soquel high school new parent night. welcome principal ken lawrence-emanuel 429-3909 x 123 or...
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SOQUEL HIGH SCHOOLNew Parent Night
Welcome
Principal Ken Lawrence-Emanuel
429-3909 x 123 or email [email protected] Assistant Principal of Student Services
Craig Miller 429-3909 x 126 or email [email protected]
Assistant Principal of Counseling & Guidance Gail Atlansky
429-3909 x 125 or email [email protected]
Attendance
Assistant Principal Craig Miller: ext. 126
Attendance Clerk Donna Ritter: 429-3907
Attendance Assistant Cheryl Walton: ext. 129
Good attendance is one of the keys to academic success
Infinite Campus
Student Information System Grades, transcripts, attendance Teacher’s grade book
Homework participation, tests & quizzes, etc. Parent Portal
To activate: See Ms. Britton (librarian) ID required
Student Portal Logon: Student # Password: Birthday (eg. 010391)
Athletics
Athletic Director Stu Walters: 429-3950Fall Cross Country, Football, Girls’ Golf, Girls’ Tennis, Girls’ Volleyball, Water Polo, & Cheer
Starts before school year begins Contact coach ASAP
Winter Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, & CheerSpring Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Swimming & Diving, Boys’ Tennis, Boys’ Gold, Boys’ Volleyball, Lacrosse
Benefits of Athletic Participation Athletes have a higher graduation rate
Teamwork, motivation, responsibility, time management, positive attitude
College Resume Job Applications
Eligibility Maintain 2.0 or above GPA
Clearance Paperwork for Athletic Participationhttp://soquelhs.net/home/Athletics
Go Knights!
Counseling Department
Your CounselorsSue Faix (A - Ga) 429-3909 ext 133Bryan Anderson (Ge - N) 429-3909 ext 134Branna Banks (O - Z) 429-3909 ext 135Counseling Assistant (Schedules counseling appointments)Suzanne Williams 429-3909 ext 132Registrar (Enrollments, transcripts, records, etc.)Denise Weber 429-3909 ext 136
Your Counselor’s Role to Support YOU Academic
College requirements and recommendations
Four Year Plans (October & November)
Career Assessments to
determine college major and goals
Personal & Social Support and guidance
Counselor Support continued…
Soquel High Counseling is on Facebook Facebook Search bar: Soquel High Counseling
Shadowing Program For students interesting in attending SHS
Counselors have daily drop in hours at brunch and lunch, or call the counseling secretary to schedule an appointment!
Soquel High School Graduation RequirementsEnglish 4 years 40 credits
Math 2 years 20
World Language None None
Social Studies 3 years 30
Science 2 years 20
Applied Arts ½ years 5
Fine Arts (VAPA) 1 year 10
World Language/VAPA/Applied 1 year 10
Physical Education 2 years 20
Health ½ years 5
Electives 70
Total Credits 230
Additional Graduation Requirements
Pass Algebra 1 Pass PE 9 Pass the California High School
Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
Are you planning on attending a university or college after high school? You must complete a – g requirements A – G subject requirements are classes that will
prepare you for a successful first year of college They are required by colleges for admission All a – g classes require a grade of C- or better
Useful websites www.csumentor.edu www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission www.assist.org
College Readiness continued…
A – G Subject CategoriesA: Social Studies (2 years)B: English (4 years)C: Math (3 years, minimum Algebra 2)D: Science (2 years, Lab Science)E: World Language (2 years, same world language)F: Fine Art (1 year, visual performing Art)G: Elective (1 year, college prep elective) *UC’s recommend additional years of Math, Science, and World Language to be competitive!
Sample 4 Year Plan
Minimum College Preparatory*The UC and SHS Counseling recommends students take 4 years of core academics.
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4
Health / Semester Elective World History US History Government &
Economics
Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Elective
Fine Art Elective or World Language World Language World Language Elective
Biology Chemistry Physics Elective
PE 9 PE Elective Elective Elective
Expectations for Good Citizenship
Have positive involvement in your school and community
Treat everybody with respect, be polite Be a team player, learn how to work well with others Be a hard-working, responsible student Respect due dates, submit your work when it’s due! Care about others Teach tolerance on our campus & respect diversity
Next Steps for New Students
Get to know your student’s teachers & counselor
Discuss credits & graduation requirements with your student
Talk to your student about his or her goals Meet with a counselor
about college & careers
Encourage improvement! Homework Club Use your planner daily Join a club, play a sport,
try out for a school play! How to stand out for
colleges Community service School Service
Parent Opportunities
Ways to get involved at Soquel High! Soquel High Fund Soquel Music Foundation Grad Night Committee Escrip Humanities Academy Sports Team volunteer Office volunteer
Main or Counseling office