8th Grade Pre Programming

Welcome future Mustangs!

Pre-programming process and its purpose.

Overview of our offered student courses.

Get to know our faculty and support staff.

School resources and extra-curricular activities.

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King City High SchoolCounseling Is Coming to Your School

• Parents are encouragedattend the pre-programming session.

• If you miss your pre-programming date, stop by the counseling office as soon as possible.

• Review and discuss your student’s pre-programming class options. Deadline for changes will be March 2nd, after that class changes may be difficult and at times impossible.

School Date Time

San ArdoSan Lucas

Jan 23rdJan 23rd

8:30 am10:30 am

Bitterwater Jan 23rd 1:00 pm

San Antonio Jan 29th 8:45 am

Chalone Peaks Jan 21st and 22nd

All day

Counselors 20/21 School Year

• Mr. Martin• 9th and 10th

• EL Students

• 831-385-5461

• jmartin@smcjuhsd.org

• Ms. Cawley• 9th and 12th

• Special Education

• 831-385-5461

• kcawley@smcjushd.org

For an appointment contact our Student Service Technician, Yvonne Aguayo at 831-

385-5461 ext 3251

College and Career

Mr. Martinez

• 9th and 11th

• College and Career Counselor 9th-12th

• Academic Advising

• Credit Recovery

• College Prep

• College/Financial Aid Application Workshops

• Fieldtrips

831-385-5461

omartinez@smcjuhsd.org

Reading Intervention• All students must have 950

SRI or higher to avoid Read 180.

• If you do not have a 950 by the end of the school year, you will be invited to summer school.

• If you do not have 950 by the end of summer school, you will be placed in a double periodEnglish/Reading class for remediation

• Todos los estudiantesdeben tener un puntuajeminimo de 950 en lectura para evitar la claseRead 180

• Si para el final del añoescolar el puntuaje es menos de 950, el estudiante sera invitado a la escuela de verano.

• Si el estudiante no obtieneun puntuaje minimo de 950 al final de la escuela de verano, el estudiantetendra un periodo doble de Ingles y Lectura para remediacion.

Quantile Measure Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 & Up

1100Q to 1145Q G10=1140Q

1050Q to 1095Q

1000Q to 1045Q G8=1030Q

950Q to 995Q G7=950Q

900Q to 945Q

850Q to 895Q G6=870Q

800Q to 845Q G5=820Q

750Q to 795Q

700Q to 745Q G4=715Q

650Q to 695Q

600Q to 645Q

550Q to 595Q

500Q to 545Q

450Q to 495Q

400Q to 445Q

350Q to 395Q

300Q to 345Q

250Q to 295Q

200Q to 245Q

150Q to 195Q

100Q to 145Q

50Q to 95Q

EM to 45Q

Examine Quantile Data as Part of a Placement Plan

8

• Students in 200Q to

600Q+ range in the fall are ready to handle MATH 180 Course I

content

• Estudiantes con puntuaje de 200Q a

600Q tomaran la claseMath 180 Curso 1

• Students

between 600Q to 950Q will take MATH 180 Level II as a math

intervention

• Estudiantes con puntuaje 600Q a 950Q

tomaran la clase Math 180 Level 2 comointervencion de

matematicas.

Candidate forMATH 180 Level II

MATH 180 Level I

Math Intervention• All students must have 950

SMI or higher to be placed in Math 1

• If you do not have a 950 by the end of the school year, you will be invited to summer school.

• If you do not have 950 by the end of summer school, you will be placed in a double period of Math 180 for remediation

• Todos los estudiantesdeben tener un puntuajeminimo de 950 en matematicas para estar en la clase de Math 1

• Si para el final del añoescolar el puntuaje es menos de 950, el estudiante sera invitado a la escuela de verano.

• Si el estudiante no obtieneun puntuaje minimo de 950 al final de la escuela de verano, el estudiantetendra un periodo doble de Math 180 para remediacion.

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KCHS Graduation Requirements

A-G Requirements/RequisitosEnglish:

•All University/A-G courses are college prep classes that must be passed with a letter grade of "C" or better for university eligibility.

•Student's earning a "D" in A-G courses will receive KCHS graduation credits but will not be eligible for 4-year university.

Español:

•Los cursos A-G son los cursos necesariospara solicitar el ingresoa una universidadde 4 años. Los estudiantesdebende pasar estasclasescon una calificación C o superior.

•Los estudiantes todavía puedenobtener una D para la graduación de la preparatoria; pero no calificapara solicitar el ingreso a una universidadde 4 años los estudiantes necesitanobtener una C o una calificaciónsuperior en todas las clases A-G.

9th Grade Class Options

Opciones de clasespara estudiantes del

grado 9

Agriculture

Agriculture Classes for Freshman• Sustainable Ag Biology

UC/CSU Approved for Laboratory Science (D)/High School Life Science Graduation Requirement• Sustainable Ag Biology Honors

UC/CSU Approved for Laboratory Science (D)/High School Life Science Graduation Requirement• Ag Mechanics 1/Ag Engineering

UC/CSU Approved for College-Preparatory Elective (G)

• Horticulture 1

UC/CSU Approved for College-Prep Elective

Sequence of Agriculture Courses(All Classes UC/CSU College ApprovedAg Pathway 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Agriculture Science

Honors Ag Bio

Ag Biology

Ag Chemistry &

Agriscience

Animal

Anatomy/

Physiology

Vet Science

Ag Business/Econ

Ag Mechanics Ag Mech/Engi 1 Ag Mech 2 Ag Mech 3

Small EnginesAg Mech 4

Additional Horticulture Greenhouse

Management (Hort

2) and/or

Landscape

Maintenance

Floral Design Advanced

Floral Design

Business & ComputersComputer App Introduction CP

Required class to graduateCourse covers:• Learn to type• numeric keypad• Word documents• Excel

Computer App 1 CP

Course covers:• Advanced Word/Excel• Word MOS Certification• Excel MOS Certification• PowerPoint Certification• Photoshop• Videography

Intro Computer ScienceCourse Covers:• Human Computer Interaction• Problem Solving• Web Design• Intro to Programming• Data Analysis• Robotics

AP Computer Science PrinciplesCourse covers:• Creativity• Abstractions• Data & Information• Algorithms• Programming• Internet• Global Impact

Business & Computers AG PathwaysComputer Science

*CA Intro CP Intro Computer Science AP **CS Principles

Financial Services CA Intro CP AP MicroeconomicsAP Macroeconomics

International Business

CA1 CP AP MicroeconomicsAP Macroeconomics

General Business CA Intro CP CA1 CP CA2***

*CA: Computer Applications**CS: Computer SciencePrerequisites for CA1 & Intro CS: CA Intro CP C grade or higher/teacher recommendationPrerequisites for APCSP: CA Intro CP, Intro CS, grade C or higher/teacher recommendation*** CA2 based on class enrollment

English – AP Track 9th and 10th9th GRADE YEAR 10th GRADE YEAR

• Class is designed to challenge you and push you outside of your comfort zone.

• Please consider signing up for the class if you enjoy reading and writing in an accelerated and rigorous environment.

• If you take your education seriously, and you are looking to immensely improve your writing, consider signing up, as the class will help prepare you for Pre AP 10 and AP Lit/Lang your Junior and Senior Years.

• Please do not sign up for the class because your friends are in it or if you aren’t truly prepared to work hard.

Looking forward to working with you!

Ms. King

• Take this course if you’ve taken Pre-AP your Freshmen year

• Meant for students who intend to take APLanguage and AP Literature their Junior/Senior year

• Meant for the student who loves discussion, debating, group work, challenges, & individual work

• Meant for the student who is SELF-DRECTED, MOTIVATATED, and who CAN MEET DEADLINES –the rigor of this class is high

• Expect a summer assignment, winter break assignment, and other holidays TBD

See ya Sophomore year!

Ms. Russ

AP Language (11)/AP Literature (12)College courses in high school!

Passing the AP Exam will earn you college credits!

Read - Think - Write

1. Meant for the students who took Pre-AP English: 9th and 10th

2. Willingness to work hard.

3. Give your personal best.

4. Demanding, but exciting challenge.

5. Expect summer break, winter break, and spring break reading/assignment.

6. No late work!!!

AP Language: rhetoric, language, argument, analysis

o Independent reading: non-fiction novels, essays, current events, articles, cartoons, posters, paintings, songs, Ted-Talks (fiction: The Scarlet Letter & The Great Gatsby)

o Writing: In-class timed essays (12), outside essays (1-2), short responses

AP Literature: short stories, poems, plays, novels, analysis

o Independent reading: 6-8 novels, 3-4 plays, lots of poems (Steinbeck: East of Eden, Ellison: Invisible Man, Conrad: Heart of Darkness, Hesse: Siddhartha, Shakespeare: Hamlet, Wilde: The Importance of Being Earnest, Sophocles: Antigone)

o Writing: In-class timed essays (16) , outside essays (1-2), short responses

Mathematics

Math 1 Math 2

Math 1 Honors

Math 180Level 1

Math 2 Honors

Math 180Level 2

Math 1B

Math 1

Summer School

A or B Students

D or higher Students

A Students

Failures

Failures

Failures

D, C, or B Students

D, C, or B Students

Physical EducationClass of 2024. Start your freshman year off right. Be successful by dressing out and participating in physical education activities. You must pass two years of PE to graduate.

KCHS offers: badminton, soccer, ping pong, volleyball, table tennis, ultimate frisbee, speedball, softball, flag football and pickleball to name a few.

KCHS requires students to dress out. We require students wear a gray t-shirt and either royal blue sweatpants or shorts. Students may bring their own or we have clothes to sell the first week of school.

Prices: T-shirt $10 Sweatpants $15

Shorts $12 Sweatshirt $20

Science at King City High School

Why Integrated Science?

•Responds to the needs of our changing world•Provides the best science experience for ALLstudents

Science Academy 1 and HonorsStudents in Science Academy 1 will use science

and engineering practices to solve real world

problems Science Academy 1

Earth’s place in the

Universe

Earth’s History and Evolution

Energy and Ecosystems

Students in Science Academy 1 Honors will follow the

same topics, but will demonstrate a broader range of

science writing and analysis skills by the end of the year

to introduce them to the rigor of college and careers in

science.

ElectivesClases Electivas

King city High School

Military Science

WHAT IS MILITARY SCIENCE?Military Science is an advanced, applied-leadership class that

uses military structure to allow for maximum opportunity for

leadership and management experience.

SIX CORE OBJECTIVES FOR MILITARY SCIENCE:• To develop Leadership

• To engender Citizenship

• To encourage Patriotism

• To foster Academic Excellence

• To teach Basic Military Knowledge

• To promote Health, Fitness, and Wellness

What this class is not:We are not a military prep program. This is not a

military recruitment tool. There are no ties to any

armed forces branch recruiting command.

• Student must have a current sports physical on record. Students will engage in physical training

twice a week. The level of exercise in this class will surpass what is usually seen in traditional PE

classes.

King city High School

Military Science

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:

• Student will wear a cadet Uniform (provided to them) every Wednesday. Uniform must be

clean, ironed, well maintained, and worn in accordance to regulation.

Summer Training and Events:

California Cadet Corp (CACC) hosts two, week-long, leadership camps during the summer. These camps will be at CAMP SLO, and will prepare your student for success in this class.

Activities throughout the year. We are planning on at least one field outings to CAMP SLO per

semester. Typically these will be over a weekend.

WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR?

• STUDENTS WHO WANT TO BUILD THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• STUDENTS WHO WANT TO PUSH THEMSELVES, BOTH PHYSICALLY AND

MENTALLY

• STUDENTS WHO HAVE AN INTEREST PURSUING A CAREER IN THE

MILITARY OR LAW ENFORCEMENT

Band

There are 4 bands at KCHS

Beginning Band

Concert Band

Advanced Band

Jazz Band

You do not need to own or purchase your own instrument

You do not need to know how to read music

Do you want to learn how to play an instrument? Do you already know how to play an instrument?

Join the KCHS Band!

Which Band class do I sign up for?

• If you do not know how to read music or play a band instrument*, sign up for Beginning Band. (Most freshman take Beginning Band)

• If you already play a band instrument*, talk to your counselor about signing up for Concert or Advanced band.

• *Band instruments include; flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone/euphonium, tuba, and percussion (drums). Keyboard/piano players may play

percussion or join the Jazz Band

Drama

At KCHS we offer Beginning and Advanced Drama courses.

KCHS Dramatics students put on two theatrical productions a year.

Drama is more than just acting! If you are interested in learning about:

Costume

Makeup

Set construction

Lighting design

then you should sign up for Drama!

King City High School Athletics

• Athletic activities are:

• Vital to the positive social, physical, and educational development of students.

• An integral part of a comprehensive high school program.

• A privilege to be enjoyed by those students who demonstrate the qualities of good citizenship and sound academic performance.

• Athletic activities are in place to:

• Help the individual student develop a healthy self-concept and a healthy body.

• Encourage leadership, use of initiative and good judgment.

• Develop habits and interests which will enable participantsto use their leisure time in the best interest of themselves and their community.

• Have our student athletes experience the joy and satisfaction which comes from winning on the field, but not at the expense of character development, good sportsmanship, physical well-being, positive self-esteem, and personal academic success.

Conditioning and Skill Development Opportunities

EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH-ETS

Academic Advising

• Academic 4 year Plan

• A-G Courses

Field Trips

• University & Culturral Events

Processing Applications

• College Applications( UC, CSU,CCC),

• FAFSA,

• SAT/ACT, etc..

Financial Aid

• FAFSA , Scholarships , etc..

Tuesdays & Wednesdays in ROOM 121

Contact us: Ms.Carolina Sordia csordia@csumb.edu

Website: https://csumb.edu/talent

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