8th Grade Parent Night
Class of 2020
Mr. Abercrombie- Principal
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Achievements
• Academic Decathlon
• Placed 1st in Super Quiz
• 1st overall in division
• 47 total team medals
• Mock Trial
• Placed 3rd in State Competition
• Science Olympiad
• Placed 11th in State Competition
STUDENTS
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Video Production
Awards
Teacher
Filmmaker of the Year
Best Director
Best Editor
Best Producer
Best Independent Film
Best Graphics
Best Broadcast Show
Best Short Film
Best Public Service Announcement
Best Cinematographer
Mentor
of the
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Culture
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Over 100 Clubs
Ambassadors
The Tribe
PTSA
School Climate Index
97th Percentile
Athletics
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Seven League Championships
Three Coaches of the Year
Three CIF Semifinalists
Three CIF Championships
• Honors
• AP
• 21 course offerings
• 50 sections
• IB
• 11 course offerings
• 29 sections
Over 800
Students
• 9 course offerings
• 46 sections
Academics
Steve Smith’s Aviation Program
was recognized in the Anaheim
Bulletin of the Orange County
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2015
• CTE
• Over 40 course
offerings
2014-15 SAT
• 315 Students
2014-2015 ACT
• 166 Students
% Ready for College-Level Work
2015 - 3+ Scores on AP Exam
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• 702 Students
• 1435 Exams
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Global
3+ Scores
California
Canyon
Mrs. Yaghmai- PTSA President
Mrs. Sickler- Canyon High
School Foundation
Mr. Svoboda- IB coordinator & math
department chair
How do I take an Honors class?
• Current GATE students will continue in Honors
classes next year
• Recommendation criteria for new students:
• For Honors English – 3.6 GPA and teacher
recommendation
• For Honors Math/Science – 3.6 GPA and teacher
recommendation
Honors applications will be available when
student’s register for classes
Advanced Placement Introduction
• A rigorous academic program aimed at providing
high school students with college-level courses
• An exam is given in May for each course
• Exams are graded on a scale of 1 to 5
• Universities and colleges may offer college course
credit to students who successfully pass exams
• AP classes start during freshman year with Human
Geography. For better success and preparation,
students should take honors prior to taking an AP
course.
AP Courses at Canyon
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AP Calculus
AP Statistics
AP English Literature
AP English Language
AP Government
AP Macroeconomics
AP Psychology
AP US History
AP European History
AP Human Geography
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AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
AP Chinese
AP Spanish
AP French
AP Art History
AP Music Theory
AP Computer Science
Principles*
* Denotes possible course next year
Introduction to Canyon’s
IB Program
• The Diploma Program is a two-year course of study
• Junior and senior year
• Exams are given in May both years.
• Scores range from 1 (low) to 7 (high).
• IB students can earn college credit similar to AP
exams.
• The most important aspect for success in the
program are motivation and dedication.
Requirements of the Diploma Program
The curriculum contains six subject groups and a core of three parts.
An IB student is required to take 6 IB classes and 6 IB exams:
Benefits of the IB Program
College or University
IB Acceptance
Overall
Acceptance
Brown University
18%
9%
Stanford University
15%
7%
Columbia University
13%
9%
UC- Berkley
58%
26%
New York University
57%
30%
Cornell University
31%
18%
Duke University
28%
16%
University of Pennsylvania
24%
14%
Yale University
18%
7%
Boston University
70%
58%
University of California – Los Angles
48%
23%
Vinit Parekh- Student
Leslie Ausmus
Angie Badillo
Abbey Koester
Paula Sidler
Michelle Villanueva
Leslie Ausmus
Angie Badillo
Abbey Koester
Paula Sidler
Michelle Villanueva
Academic
-Register students for classes
-Academic planning
-Monitor grades
-Graduation checks
-Monitor 4 year college and NCAA requirements
-Assist students with classroom/teacher concerns
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Social/Emotional
-Counsel regarding inter/intra personal concerns
-Support and help students navigate high school
-Work closely with School Psychologists for
additional support for students
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College & Career
-College and career planning assistance
-Monitor college admissions requirements
-PSAT given in 10th & 11th grade
-Practice College Admissions Tests
-College Application Help
-Career Pathways Fair
-Community College Days
-NAVIANCE
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Classroom Presentations
 Registration & Course Selection
 College & Career Planning
 College Application Process
 NAVIANCE
Workshops
Held for students in areas of interest, i.e. resume
building, organization, career pathways, college
applications.
Parent & Student Nights
 Freshman Parent Night
 Score Interpretation for PSAT & Practice
ACT/SAT
 College Application Process
 FAFSA Workshop
 NAVIANCE
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Language Arts------------------------ 40 credits
Language
Arts-----------------------40 credits
Social
Science-----------------------30 credits
Social Science-----------------------30 credits
Mathematics
(including Alg. 1)----------- 20 credits
Mathematics (including Alg. 1)----------- 20 credits
Science
(1 Physical Science & 1 Life Science)- 20 credits
Science
(1 Physical Science & 1 Life Science)- 20 credits
Physical
Education-----------------20 credits
Physical
Education-----------------20 credits
Health
& Freshman
Seminar-------10
credits
Health
& Freshman
Seminar-------10
credits
Arts/Foreign
Language------10
credits
FineFine
Arts/Foreign
Language------10
credits
Electives-----------------------------80 credits
Electives-----------------------------80 credits
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TOTAL = 230 credits
TOTAL=230 credits
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Goals for all students  Have a positive and healthy four years at
Canyon
 Complete graduation requirements
 Prepare for college and career
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Community Service/Opportunities
Work Permits/Opportunities
College Visits
College Campus Tours
Scholarships
Military Visits
CTE Information
Community College Day
College Application Workshops
Financial Aid Workshops
Campus Tours
California AVID Graduates
• 88% applied to a four-year college or university
• 78% are attending a four-year university
AVID:
-Teaches skills and behaviors for academic success
-Provides intensive support with tutorials and
strong student/teacher relationships
-Creates a positive peer group for students
-Develops a sense of hope for personal
achievement gained through hard work and
determination
ASB – Orchestrates campus-wide activities all year (class)
Applications sent to El Rancho in March
Interviews will be in April (only 2 freshmen taken)
Clubs – 87 Clubs on Campus this year
Social and Service opportunities
Extra Curriculars – Academic-based teams
Acad Decath, Sci Olym, Mock Trial, MUN
Ambassador Program – Freshmen Orientation in Aug
Junior and Senior mentors teamed up with
Freshmen (not a class)
Tribal Council – Freshmen and Sophomores that
represent their classes (not a class)
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Dance
Drama
Art (drawing/painting)
Digital Art
Film Instrumental Music
Vocal Music
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Visit CanyonAthletics.org for team information,
schedules, news, and program contact information.
Participation in a sport fulfills the physical education
requirements for that semester. A list of sports by season
can be found on our website.
The NCAA has strict guidelines regarding what courses
can be used to establish initial eligibility. Please pick up a
flyer and contact your counselor if you have questions.
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Extracurricular Open House will be held on
Monday, April 25, 2016.
This event includes:
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Athletic pre-participation physical screenings offered by licensed
physicians
Information on athletic teams and summer programs.
Opportunity to submit program paperwork.
All athletes should be registered on
athleticclearance.com and have a valid physical to
participate in OUSD high school athletics.
#1 CTE connects students to school
#2 CTE is Real World Learning
#3 CTE Educates Students For a Range of Career
Options
#4 CTE Can Lead to a Higher salary
#5 Students can earn college credits while taking
several of the CTE courses
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