcript• Course Offering Sheet

You should have:

Handouts:

• AVID Applications• Spanish Placement Prompts

Objectives:

• Students will be able to identify the differences between “a-g” subject requirements and MHHS graduation requirements.

• Students will be able to explain the “next steps” of course selection.

MHHS CounselorsMs. Baker

cherryl.baker@smusd.org(A-Del)

Ms. Segalangela.segal@smusd.org

(Dem-Hal)English Learners (A-L)

Ms. Montoothsara.montooth@smusd.org

(Ham-Moore)

Ms. Brandonjoyce.brandon@smusd.org

(Mor-Sid)

Ms. Riosadriana.rios@smusd.org

(Se-Z)English Learners (M-Z)“Mission Hills High School Counseling”

Facts You Must Know:• To graduate you need 230 credits, have passed at least

Algebra 1, pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

• 5 credits = 1 semester class

• An “F” grade = 0 credits

• All grades are permanently on your transcript.

• Minimum 2.0 GPA required for sports, work permits, etc.

MHHS Graduation Requirements

• English 40 credits• Math (including at least Alg. 1)

20 credits• Social Studies

40 credits• Science (Life & Physical)

20 credits• Physical Education (P.E.)

20 credits• World Lang. OR Visual Perf. Art.

10 credits• Electives

80 credits Total 230 credits

In addition to passing the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

“a-g” Subject Requirements(a) History American History

World History

(b) English 4 years of college prep

(c) Mathematics 3 years required(4 years rec.)

(d) Science 2 years with Lab(3 years rec.)

(e) World Language 2 years in the same language

(f) Visual or Performing Arts

(VPA)

1 year (art, dance, drama or

music)

(g) Elective 1 year of academic elective

College prep courses (P), including honors (H) and advance placement (AP) must receive a C or higher for eligibility to a UC/CSU.

Students are strongly encouraged to take all 4 years of Math, Science, and Language.

PACE Promise Website: http://pace.smusd.org

MHHS 9th Grade Course Offering Sheet

5 Required:1. WS 1 ELA2. WS 1 HSS3. Math4. General

PE5. Biology

Pick 1 More Class

Total of 6 classes circled

See Notes

MHHS Course Catalog and more…

www.missionhillshigh.org

Click on “Counseling “ under “Site Shortcuts”

Add Course: 0875 Jazz Ensemble (P)

Humanities

• English Language Arts

• Social Science• Classes must both be at the same level.

• Both (P) or both (H)

Mathematics

Algebra 1

Geometry

Algebra 2

Discrete Math

(12th grade only)

Trig/Pre Calculus

AP Calculus

AP StatsAnytime after

Algebra 2

• Teacher Signature required

• “C” or better second semester required to

move on

Essentials of Algebra

Biology

You may not have to take a Science class in 9th grade if you are in any one of the

following courses or programs:

ELD 1, 2, 3, or 4Literacy Academy Special Education

World Languages

• Check box if you are a “Native Spanish Speaker”

• At least 2 years of the same world language for college purposes

• “C” or better in the second semester to move on to the next level

• Must be in Algebra 1 or higher in 9th grade

Electives

List at least FOUR (4) alternates.

MHHS 9th Grade Course Offering Sheet

5 Required:1. WS 1 ELA2. WS 1 HSS3. Math4. General

PE5. Biology

Pick 1 More Class

Total of 6 classes circled

See Notes

Enter Your Courses Online

www.missionhillshigh.org

“GENESIS Online Course Selection” Found on the left hand side of website

Follow Instructions on your activation paper

Student Activities

Ways to get involved!

• Join a club• Create your own club• Music, Dance, etc.• Try out for a sport• Try out for a play

Sports

Fall

•Football•Girls’ Volleyball•Boys’/Girls’ Cross Country•Girls’ Tennis•Field Hockey•Girls’ Golf•Boys’ Water Polo

Winter

•Boys’/Girls’ Basketball•Wrestling•Boys’/Girls Soccer•Girls’ Water Polo

Spring

•Boys’/Girls’ Track & Field•Boys’/Girls’ Swimming•Boys’ Tennis•Boys’ Volleyball•Baseball•Softball•Boys’ Golf•Girls’ Lacrosse

Clubs

•Art Club•Ballet Folklorico•Biotech Club•CSF•Club Action•Drama Club•French Club•Health & Nutrition Club•Muslim Student Association•People Awareness Club•Photography Club•Travel Club•United Club•Vegetarian Club

•Book Club•Red Cross Club•MECHA•Optimist Intl. •Chess Club•AVID Club•PLUS•Block Club•Debate Club•Key Club•FCA/The Vine•Scrabble Club•Best Buddies•Young Life•Filipino club• And More!!!

When MHHS Counselors return:

• You will have your transcript and course selection sheet with you.

• Your 6 classes and 4 alternates will be chosen.

• Your sheet will be signed by you and your parents/guardians and by any teachers you needed.

What Now?

• Take this seriously. Choose wisely.

• Take these materials home and share them with your parents/guardians.

• Talk with teachers.

• Have your classes selected and all the signatures you need by the time MHHS Counselors return.

MHHS Counselors will return…

Write down this due date on the upper rightcorner of your course selection sheet.

San Marcos Middle School Wednesday, March 2nd

Woodland Park Middle School Thursday, March 3rd