Harbor High School
“Preparing World-Ready Students”
Harbor High School
Home of the Pirates
Principal: Richard Davis
300 La Fonda Ave
Santa Cruz CA 95062
429-3810 x 1048
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Table of Contents
Mission and Vision………………………………………………………………………….………………………
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Harbor Values………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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School Profile……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Courses Offered……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
High School Graduation and College Requirements………………………………………………….
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A-G Requirements: What they mean………………………………………………………………………..
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SAMPLE Course Pathways………………………………………………………………………………………… 9
Information about Intensive, Honors, and Advanced Placement Courses…………………
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AVID Program…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Regional Occupational Programs (ROP)……………………………………………………………………
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Visual and Performing Arts……………………………………………………………………………………….
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Athletics and Extra-Curricular Programs…………………………………………………………………… 14
Resource Specialist Program and Special Day Classes……………………………………………….
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Ways for Parents to get Involved……………………………………………………………………………… 16
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Harbor High School Mission and Vision
Our Mission:
Harbor High School is committed to developing world-ready students who are dedicated to
excellence. Harbor High graduates will be productive, involved citizens of their community and
the world.
Our Vision:
As evidence of their readiness for the world after high school:
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Harbor High School graduates will be academically prepared to enroll in a college or
a training program related to their future goals, academic accomplishments, personal
skills and abilities.
 Harbor High graduates will strive to reach their highest potential and in so doing will
demonstrate the following life skills and attributes related to world ready student skills:
I will be an effective communicator who:
o Writes and speaks with clarity to diverse audiences
o Communicates in a variety of ways using appropriate medium
o Reads and listens for understanding
I will be a critical and creative thinker who solves problems by:
o Applying decision-making skills to real situations
o Applying past learning and experience to new situations
o Using a variety of information gathering skills, tools and resources
o Assessing the validity and usefulness of information
I will be a planner who:
o Manages academic and personal responsibilities
o Sets and works through short-term and long-term goals
o Adjusts goals and strategies as necessary
I will be a collaborator who:
o Uses interpersonal skills when working within groups or systems
o Contributes to achieving group goals
o Acknowledges the contribution of others
I am a resilient learner who:
o Persists through difficulties
o Applies past knowledge to present situations
o Advocates for my learning
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Harbor High School Values:
We are committed to developing world-ready students who are dedicated to excellence.
Therefore, to define our assessments and instruction to ensure that students are given
opportunities to demonstrate their abilities in these areas, we focus our attention in the
following areas:
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Structure
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Staff will engage in data informed collaboration that focuses on
student work and changing practice as needed to serve students
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Staff will provide an environment (bell schedule, master
schedule…) focused on student learning
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Culture
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We recognize that attitude, awareness, and action are at the heart
of culture
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We will actively communicate that what we do here is
important
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We will form meaningful, collaborative relationships which
focus on student work
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We believe that positive habits of mind are essential and
must be taught and modeled
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We will demonstrate and promote a growth mindset
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Instruction
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Instruction will concentrate on student performance in the following
areas:
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Specific literacy and numeracy academic skills
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Life skills and attributes (habits of mind) that connect to
Attitudes, Awareness and Action
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Specific content area concepts and ideas
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School Profile
Dick Davis, Principal
Tracey Runeare, Asst. Principal
Shad Coffey, Asst. Principal
School Profile 2015-2016
Counselors: Amanda Reilly
Sophia Angeles
Steve Perez
CEEB Code: 053293
Harbor High School is a comprehensive high school with approximately 1000 students enrolled in
grades 9-12. There are 65 faculty members, 3 full-time counselors and 3 administrators. Harbor High
School has a diverse student body and provides its students with varied educational programs ranging
from comprehensive college preparatory to exceptional vocational curriculum among many other
programs on our campus. Harbor High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges, was recognized as a Gold Ribbon School in 2015 and is a California Distinguished School.
Curriculum
Harbor High School utilizes an A/B/C Block Schedule.
Students attend 3 classes each day A and B Day for a total of
100 minutes each. On C Day students attend all 6 classes for a
total of 45 minutes each. Students are also given the
opportunity to take a 00 period as a 7th class. This is allowed
under certain circumstances such as being deficient in credits
or wanting to participate in a specialized program while still
taking 6 academic classes. There are two semesters composed
of three six-week grading periods.
Graduation Requirements
English
40 credits
Social Studies
30 credits
Math (Alg 1 req.)
20 credits
Science
20 credits
Fine & Applied Arts
25 credits
Physical Education
20 credits
Heath
5 credits
Elective courses
70 credits
Total credits:
230
Post High School Plans Class of 2015
4 year College Eligible
50%
Enrolled in 4 year College
32%
Enrolled in 2 year College
46%
Vocational School
4%
Other
18%
Grading and Ranking
Five Units of credit are awarded for each term passed with a
grade of D or better. Passing grades are A, B, C, D, P. A
weighted four point system is used to calculate grade point
average: A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0
The school transcript provides three GPAs:
Total GPA: unweighted calculation of all courses taken in
grades 9-12
Academic GPA: Unweighted calculation of college prep classes
taken in grades 10 – 12
Weighted Academic GPA: Weighted calculation of academic
courses completed in grades 10 – 12, in which one extra point
is given for each honors and advanced placement course with
a grade C or better.
Class rank is based on the student’s Weighted Academic GPA.
Honors and AP Classes
All honors and AP Classes are designated on transcripts with
an AP or H next to course title.
English:
English 3 Honors
AP English Lit
Science:
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1
Social Studies:
AP World History
AP US History
American Govt. Honors
World Language:
AP Spanish
Visual Performing Arts:
Art History Honors
Mathematics:
Precalculus Honors
AP Calculus AB
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AP Statistics
2014-2015 Test Scores
SAT Results
Harbor High School
California
Reading/Math/Writing
Reading/Math/Writing
498 518
497
495 511 484
ACT Results
HHS
English
22.2
CA
English
21.2
Math
23.2
Math
22.7
Reading
22
Reading
22.6
Science
21.9
Science
22
Comp
22.4
Comp
22.5
Class of 2015
Weighted GPA Distribution
Below 2.0
21%
AP Test Results
200
Number of Exams
Taken
150
# Exams
Qualifying 3+
100
# Exams Scoring 4
or 5
50
# Exams Scoring a
5
0
2013-2014
4.0 or
Above
9%
3.0-3.99
30%
2.0-2.99
37%
National Merit Scholars
Graduating Class of:
Number of Semi-Finalists
Number of Commended
National Hispanic Scholar
2014
0
3
0
2015
0
0
2
2016
0
5
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College and University Attendance
Class of 2015 – 230 students
California State University
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (5)
CSU East Bay (5)
CSU Fullerton (1)
CSU Monterey Bay (4)
San Diego State (3)
San Francisco State (6)
San Jose State (4)
Sonoma State (3)
Out of State Public School
Northern Arizona University (1)
University of Arizona (1)
University of Colorado Boulder (1)
University of Hawaii (1)
University of Maine Bangor (1)
University of Montana (1)
University of Puget Sound (1)
University of California
UC Davis (2)
UC Merced (1)
UC San Diego (1)
UC Santa Cruz (8)
Private Schools
Academy of Art University (1)
Acadia University (1)
Azusa Pacific University (1)
California College of the Arts (2)
California Baptist University (1)
California Lutheran University (1)
Chapman University (1)
Columbia College Chicago (1)
Dominican University (1)
Drexel University (1)
Loyola Marymount University (1)
Northeastern University (1)
New York University (1)
Oklahoma City University (1)
Prescott College (1)
St. Mary’s College of California (1)
Santa Clara University (1)
Seattle Pacific University (1)
St. John’s College (1)
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Harbor Courses
English
01000 English 1
11410 English 1 Shadow
01020 Intensive English 1
01040 English 2
01080 Intensive English 2
01120 English 3
01270 English 3 Honors
01157 English 4*
01280 AP English Literature*#
10070 Newcomer Academy
10000 ELD 1
10020 ELD 2
10030 ELD 3
01587 Reading Strategies
04250 Precalculus*
04287 Precalculus Honors*#
04310 AP Calculus AB*#
General Elective & Aides
04400 AP Computer Science
Xxxxx Conditioning
Xxxxx Varsity Sports
16000 Leadership
16360 AVID 1
16350 AVID 2
16370 AVID 3
16380 AVID Senior Seminar*
16359 AVID Tutor
16991 Library Aide
16110 Academic Assistant
16020 Student Aide
16100 Food Service Asst
ROP & Applied Art
09000 ROP Criminal Justice*
09514 ROP Bike Perform & Tech
09530 ROP Biotechnology*
09060 ROP Construction Tech 1
09540 ROP Construction Tech 2
09120 ROP Graphic Design 1*
09371 ROP Graphic Design 2*
09036 ROP Health Careers
09186 ROP Culinary Arts
09307 ROP Medical
Technologies*
09130 ROP Digital Photo*
09410 ROP Veterinary Science*
09458 ROP Sports Medicine*
09430 ROP Video Productions 1*
09435 ROP Video Productions 2*
09510 ROP Engine Repair
09517 Aquaculture*
09518 Artistic Welding
09521 Fire Science
08680 Yearbook
08596 Intro to Woodwork
ROP Classes Off Campus
09517 Aquacuture* @ SLV
09518 Artistic Welding @ SHS
09510 Automotive Technician @
SCHS
Social Studies
02000 World History
02441 AP World History
02115 US History
02123 AP US History
01257 Amer Govt/Economics*
02168 Amer Gov Honors/Econ*#
Mathematics
Xxxxx Math 1
04130 Algebra 1
04200 Geometry*
04220 Algebra 2*
Physical Education
07000 PE 1
07026 PE 2
Science
05040 Biology (lab)*
05050 AP Biology*#
05060 Chemistry (lab)*
05130 AP Chemistry (lab)*#
05140 Physics (lab)*
05150 AP Physics 1 (lab)*#
09186 Culinary Arts in Santa Cruz
09521 Fire Science @ SCHS
09750 Music Production @ SVHS
09551 Information Technology @
Cruzio
Visual & Performing Arts/Fine
Arts
08020 Drawing & Painting 1*
08056 Adv. Drawing & Painting*
08040 Ceramics 1*
08050 Adv. Ceramics *#
08140 Choir*
08175 Art History Honors*#
08220 Drama 1*
08230 Adv. Drama*
08200 Band*
08320 Beg Dance/Theater
Movement*
08236 Adv. Theater Movement*
09120 ROP Graphic Design 1*
09371 ROP Graphic Design 2*
09130 ROP Digital Photo*
09430 ROP Video Productions 1*
09435 ROP Video Productions 2*
World Language
06000 Spanish 1*
06020 Spanish 2*%
06040 Spanish 3*%
06070 AP Spanish Language*#%
06090 Spanish for Spanish
Speakers 1*%
06097 Spanish for Spanish
Speakers 2*%
* indicates
A-G (college prep) course
# indicates application and/or
letter of intent
% indicates an assessment may
be needed for placement
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High School and A-G Requirements
Minimum Graduation Requirements
Pass California High School Exit Exam CAHSEE) in
English and Math
● Pass Algebra 1
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Social Studies
3 yrs.
English
4 yrs.
Math
2 yrs.
Science
2 yrs.
P.E.
2 yrs.
Visual Performing Arts
1 yr.
Applied Arts
1 semester
Health
1 semester
1 of the following:
1 year
Applied Arts, World Language or Fine Arts
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
A – G Requirements
Required to go to a 4-year college & HIGHLY
encouraged for students planning on
attending Cabrillo.
Students must earn a C or higher
Social Studies
English
Math (through Alg. 2)
Science (lab)
Biology AND Chemistry or Physics
World Language
Visual Performing Arts
Any college prep class
2 yrs.
4 yrs.
3 yrs.
2 yrs.
2 yrs.
1 yr
1 yr
A-G Requirements—What they mean
To prepare for college entrance requirements, students must complete specific courses while they
are in high school. These are called A-G classes.
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There are seven categories of course, labeled by the UC and identified by letters A-G,
that students must complete before high school graduation.
Counselors schedule all students into A-G courses to give all students the opportunity
to apply for a 4 year college.
Students must earn a “c” or better in the A-G classes for it to be recognized as
meeting the college entrance requirement.
Harbor High School recommends that all students complete A-G requirements because:
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Students will be more prepared for community college and 4 year colleges.
Data shows that students who have completed A-G courses are less likely to drop out
of college.
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SAMPLE Harbor High Student Pathways
Students are individually scheduled into classes after meeting with their counselor and placed into the most
academically challenging schedule for his/her level.
SAMPLE 4-year Pathway 1: College Preparatory: Recommended for Competitive Colleges (i.e., CSU, UC, and
private)
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Intensive English 1
E- Literacy/Health
Geometry
PE 1
Biology
Spanish 1 or
Sp. for Spanish Speakers 1
Intensive English 2
AP World History
Accel. Algebra 2/PreCalculus
PE 2
Chemistry
Spanish 2 or
Spanish for Spanish
Speakers 2
English 3 Honors
AP US History
Intro to Calculus Honors
AP Biology
Spanish 3 or
AP Spanish
Visual/Performing Arts
Elective
AP English Literature
Economics/Government
Honors
AP Calculus
AP Chemistry
AP Spanish
Elective
SAMPLE 4-year Pathway 2:
9th Grade
English 1
E- Literacy/Health
Algebra 1
PE 1
Spanish 1 or
Spanish for Spanish
Speakers 1
Elective
College Preparatory: Basic “A-G” Requirements (i.e., CSU and Cabrillo College)
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
English 2
English 3
English 4
World History
US History
Economics/Government
Geometry
Algebra 2
Analysis
PE 2
Physics
Chemistry or Elective or
Biology
Spanish 3 or
AP Spanish
Spanish 2 or
AP Spanish or Elective
Elective
Spanish for Spanish
Elective
Elective
Speakers 2
Intensive, Honors, and AP Courses
SAMPLE 4-year Pathway 3:
College)
9th Grade
English 1 or ELD
E- Literacy/Health
Math
PE 1
Science
Elective
Meets High School Graduation Requirements (i.e., HS Diploma and Cabrillo
10th Grade
English 2 or ELD
World History
Math (Algebra 1 required
for graduation)
PE 2
Science
Elective
11th Grade
English 3 or ELD
US History
Visual/Performing Arts
Elective
ROP Elective
Elective
Elective
12th Grade
English 4 or ELD
Economics/Government
Academic Elective
ROP Elective
Elective
Elective
What is the difference between an AP class, Honors and Intensive class?
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AP Classes - AP classes are the equivalent of college level courses. This includes everything from the amount of reading
and level of difficulty of the textual material, to how students are assessed and the overall quality of work students are
expected to produce. In fact, the course syllabus has to be approved by a panel of college professors through the
College Board. By earning a C or higher, students can earn a weighted grade. Students can also choose to take an end
of course AP Exam that, based on their scores, may earn them college credit.
Honors - An Honors class parallels the curriculum offered in the corresponding regular class, but may cover additional
topics or some topics in greater depth and has a significantly heavier work load. These rigorous courses are good
preparation for AP classes. Similar to an AP class, students can also earn a weighted grade by earning a C or higher.
Intensive - Students cover the same curriculum as their non-intensive equivalents, but at a faster pace challenging
students to work above grade level. These courses are good introductions to see what Honors or AP classes are like.
Weighted Grades
AP and Honors classes give an extra grade point for earning a C or higher in the class (A = 5pts, B = 4pts and C = 3pts).
Receiving a grade of B in an honors class is equivalent to an A when calculating into the GPA. This is done because
Harbor recognizes that AP and Honors courses are difficult, and we want students to challenge themselves.
The AP Examination
Each AP class is designed to prepare students for the College Board AP Exams given in May. Students are strongly
encouraged to take the exam, but the exam is not required as part of the course. The exams currently cost about $80
each, but fee waivers are available. Contact counselors for further information.
Reasons students take an Honors or AP classes
 Studies conducted by the College Board indicate that students who take AP classes are more prepared for the next
stage of their academic career and are more likely to be successful in college classes and complete college in four
years.
 Honors and AP classes boost the GPA! Students can actually earn a GPA higher than a 4.0 if they earn straight A’s in
general education and AP and Honors classes.
 Having Honors or AP classes on transcripts increases the chances for admission to a student’s college of choice as
well as earning academic scholarships. Each AP class offers an AP exam which, if passed, typically waives the
required equivalent at the college level.
 Students who pass 5-6 AP Exams during the time they are at Harbor not only meet high school graduation
requirements, but in effect, complete a semester of college which can be significantly cost saving.
 Taking AP classes increases the chance of students being placed in required higher level classes at the college level
in subject areas that are sequential like math, science and English.
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Intensive English 1 & 2
AP Calculus AB
AP Chemistry
AP World History
Precalculus Honors
Intensive, Honors, and AP Courses
English 3 Honors
AP Statistics
AP Biology
AP United States History
Art History Honors
AP English Literature
AP Physics 1
AP Spanish Language
US Government Honors
Harbor High School Has a Comprehensive AVID Program
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Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an academic, regularly scheduled elective class, to
prepare underrepresented students for 4-year college entrance and eligibility immediately after high
school.
The AVID [program]… accelerates student learning, uses research-based methods of effective
instruction, provides meaningful and motivational professional learning, and acts as a catalyst for
systemic reform and change.
Harbor High School is the leading AVID program in Santa Cruz County!
Harbor’s AVID program has influenced the entire school. Most of our teachers implement at least 1
AVID instructional teaching strategy in their classroom and many of the best instructional practices of
AVID. Our goal is to instill a school culture, ensuring college readiness for all AVID Elective students
and improved academic performance for all students based on increased opportunities. More students
are taking and succeeding in advanced classes and graduating college-ready.
Although AVID serves all students, the elective courses (AVID 1, 2, 3, and Senior Seminar) focus on the
least served students in the academic middle. The formula is simple - raise expectations of students and,
with the AVID support system in place, they will rise to the challenge. What distinguishes AVID from
other educational reform programs is its continuous success rate. Of the 33,204 AVID seniors in 2012
who reported their demographics, academic achievement data and future plans, just over 98 percent
indicated they would be graduating from high school, with 90 percent planning to attend a postsecondary
institution: 58 percent to a four-year college and 32 percent to a two-year institution. Seventy-three
percent reported taking at least one rigorous course, such as AP®, IB® or Cambridge®, with 61 percent
taking the corresponding exam. Additionally, Hispanic/Latino and African American/Black AVID
students take AP tests at rates that exceed their peers (AVID Hispanic/Latino - 57 percent, U.S. overall
Hispanic/Latino - 14 percent; AVID African American/Black -14 percent, U.S. overall African
American/Black - 8 percent).* Excerpt from www.AVID.org
The main components of AVID are:
1.
Academic instruction
2.
Scheduling of appropriate honors &
advanced placement coursework
3.
Tutoring support for academic classes
4.
University field trips
5.
Guest Role Model Speakers
6.
Motivational activities and leadership
projects
AVID students focus on
the following skills:
1.
Critical thinking
2.
Organizational
3.
Team work
4.
Reading
5.
Writing
6.
Presentation
7.
Communication
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ROP—Regional Occupational Program
The ROP (Regional Occupational Program) at Harbor High assists your student to become College and Career Ready by
offering practical hands-on classes that build career skills now and for the future. Nine classes are college prep and meet
the UC/CSU A-G requirements designated by UC/CSU Five classes have articulation agreements with Cabrillo College which
means students may petition for credit at Cabrillo for these courses if they meet the articulation requirements.
What is ROP @ Harbor High?
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ROP is a county-wide program offering classes at various sites throughout the county offered to all high school
students age fifteen years and older.
This year HHS has fifteen different ROP classes to meet student needs. Most ROP classes are year-long. The
classes listed below are offered at Harbor High School.
There are also several off-campus classes students can take. They include: Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Automotive
Service Technician, Artistic Welding, Music Production & Recording Arts, Fire Technology, and Information
Technology, just to name a few.
Things You Can Expect From a ROP Class
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Hands-on career training in high school.
Career-related activities throughout the school year to help students plan their future.
Instructors have recent work experience in their area of expertise. Classrooms have state-of-the-art equipment
and software.
Some ROP classes provide college credit at Cabrillo or meet the UC A-G college prep requirements.
Assistance identifying potential college majors and career options.
Receive a certificate of completion if the class core competencies are met.
Provide opportunities for paid and unpaid community-based workplace learning.
Learn how to communicate and work effectively in the workplace.
Design a personal career portfolio that showcases student best work for potential employers and future
education.
ROP Classes Are The Key To Learn Career Skills Needed For Success In The Workplace!
ROP Classes @ Harbor High
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Criminal Justice - UC/CSU/CC
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Bike Performance and Technology
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Biotechnology - UC/CSU
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Graphic Design 1, 2, 3 - UC/CSU/CC
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Health Careers
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Medical Technologies - UC/CSU
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Digital Photography - UC/CSU
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Sports Medicine - UC/CSU/CC
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Video Production 1, 2 - UC/CSU/CC
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Construction Tech. 1, 2 – CC
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Building Green
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Visual and Performing Arts
Harbor High offers a visual and performing arts program to meet students’ needs and interests. In
addition to a performing arts program inside and outside the classroom, we offer beginning,
intermediate, and advanced levels of draw & paint and ceramics. Course Descriptions are online at
www.harborhigh.org under “Quick Links” on the home page.
Performing Arts classes include drama 1 and advanced drama, band, choir, and beginning and
advanced dance/theater movement. Non-course performance opportunities include Escapade
Dance Company and Play Productions.
Escapade Dance Company is a multi-style dance company, formed to give trained dancers an
opportunity to choreograph and perform original work, and experiment in new styles of movement.
Auditions take place in September. Students rehearse part time in the fall and full time in the winter
with performance taking place the third weekend of Feb. Students may also perform at events in
the community and at other school functions and audition pieces to be performed at our annual
Cabaret.
Play Productions
Harbor offers students the opportunity to participate in set and costume design, make-up, sound
and lights and other types of crew work as well as perform on stage in a Fall Play and Spring Musical.
Auditions for parts and sign-ups to work on a crew occur at the second week of school and the
beginning of second semester after school in the Little Theater. For questions, contact Cathy
Warner at 429-3810 x 1210.
Cabaret: Student produced variety show that takes place at the end of May or early June. For More
Information Contact Cathy Warner @429-3810 ext. 1210
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Draw/Paint
Draw/Paint, Advanced
Draw/Paint or
Ceramics
Draw/Paint, Advanced
Draw/Paint, Ceramics,
or Advanced Ceramics
Draw/Paint, Advanced
Draw/Paint or Ceramics,
or Advanced Ceramics
Drama
Drama or Advanced
Drama
Drama or Advanced
Drama
Drama or Advanced
Drama
Beginning
Dance/Theater
Movement
Beginning or Advanced
Dance/Theater
Movement
Beginning or Advanced
Dance/Theater
Movement
Beginning or Advanced
Dance/Theater
Movement
Band
Band
Art History Honors
Art History Honors
Choir
Choir
Band
Band
Choir
Choir
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Athletics and Extra Curricular Programs
Get Involved In Clubs, Athletics and Other Groups!
Club Rush
In early October, students have an opportunity to find out about how to get involved in extra-curricular
activities. In a carnival-like atmosphere, clubs set-up booths, have games, prizes and other entertainment, give
information about their club and take sign-ups. And EVERYONE wears green and gold to show their Harbor
pride!
Athletic Interest Survey
Students interested in finding out more information about athletics can fill out a survey indicating which
sports are of interest to them. This survey is included in the student summer mailer packet all students
receive. If you would like more information prior to receiving the mailer, you can contact Athletic Director.
Physicals
Any student wishing to participate in sports, Escapade or Cheerleading at HHS must complete a CoCurricular packet (available under the Athletics section of our website) and have a physical. Our site offers
students the opportunity to have a low cost physical ($25) done once a year on campus in May.
Student Organizations and Fun Groups
Sushi Club, Queer Straight Alliance, AVID club, Interact, Junior Statesman of
American, Recycling Club, Yearbook club, Drama club, Link Crew, Mock Trial,
Book club, Fair Trade Club, Surf Club, Jazz Band, Vocal Ensemble, Student
Leadership, Escapade Dance Company, Cheerleading, and more!
Athletics
Fall Sports
Winter Sports
Spring Sports
Cross Country*
Football*
Girls Golf
Girls Tennis
Girls Volleyball
Water Polo*
Cheerleading*
Basketball*
Soccer*
Wrestling*
Boys Baseball
Track and Field*
Girls Softball
Boys Golf
Boys Tennis
Swimming & Diving*
Boys Volleyball
Lacrosse*
*Boys and Girls
*Boys and Girls
*Boys and Girls
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Special Day Class Program (SDC)
Program Information
Enrollment in Special Education courses is restricted to
student who qualify based on identified learning disabilities
as outlined by federal and state laws.
Students in the program are assigned to a Case Manager, a
Resource Specialist, or Special Day Class Teacher, who
monitors their progress in school and helps develop the
student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
The SDC program works closely with the following
specialists:
Workability
Speech
Adaptive PE
Transition Program (ITP)
Other services for the SDC students to be successful during
their 4 years at Harbor High.
Students are also provided all other school support services
including academic and personal counseling, assistance
with health needs, and behavior management. Students
participate in all other mainstream activities including sports,
school functions, and extra-curricular groups like clubs and
Student Council.
Coursework
Students attend the majority of their academic courses in a
self-contained classroom with one teacher, usually their
Case Manager.
Elective courses and P.E. are taken in the mainstream
program.
Tutorial courses are provided for support in mainstream
classes through individual tutoring and reinforcement of
study skills.
General academics for an incoming SDC 9th grader is
based on selected classes identified in their IEP, but may
include the following:
writing)
Basic English (fluency reading, short novels, and
Resource Specialist Program
(RSP)
The Resource Specialist Program is
open to students that have an
established IEP (Individualized
Education Plan). Students attend
mainstream courses as much as
possible, but RSP course content
classes are available for students with
identified learning disabilities that
specifically relate to a particular area.
Students also take RSP Tutorial classes
to receive additional help with their
mainstreamed core classes.
Academic Support Classes
Open to 9th - 12th graders in the
Resource Program, Academic Support
classes are designed to support
progress in the general education
program and provide students the
opportunity to:
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receive individualized and small
group instruction
ask for further clarification of the
material presented in their
mainstream courses
get help with homework and work
on assignments from other
academic classes
work on enhancing their study
and test-taking skills
Students receive 5 elective credits a
semester towards the graduation
requirement of 70 elective credits.
Basic Math, Algebra Readiness or Algebra I
Basic Science (physical or life)
Core PE
Fine Art or Applied Art Elective
Basic Tutorial
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Parent Involvement at Harbor High School
Site Council
Activities:
*Allocate federal and state money (when
available) to school programs
*Develop and refine the annual school plan
*Set goals for student achievement and monitor
progress towards those goals
Contact:
Margarita Barranco--mbarranco@sccs.net
English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Boosters
Activities:
*Fundraise
*Organize programs for students
*Support the theater, dance group,
athletics, teachers and counselors
Activities:
*Parents of English learners create agendas
based on the needs of Harbor students who are
English language learners
*Share concerns
*Make suggestions to teachers, counselors, and
administrators
*Organize community outreach and involvement at
Harbor High School
ELAC meetings are the second Thursday of the month
from 6-7:30 in the HHS Library
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