TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Welcomes the Class of 2018 and their
parents to a preview of the
2014-2015
School Year
Terra Nova Administration
Dorene Basuino
Principal
Matt Hill
Vice-Principal Guidance
Mark Beshirs
Vice-Principal Administration
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Top academic, career technical, elective
and athletic programs
Terra Nova’s core program is primarily college
preparatory
Terra Nova offers College Prep, Enriched,
Honors, Advanced Placement
Terra Nova School Quality
Snapshot
A.P.I. for school year 2012-13 is 790
58.6% score 1500 or higher on SAT
Average 90% pass rate for the California High
School Exit Exam
12 AP courses offered (sophomore – senior years)
72% of AP students score a 3 or higher
55% of AP students score either a 4 or 5
Terra Nova High School
Mandatory Entrance Examinations
If your student is likely to be recommended for English 9 Enriched CP,
Geometry/Algebra II or Biology, please mark your calendars, as the
mandatory entrance examination for these classes will only be offered on the
following dates:
English 9 Enriched CP
Saturday May 3 or May 17, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Geometry/Algebra II
Saturday April 26 or May 10, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Biology CP
Saturday April 26 or May 10, 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m.
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
General Knowledge and Skills
Students demonstrate that they posses
essential knowledge and skills.
Students have mastered essential
knowledge and skills in English;
mathematics; science; history and culture;
foreign language and/or visual and
performing arts; health and fitness; and
applied and vocational arts.
Communication
Students demonstrate that they can
communicate effectively.
1. Speaking
2. Listening
3. Writing
4. Presenting
Learning, Thinking and
Application
Students demonstrate that they can learn
and apply their learning.
1. Reading
2. Researching
3. Analysis
4. Problem Solving
Life Skills
Students demonstrate that they have attained
life skills that will prepare them for participation
in the world of work, post-secondary education,
and citizenship, including
respect toward people, regardless of age, gender,
race, religion, limitation or lifestyle
attending classes regularly and on time
prepare, plan, organize, and complete tasks needed
for classroom learning consistently and on time
Life Skills
Follow district, school and classroom rules
Work independently to complete assigned
tasks
Be tolerant of other people’s ideas,
viewpoints or feelings
Practice perseverance in working through
difficulties to complete work
Peer Mentoring Program
All freshmen are provided Mentors from the
Peer Helping class
Peer Mentors meet with freshmen once a
month to provide support and help with
transition into high school
Peer Mentors are trained to counsel and
resolve conflicts
Freshmen have reported feeling more
welcomed and supported
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Advanced Placement Test
Results
Advanced Placement
European History
Passing Percentage
87%
96%
100%
87%
Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
Advanced Placement
U.S. History
Passing Percentage
42%
96%
94%
80%
Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
Advanced Placement
English Literature
Passing Percentage
84%
85%
82%
100%
Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
Advanced Placement
English Language
Passing Percentage
88%
89%
97%
84%
Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
Advanced Placement
Chemistry
Passing Percentage
60%
64%
47%
58%
Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
(2 classes)
(2 classes)
Advanced Placement
Environmental Science
Passing Percentage
50%
47%
41%
43%
Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
Advanced Placement
Calculus AB
Passing Percentage
86%
75%
94%
84%
Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
Advanced Placement U.S.
Government & Politics
Passing Percentage
48%
51%
67%
43%
Year
09/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
Advanced Placement
Music Theory
Passing Percentage
61%
79%
Year
09/10
11/12
Advanced Placement
Art Drawing
Passing %
20%
50%
100%
Year
9/10
11/12
12/13
Advanced Placement
Art 2D Design
Passing %
67%
50%
80%
67%
Year
9/10
10/11
11/12
12/13
Co-Curricular Activities
Six dances scheduled per year
Four on campus
Junior Prom and Senior Ball are held off
campus
Over 25 clubs
Athletics
Cheerleading
Afternoon and evening events
Co-Curricular Activities
Fall and Spring Drama productions
Winter and Spring Band Concerts
Student Spirit Assemblies and Food Fairs
Fall and Winter Homecoming Festivities
Marching Band
Art Shows
Dance Performances
Library
Fulltime Credentialed Librarian
Fully equipped library for student research
Library is open Monday -Thursday 7:30 to 5:30
Counseling
On Staff Special Services
Full range of academic and personal
counseling services available to all students
Psychologist and Speech Therapist
College and career planning provided to
students at all grade levels
Counseling
Four–year plans are developed with each
student
Scholarship information, financial aid, and
college information workshops are offered
each semester
Parent meeting by class once a year
Visit the Counseling Department
on the first floor
Mr. Matt Hill, Vice Principal-Guidance
Ms. Wilson, Counselor for (A – He)
Ms. Gordon, Counselor for (Hi – R)
Ms. Torres, Counselor for (S - Z)
English
All classes are California Standards based
Highly professional and dedicated faculty
Students learn grammar and writing skills
needed for post secondary endeavors
English
Students study classic and modern literature
Interpretive, expository, and reflective writing
Four levels of English including College Prep,
Enriched, Honors, and Advanced Placement
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Fine Arts
Department
Fine Arts
Visual Arts programs for beginning and
advanced students including 2D Art, 3D Art and
Ceramics
Advanced Placement 2D Design and Drawing
Theater Productions class
Fine Arts
Music program includes symphonic and
marching band, guitar, Chorus and
Advanced Placement Music Theory
Two Drama productions each year
Math
Offers a quality program to all students
that is aligned to the state and national
standards
Provides challenging and interesting
courses that culminates in
Trigonometry/Analysis or advanced
placement calculus
Math
Staff that utilizes innovative teaching strategies
Prepares all students to be better thinkers in the
21st century
Consists of enthusiastic department members
that are willing to give extra time to students to
help them succeed
Produces student test scores that are
consistently high on all state and national tests
Physical Education
Students are involved in a comprehensive program of
activities based on the California Framework organized
into three-week units
All activities are individual or team in nature and
students are encouraged to participate at a high level
All students are offered equal opportunity to learn and
demonstrate knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for
each activity
Physical Education
9th and 10th grade classes are based on the
California Standards Framework
Bigger Faster, Stronger (BFS) classes are
offered daily
Beginner and Advance Dance classes
Science
Six college preparatory courses
Non-college preparatory courses meet
state requirements blending all scientific
fields
Social Science
Offers students the opportunity to enrich
their social science experience at Terra
Nova by enrolling in Advanced Placement
courses in U.S. History, European History
and Government.
Provides a dedicated and experienced
staff that utilizes a variety of teaching
methods, integrated technology, and
diverse methods of assessment.
Social Science
Provides opportunities for students to expand
their social science experience by offering a
college preparatory elective program that
includes a semester of geography (9th grade),
AP Psychology and Sociology (10th-12th grade),
and Peer Helpers
Special Education
Serves individuals with exceptional needs
Must meet eligibility criteria established by
the state of California
Each student has an Individual
Educational Plan (IEP)
Special Education
Guidance and vocational counseling
Regular communication with general
education staff
Promote awareness of strengths, growth,
and self-advocacy
Career Technical Education
INDUSTRIAL ARTS:
INTRO TO IA
WOOD TECH
Career Technical Education
Home Economics
Life Management
Food and nutrition
Advanced Food and Nutrition
World Language
Students have the opportunity to take 2 years
or more of French or Spanish to meet college
entry requirements
The world language staff at Terra Nova is fluent
and experienced in a variety of methodologies.
Terra Nova students learn from a variety of
student and teacher directed learning activities
to read, write and speak French or Spanish
WORLD LANGUAGE
DEPARTMENT
Provides the opportunity to take the A.P.
examinations in the areas of French and
Spanish language
Fall Sports
Freshman, sophomore and Varsity Football
Girls and Boys Cross Country
Girls Volleyball
Girls Tennis
Girls and Boys Water Polo
Winter Sports
Girls and Boys Frosh/Soph Basketball
Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball
Girls and Boys Frosh/Soph Soccer
Girls and Boys Varsity Soccer
Girls and Boys Wrestling
Spring Sports
Girls Softball
Girls and Boys Track
Co-Ed Badminton
Girls and Boys Swimming
Boys Baseball
Co-Ed Golf
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
“Home of Scholars and Champions”
Measure N Modernization Project
Phase II- Completed 2012
15 Classrooms including Science Labs
400 Seat Theater
Many thanks to the Terra Nova community for
supporting our students!
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
“Home of Scholars and Champions”
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“Home of Scholars and Champions”
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