terra nova high school “home of scholars and champions”

TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL“Home of Scholars and Champions”

Welcomes the Class of 2018 and their parents to a preview of the

2014-2015School Year

Terra Nova Administration

Dorene Basuino Principal

Matt Hill Vice-Principal Guidance

Mark BeshirsVice-Principal Administration


Top academic, career technical, elective and athletic programs

Terra Nova’s core program is primarily college preparatory

Terra Nova offers College Prep, Enriched, Honors, Advanced Placement

Terra Nova School Quality Snapshot

A.P.I. for school year 2012-13 is 79058.6% score 1500 or higher on SAT Average 90% pass rate for the California

High School Exit Exam12 AP courses offered (sophomore – senior

years)

72% of AP students score a 3 or higher55% of AP students score either a 4 or 5

Terra Nova High School Mandatory Entrance Examinations

If your student is likely to be recommended for English 9 Enriched CP, Geometry/Algebra II or Biology, please mark your calendars, as the mandatory entrance examination for these classes will only be offered on the following dates:

English 9 Enriched CPSaturday May 3 or May 17, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Geometry/Algebra IISaturday April 26 or May 10, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Biology CPSaturday April 26 or May 10, 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m.


Expected Schoolwide Learning Results

General Knowledge and Skills

Students demonstrate that they posses essential knowledge and skills.

Students have mastered essential knowledge and skills in English; mathematics; science; history and culture; foreign language and/or visual and performing arts; health and fitness; and applied and vocational arts.

Communication

Students demonstrate that they can communicate effectively.

1.Speaking2.Listening3.Writing4.Presenting

Learning, Thinking and Application

Students demonstrate that they can learn and apply their learning.

1.Reading2.Researching3.Analysis4.Problem Solving

Life Skills

Students demonstrate that they have attained life skills that will prepare them for participation in the world of work, post-secondary education, and citizenship, including respect toward people, regardless of age, gender,

race, religion, limitation or lifestyle attending classes regularly and on time prepare, plan, organize, and complete tasks needed

for classroom learning consistently and on time

Life Skills

Follow district, school and classroom rules

Work independently to complete assigned tasks

Be tolerant of other people’s ideas, viewpoints or feelings

Practice perseverance in working through difficulties to complete work

Peer Mentoring Program

All freshmen are provided Mentors from the Peer Helping class

Peer Mentors meet with freshmen once a month to provide support and help with transition into high school

Peer Mentors are trained to counsel and resolve conflicts

Freshmen have reported feeling more welcomed and supported


Advanced Placement Test Results

Advanced Placement European History

Passing Percentage Year87% 09/1096% 10/11100% 11/1287% 12/13

Advanced Placement U.S. History


Advanced Placement English Literature


Advanced Placement English Language


Advanced Placement Chemistry

Passing Percentage Year60% 09/1064% 10/1147% 11/12 (2 classes)

58% 12/13 (2 classes)

Advanced Placement Environmental Science


Advanced Placement Calculus AB


Advanced Placement U.S. Government & Politics


Advanced PlacementMusic Theory

Passing Percentage Year61% 09/1079% 11/12

Advanced Placement Art Drawing

Passing % Year20% 9/1050% 11/12100% 12/13

Advanced Placement Art 2D Design

Passing % Year67% 9/1050% 10/1180% 11/1267% 12/13

Co-Curricular Activities

Six dances scheduled per year Four on campus Junior Prom and Senior Ball are held off

campusOver 25 clubs AthleticsCheerleadingAfternoon and evening events

Co-Curricular Activities

Fall and Spring Drama productions Winter and Spring Band Concerts Student Spirit Assemblies and Food

FairsFall and Winter Homecoming FestivitiesMarching BandArt ShowsDance Performances

Library

Fulltime Credentialed Librarian

Fully equipped library for student research

Library is open Monday -Thursday 7:30 to 5:30

Counseling

On Staff Special Services Full range of academic and personal

counseling services available to all students

Psychologist and Speech Therapist College and career planning provided

to students at all grade levels

Counseling

Four–year plans are developed with each student

Scholarship information, financial aid, and college information workshops are offered each semester

Parent meeting by class once a year

Visit the Counseling Department on the first floor

Mr. Matt Hill, Vice Principal-Guidance

Ms. Wilson, Counselor for (A – He)

Ms. Gordon, Counselor for (Hi – R)

Ms. Torres, Counselor for (S - Z)

English

All classes are California Standards based

Highly professional and dedicated faculty

Students learn grammar and writing skills needed for post secondary endeavors

English

Students study classic and modern literature

Interpretive, expository, and reflective writing

Four levels of English including College Prep, Enriched, Honors, and Advanced Placement


Fine Arts Department

Fine Arts

Visual Arts programs for beginning and advanced students including 2D Art, 3D Art and Ceramics

Advanced Placement 2D Design and Drawing

Theater Productions class

Fine Arts

Music program includes symphonic and marching band, guitar, Chorus and Advanced Placement Music Theory

Two Drama productions each year

Math

Offers a quality program to all students that is aligned to the state and national standards

Provides challenging and interesting courses that culminates in Trigonometry/Analysis or advanced placement calculus

Math

Staff that utilizes innovative teaching strategiesPrepares all students to be better thinkers in the

21st century

Consists of enthusiastic department members that are willing to give extra time to students to help them succeed

Produces student test scores that are consistently high on all state and national tests

Physical Education

Students are involved in a comprehensive program of activities based on the California Framework organized into three-week units

All activities are individual or team in nature and students are encouraged to participate at a high level

All students are offered equal opportunity to learn and demonstrate knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for each activity

Physical Education

9th and 10th grade classes are based on the California Standards Framework

Bigger Faster, Stronger (BFS) classes are offered daily

Beginner and Advance Dance classes

Science

Six college preparatory courses

Non-college preparatory courses meet state requirements blending all scientific fields

Social Science

Offers students the opportunity to enrich their social science experience at Terra Nova by enrolling in Advanced Placement courses in U.S. History, European History and Government.

Provides a dedicated and experienced staff that utilizes a variety of teaching methods, integrated technology, and diverse methods of assessment.

Social Science

Provides opportunities for students to expand their social science experience by offering a college preparatory elective program that includes a semester of geography (9th grade), AP Psychology and Sociology (10th-12th grade), and Peer Helpers

Special Education

Serves individuals with exceptional needs

Must meet eligibility criteria established by the state of California

Each student has an Individual Educational Plan (IEP)

Special Education

Guidance and vocational counseling

Regular communication with general education staff

Promote awareness of strengths, growth, and self-advocacy

Career Technical Education

INDUSTRIAL ARTS:

INTRO TO IA

WOOD TECH

Career Technical Education

Home Economics Life Management Food and nutrition Advanced Food and Nutrition

World Language

Students have the opportunity to take 2 years or more of French or Spanish to meet college entry requirements

The world language staff at Terra Nova is fluent and experienced in a variety of methodologies.

Terra Nova students learn from a variety of student and teacher directed learning activities to read, write and speak French or Spanish

WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

Provides the opportunity to take the A.P. examinations in the areas of French and Spanish language

Fall Sports

Freshman, sophomore and Varsity Football

Girls and Boys Cross Country

Girls Volleyball

Girls Tennis

Girls and Boys Water Polo

Winter Sports

Girls and Boys Frosh/Soph Basketball

Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball

Girls and Boys Frosh/Soph Soccer

Girls and Boys Varsity Soccer

Girls and Boys Wrestling

Spring Sports

Girls SoftballGirls and Boys Track Co-Ed BadmintonGirls and Boys SwimmingBoys BaseballCo-Ed Golf


Measure N Modernization ProjectPhase II- Completed 2012

15 Classrooms including Science Labs

400 Seat Theater

Many thanks to the Terra Nova community for supporting our students!


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