This document provides an introduction and overview for incoming freshman students and their parents at Capuchino High School. It introduces the administrators, counselors, and college advisor. It discusses how high school is different than middle school and the new opportunities available. It outlines graduation requirements, important dates, the CAHSEE exam, college entrance requirements, and resources for academic and social-emotional support. The document emphasizes the importance of parent involvement for student success.

1. WelcomeWelcome
Bring Your Best… Expect Success…Bring Your Best… Expect Success…
Capuchino High SchoolCapuchino High School
Freshman FocusFreshman Focus
CLASSOF2013CLASSOF2013

2. INTRODUCTIONSINTRODUCTIONS
AdministratorsAdministrators
 Mrs. Shamar Shanks,Mrs. Shamar Shanks,
PrincipalPrincipal
 Mr. Ken Montgomery,Mr. Ken Montgomery,
Assistant Principal ofAssistant Principal of
InstructionInstruction
 Ms. Carole Siska,Ms. Carole Siska,
Assistant Principal ofAssistant Principal of
Student ServicesStudent Services
CounselorsCounselors
 Ms. Sabrina Wilson A –CoMs. Sabrina Wilson A –Co
 Ms. Kathleen Tannous Cp –HaMs. Kathleen Tannous Cp –Ha
 Mr. Kevin Thomas Hb –OMr. Kevin Thomas Hb –O
 Ms. Shannon Millard P –ZMs. Shannon Millard P –Z
 Joyce LynnJoyce Lynn
College & Career AdvisorCollege & Career Advisor

3. High School = A Different PlaceHigh School = A Different Place
 Freshman year is a significant adjustment fromFreshman year is a significant adjustment from
Middle School.Middle School.
 99thth
grade will set the tone for your student’sgrade will set the tone for your student’s
High School career.High School career.
 What happens in 9th, 10What happens in 9th, 10thth
, 11th grades, 11th grades
determines your student’s future options.determines your student’s future options.
 What has worked before . . . May not workWhat has worked before . . . May not work
now, i.e. motivation, academic success, socialnow, i.e. motivation, academic success, social
experiences, discipline.experiences, discipline.

4. Capuchino High School =Capuchino High School =
New Opportunities!!New Opportunities!!
 Many opportunities to be academicallyMany opportunities to be academically
successful and challenged.successful and challenged.
 Expanded activities both in school and outsideExpanded activities both in school and outside
of school.of school.
 Increased size and changes in your student’sIncreased size and changes in your student’s
social circles.social circles.
 A new environment which will change andA new environment which will change and
challenge your student’s overall attitudes andchallenge your student’s overall attitudes and
interests.interests.

5. The Work Of The Ninth Grader…The Work Of The Ninth Grader…
 Take more responsibility for his/her actionsTake more responsibility for his/her actions
and personal choices.and personal choices.
 Be a self-advocate.Be a self-advocate.
 Meet all deadlines: It makes a difference!Meet all deadlines: It makes a difference!
 Grow in his/her new self-identity.Grow in his/her new self-identity.
 Get plugged into school activities.Get plugged into school activities.
 Begin to consider options for life after highBegin to consider options for life after high
school.school.

6. Your Role in Your Student’s LifeYour Role in Your Student’s Life
in High School: STAY INVOLVED!in High School: STAY INVOLVED!
STAY PLUGGED IN!STAY PLUGGED IN!
 Research shows that parent involvement is highlyResearch shows that parent involvement is highly
correlated to student success.correlated to student success.
 Communication with teachers, administrators andCommunication with teachers, administrators and
Counselors.Counselors.
 Use the CHS website, Schoolloop, emails, and phoneUse the CHS website, Schoolloop, emails, and phone
calls to gather information and to communicate.calls to gather information and to communicate.
 Be a participant in Parent/Teacher OrganizationBe a participant in Parent/Teacher Organization
(PTO) events and other school/district activities (see(PTO) events and other school/district activities (see
calendar on Capuchino website)calendar on Capuchino website)

7. What Else Can I Do To StayWhat Else Can I Do To Stay
“Plugged In”“Plugged In”
 Be an active member of your student’s educationalBe an active member of your student’s educational
and social/emotional experience.and social/emotional experience.
 Encourage good study habits and a supportive studyEncourage good study habits and a supportive study
environment at home.environment at home.
 Encourage participation in clubs, athletics, StudentEncourage participation in clubs, athletics, Student
Council, and other activities (volunteering,Council, and other activities (volunteering,
internships, etc.)internships, etc.)
 Keep the lines of communication open at home andKeep the lines of communication open at home and
consistently re-negotiate agreements with yourconsistently re-negotiate agreements with your
student.student.
 Know who your student’s friends are.Know who your student’s friends are.

8. QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

9. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 The BasicsThe Basics
 Total Required Credits for Graduation: 220Total Required Credits for Graduation: 220
 Minimum Credits by the end of Freshman year: 55Minimum Credits by the end of Freshman year: 55
 Required coursework includes: English,Required coursework includes: English,
Mathematics, Science, Social Science, ForeignMathematics, Science, Social Science, Foreign
Language, Fine and Performing Arts and PhysicalLanguage, Fine and Performing Arts and Physical
EducationEducation

10. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 Academic CoreAcademic Core
 English: 40 credits; 4 years; 8 semestersEnglish: 40 credits; 4 years; 8 semesters
 Social Science: 35 credits; 3.5 years; 7 semestersSocial Science: 35 credits; 3.5 years; 7 semesters
 Contemporary World Studies ( 9Contemporary World Studies ( 9thth
; 1 semester); 1 semester)
 Modern World History ( 10Modern World History ( 10thth
))
 U.S. History (11U.S. History (11thth
))
 American Government/Economics (12American Government/Economics (12thth
))

11. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 Academic CoreAcademic Core
 Math: 30 credits; 3 years; 6 semestersMath: 30 credits; 3 years; 6 semesters
 Must pass Algebra 1-2 and Geometry 1-2.Must pass Algebra 1-2 and Geometry 1-2.
 Alternate options for higher math dependent on skill and comfort level.Alternate options for higher math dependent on skill and comfort level.
 Science: 20 Credits; 2 years; 4 semestersScience: 20 Credits; 2 years; 4 semesters
 10 credits/1 year must be Physical Science10 credits/1 year must be Physical Science
 10 credits/1 year must be Life Science10 credits/1 year must be Life Science
 10 credits must be a Laboratory Science10 credits must be a Laboratory Science

12. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSGRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
 Other Core ClassesOther Core Classes
 Foreign Language: 10 credits; 1 year; 2 semestersForeign Language: 10 credits; 1 year; 2 semesters
 Fine & Performing Arts: 10 credits; 1 year; 2 sem.Fine & Performing Arts: 10 credits; 1 year; 2 sem.
 Health Education: 5 credits; ½ year; 1 semesterHealth Education: 5 credits; ½ year; 1 semester
 Physical Education: 20 credits; 2 years; 4 semestersPhysical Education: 20 credits; 2 years; 4 semesters
 Elective coursework: 50 creditsElective coursework: 50 credits

13. Important Dates to RememberImportant Dates to Remember
End of Grading PeriodsEnd of Grading Periods
FALL SEMESTERFALL SEMESTER
 September 25September 25thth
(progress report)(progress report)
 November 6November 6thth
(progress report)(progress report)
 December 18December 18thth
(final semester grade)(final semester grade)
SPRING SEMESTERSPRING SEMESTER
 February 9thFebruary 9th (progress report)(progress report)
 April 2April 2ndnd
(progress report)(progress report)
 May 27May 27thth
(final semester grade)(final semester grade)

14. CAHSEECAHSEE
California High School Exit ExamCalifornia High School Exit Exam
California State mandated exam that is taken for theCalifornia State mandated exam that is taken for the
first time in the Spring of Sophomore Year:first time in the Spring of Sophomore Year:
 English Language Arts.English Language Arts.
 Mathematics.Mathematics.
 Skill level includes 7Skill level includes 7thth
and 8and 8thth
grade Language and 8grade Language and 8thth
gradegrade
Algebra.Algebra.
 Must Pass CAHSEE to receive a High School Diploma.Must Pass CAHSEE to receive a High School Diploma.

15. QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

16. LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOLLIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

17. College Entrance RequirementsCollege Entrance Requirements
 A-G Required Coursework (p. 6)A-G Required Coursework (p. 6)
 A-G List is created by the University of CaliforniaA-G List is created by the University of California
and California State University system.and California State University system.
 Minimum Grades requirements for collegeMinimum Grades requirements for college
acceptance is a 3.00 GPA or “C” average in allacceptance is a 3.00 GPA or “C” average in all
coursework.coursework.

18. Use the College & Career CenterUse the College & Career Center
to…to…
 Learn about higher education and after high schoolLearn about higher education and after high school
options, including University, Community Collegesoptions, including University, Community Colleges
and Technical Schoolsand Technical Schools
 Obtain College Applications, Scholarship Information,Obtain College Applications, Scholarship Information,
and Financial Aid forms.and Financial Aid forms.
 Register for the PSAT, SAT and ACT NationalRegister for the PSAT, SAT and ACT National
Exams.Exams.
 Attend presentations about College and CareerAttend presentations about College and Career
opportunitiesopportunities
 Search for jobs and internships_ Check local jobSearch for jobs and internships_ Check local job
listingslistings
 Obtain a Work PermitObtain a Work Permit

19. BRIDGES at the College & CareerBRIDGES at the College & Career
CenterCenter
 Bridges is a program that can be used at theBridges is a program that can be used at the
College and Career Center to:College and Career Center to:
 Complete Interest InventoriesComplete Interest Inventories
 Search Colleges and Technical Schools that meetSearch Colleges and Technical Schools that meet
you Criteria and Interestsyou Criteria and Interests
 Search Scholarships through “Choices”Search Scholarships through “Choices”
 Access at the College and Career Center:Access at the College and Career Center:
 www.bridges.comwww.bridges.com
 Site ID: 0011748 Password: horseSite ID: 0011748 Password: horse

21. QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

22. Resources for GettingResources for Getting
Support and StayingSupport and Staying
InvolvedInvolved

23. Support for Students, Parents andSupport for Students, Parents and
FamiliesFamilies
 Administrative and Counselor availabilityAdministrative and Counselor availability
 College and Career Advisor: Joyce LynnCollege and Career Advisor: Joyce Lynn
 School Safety Advocate: Molly Hendricks provides criticalSchool Safety Advocate: Molly Hendricks provides critical
social/emotional supportsocial/emotional support
 Health Office: Sandra GintyHealth Office: Sandra Ginty
 School Secretaries: Sandra Santos, Rosa Ortiz and Nancy SealSchool Secretaries: Sandra Santos, Rosa Ortiz and Nancy Seal
 Attendance Clerk: Elena HaroAttendance Clerk: Elena Haro
 Students and Parents may contact faculty andstaff directly viaStudents and Parents may contact faculty andstaff directly via
phone* and email* (Appointments work best)phone* and email* (Appointments work best)
*See page 8 for phone #s and email addresses*See page 8 for phone #s and email addresses

24. Academic CounselorsAcademic Counselors
 See the Counseling & College and CareerSee the Counseling & College and Career
website for information about important dateswebsite for information about important dates
and events for you and your studentand events for you and your student
 See handout for information about supports forSee handout for information about supports for
your students and assets for a successful Highyour students and assets for a successful High
School studentSchool student

25. http://chs.schoolloop.com/http://chs.schoolloop.com/
collegeandcareercentercollegeandcareercenter

26. Resources for Getting AcademicResources for Getting Academic
HelpHelp
 Meet with your subject Teacher who can help you beforeMeet with your subject Teacher who can help you before
school, during lunch or after school.school, during lunch or after school.
 Meet with another trusted teacher who can help withMeet with another trusted teacher who can help with
challenging subjects before school, during lunch and afterchallenging subjects before school, during lunch and after
school.school.
 Create study groups and meet with study partners from yourCreate study groups and meet with study partners from your
classes to help you focus and complete assignments.classes to help you focus and complete assignments.
 After school Tutoring is available:After school Tutoring is available:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 3:15pm- 4:15 in the libraryMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday 3:15pm- 4:15 in the library
 Math Peer Tutoring available during lunch period facilitatedMath Peer Tutoring available during lunch period facilitated
by Ms. Habeeb, Mr. Meyers & Mr. Salveminiby Ms. Habeeb, Mr. Meyers & Mr. Salvemini
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Room A202 & A102Tuesdays and Thursdays, Room A202 & A102

27. QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?

28. What is:What is:
http://chs.schoolloop.com/?http://chs.schoolloop.com/?
 Resource for contacting teachers and otherResource for contacting teachers and other
staff members.staff members.
 Resource for viewing your student’sResource for viewing your student’s
assignments, grades and test scores.assignments, grades and test scores.
 Resource for keeping up with the latestResource for keeping up with the latest
Capuchino news, events and activities.Capuchino news, events and activities.