Welcome Parents of Future Mustangs · 2016-03-24 · Eighth Grade Parent Night Spring 2016 Run with...
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Welcome Parents of Future Mustangs
Yorba Linda High School
Eighth Grade Parent Night
Spring 2016
Run with the Stampede
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Yorba Linda High School Yorba Linda High School Yorba Linda High School Yorba Linda High School CounselorsCounselorsCounselorsCounselors
• Mrs. Walls
A-G
• Mrs.Pike
H-Par
714-986-7500 Ext [email protected]
714-986-7500 Ext [email protected]
• Mrs. Coulter
Pas-Z
714-986-7500 Ext [email protected]
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Cool Things About YLHS
• Awesome Teachers
• Involved Community
• Great Students
• New Fields
• Beautiful Campus
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• 905- API Score
• 39- Honors/AP classes
Offered
• 97%- High School Exit
Exam 1st Attempt Pass
Rate for English and Math
• 97%- Attendance (Top in
the District)
• #4 High School Rated by
OC Register Top Public
Schools
• #191 Rated High School
by Newsweek Top U.S.
High Schools
• 56,000- Community
Service Hours completed
• 1,775- Students
• 50- Clubs on Campus
(Most in the District)
• 49- League titles (in 4
years of varsity
competition)
• #22 Rated High School by
Daily Beast Top High
School in the Western U.S.
• $3.5 Million Earned in
scholarship money by the
class of 2015
• 73% of Students Meet A-
G requirements for UC
admissions
• 96%- Enrolled in a 2 or 4
year college
• 1651Average SAT Score
1497 National / 1501 State
• 905- API Score
• 39- Honors/AP classes
Offered
• 97%- High School Exit
Exam 1st Attempt Pass
Rate for English and Math
• 97%- Attendance (Top in
the District)
• #4 High School Rated by
OC Register Top Public
Schools
• #191 Rated High School
by Newsweek Top U.S.
High Schools
• 56,000- Community
Service Hours completed
• 1,775- Students
• 50- Clubs on Campus
(Most in the District)
• 49- League titles (in 4
years of varsity
competition)
• #22 Rated High School by
Daily Beast Top High
School in the Western U.S.
• $3.5 Million Earned in
scholarship money by the
class of 2015
• 73% of Students Meet A-
G requirements for UC
admissions
• 96%- Enrolled in a 2 or 4
year college
• 1651Average SAT Score
1497 National / 1501 State
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Mustang Scholars ProgramExcellent students deserve recognition
• Criteria based on Academics, Activities, and Community Service
• 3 levels of Mustang Scholars: Navy (Difficult)
Crimson (More difficult)
Silver (Elite)
• See ylhs.org > counseling for details
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High School Basics
•Semester system
•6 period day (7:55-2:45)
•Late start Monday (8:25 – 2:45)
•Zero period (6:50-7:45)
•55 minutes per class
•One 30 minute lunch
•7 minute passing period
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YLHS Graduation Requirements230 Credits 40 Hours Community Service 230 Credits 40 Hours Community Service 230 Credits 40 Hours Community Service 230 Credits 40 Hours Community Service
SubjectSubjectSubjectSubject YearsYearsYearsYears DetailsDetailsDetailsDetails
Language Arts 4 years
Math 2 years Including Algebra 1
World Lang/Fine Art/CTE 1 year Choose one
Physical Education 2 years PE, Sports, Cheer, Band or Color Guard
Health/Careers 1 year
Science 2 years Bio or Life Sci and Chem or Earth Sci
Social Science 3 years World, US, Gov/Econ
Electives 80 credits
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College Entrance Requirements
SubjectSubjectSubjectSubject CSUCSUCSUCSU and UC Minimumsand UC Minimumsand UC Minimumsand UC Minimums EliteEliteEliteElite SchoolsSchoolsSchoolsSchools
Language Arts 4 years 4 years
Social Science 2 years 3 years
Math 3 years (at least Algebra 2) 4 years recommended
Science 2 years of lab science 3-4 years recommended
World Language 2 years 3-4 years recommended
Fine Art 1 year 1 year
Elective 1 year 1 year
Required Tests SAT or ACT SAT or ACT
No D’s Accepted
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Course SelectionCourse SelectionCourse SelectionCourse Selection• Every freshman will take these four classes:
1. Language Arts2. Physical Education 3. Health and Careers (or Academy class or AP Hug)4. Math
• Every freshman will choose two more classes
� Band students will choose Advanced Band and two electives� Color Guard students will choose Color Guard and two electives
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Language Arts
• Choose Either:
X College Prep
X Honors
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Honors Placement
• See Honors Criteria Chart in
your packet
• All honors students and parents must read the honors agreement and sign in the honors box on your pink form
• Honors students do not need to attend the May 25th AP night but AP students do!
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Physical EducationPhysical EducationPhysical EducationPhysical Education
• PE
• Beginning Dance
• Athletics –write the name of the sport you want
• Cheer and Song
• Marching Band
• Color Guard
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Health and CareersHealth and CareersHealth and CareersHealth and Careers
• Every freshman must take Health and Careers
• MBA students will take Health/Careersin the summer
• Students choosing AP Human Geography will take Health/Careers in the summer
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MathMath Placement is based on:
• Grades
• Benchmark Test
• Placement Test
• Fluency Test
There are two opportunities to challenge:
1. End of Course Test
2. Challenge Test – goo.gl/Ow29pG
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Math Course Progression
1A
1B
Geometry
Algebra 2
CP Stats
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2/Trig
Pre-calculus
Geometry
Honors
Algebra 2/Trig
Honors
Pre-calculus
Honors
Calculus BCCalculus ABAP Stats
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ElectivesElectivesElectivesElectives
• Choose two classes
• Choose two alternates in case those classes are full
• Course Description Book can be accessed at ylhs.org
(Counseling> Course Description Catalog)
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Course Of Study for Freshmen
• 4-year College Elective Recommendations
- World Language
- Science
- Fine Art
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Course Of Study for Freshmen
Community College/Career Technical Elective Recommendations
–Fine Art
–Elective
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Science PlacementRecommendations
• Placement is determined by 9th grade math level• Science is not required during the freshman year
Algebra 1A
Art or Elective
Algebra 1Geometry
(or higher)
Chemistry
Art or Elective
Chemistry H
Biology or
Life Science
Earth ScienceBiology
Biology Biology Biology H
Earth Science
or Chemistry
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Scheduling Details
•Class schedule is randomly
selected by computer
•Athletics are always 6th period
•Students must have 6 classes
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Registration Dates• Bernardo Yorba Middle School
Collection: 4/5
• Kraemer/Tuffree Middle Schools Collection: 4/13 and 4/14
• Friends/Heritage Middle Schools
Collection: 4/6
• Travis Ranch Middle School Collection: 4/12
• Yorba Linda Middle School Collection: 4/7
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More Dates
• Athletic Director Presentation Athletic Directors will visit middle schools in May
• May 1st Sports summer camp sign-up online at pylusd.org
• May 25th District Physical at Yorba Linda HS 4-8 pm
Cost $30-Includes EKG from UCI
• Private School Registration• Pick up packet in counseling office April 12 - June 3
• Bring proof of residency (Gas or Electric only)
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Next Steps
•Student’s 2016-2017 course selections will be mailed home in May
•Email your counselor with any changes or corrections by June 1st
•Back to School Days packet will be mailed home in August
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Freshmen First DayAugust 18, 2016
All Freshmen Must Attend
• Bring completed Back to School Days Packet
• Link Crew campus tour & orientation
• ID card picture taken, yearbook, ASB card
• PE/Dance clothes purchased
• Pick up tentative class schedule • See counselor if necessary
• Pick up textbooks
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First Week of School
First Day of School
August 29th!!
• Pick up schedule between 7:15-7:45 am
• Schedule changes for computer errors only
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Strategies for Success• Check Aeries often• Visit www.ylhs.org to:
sign up for email blastscheck teacher websitescheck daily announcements explore counseling home link
• Don’t be afraid to communicate with teachers
• Monitor homework every night • Get involved!
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Support for Students
•Daily planner
•Teacher help upon request
•Tutoring in library
•Guidance counseling
•Vital Link
•Learning at Lunch
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Get Involved!• NHS and CSF
• PTSA, Leadership, Senate
• Band, Color Guard, Orchestra
• Choir or Vocal Ensemble
• Theater and Musical Theater
• Yearbook, Newspaper, Video Production
• Speech & Debate, Academic Decathlon,
Science Olympiad
• Create Your Own Club
• Check our website for team/club flyers and information: www.ylhs.org
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Thank you!
Visit our web site: ylhs.orgylhs.orgylhs.orgylhs.org