Starting High School

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Starting High School

• Valley View High School
• 9th Grade Orientation

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Welcome
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Counselor Breakdown

• Mr. Green A-Castro
• Mrs. Josie Casula-Gordon
• Ms. Taylor Gov-Mehta
• Mr. Todd Mejia-Sal
• Vacant Salley-Z
• Mrs. Gomez(SAP) All Students

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Administrators

• Mr. Kim Kruger, Principal
• Mr. Grimm, Asst. Principal A-ED
• Mr. Derenzo, Dean EE-LI
• Mrs. Hunter, Asst. Principal LJ-RE
• Mr. Ngyuen, Asst. Principal RF-Z

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Guidance Support Staff

• Pam Kelley, Guidance Assistant
• Dianne Ergish, Registrar
• Christina Torres, Guidance Clerk
• Janet Willard, Guidance Secretary
• Pam Varzeas, ROP Consultant

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Principal Remarks

• Kim Kruger

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Guidance Services

• Appointment Process
• Academic, Career, Personal/Social Counseling
• SAP ProgramInsight Groups Support Groups
• Guidance Lessons
• Connect Students to Resources
• Help Students Trouble Shoot

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Expected Changes

• It is normal to be nervous
• High school is exciting and can be the best
  years in your education
• Larger Campusmore students and staff
• More Challenging Classes
• More Choices and Freedom

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Youre entering a new world!

• New classmates
• Expect to feel a little humbled
• Give your new teachers a chance, they are here to
  help you succeed
• Get to know staff
• Classes must be passed to earn credits.

• You may face more pressuredating, drugs, fitting
  in, etc.
• Understand school rules and policies
• In just four years, you will be done with high
  school, dont take it for granted

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Things to do before school starts

• Buy the right supplies Back pack, pencils,
  pens, binder with folders for each class
• Think about how you can be the best student you
  can beif you have a history of failing classes,
  think about what you need to do differently
• Talk to people about what to expect in high school

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What to do before school starts?

• Attend registration centers, there you will
  receive the following
• Your ID card, Unofficial Schedule, Books,
  Lockers, and return required school paperwork.
• Learn about graduation requirements and college
  requirements
• Check out your schedule
• Visit the school and map out your daily path

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What to expect?

• Locker
• Lunch time2 Lunches
• 6 Classes
• Passing Period7 minutes
• No time to slack off

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Remember Why You are In High School

• Graduation Requirements
• You must pass classes to earn credit.
• Grade level is based on credits earned.
• Dont forget your long term goal.

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Tips for Successful Students

• Dont Have A Middle School Mentality
• Dont focus on your social life and not on school
• Dont lack discipline
• Have a regular study time every day

• Manage your time
• Turn in assignments on time
• Avoid missing your classes, it is very easy to
  fall behind
• Ask for help if you need it

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More Tips

• You will get an agenda bookuse it
• Follow the school rules
• Eat healthy
• Exercise
• Take advantage of tutoring labs
• Keep track of your grades

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Mistakes that previous 9th graders made

• Stop doing their work for a few days and their
  grade falls quickly
• Assumes that you can bring D and F grades up
  quickly
• Misses Class

• Does not communicate with teachers
• Does not ask for help
• Does not study for tests
• Gets involved with drama

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Graduation Requirements

• English 40
• Math (Algebra 1) 30
• Science (Health,Life,Physical) 25
• Social Sciences 30
• P.E. (Cross Credit) 20
• Fine Art/Foreign Languages 10
• Electives 70
• Totals 225
• CASHEE Math, English

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A-G College Requirements

• English 4 years
• Math 3 years (4 rec.)
• Lab Sciences 2 years (3 rec.)
• Social Sciences 2 years
• Fine Art 1 year
• College Prep Elective 1 year
• Foreign Language 2 years (3 rec.)
• Check website www.ucop.edu/doorways/
• CSUmentor.edu

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What Colleges Look For?

• Excellent grades, avoid C or lower.
• Go beyond minimum A- G courses
• Well-Rounded StudentActivities and community
  service.
• SAT I or ACT and SAT II
• PSAT in October

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Four Year Plan

• Guidance Lesson to develop your 4 year plan of
  classes you will take to meet your educational
  goal.
• Going to a University is just one option.
• Other Options
• Community College
• Trade School
• Military
• Work Force

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Discipline

• Dress Code
• Tardy Policy
• Attendance Policy
• Truancy Citations
• Behavior Problems
• Consequences of fighting

• Consequences
• OCD
• Suspensions
• Expulsion
• Legal, SRO, Juvenile Hall

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Get Involved
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Benefits of Getting Involved

• Research shows students that are involved in
  positive activities do better in school, are less
  likely to get involved with unhealthy behaviors
  like drug use, sex, and violence
• You meet new people
• Looks great on college applications
• Learn life long skills

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Clubs

• Friday Night Live
• BSU
• LASA
• Animae Club
• National Honor Society
• Drama Club

• Dance Club
• French Club
• Environmental Club
• Mu Alpha Theta
• Peer Leadership

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Sports
Basketball
Tennis
Soccer
Baseball
Vollyball
Football
Softball
Wrestling
Golf
Track
Cross Country
Swim
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Activities
ASB
Cheer
Class Officers
Band
Community Service
Choir
Yearbook
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Bullying and Harassment

• Bullying behavior is not normal teen behavior, it
  can be considered harassment.
• Tell a trusted adult if someone is bullying
  and/or harassing you.

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Settling Conflicts

• Keep Calm
• Name the Problem
• Brainstorm Solutions
• Think about the pros and cons of each idea.
• Pick the best solution

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If that doesnt work

• Utilize Peer Mediation
• Talk to a trusted adult.
• Do not get into a fightthere are serious
  consequences.

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School Resources

• Guidance Department
• Student Assistance Program
• Personal/Social Issues
• Insight Groups
• Support Groups
• Special Education Department
• SART

• TRIO
• Career Center
• Behavior Contracts
• Alternative Education
• Parent Conferences
• Tutoring
• Weekly Progress Reports
• SRO

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VVHS Pep Squad!!!
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Break Out Sessions

• Session 1420
• Session 2440
• Session 3500