Academic Life at TOHS Culture of rigor and postsecondary planning Students are encouraged to pursue a challenging, meaningful educational path (A-G Encouraged) A wide range of classes beyond the core curriculum help develop a variety of interests and skills Our Academic Programs Core content delivered at three different levels (Honors/AP, College Prep, and Standard) Elective Classes include languages, technology, the arts, etc. 20 Advanced Placement classes Majors and Academy programs Regional Occupational Training Programs (ROP) Our Culture At the center of life in the Conejo Valley Committed to success of all students Positive, productive relationships between students and staff We provide a wide range of high quality academic and extracurricular programs Tremendous school pride Our Students Represent the best of our community Are actively involved in campus life 85% go directly to college after graduation Succeed in many different ways throughout their lives ARE PROUD TO BE LANCERS! Our Students Go on to… Former TOHS Students Attending: Typical Freshman Schedule English (9H, 9CP, or 9S) Math: Algebra 2H, Geometry (H or CP), or Algebra 1 Science: Biology (H or CP) or Geosciences (CP) Physical Education (Athletic PE or PE 9) World Language or Other Elective Health/Careers & Geography or Other Elective CP and Honors Level Classes with C or better needed for four year college Freshmen Electives Spanish French Japanese (only at TOHS) American Sign Language Journalism Computer Programming Personal Computing Microsoft Office Computer Application Metals/Wood Computer Aided Drafting Art Media Theater Chorus Concert Band Color Guard Music Appreciation Mass Media Strings/Orchestra Student Government/ASB Competitive Academics Other Options for Health Class* *For Students who take foreign language AND Band, ASB, Journalism, etc. Summer School (in class or online/hybrid) June 18 - July 6 OR July 9 - July 26 Cost is $250 Online/Hybrid during school year (space limited) Meets once a week at 7 AM Semester 1 or Semester 2 No Cost Flyers distributed with registration forms Online Health TOHS is the ONLY school in Ventura County to offer an online course at a traditional high school setting. This course was designed just for YOU! Benefits of Online Learning: • Independent learning and discovery • Intrinsic motivation to succeed • Work at your own pace • Work on the computer using technology • Trying something innovative • Attend in-school class one day a week • IT IS FREE!!! Freshmen Orientation Run by TOHS Link Crew Leaders August 23 (A-L, and Band) August 24 (M-Z and Football) Look for orientation information in your Freshman Packets, which will be mailed in the summer. Link Crew Activities Peer Mentoring from Student-Leaders Lunch-Time Activities Lunch-Time Tutoring Final Exam Study Support Most Improved Student Recognition Program Campus-wide Paper Recycling Community Service Opportunities Student-Leader Development Opportunities Keys to Success at TOHS Classes become more difficult PREPARE FOR CLASS DAILY Arrive On Time Bring Your Materials Write Down Your Assignments Do Your Homework Turn in Your Work ON TIME! Keys to Success at TOHS Homework Counts! Do your Homework Every Night Class grades are based on a combination of test/quizzes, HOMEWORK, and other assigned work. Homework may account for 20 – 30 % (or more) of your grade! Keys to Success at TOHS Time Management High School is a Balance School Work Co-curricular Activities Outside Activities Family Commitments Friendships Important Dates Middle School Counselor Visits: • Redwood – Wednesday, February 22 • Los Cerritos – Thursday, March 8 • Colina – Friday, March 9 Middle School Parent Nights • Redwood – Wednesday, February 22 6:00 PM, Redwood Gymnasium • Los Cerritos – Tuesday, March 6 6:00 PM, Los Cerritos Auditorium 17 More Info Available Online Please visit our website: www.conejousd.org/tohs GO LANCERS!