welcome class of 2013 current 10 th grade spring parent meeting
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Welcome
Class of 2013
Current 10th Grade
Spring Parent Meeting
Manhattan Beach Athletic Foundation’s Summer School
Mr. Gary Wayland8am – 1:30pm, Monday – Thursday
Registration on-line only starting March 1stSemester 1: Monday June 27th-Thursday July
14th Semester 2: Monday July 18th- Thursday August 4th
Fee based program through the MB Athletic FoundationClasses held at MCHS
Summer School Website: www.mbathleticfoundation.org
Thank you for giving. As a result of your generous contributions we
are able to maintain critical programs such as: • college and career counselors• guidance counselors• teachers for smaller class sizes • the librarian• science lab assistant
Every contribution helps!
Mira Costa Website
www.miracostahigh.org
Counseling Team
Ms. Jennifer WoodieA-Da
Ms. Corrine Lee-IwaiDb-Hi
Ms. Sara WilliamsHj-Mh
Mr. David Beck
Mi-SaMs. Sue Bertran
Sb-ZMs. Brittney Olson
Educational Support Advisor
Ms. Jennifer Woodie: A-DaMs. Corrine Lee-Iwai: Db-HiMs. Brittney Beauchaine: Hj-MhMr. David Beck: Mi-SaMs. Sue Bertran: Sb-ZMs. Cindy Shortt: •Educational Support CounselorMs. Katherine Folkman: CCCMs. Gail Currey: CCC
Scheduling Procedure The scheduling presentation is available online for you
and your student to view. At the end of the presentation, your student will be able to print out the required scheduling forms. Please review this form with your student carefully.
Students will need a completed Course Selection Sheet with parent/guardian signature.
Students meet with their Counselor the week of March 14th-18th & will submit signed Course Selection Sheet
If they are selecting Honors or AP class, they will be required to meet the prerequisites and sign a commitment form, so please check the Course Description Handbook found on our website.
If students do not meet a class prerequisite, they may submit a Waiver Form and may be placed in the course if space permits
A.P Honors Course Commitment/ Waiver Forms
Updated Commitment & Waiver Forms are on our website under Forms/ Documents
Commitment/Wavier Week will be April 11th through April 15th. Students can turn in form at the student store during snack and lunch.
If your student is waved into a class they will have one week from the time of notice to turn in their Commitment Form.
For students, who at the time of scheduling, meet the prerequisites but then earn a grade that makes them no longer eligible, they will have until August 11th to turn in a Wavier Form or they will lose the class.
August 11th will be the last day to opt-out of any Commitment and/or Waiver Form.
Class Selection Procedure
Class offerings are in the best interest of all Mira Costa students.
Students will remain in a yearlong class, with NO level changes, until the end of the semester. At that time, if recommended, any student with a grade of “D” or “F” may request a program change.
The best schedule is one that balances classes that are challenging, yet not overwhelming.
Master Schedule Concerns
Please help your student make their selections carefully. Students will be committed to the course they select and schedule changes will be difficult to accommodate in the fall due to class size and course availability.
The reason these selections need to be final is because the master schedule is built to meet student requests. When students alter their class choices it has a drastic effect on the master schedule, and class size.
Be prepared with a back-up plan in case your class selections conflict or classes are impacted. Seniors will get first priority of classes because it is their last opportunity to take the class.
Graduation RequirementsEnglish = 4 yearsMath = 2 (must include
Algebra)Science = 2 yearsP.E. = 2 yearsSocial Studies = 3 yearsHealth = 1 semesterElectives (95 credits - must
include 1 year of Foreign Language or Art
Total Credits 230
Passage of High School Exit Exam
All Requirements
must be completed to participate in graduation ceremony
Reminder of Policy for “Walking” at the
Graduation Ceremony
ALL Graduation Requirements MUST be completed BEFORE Graduation Day in order to be eligible to walk in the Graduation Ceremony
Junior YearCourse Requirements
EnglishUnited States History Math or Elective Science or ElectiveForeign Language or Elective Health or Elective
English 5-6Department Chairs: Pam Jenning – Rm. 21 x5208
Deborah Hofreiter- Rm. 15 x5214
Options: English 5-6 BasicEnglish 5-6 CPEnglish 5-6 HonorsEnglish 5-6 Block
United States HistoryDepartment Chairs:Mr. Bill Fauver - Rm. 200 x5163 Mr. Greg Kloes – Rm. 205 x5172
Options: U.S. History -
Basic U. S. History- CP U.S. History AP U.S. History Block
MathDepartment Chairs: Linda Gesualdi- Rm. 50 x5109 Dan Debevec- Rm. 60 x5110 Options: Algebra A/B >>>> Algebra C/DAlgebra 1-2 >>>> GeometryGeometry >>>> Algebra 3-4 or 3-4
Trig.Algebra 3-4 >>>> Trig/ Prob & Stats or
AP StatsAlgebra 3-4 Trig. >>>> Pre-Calculus/AP StatsPre-Calculus >>>> AP Calculus/AP Stats
ScienceDepartment Chairs: Steve Davidson – Rm. 78 x 5119 Harold Coller – Rm. 63 x 5113
Options: Advanced Earth & Space
ScienceBiologyChemistryAP ChemistryPhysics 1-2 /H/ APAP BiologyPhysiologyMarine ScienceAP Environmental Science
ElectivesForeign Language
(Spanish/French/Latin)Athletics Music Yearbook Creative Writing Journalism PhotoDance Media DesignPsychology Video Web Design Drama Wood A.S.B. Model UN
Visual/Performing Arts
VPA UC/ CAL STATE COURSESVisual and Performing Arts
Students must have one yearlong UC/CSU approved VPA course from any one of the VPA areas. (dance, drama/theater, music, or visual arts)
See Course Description Handbook for UC status
Approved VPA Courses Art Ceramics AP Art History AP Studio Art Fashion in the Arts 1-2 Photography 1-2 Video Production 1-2 Music Appreciation Music Theory Broadcast Journalism 1-
2 Design 1 Appreciating the Arts
Chorus/Chorale/Multi-Cultural Choir
Vocal Ensemble Media Design Beginning Band Wind Ensemble Concert Band/Jazz
Band/Symphonic Band String Orchestra Drama Dance Art Production Theater
Other Elective Options
Fall/Spring/Summer Classes for Elective Credit Pick up registration information from
guidance office. (counselor will need to sign SoCalROC form.)
College & Career Center
Katherine Folkman Ext. 5252
Gail Currey Ext. 5187www.miracostaccc.com
College and Career Planning NavianceTesting InformationFinancial Aid and ScholarshipsNCAA
UC/ CSU Subject Requirements
A. US History/Social Science - 2 years requiredB. English - 4 years requiredC. Mathematics - 3 years required (4 years rec.)D. Laboratory Science - 2 years required (3
years rec. for UC)E. Language other than English - 2 years same
language required (3 years rec. for UC)F. Visual & Performing Art - 1 yearlong requiredG. College Prep Electives - 1 year required
TestingPSAT
Given on Mira Costa Campus Saturday, October 15, 2011
Registration will be in early Sept.
Additional TestsSATACTSAT Subject Tests Recommend SAT/ACT in the Spring of
Junior Year and the Fall of Senior Year
Summer Program Opportunities
Do something worthwhileSummer School, College CourseWorkInternshipsCommunity ServiceCollege Tours/Visits
List of summer programs on MCHS website. Click on College Career Center.
Strategies for Success/ Parent TipsIntouch/ Grade Book Wizard (info. attached)Read the Daily Bulletins on MCHS websiteE-Blast- sign up at MCHS website (instructions
attached) Notebook for awards, certificates, summer
activitiesRead Course Description Books online Tutoring in the Library after school Monday-
ThursdayRegular Attendance
THANK YOU for Attending Tonight!