Ocean View High

School

17071 Gothard Street

Huntington Beach, CA 92647

(714) 848-0656

www.OVHS.info

Freshman Course

Selection Guide

Class of 2020

Ocean View High School

(714) 848-0656

www.ovhs.info (click on academics/guidance)

Administration

Dr. Courtney Robinson, Principal Ext. 4401

crobinson@hbuhsd.edu

Andrea Tellez, Asst. Principal, Guidance Ext. 4404

atellez@hbuhsd.edu

Andrew Walanski, Asst. Principal, Supervision Ext. 4406

awalanski@hbuhsd.edu

Marilyn Palomino, Asst. Principal, Curriculum Ext. 4403

mpalomino@hbuhsd.edu

Guidance Specialists

Edwin Arvizo (A—Li) Ext. 4422

Candice Supernaw (Lo—Z) Ext. 4421

Support Staff

Karen Collison, Counselor Ext. 4470

Allison Upstill, College/Career Specialist Ext. 4435

Patricia Karathanas, Registrar Ext. 4431

Claudia Gomez, Student Support Ext. 4682

Psychologist

Nancy Steiner, Community Outreach Ext. 4601

Specialist

Robert Tapia, Community Liaison-Spanish Ext. 4678

Joanne Von Kostka, Nurse Ext. 4430

Tim Walsh, Athletic Director Ext. 4275

Activities and Club Information

John Volo, Activities Director Ext. 4408

Maggie Alcala, Activities Secretary Ext. 4409

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This guide contains instructions for completing registration for

your student and a brief overview of Ocean View High School

guidance services.

Our goal is to provide a challenging, high quality education in

a setting designed to maximize your child’s potential. Our

expectation is that students will challenge themselves by taking

rigorous courses in order to prepare them for college and

careers.

When selecting classes in high school, keep the following in

mind:

Your child’s interests and unique strengths.

Set high academic goals.

Post high school goals: colleges prefer students who have

completed challenging classes.

Research shows that involved students are high academic

achievers. Clubs, sports, organizations and extra-curricular

activities are great for kids.

Placement in classes is based on the following:

Standardized tests scores

Teacher recommendations

To enroll your student in a course that is not recommended,

contact your student’s guidance specialist.

Select your courses, parent and student sign the course

worksheet. It will be collected by our Guidance Specialists at

your student’s middle school.

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Welcome to OVHS! Now What?!

How do I complete Registration?

CP English 1, Honors English 1, or English 1 LEP/Sheltered

(CP) (UC)

English Language Development 1, 2 or 3 (ELD): Structured

English immersion support classes for beginning and

intermediate English Language Learners.

Reading: Students reading below grade level will be

assigned to a yearlong reading development course.

Science will be postponed until the 10th grade.

Biology (CP)

Biology LEP (CP)

Honors Biology (CP) (UC)

Algebra 1 (CP) (UC);or

Accelerated Geometry (CP) (UC); or

Algebra 2/Trig (CP) (UC)

Math Support: Students may be placed in this course

along with Algebra to ensure success in understanding and

applying Algebra concepts.

Physical Education 1 or Athletics 9

Health (1 semester)

CP = College Preparatory

UC = Approved by the University of California

LEP/Sheltered = Limited English Proficient course for English

Language Learners

Required Courses

English

Science

Math

(Class offerings subject to change)

Full Year (2 semesters)

Honors World Geography (CP) (UC): Follows the Model United Nations

program. Students who enroll are encouraged to participate in

Ocean View High School’s Model United Nations Club.

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination): First year/course of

an award-winning program designed for “C/B” students who want to

prepare for college and become “A/B” students. AVID’s goal is to en-

sure that students with academic potential succeed in rigorous col-

lege preparation courses. Students should be prepared to take seven

classes. Contact: Sarah Harris, sharris@hbuhsd.edu.edu, 848-0656 ext.

4410.

Students are advised to take 3 to 4 years of a World Language.

Mandarin 1

Spanish 1

Español 1: A great course for native speakers! Emphasis on

academic writing and reading.

Ceramics 1 (CP) (UC)

Art 1 (CP) (UC)

Photography 1 (CP) (UC)

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FrElective Courses

World Languages (CP)

Fine Arts

Year-long Electives Continued…

Marching Band: This is a fall one semester class; PE

credit is issued. Students must take freshman PE in the

second semester. Jazz band is offered during spring

semester.

Instrumental Music 1 (UC): Provides students with an

introduction to music. Students learn different types of

music and are introduced to several instruments.

Instrumental Music 2 (UC): A course for students with

musical training and ability to play an instrument.

Chorus 1,2 (CP) (UC)

Baseball Soccer Volleyball

Basketball Softball Water Polo

Cross Country Swim/Dive Wrestling

Football Tennis

Golf Track

Music

Sports

Fall Semester Spring Semester

CP English 1 or English

Honors, English (Shelt)

CP English 1 or English

Honors, English (Shelt

Algebra 1 or higher Algebra 1 or higher

World Language World Language

Biology, Biology LEP,

or

Biology Honors

Biology, Biology LEP,

or

Biology Honors

PE/Athletics PE/Athletics

*Exploratory Career

Course

Health

(Optional) AVID: Students enroll in the standard col-

lege prep classes and take AVID 1 as a 7th class

or postpone Health

*One semester Exploratory Career Courses are hands-

on courses. Your student will be placed in a course in

the fall or spring opposite Health.

Examples are New Media,

Musicianship and

Exploratory Industrial Technology.

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Sample 9th Grade Education Plan/Schedule

College Prep/Graduation Standard

Please note: Some Honors classes do have

a summer assignment

Health Course Options Prior To 9th Grade

Summer Health courses are not offered

through HBUHSD.

Out of District Online Opportunities

Pacific Coast High School - limited enrollment

More info: www.hbuhsd.edu

Fall Semester Spring Semester

English 1 Honors English 1 Honors

Accelerated

Geometry or higher

Accelerated

Geometry or higher

Honors World Geog-

raphy

Honors World Geog-

raphy

PE/Athletics PE/Athletics

World Language World Language

Biology Honors Biology Honors

Health: May take as 7th class or as a

sophomore through the district alternative

education program.

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Sample 9th Grade Education Plan/Schedule Honors

A-G Subjects A-G

College

Requirements

(years)

Graduation

Requirements

(years)

A U.S. History

World History

1

1

1

1

B College Prep

English 4 4

C Advanced Math

(Alg 1 and above) 3+ 1

Math—

Advanced math

recommended

2

D Physical and Life

Sciences

1 Year each of

biology, and

chemistry and/or

physics

2+ 2

E World Language 2 +

F

Visual/Performing

Arts

1

G Academic Electives 1

ACT/

SAT

Graduation Requirements Compared to A-G

Requirements

A Snapshot

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What zero period classes are available for

my child?

Zero periods vary and cannot be

guaranteed. Students can request a zero

period in the Fall during registration.

How does my student sign up for a sport?

Consider participating in the summer

camp for that sport.

Follow procedures for “clearance” to

play. Students need to have a physical

exam.

Students are placed in athletics until

they are officially on a team. They must

attend athletics until then.

Will my student receive PE credit for sports

participation?

Yes. Athletics is also a PE course.

Is Mandarin more difficult than Spanish?

Year after year students indicate they love

learning Mandarin.

What if I change my mind about course

selections?

Contact your guidance specialist before

June 10th.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Curricular Art

ASB

AVID

Business Academy FBLA (Future Business Leaders)

California Scholarship Federation

Crazy APES

El Viento

Entre Amigos

Film Club

Model United Nations (MUN)

National Honor Society

Photography Club

Robotics

Clubs and Organizations

Non-Curricular

American Red Cross

Anime

Ambassadors for Peace

Club De Espanol

Dance

DJ

Donut Club

Drama Club

Dream

(Draw Express And Max-

imize)

FCA

FNL (Friday Night Life)

FDC (Future Doctors Club)

Games

LGBQT

Harry Potter Club

Key

Kendama

Leo’s Club

OVHS Improv Club

OVHS Social Society

Ping Pong

Save Our Seas

Sly-Fy

Lunch Snorkel Club

Swing Dancing Club

Thirst Project

The United Christian Club

Writing Club

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WOW registration starts

in April

Applications online at

www.ovhs.info

Three days of WOW!

Class of 2020

AUGUST 23-25