WELCOME
8th Grade
Parent
Meeting
GUIDANCE
DEPARTMENT
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Sharon Ferrer
Grade 9 & 10 (A – K)
Refugio High School
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Alfonso Gonzalez
Grade 9 & 10 (L - Z)
All English Language Learners
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Danielle Lageman
Grades 11 & 12 (A - H)
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Jon Morris
Grades 11 & 12 (I– Z)
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www.syvpirates.org – Departments - Guidance
MEETING AGENDA
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SYVUHS Graduation Requirements
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College Entrance Requirements
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Grade Reports/Tutoring Programs
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Athletics & Clubs/Activities
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Registration 2012-2013
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Upcoming Events
SYVUHS GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Foreign Language/Fine Art or ROP
PE
Electives
Total
4 years (40 credits)
3 years (30 credits)
3 years (30 credits)
3 years (30 credits)
1 year (10 credits)
2 years (20 credits)
90 credits
250 credits
CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) must pass
Subject
Requirements
SYVUHS
UC/CSU
(minimum)
UC
(recommended)
English
4 years
4 years CP / +
same
Math
3 years
3 years (Alg 1,
Geom, Alg 2)
4 years
Science
3 years
2 years lab science
3 years lab science
Social Studies
3 years
2 years
Same
World Language
1 year OR
1 year Art
2 years same
language
3 years same language
Fine Art
1 year OR
1 year World
Language
1 year
same
P.E.
2 years
None
none
Electives
90 credits
1 year (CP)
same
WHAT TO EXPECT AT
SYVUHS . . .
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More homework in academic classes
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Homework is included in grade
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Math & English are harder than anticipated
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Increased social activities necessitates need for time
management
TUTORING
PROGRAMS . . .
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Lunchtime – Provided by teachers for
academic subjects
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After School – All subjects
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Wednesday evening – All subjects
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Adult tutors - Paid
GRADE REPORTS . . .
Report Cards
~ 4 Quarter Report Cards (every 9 weeks)
~ only semester grades appear on transcript
Progress Reports
~ 4 ½ weeks into quarter
Parent Portal
~ internet access to grade reports
~ teacher websites
Sports Eligibility
~ Must maintain 2.0 Grade Point Average
ATHLETICS
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Did you know ?
Studies have shown
that participation in
extracurricular
activities increase
student success!
Art Club
Interact Club
Auto Club
Mock Trial Team
AVID club
National Honor Society (NHS)
Buddy Club & Special Friends Club
Organization of Latin and Americans (OLA)
CA Scholarship Foundation (CSF)
OLA Seniors
Christian in Action (CIA)
Red Cross
Chess Club
Santa Ynez Fitness
Future Farmers of American (FFA)
Student Council (ASB)
Future Grillers of America
Theatre Group
Gay Straight Alliance
Tic Toc Chefs
Glee Club
Yearbook
Interact Club
REGISTRATION 2012-2013
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DATE
TIME
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Buellton Elementary School
March 20, Tuesday
8:30 a.m.
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Christian Academy
March 20, Tuesday
1:25 p.m.
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Los Olivos Elementary School
March 22, Thursday
8:30 a.m.
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Santa Ynez Charter
March 21, Wednesday
12:30 p.m.
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Santa Ynez College School
March 19, Monday
8:30 a.m.
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Solvang Elementary School
March 19, Monday
8:30 a.m.
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Vista de las Cruces
March 22, Thursday
2:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION MATERIALS REQUIRED
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Proof of Residence- ALWAYS must have the following two items printed on the official
document or bill by the vendor, etc.:
1. Parent/Guardian’s name -- as the responsible party for the bill, etcetera.
2. Street address of where the parent/guardian and student resides.
Acceptable forms are as follows (they must be current)
•
An Electric bill.
•
A Land-Line Phone bill only – NO Wireless service phone bills
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A Water bill.
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A trash collection bill.
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A “Dish Network”, DirecTV, or a Cable bill.
•
A Propane delivery bill..
When utilities and rent are provided by an employer, the employer must provide a letter stating the
parent/guardian and student live at the residence address shown on the enrollment papers AND the Employer
must provide proof that their residence is within the school district in one of the formats listed above.
REGISTRATION MATERIALS REQUIRED CON’T …
Registration Form (Yellow)
 Home Language Survey (Green)
 Course Request Sheet (Blue)
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Student will not be enrolled until all the required
registration materials are submitted
If you are unsure of course placement please ask for
teacher recommendation (keep in mind that colleges prefer
students continue to challenge themselves and take math their senior year)
ENGLISH PLACEMENT TEST
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Scholastic Reading Inventory –
Barbara Landon (Reading Specialist) will be
administering the exam at each feeder school
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Student Lexile and CST scores will be used for
English placement
All students who place into Comp English will
also take READ 180 as an elective
Retest Policy – score 1030 to 1039 if CST scores
are not Proficient or Advanced
MATH PLACEMENT
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Student must earn a passing grade on end of
course exam or placement exam to place into next
level
Grades from articulated schools will be placed on
official high school transcript for Algebra and
Geometry
For non-articulated schools testing will be administered
at the high school at the end of May. We will notify the
math teachers of the date and times.
PRE-REQUISITES
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In order to place into Geometry:
8th grade Algebra grades must be:
C or better all trimesters*
* Only for school districts articulated with SYVUHSD. It is recommended for students with two or three Cs in
Algebra 1 in 8th grade, to repeat Algebra 1 at SYHS. Students need a strong foundation in Algebra 1 in order to be
successful in Geometry and Algebra 2, etc.
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In order to take Honors English:
8 grade English grades must be:
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B or better all trimesters
In order to take a foreign language:
8th grade English grades must be:
B or better all trimesters and enrolled in CP Eng 1
In order to place into advanced science (Chemistry):
8th grade Algebra AND Science grades must be:
B or better all trimesters and enrolled
in Geometry
* Students will need to earn a “B” or better in Chemistry to take Honors Biology in 10th grade
NEW COURSES 2012-2013
Agricultural Earth Science
Pre-requisite : None, however, students participating in FFA will be
given preference for admittance
To meet the challenges of the future, the scientific community has recognized the importance of uniting efforts
in understanding and caring for Earth and its systems. This course will explain how scientists have found it
necessary to share their research across disciplines and try to comprehend Earth’s complexities, including
how it is being affected by human activities. It brings together the agriculture interactions that occur during
biological and physical world and provides the learner with a solid understanding of the processes that take
place on and around the Earth and the synergies that exist between them. In addition, students enrolled in
this course will be encouraged to participate in leadership training activities, public speaking events and
become active members in the FFA.
Business Algebra
Pre-requisite: None
Provides students with an understanding of linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations
and inequalities, exponents and polynomials, quadratic functions, and rational equations. Students
will use the business principles of revenue, cost, and profit as the context for learning the
mathematical content. An integrated instructional approach provides students with a practical
understanding of fundamental business and finance issues while providing an engaging context to
master the foundational Algebra I concepts.
FRESHMAN COURSE REQUEST WORKSHEET 2012-2013
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
ID
#
NAME:
PHONE:
REQUIRED SUBJECT’S
Circle one level of each required subject and write its course number on the
line to its left. See the Reg Guide for pre-requisites.
COURSE NUMBER:
FRESHMAN REQUIREMENT:
Social Studies/Careers & Health
 BY PLACEMENT ONLY 
2. ____1400______
PHYSICAL ED:
Freshman Physical Education
( Spec Ed placement is by IEP’s ONLY)
3. ______________
SCIENCE:
1700
Check if interested in FFA 
1710 Chemistry (Pre-AP)
1.
6049
4. ______________
ENGLISH:
Integrated Science
1003 College Prep English 1
1043 Honors CP English 1
1766 Agricultural Earth Science
1713 Special Education Science
 not used by NCAA for
eligibility
1015 Special Education English
 BY PLACEMENT ONLY 
6046 ELD: limited English
5. ______________
MATHEMATICS:
1312 Special Education Mathematics
1002cp Comp English 1
1310 Business Algebra
1305 Algebra 2
1304 Algebra 1 (college-bound)
1336 Honors Algebra 2
7007 Special Education Tutorial
1306 Geometry
ELECTIVE SUBJECT’S
Choose two electives in order of preference on line 6 & 7. Then list three
more classes IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE!
COURSE NUMBER:
(Your selections on line 8, line 9, and line 10 are your alternates.)
6. ______________
7. ______________
8. ______________
alternate
9. ______________
alternate
WORLD LANGUAGE
Pre-requisite to enroll in the languages
below is a “B” or better in ALL
trimesters/semesters of 8th grade English.
Also, select a 2nd choice language!
1101 French 1
1105 Spanish 1
1106 Spanish 2
1123 Honors Spanish 2
1107 Spanish 3
1112 Honors Spanish 3
10. _____________
alternate
INDUSTRIAL/APPLIED ARTS
4511 Intro to Automotive
4506 Drafting 1
AGRICULTURE
1766 Ag Earth Science - Preference to FFA participants
 If above selected, check if interested in FFA 
 High School Teacher APPROVAL REQUIRED 
6068 AVID 1
RSP Student:
FINE ARTS / PERFORMING ARTS
Art Exploration
Beginning Ceramics
Beginning Theatre Arts
Film Appreciation
MUSIC
2207 Choir
2201 Concert Band
Other WORLD LANGUAGE (for Spanish Speakers)
1109 Beginning Spanish for Spanish Speakers
SPECIAL EDUCATION (RSP, LH & SH) REGISTRATION:
Please indicate, if
applicable 
Other
2001
2005
2100
6047
Special Education students will be registered at individual IEP transition meetings .
LH Student:
504 Plan:
The undersigned acknowledge with their signatures that ALL COURSES ARE YEAR LONG
ESL Student:
(Refer to Drop/Add Policy)
DAILY BLOCK SCHEDULE
Period
Start
End
1 or 2
8:00 a.m.
9:40 a.m.
Nutrition
9:40 a.m.
9:53 a.m.
3 or 5
10:00 a.m.
11:40 a.m.
Lunch
11:40 a.m.
12:13 a.m.
5 or 6
12:20 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
7(Tues-Fri)
2:07
3:07 p.m.
p.m.
REMINDER ……
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No elective changes after August 6th
All classes (academic and elective) are year
long
Academic level changes within first 6 weeks with
parent permission
Teacher change or period change requests will
not be granted
UPCOMING EVENTS . . .
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Open House - May 16, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
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Last Day to make an elective change - Aug. 6
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Freshman Orientation - August 10
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School Begins - August 15
THANK YOU
&
WELCOME TO
SANTA YNEZ VALLEY UNION
HIGH SCHOOL