Welcome to LBHS!
Class of 2025 Incoming TMS Students Freshman Registration Packet
th Dear Parents of Future LBHS 9 Graders:
Welcome to LBHS! As we continue to work virtually, the LBHS counselors are planning on devoting as much time and attention to our incoming 9th graders as possible. We will be hosting a Zoom presentation, emailing out information, meeting with students virtually, and posting everything that your student will need to know to transition to high school on the LBHS website.
Attached you will find the 2021-2022 Course Registration Packet and the Freshmen Course Registration sheet. This packet includes important information about athletics, dance auditions, clubs, community service, course descriptions, and online course registration materials. We do not expect you to print out the packet, but rather keep it for reference. It will also be posted online on the LBHS website under the Counseling, Registration tab.
On February 8, 2021, we will be hosting an 8th Grade Family Night via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/6154173602 and we hope that through viewing this presentation you will see all that LBHS has to offer and will help guide your student in choosing their electives. A recording will be posted to the LBHS website following the presentation with instructions to update your academic plan in Aeries.
February 9 - February 26, 2021: Window for students to complete their academic plan in Aeries. LBHS Counselors will be available for optional 10-minute student check-ins to assist our future Breakers with completing their academic plan by appointment.
February 26, 2021: Academic plans are due and need to be submitted to the student’s counselor for approval.
Your patience and flexibility are greatly appreciated and we look forward to partnering with you as we prepare your student’s transition to high school.
Your LBHS Counselors,
Nichole Rosa (A-Gk) Rosa Registration Link [email protected] Eric Banducci (Gl-O) Banducci Registration Link [email protected] Angela Pilon (P-Z) Pilon Registration Link [email protected] Core Academic Placement Guidelines
Welcome Incoming Freshman Families! Laguna Beach High School is very excited to welcome you to our school, and we look forward to sharing all of the opportunities we provide. This letter explains the core academic course placement guidelines for course selection. It is our goal to ensure that your student is placed in the most supportive learning environment so they may achieve the highest level of success.
Math and Science Success Placement into freshman mathematics should be based on past performance and grades, assessment data, as well as teacher recommendation. We highly recommend that all students have a strong Algebra foundation as it is the base for future math courses. Data shows that students who th take Algebra in 8 grade that do not have a strong foundation, perform average and below average in mathematics throughout high school. Often, this discourages students from moving forward with their math sequence, and as a result, they only take the minimum three years of math at the high school level. Colleges and universities are looking for students to have four strong years of mathematics upon entry to college.
Freshmen Placement Recommendations: ● Algebra 1 and Integrated Science 1 ● All Freshman students will be placed in Integrated Science 1 ● Geometry is recommended for students who earned a grade of A or B in Algebra 1 along with a strong assessment performance. ● Algebra 2 is recommended for students who earned a grade of A or B in Geometry along with strong assessment performance.
Note: Honors placement will be determined by the readiness test in addition to the above criteria.
English All freshman students can register for English 9 or English 9 Honors. For honors placement, a student must have demonstrated a strong English foundation with performance, grades and teacher recommendation.
Global Studies and Skills (Success Academy) / Health All freshman students are placed into Global Studies and Skills (GSS)/Success Academy as well as Health. Each semester course satisfies a Laguna Beach High School Graduation Requirement.
Note: If you have a question regarding your student’s core academic placement, please speak to your student’s current academic teacher.
th Reminder: Monday, February 8, 2021 is our 8 Grade Parent and Student Night beginning at 6 p.m. via Zoom. We will have administrators, counselors, student representatives available to answer questions. Advanced Placement and Honors Courses
Laguna Beach High School is committed to providing an environment in which all students have equal access to all classes, including Honors (H) and Advanced Placement (AP) classes. All classes are open to students who have successfully completed the recommended preparation, made an informed decision, and understand the course expectations. We encourage all families to strongly consider the course descriptions, expected homework requirements, extracurricular obligations, and recommended preparation before enrolling Honors and AP courses. The content of AP courses is determined by the College Board. Honors courses are locally designed to prepare students for the rigor of AP courses and exams. Students should consider projects and exams may overlap and can result in work-load fluctuations.
Please review the high school website for detailed information regarding expectations and guidelines for the individual honors courses: • LBHS link - https://lbhs.lbusd.org/ • Click on Counseling tab • Click on Academic Planning • Click on Course Catalog
Honors and AP courses are designed to be rigorous and demanding. It is expected that you understand the intensity of these courses and commit to necessary work to endure success.
LBHS faculty and administration expect once a student is enrolled in an Honors or AP course, they will remain in that course for the duration of the school year; however, if a student chooses to drop an Honors or AP course, it must be done within the drop-date window. The student’s current grade will transfer as is to the new class. Please refer to the LBHS Student Handbook and/or the school website for specific drop dates.
SUMMER READING AND/OR WORK MAY BE REQUIRED for Honors or AP courses. Please check the high school website homepage in early June for specific class requirements (books, packets, etc.).
English 9 vs. English 9 Honors
English 9 English 9H 3-4 vocabulary units per semester (one for 4-5 vocabulary units per semester (one for each literary work), 8-10 words per unit each literary work), 15-20 words per unit Grammar instruction addresses proficient Grammar instruction addresses proficient, and intermediate levels of instruction intermediate, and advanced levels, regular use of IXL learning platform
4-6 written assessments per semester 5-8 written assessments per semester rotating informative, argumentative, and rotating informative, argumentative, and narrative styles narrative styles No summer reading No summer reading
6 major literature pieces 8 major literature pieces Daily independent reading (student choice) Daily independent reading (student choice) Grade Breakdown: Grade Breakdown: Homework/ Classwork: 10% Homework/ Classwork: 5% Literature Tests/Quizzes: 25% Literature Tests/ Quizzes: 25% Vocabulary/Grammar Quizzes: 15% Vocabulary/Grammar Quizzes: 15% Writing: 30% Writing: 35% Final Exam: 20% Final Exam: 20%
* Updated December 2020. Based on a traditional school year. Subject to change.
English 9 Honors … ➢ possesses a workload and rigor which provides key foundational preparation for and is meant to establish norms consistent with Honors English 10, AP English Literature, and AP English Language. ➢ teaches the fundamentals of grammar, literary analysis, and writing for a variety of purposes--analysis, argument, and narration. ➢ moves at a faster pace. ➢ requires an average of 30 minutes of homework per night.
Time Scheduling Worksheet
Use this time scheduling worksheet to better balance your selected courses and extracurricular activities.
Don’t forget to factor in 8-10 hours of sleep per night!
These are estimations of how much time the average student will need to spend on homework each week. These are only estimations based on daily homework and do not include outside course performances, projects or rehearsals. LBHS Time Management Worksheet SCHOOL ACTIVITIES School (5 days x 6 hours) 30 hours Course Title Homework Expectations English1. 2. Social Studies 3. Math 4. Science 5. Elective 6. Elective/Sport TOTAL SCHOOL HOURS
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Paid Job Hobbies/Interests Community Service Sports Music/Performance Non-school assigned homework (e.g. ACT Prep) TOTAL EXTRA-CURRICULAR HOURS
DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES Sleep (Recommended 8-10 hrs/night) Necessities (eating, showering, transportation) Family Time Free Time (friends, TV, phone, internet, games) Chores TOTAL DAILY LIVING HOURS
School Hours Extra-Curricular Hours Daily Living Hours Your Total Hours/ 168 Maximum Hours/Week 2021-2022 LBHS Athletics: These are estimations of how much time the average student will need to spend on athletics each week. Sport Fall Winter Spring Sept - Nov Dec - Feb Mar -June Weekly Hours Weekly Hours Weekly Hours Weekly Hours Football In Season 15 - 18 In Season 15 - 18 Post Season 10 Post Season 10 Boys Cross Country In Season 15 - 18 In Season 15 - 18 N/A N/A Girls Cross Country In Season 15 - 18 In Season 15 - 18 N/A N/A Girls Tennis In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 Post Season 5 Post Season 5 Boys Water Polo In Season 15 - 18 In Season 15 - 18 Post Season 10 Post Season 10 Boys Sand Vollyeball In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 N/A N/A Girls Volleyball In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 N/A N/A Girls Golf In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 Post Season 5 Post Season 5
Boys Basketball Pre Season 10 - 12 In Season 15 - 18 In Season 15 - 18 Post Season 10 Girls Basketball Pre Season 5 - 8 In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 Post Season 5 Boys Soccer Pre Season 5 - 8 In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 Post Season 5 Girls Soccer Pre Season 5 - 8 In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 Post Season 5 Girls Water Polo Pre Season 12 - 15 In Season 15 - 18 In Season 15 - 18 N/A Wrestling Pre Season 5 - 8 In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 Post Season 5
Boys Track N/A N/A In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 Girls Track N/A N/A In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 Boys LAX Pre Season 5 - 8 Pre Season 5 - 8 In Season 15 - 18 In Season 15 - 18 Girls LAX Pre Season 5 - 8 Pre Season 5 - 8 In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 Softball N/A N/A In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 Baseball Pre Season 10 - 12 Pre Season 10 - 12 In Season 15 - 18 In Season 15 - 18 Boys Swim N/A N/A In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 Girls Swim N/A N/A In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 Boys Golf Pre Season 5 - 8 Pre Season 5 - 8 In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 Boys Tennis Pre Season 5 - 8 Pre Season 5 - 8 In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 Girls Sand Volleyball N/A N/A In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 Boys Volleyball N/A N/A In Season 15 - 18 In Season 15 - 18
Cheer In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 Surf In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 In Season 12 - 15 WEEKLY TIME COMMITMENT INFORMATION 2021-2022 LBHS Courses: These are estimations of how much time the average student will need to spend on homework each week. These are only estimations based on daily homework and do not include outside course performances, projects or rehearsal times. Use these guidelines to calculate your weekly time commitments. NUC denotes NOT UC approved.
English Weekly “A - G” Social Studies Weekly “A - G” World Weekly “A - G” Hours Category Hours Category Hours Category Languages English 9 1.20 B Global Study Skills .30 NUC French I 2.30 E English 9 Honors 2.30 B Human Ecology/Health .30 NUC French II 3.20 E English 10 2.30 B World History .40 A French III 3.45 E English 10 Honors* 3.45 B AP European History* 5 A French III Honors 3.45 E English 11 2.30 B United States History and .40 A Geography French IV 3.45 E AP English Literature and 3.45 B AP US History* 5 A French V 3.45 E Composition* American Government 2 A AP French Language* 5 E English 12 2.30 B AP Government & Politics 3 A Spanish I 2.30 E AP English Language and 3.45 B US* Spanish II 3.20 E Composition* Economics 1.20 G Spanish II Honors 3.45 E Creative Writing 2.30 B AP Macroeconomics* 3 G Spanish III 2.30 E Spanish III Honors 2.30 E Weekly “A - G” Science Weekly “A - G” Hours Category Mathematics Spanish IV 2.30 E Hours Category Integrated Science I 1 D Spanish IV Honors 3.45 E Algebra I 2 C Integrated Science 2 TBD D Spanish V 3.20 E Geometry 2 C Physics 2 D Spanish V Honors* 3.20 E Accelerated Geometry 3 C AP Physics I* 3 D AP Spanish Language* 5 E Algebra II 2 C AP Biology* 2 D AP Spanish LIterature* 5 E Advanced Chemical 2 D Algebra II Honors* 3 C Mandarin Chinese I 2.30 E Research Honors* Calculus 2 C Mandarin Chinese II 3.20 E Marine Ecology 1.20 D AP Calculus/AB* 4 C Mandarin Chinese III 3.45 E Anatomy and Physiology 1.20 D AP Calculus/BC* 4 C Honors Mandarin Chinese 3.45 E Intro to Engineering 1 D Statistics 1 C IV* AP Statistics* 3 C
Revised 01/29/21 WEEKLY TIME COMMITMENT INFORMATION 2021-2022 LBHS Courses: These are estimations of how much time the average student will need to spend on homework each week. These are only estimations based on daily homework and do not include outside course performances, projects or rehearsal times. Use these guidelines to calculate your weekly time commitments. NUC denotes NOT UC approved.
Visual and Performing Arts Weekly “A - G” Visual and Weekly “A - G” Electives Weekly “A - G” Hours Category Performing Arts (cont) Hours Category Hours Category Art Production I 0 F Dance II 0 F Leadership (ASB) 0 G Art Production II 1.40 F Journalism 1.15 Dance III 0 F Digital Photography 1.40 F International 2.30 G Relations/MUN Digital Photography II 1.40 F Dance IV 0 F (after school) AP Drawing* 5 F AP Computer Science 1.20 D AP 2D Art and Design* 5 F Performance Weekly “A - G” Principles* Hours Category AP 3D Art and Design* 1 F Classes AP Computer Science A* 3.20 C Ceramics I 0 F Theatre Performance 1 F Intro to App Development 1.20 G Ceramics II 0 F Theatre II 1 F Graphic Design Fundamentals 0 F Musical Theatre 1 F AP Art History* 2.30 F
Graphic Publication (Yearbook) 1.40 F Dance Company Honors* 0 F Financial LIteracy 0 G Video Production I 0 F Authentic Exploratory 2.30 G Video Production Advanced 0 NUC Physical Education Weekly “A - G” Hours Category Research Multimedia Production 0 F Fitness/Wellness (PE) 0 NUC Medical Core Honors* 0 G Multimedia Design Honors* 0 F Advanced Athletic 0 NUC Multimedia Design Design ADV 0 NUC Conditioning 3D Media Design Honors* 0 F Yoga Core Fitness 0 NUC Art Entrepreneurship 1.40 F Theatre I 1 F Dance I 0 NUC
Wind Ensemble 2.30 F Marching Band 3.45 NUC String Ensemble 2.30 F 1st Semester Jazz Ensemble 2.30 F Drumline 3.45 NUC AP Music Theory 3.45 F 2nd Semester
Revised 01/29/21 Health Science and Medical Technology Public Services Contact your high school College and Career LAGUNA BEACH Specialist to enroll! HIGH SCHOOL Pathway—Patient Care—198 Pathway—Emergency Response—233 District Career Counseling Coordinator Kellee Shearer Medical Core Honors—Concentrator 2020-2021 Grade Level: 9—12 Course # 7900C2 Intro to Emergency Medicine—Concentrator Email: [email protected] Prerequisite: None Year Class Grade Level: 9—12 Course # 8421CC Meets a-g College-Preparatory Elective (g) requirement & Honors Prerequisite: None Semester Class Weighted Does not meet a-g College requirements High School College and Career Specialist Articulated with Coastline College Ann Bergen This course prepares students to provide prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and Email: [email protected] Students will learn the concepts and techniques used in the healthcare traumatic injuries. This course also provides a foundation and prepares field as well as the foundation of the terms and skills used as an students who are interested in pursuing training as a Fire Fighter and Teachers emergency medical technician (EMT), medical assistant, hospital worker, many law enforcement programs. Career lab assistant, and many other healthcare careers. Bridget Beaudry Porter Design, Visual, & Media Arts Emergency Medical Technician Honors—Capstone Medical Hospital Careers Internship—Capstone Visual/Commercial Arts Grade Level: 10—12 (Age 16+) Course # 7922CC Grade Level: 12th grade only Course # 8422CC Email: [email protected] Technical Prerequisite: Medical Core Honors Semester Class Prerequisite: None Semester Class Does not meet a-g College requirements Meets a-g College-Preparatory Elective (g) requirement & Honors Earns 10 credits if internship is completed Weighed Rachel de Leon
Health Science & Medical Technology Education This course is designed to prepare students for employment opportunities This competency-based course prepares students for entry-level in health care facilities in the area of therapeutic, diagnostic, and positions in the pre-hospital care industry. This course is part of a Patient Care supportive services. Through classroom instruction, and on-the-job sequence of courses aimed at achieving a course completion certificate. Email: [email protected] Preparing Students for the 21st training in medical facilities and some hospitals, student will receive Students are then eligible to participate in the National Registration Examination. Century and Beyond training, including CPR certification, that will prepare them to secure entry Carrie Denton -level employment or pursue advanced training. Internship outside of class hours required. Information & Communication Technology Software & Systems Development Email: [email protected] Information and Communication Technologies After School CTE Courses Estee Fratzke Performing Arts Pathway—Systems Programming—174A Administration of Justice Honors SJHHS Dance/Choreography Email: [email protected] Programming & Coding—Concentrator Aviation Careers THS Grade level: 9—12 Course # 8131CC Business Management & Entrepreneurship H * ANHS Prerequisite: None Semester Class Does not meet a-g College requirements Consumer Auto Mechanics * ANHS or CVHS Eric Johnson
This hands-on, lab-oriented course will introduce students to the Culinary Arts * ANHS Public Services fundamentals of computer programming while exploring some of the basic Dental Assisting CVHS Emergency Response concepts of Computer Science. Emergency Medical Technician Honors LBHS or CVHS Email: [email protected] Fashion Design Honors * CVHS AP Computer Science Principles—Concentrator Grade level: 9—12 Course# 2472 Fire Science * CVHS Celena del Pizzo Howell Prerequisite: None Year Class Medical/Hospital Careers LBHS Performing Arts Meets a-g Science (d) requirement; Receives Weighted GPA for AP, and Robotics Design & Fabrication Honors CVHS Professional Theatre Potential college credit if passes AP Exam Robotics & Autonomous Systems Honors CVHS Email: [email protected] This course introduces students to a variety of careers which computer Surgical Technologist Intro CVHS science touches, while developing skills to decompose problems, analyze Surgical Technologist II Honors CVHS Kari Nies algorithms, and reflect on the impact of computing on society, economy, & culture. Veterinary Technician CVHS Information & Communication Technology Veterinary Technician Advanced Honors CVHS Software & Systems Development AP Computer Science A—Capstone Laguna Beach Grade level: 10—12 Course # 2470 * = Articulated College Credit Email: [email protected] High School Prerequisite: AP Computer Science Principles Year Class Honors = Weighted GPA Meets a-g Math (c) requirement; Receives Weighted GPA for AP, and Scott Wittkop 625 Park Avenue Potential college credit if passes AP Exam Please see Mrs. Bergen in the College and Career Center Design, Visual, & Media Arts Laguna Beach, CA 92651 This course introduces students to computer science with fundamental for more information on the days and times these Graphic Design (949) 497-7750 topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, classes meet and to register for a class. Email: [email protected] organization of data, approaches to processing data, analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. School Codes: App Development—Capstone ANHS = Aliso Niguel High School Grade level: 10—12 Course # 8135 CVHS = Capistrano Valley High School Prerequisite: AP Computer Science Principles Year Class DHHS = Dana Hills High School Meets a-g College-Preparatory Elective (g) requirement SCHS = San Clemente High School SJHHS = San Juan Hills High School This course allows students to gain real world experience using industry Check out the courses SHS = Serra High School level software to build apps that can be run on Apple products, using THS = Tesoro High School curriculum designed and created by Apple Education. available in our district
Revised 10/27/20 Why take a CTE Course? Arts, Media, & Entertainment Arts, Media, & Entertainment—continued Arts, Media, & Entertainment—continued
CTE courses are sequenced to create pathways for Design, Visual, & Media Arts Design, Visual, & Media Arts Performing Arts students in a course of study which can lead to employ- Pathway—Graphic Design—111A Pathway—Visual/Commercial Arts—111C— Pathway—Dance/Choreography—112A ment and post-secondary education opportunities. Multimedia Production—Introductory Continued Dance 2—Concentrator Grade Level: 9—12 Course # 5621 How are CTE classes taught? Grade Level: 9—12 Course # 5718A Prerequisite: None Year Class AP Studio Art—Drawing—Capstone Prerequisite: Placement Exam Year Class CTE classes are conducted in classrooms equipped to Meets a-g Visual & Performing Arts (f) requirement Grade Level: 10—12 Course # A438 Meets a-g Visual & Performing Arts (f) requirement industry standards or, in some cases, actual business and Articulated with Saddleback College Prerequisite: Art Production 2 Year Class industry locations. Meets a-g Visual & Performing Arts (f) requirement , Receives Weighted Students will be held to intermediate standards in the training and study of This course is designed for students in the active creation and GPA for AP, and Potential college credit if passes AP Exam Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Modern/Lyrical, Improvisation, and Dance production of original artistic designs, digital illustrations and graphic Composition. Students will learn how to document an electronic portfolio Can I get credit for taking CTE classes? Students build a body of work that shows evidence of principles of media. Technical training in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, for college and career readiness. design and original ideation using mark-making in a variety of media. CTE courses earn high school graduation credits. CTE CoreI Draw, DTG, sublimation, 3D printing, plotting, screen printing, and Students will submit a portfolio of artwork and written art intended for offers many UC a-g approved courses. Some courses are laser cutting. Dance 3—Capstone evaluation as part of the AP exam. Grade Level: 10—12 Course # 5718B UC Honors Weighted. Some are articulated with local Multimedia Design Honors—Concentrator Prerequisite: Dance 2 Year Class community colleges and offer students the opportunity for Grade Level: 10—12 Course # 7217CC Art Entrepreneurship—Capstone Prerequisite: Multimedia Production Year Class Meets a-g Visual & Performing Arts (f) requirement early college credits. Grade Level: 11—12 Course # 7218 Meets a-g Visual & Performing Arts (f) requirement & Honors Weighted Prerequisite: Art Production 2 Year Class Students will be held to advanced standards in the training and study of Articulated with Saddleback College Will I get a job? Meets a-g Visual & Performing Arts (f) requirement Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Modern/Lyrical, Improvisation, and Dance Composition. Students will learn how to document an electronic portfolio Your CTE course will include employment job search Students will work on projects using skills learned in prior digital This course will offer the tools for students to become self-sufficient for college and career readiness. skills. Some courses offer internships and on-the-job graphics classes, including designing and producing playbills, catalogs, artist entrepreneurs. This course is designed to introduce students to posters, t-shirts, banners and wall murals. Students will learn new training with businesses. Some CTE courses offer marketing art and services including the following: social marketing; Dance 4—Extra Offering design techniques using Adobe Suite and Corel Draw and will be exhibition design; online portfolio development; and branding. industry certifications which will enhance students’ Grade Level: 11—12 Course # 5719A exposed to printing on a variety of mediums. Prerequisite: Dance 3 Year Class resumes. Meets a-g Visual & Performing Arts (f) requirement Multimedia Design Advanced—Concentrator Grade Level: 10—12 Course # 5714 Students will be held to pre-professional standards in the training and Prerequisite: Multimedia Design Honors Year Class study of Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Modern/Lyrical, Improvisation, and Dance CTE Course Sequencing Performing Arts Students will work on projects that include designing and producing Composition with an emphasis on application of knowledge and an ability to playbills, catalogs, posters, t-shirts, banners and wall murals, etc. Pathway—Professional Theatre—112C perform. Students will learn how to document an electronic portfolio for Students will learn new design techniques using Adobe Suite and Corel college and career readiness.
Students must complete all courses in a pathway in order Draw and be exposed to printing on a variety of mediums. Theatre Performance—Concentrator Dance Company Honors—Extra Offering Grade Level: 9—12 Course # 7238 to become a pathway completer. A pathway usually 3D Media Design Honors—Capstone Grade Level: 9—12 Course # 2356 Prerequisite: None Semester or Year consists of concentrator and capstone courses. Students Grade Level: 9—12 Course # 5751 Prerequisite: Audition Required Year Class Prerequisite: Multimedia Design Honors Year Class Meets a-g Visual & Performing Arts (f) requirement in a pathway with 3 courses must complete all 3 courses. Meets a-g Visual & Performing Arts (f) requirement & Honors Weighted Meets a-g Visual & Performing Arts (f) requirement & Honors Weighted Students learn discipline specific skills and build confidence through
Articulated with Saddleback College participation in a professional-style rehearsal process, culminating in Students will be held to pre-professional standards in the training and Introductory Course - A CTE beginning level introductory public performances of a fully staged play or musical. Students may study of Jazz, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Modern/Lyrical, Improvisation, and Dance This course is concerned with visualization and creation of 3D computer course which contains introductory concepts required to have the opportunity to work with guest directors and choreographers. Composition with an emphasis on application of knowledge and an ability to generated models and their applications in today’s manufacturing, This course meets in the evenings and on weekends. perform. Students will learn how to document an electronic portfolio for build foundational and general knowledge. multimedia, communications, and publishing industries. Students will college and career readiness. learn how to create a variety of 3D geometric models from technical Musical Theatre—Capstone Concentrator Course - A CTE course beyond the drawings, sketches, and real models. Grade Level: 10-12 Course # 5742 introductory level that is intended to provide more Prerequisite: Theatre Performance Year Class in-depth instruction and exploration of a specific industry Design, Visual, & Media Arts Meets a-g Visual & Performing Arts (f) requirement sector. Articulated with Saddleback College Pathway—Visual/Commercial Arts—111C Capstone Course - The final course in a planned sequence Students will study the major principles of musical theatre and will Art Production 2—Concentrator hone their performance skills as they relate to musical theatre. of courses that provides a rigorous and intensive Grade Level: 9—12 Course # 7217 Techniques will be developed through various exercises as well as culmination of a course of study. Prerequisite: None Year Class preparation and performance of a wide range of material. This is an Meets a-g Visual & Performing Arts (f) requirement academic and performance based class. This course meets after school. Students will investigate drawing and painting techniques including; OR palette painting, reductive drawing, mixed media, digital painting, and Theatre II—Capstone new media. This course is for students interested in advanced art as a Grade Level: 10-12 Course # 5743 career study and portfolio development through media experimentation. Prerequisite: Theatre Performance Year Class Meets a-g Visual & Performing Arts (f) requirement AP Studio Art—2D Design—Capstone Articulated with Saddleback College Grade Level: 10—12 Course # A439 = An Articulated Course is one in which Prerequisite: Art Production 2 Year Class Students build on preparation, rehearsal, and performance skills the high school teacher and the college Meets a-g Visual & Performing Arts (f) requirement , Receives Weighted through practical experience as actors, directors, and playwrights. Want to be College and Career Ready? faculty have “formally agreed” that the high school GPA for AP, and Potential college credit if passes AP Exam Students will closely analyze text and expand their range as actors and playwrights. Coursework can include monologue or scene study, Students build a body of work that shows evidence of principles of Take a CTE Pathway and learn skills to prepare you course outline, syllabus, textbook, mid-term and/or final musical theatre, theatre history, audition technique, and improvisation. design and original ideation using photography, painting, digital painting, for your next step in life. exam are comparable to those in a college course and This course meets after school. or mixed media. Students will submit a portfolio of artwork and written that the final exam score will be used as a credit-by- art intended for evaluation as part of the AP exam. exam for the comparable college course. (Pathway continued on next page)
COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVANTAGE AFTER SCHOOL COURSES FALL 2021
(Days And Times Subject To Change) CCA# Course Title Time Day Loc/Room Credit Information DU2221 Consumer Auto Mechanics 4:00-8:30 Tuesday ANHS-909 5-10cr/2 sem Artic UC “g”SB & SA DU2221 Consumer Auto Mechanics 4:00-6:30 Mon & Wed CVHS-C5 5-10cr/2 sem Artic UC “g”SB & SA CU1000 Aviation Careers 4:30-7:00 Tues & Thurs THS-917 10cr/2 sem UC “g” CH9251 Business Mgmt/Entrep 4:00-6:30 Tues & Thurs ANHS-803 5-10cr/2 sem/UC “g” Honors Artic SB & CL CA8913 Culinary Arts 4:00-6:30 Mon & Wed ANHS-921 5-10cr/2 semesters/UC “g” credit/ Artic SB CU8873 Dental Assisting I 4:00-7:00 T/Th + Intern** CVHS-P19 10cr/1semester/UC “g” credit CH4671 Emergency Medical Tech 4:00-6:30 Mon & Wed** LBHS-53 5-10cr/2 semesters + internship UC “g” credit/Honors (Starts 8/23/2021) CH4671 Emergency Medical Tech 4:00-6:30 Tues & Thurs CVHS-B4 5-10cr/2 semesters + internship UC “g” credit Honors CH4671 Emergency Medical Tech 6:45-9:15 Tues & Thurs CVHS-B4 5-10cr/2 semesters + internship UC “g” credit Honors CH6163 Engineering Design 4:00-6:30 Mon & Wed DHHS-205 5-10cr/2 sem UC “g” Honors cr CH6743 Fashion Design 4:00-6:30 Mon & Wed CVHS-C3 5-10cr/2 sem/UC “f” Honors Artic SB CU7924 Forensic Science TBD TBD ANHS-905 5-10cr/2 sem/UC “d” Honors cr CU3361 Fire Science 4:00-8:30 Tuesday CVHS-P17 5-10cr/2 semesters/Artic SA UC”g” CH100F Administration of Justice 4:00-6:30 Tues & Thurs SJHHS-J206 5-10cr/2 semesters UC”g” Honors CH8473 Medical Core 4:00-8:30 Mon CVHS-P8 5-10cr/2 sem/CUSD bio sci/ Honors UC “g” credit/Artic CL CU400F Medical/Hospital Careers 4:00-8:30 Tues+Intern** LBHS-53 5-10cr/2 semester UC “g” (Starts 8/24/2021) CH104F Physical Therapy Aide 4:00-6:30 Mon & Wed THS 5-10cr/2 sem UC ”g” Honors CUSD Bio Cr CH9003 Robotics & Autonomous 5:30-8:00 Mon & Wed CVHS-C6 5-10cr/2 semesters/UC “g” credit Systems Honors CH8993 Robotics Design & 4:00-6:30 Tues & Thurs CVHS-C6 5-10cr/2sem UC “g” Honors Fabrication CU6783 Surgical Tech Intro 4:00-6:30 Mon & Wed CVHS-P20 5-10cr/2 semesters/UC “g” CH7853 Surgical Tech 2 4:00-6:30 Mon & Wed CVHS-P20 5-10cr/2 semesters/UC”g” Honors CU101F Veterinary Technician 4:00-6:30 Mon & Wed CVHS-P15 5-10cr/2sem/CUSD bio science
CH102F Veterinary Technician Adv 6:45-9:15 M/W + Intern** CVHS-P15 5-10cr/2sem/CUSD bio science UC “g” Honors + internship
NOTE: All courses will remain as online classes until California State mandates allow for on-campus instruction *** Students must complete Vet Tech to enroll in Vet Tech Adv. **Classes on the Laguna Beach High School campus start the week of August 23, 2021 **CUSD classes begin Tuesday, August 17, 2021 + Internship = Students must be 16 years old to intern. Additional hours for FTC & FRC Robotics Team competitions Artic = Articulated with Coastline College (CL), Saddleback College (SB), Santa Ana College (SA) For full course descriptions visit our website: www.CCAdvantage.org
Aliso Niguel HS (ANHS) Capistrano Valley HS (CVHS) Dana Hills HS (DHHS) Laguna Beach HS (LBHS) San Clemente HS (SCHS) San Juan Hills HS (SJHHS) Tesoro HS (THS) (Updated 01/21/2021) Physical Education/Sports In order to graduate from California public high schools, students must complete specified state and local graduation requirements. California Education Code Section 51225.3 specifies that students must pass a minimum set of required courses.
Please note that students are required by California State Educational Code to complete (2) years (20) credits of Physical Education/Sports.
FRESHMEN are required to be enrolled in a physical education course (sport, dance, cheer, band, etc.) for BOTH the fall and spring semesters.
Maximum of ten (10) credits earned per year in Physical Education
For Dance, Marching Band and Drumline, please refer to that specific elective.
Athletics/Sports Sports can be used to fulfill the LBHS requirement of 20 credits of PE
• Try-outs are required for all sports teams. • If a student makes a team, their counselor will add the sport to their schedule once coaches submit rosters in the fall/winter/spring. • Fall and Winter sports are listed on fall schedules and transcripts, spring sports are listed on spring schedules and transcripts. • All 9th and 10th grade students must enroll in PE or an after-school sport. • If a student drops or is cut from the after-school sport prior to earning 20 credits, the student must take PE to fulfill the graduation requirement. • Students who quit or are removed from a sport are subject to a withdraw/fail “W/F.” See Student Handbook. • To participate in try-outs and sports during the school year, a Breakers Athletics Online Packet MUST be completed on line at www.AthleticClearance.com. No exceptions. After completion of the online process, print a confirmation sheet for each sport that you would like to participate in, parental signature is required and turn in your signed form to the LBHS Athletic Office.
LBHS ATHLETIC OFFERINGS
FALL WINTER SPRING (August – November) (November – February) (February – May)
Cross Country (B) Basketball (B) Baseball (B)
Cross Country (G) Basketball (G) Golf (B)
Football Soccer (B) Softball (G)
Golf (G) Soccer (G) Swimming (B)
Surf (Co-Ed) Water Polo (G) Swimming (G)
Tennis (G) Co-ed Wrestling Tennis (B)
Volleyball (G) Track (B)
Water Polo (B) Track (G)
Cheer (2 semester commitment, Volleyball (B) 1 school year) Sand Volleyball (G) Sand Volleyball (B) Lacrosse (B)
Lacrosse (G) 2021 – 2022 COACHES CONTACTS Please contact the coach if you are interested in try-out information
SPORT COACH EMAIL ADDRESS
FOOTBALL John Shanahan [email protected]
CROSS COUNTRY - BOYS Scott Wittkop [email protected] CROSS COUNTRY - GIRLS Steve Lalim [email protected]
TENNIS - BOYS Rick Conkey [email protected] TENNIS - GIRLS Rick Conkey [email protected]
WATER POLO – BOYS Ethan Damato [email protected] WATER POLO - GIRLS Ethan Damato [email protected]
SAND VOLLEYBALL - BOYS Lance Stewart [email protected] SAND VOLLEYBALL - GIRLS Dane Selznick [email protected]
VOLLEYBALL – BOYS Lance Stewart [email protected] VOLLEYBALL - GIRLS Shawn Patchell [email protected]
SURF (CO-ED) Scott Finn [email protected]
GOLF – BOYS Sean Quigley [email protected] GOLF – GIRLS Jon Hendrickson [email protected]
BASKETBALL – BOYS Brett Fleming [email protected] BASKETBALL – GIRLS Matthew Tietz [email protected]
SOCCER – BOYS Andy Thomas [email protected] SOCCER – GIRLS Ben Helm [email protected]
BASEBALL Jeff Sears [email protected]
SOFTBALL Matthew Tietz [email protected]
SWIMMING Kari Damato [email protected]
TRACK - BOYS Scott Wittkop [email protected] TRACK - GIRLS Steve Lalim [email protected]
LACROSSE – BOYS TBD LACROSSE – GIRLS Taylor Rowden [email protected]
WRESTLING Bobby Morales [email protected]
CHEERLEADING Mike Burns [email protected]
1/20/21 Breaker Athletics
Online Athletic Clearance 1. Visit www.AthleticClearance.com 2. Watch the tutorial video – 6 minutes that is well worth it. 3. Register. Parents register with valid email, username, and password. You will be asked to type in a code to verify you are a valid user. If this step is skipped your account will not activate. 4. Login 5. Select “Start Clearance Here” to start the process. 6. Choose the School Year in which the student plans to participate. Example: 2020-21 7. Choose the school– Laguna Beach HS 8. Choose sport or sports student will participate in. When complete submit this page. 9. Complete all required fields for Student Information, Educational History, Medical History and Signature Forms. a. You must upload both the four pages of the athletic physical form and your family insurance card at this time. If you do not have a scanner the “Genius Scan” app is available free for cell phones. The link for the app can be found on the athletic clearance page where you upload the documents. Your clearance cannot be completed without these documents being scanned and uploaded. 10. Fill out Parent/Guardian information completely 11. Electronically sign the signature page 12. Once you reach the Confirmation Message, all of the data will be electronically filed with the LBHS athletic department for review. When the student has been cleared for participation, an email notification will be sent. (Turn over)
Online Athletic Clearance FAQ
Multiple Sports Once you complete a clearance for one sport and arrive at the Confirmation Message, you will have the option to check off additional sports for the current school year.
Physicals The two-page medical history form (completed by parent) and two- page physical form (completed by doctor) must be filled out completely and stamped by the doctor performing the athletic physical. Once the form is completed it must be uploaded to student/athletes athletic clearance account.
Future Clearance Once you have completed the clearance process your student/athletes information will be saved and you can move it forward yearly. The only thing that will need to be renewed is the physical form and insurance card upload.
LBHS CHEER TRYOUTS ______
WHO Open to all students 8th - 11th grade
LBHS Cheer is a year-long program, participants receive class credit, fulfills PE requirement for Frosh/Soph. Team members WHAT cheer at football and basketball games, perform at various school activities, lead instruction at cheer clinics, and participate in other community events in and around Laguna Beach.
PRACTICE/TRYOUTS: WHEN May 24 - May 28, 2021 Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
WHERE Virtually or in the LBHS Quad We will keep you updated
Go Breakers!
For More Information Please Contact LBHS Advisor Mike Burns: [email protected] Course Offerings for the LBHS Dance Program 2021-2022 Due to the unusual circumstances leading up to the 2021-2022 school year, typical processes for the dance program auditions and placement exams are on hold. Any students who are currently enrolled in the dance program for the 2020-2021 school year will be evaluated by the dance director and receive a recommendation for placement. Any students who are NOT enrolled in the dance program may contact [email protected] for placement in the dance program. It is highly recommended that you contact her as soon as possible so that your schedule for 2021-2022 is not delayed.
Course Skill Level Credit Grade Level Prerequisite CTE Pathway
Dance 1 Beginning VAPA or PE Credit 9-12 Open Access; no Not included in audition or the pathway placement required
Dance 2 Intermediate UC approved; 9-12 Passed both Concentrator VAPA or PE Credit semesters of course; must take Dance 1 with a sequentially and grade of ‘C’ or pass both higher and no ‘U’ semesters with a in citizenship ‘D’ or higher
Incoming freshmen or students not enrolled in dance attended a placement exam and received approval to enroll in Dance 2
Dance 3 Advanced UC approved; 10-12 Passed both Capstone course; VAPA or PE credit semesters of must take Dance 2 with a sequentially and grade of ‘B’ or pass both higher and no ‘U’ semesters with a in citizenship ‘C-’ or higher
Dance 4 Pre-Professional UC approved; 11-12 Passed both Extra offering VAPA or PE credit semesters of Dance 3 with a grade of ‘B’ or higher and no ‘U’ in citizenship
Dance Company Pre-Professional UC approved; 10-12 Placement only; Extra offering Honors* VAPA or PE Credit 2.0 GPA & athletic clearance prior to audition *Honors courses are available to 10th-12th grade only.
Want to learn to be a musician? Want to fulfill UC admissions Fine Arts requirements? Want to earn PE or elective credits for marching?
Join the Laguna Beach High School Band/Drumline (No experience necessary!!!)
Marching band practices every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:35-4:45 PM September – November AND Plays at all Home Football games & Pep Assemblies
Must also sign up for Laguna Beach High School Wind Ensemble
QUESTIONS? Contact Music Director Jeremy Chung at [email protected]
LBHS THEATRE Whether you have years of experience or just want to conquer your stage fright,
there is a place for you in our theatre family - all levels of experience are welcome!
Theatre teaches transferable skills & values,
preparing students for college, career, & beyond:
Creativity ~ Adaptability ~ Critical Thinking Teamwork ~ Empathy ~ Public Speaking Confidence ~ Problem Solving
UC-APPROVED: ALL LBHS Theatre courses fulfill the VAPA “f” requirement
CTE PATHWAY: One semester of THEATRE PERFORMANCE & one year of THEATRE II and MUSICAL THEATRE
COLLEGE CREDIT: Available for FREE on our campus!
Email Ms. DelPizzo-Howell for details COURSES OFFERED
THEATRE I: Open to ALL LEVELS, no audition required! THEATRE PERFORMANCE: Open to ALL LBHS students, by audition Fall Play: Auditions held the first week of school
Spring Musical: Auditions held in January
MUSICAL THEATRE: Open to ALL LEVELS, no audition required! THEATRE II: Requires interview or teacher placement
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Open to ALL LBHS students, by interview Assignments include stagehands, ushers, hair/makeup crew, and more!
Further questions? Contact Ms. Celena DelPizzo-Howell at [email protected]
Breakers’ ASB
ASB is an acronym that stands for Associated Student Body. Laguna Beach High School’s ASB is made of both elected and selected students. The ASB is dedicated to the students and school as a whole. The ASB strives to INspire all students by planning meaningful activities and opportunities and encourages pursuit of passions and good citizenry. Laguna Beach High School’s ASB is ALL IN! We commit 100% to all we do. We are INvolved. We are INclusive. We are INfectious. We are INventive. We are INitiators. IN ALL we do, we are ALL IN! We INsure that we carry out our mission: ● Every Breaker Matters ● We have fun at the expense of none ● We are not just nice, but we are kind
Laguna Beach High School’s ASB has the broad objectives to build school spirit and make all students feel valued and a member of. The ASB listens with open ears to the diverse ideas and desires of all students and does their best to make the school an inclusive and safe place to be. Laguna Beach High School’s ASB’s values are to: ● Connect with others ● Show up for each other ● Serve others Breakers’ ASB
Athletic Commissioner Assist with signing days Commissioner of Activities and Events Game Highlights Organizes dances and activities during and Athlete/Artist of the Month after school hours Game of the Week Plans lunchtime activities Liaison with the Athletics Department Coordinates participation in activities Coordinates with athletes for activities Commissioner of Community Activities Clubs Commissioner and Service Organize Club Round Up Liaison with the community Registers clubs Coordinates community service Oversees club activities & minutes opportunities Promote clubs and activities Records community service hours Mobilizes LBHS representation/presence at Publicity and Media Commissioners community activities Manage social media accounts Works to build meaningful relationships with Work with all other commissioners to community members promote and advertise upcoming activities and events; inform of opportunities and Commissioner of Elections and Public deadlines Opinion Work with Breaker Live to promote student Works to understand the wants and needs body messages of the student population Manages electronic displays on campus Liaison of public opinion Organizes polls Decoration and Artistry Commissioner Runs elections Oversee the making and hanging of posters on campus Commissioner of Technology Visally implements the vision of other Compile photos commissioner’s activities Shoot videos Facilitates the execution of thematic Choose music activities and events Manage ASB productions Advises on venues and decorations Helps other committees technology needs 2020-2021 LBHS Clubs Club Name Contact Purpose of the club Beach Baseball Support Club Maddox de Bretteville I want to start this club so I can do something related to the sport I play but also that helps other people. A few of my friends and I wanted to start the club so we could have a couple of drives throughout the year where we collect baseball equipment such as bats, gloves, pants, or even hats and money to buy that equipment. We would then partner with another company, which I have already found and emailed, to mail or travel ourselves to deliver the supplies to the Dominican Republic and other nations and/or places in the United States such as inner cities that have underprivileged youth in need of baseball equipment or funding. Breakers Against Drunk/Distracted Driving Liam Rafaty Educate peers about the dangers of drunk and distracted driving through educational campaigns. Breakers Against Nicotine Thomas DeBoer Spreading awareness and educating students about the dangers and health consequences of addictive nicotine products. Business and Economics Club Matthew Berk Give students an opportunity to learn about business from established men and women in various fields. Challenge Success Alex Aronson To provide students a voice on our high school challenge success initiatives. Club ROC Avalon Bencz The intent of Club ROC is to provide a space for Christian students, and all students who want to join, to be able to fellowship with other students and hear a brief message from the bible. Creative Writing Club Scarlett Wheaton I am renewing the Creative Writing Club since the previous president graduated. The club is a constructive, creative outlet for high schoolers to express and release any frustrations or "teen angst". In this club, students will explore different styles of writing with weekly prompts and it will also be a friendly circle for students to share personal writing projects. Crushing hunger Molly Starr Crushing Hunger is a club whose purpose is to generate food donations for Laguna Food Pantry. Food is in huge demand right now, given covid, and the Pantry is serving an increasing amount of families. Debate Club Kidd Stablein Debate club’s goal is to improve meme era public speaking and help provide them necessary skills in order to hold a formal debate. In the club members debate on topics that range from political, social, economic, and pop culture issues. Digital Divide Club Jayden Lund Help get kids who don't have access to technology chrome books through fundraisers and donations. I already have donated three chromebooks, and built a website and products to sell. Dungeons and Dragons Club Hunter Spencer The reason and intent of the Dungeons and Dragons Club is to just have fun playing the game, while also helping new players understand the game. We already know how we are going to be playing and how to play online. Our intent is really to have fun, because we really need that right now while stuck at home. Durga Tree International Morgan Welch The objective of the club goes with my values. Embrace Club Nikki Asghari Embrace Club was made for all walks of life to connect and understand each other! We embrace all types of people & their struggles. We teach you how to heal, how to speak up, & to live each and every day worry free! Embrace Club has over 25 members and counting and we want to make it an official club at Laguna Beach High School:) Entrepreneurs Club Odin Flores Promote entrepreneurship and business development ideas through guest speakers and connecting with local business partners Environmental club Henry Stewart The club is about doing environmental work, such as beach cleanups and ecological preservation. Fashion club Hannah McCarthy At fashion club we encourage people to express themselves through their clothes! We also talk about upcoming and current trends in fashion. We also talk about the different jobs in the fashion industry and what paths lead you there. We also want to start donating clothes to a nonprofit organization. Film Appreciation - Dramas Blake Draper We will watch selected films and discuss themes, cinematography, director point of view Freediving Agata Shamis It is one of my goals to learn how to free dive because I love the ocean, and this is a helpful opportunity. French Club Kirra Moore We educate on French culture, provide French based activities and have educational fun. You also don't need to know French or be in French class to participate! Happy Meal Giselle Ospina Alexis and I were given this club to us by Jessica Berk and we would like to keep it going and eat lunch together over zoom, maybe karaoke and more Homeless Helpers Mary Fast To provide lunch for the homeless in Laguna Beach while we are in this pandemic as the pantry is closed on the weekend. Jordan's League Arthur Rounaghi Willie Rounaghi, Alex Neufeld, and I began running basketball camps for kids with special needs last year and we are hoping to expand the camp by starting a club at the school. We want to increase membership and awareness around the school. Kpop Club Fatima Blanco The reason for this club is for people to learn more about Kpop (who don’t know about Kpop) and for people who already know Kpop to make friends and have fun. Laguna Beach Food Pantry Club Matthew Berk To provide volunteers and organize drives for the local food pantry. LBHS Art Club Colette Reed To learn about different kinds of art and experiment with different mediums! LBHS Mountain Bike Club Jared Hammett A group of enthusiastic mountain bikers who want to share the joy of riding with our school community, all skill levels are welcome!
Magicians Agata Shamis This seems to be a fun and interactive club to attend, something I'd really enjoy. Mandarin Club Chloe Chang To promote Chinese language and culture beyond mandarin class! Music Performance Club Drew Jackson I like music National Honor Society Sophia Ravenna National Honor Society is a club that connects students to volunteer opportunities. This club helps to create stronger bonds between students and their communities. Paws in the Quad Club Grace Wilson Bringing therapy dogs and reptiles to campus to relieve stress during finals. Goal to expand to other schools. Podcast Grace Barsamian I have been doing in a podcast club for 2 years at my old school, and it was so much fun. The second year I became one of the co leads, of which I have also been doing podcasts on my own ever since. I feel LBHS could greatly use a podcast club. Kids can come and talk about school and what’s happening every week. I have equipment recommendation if necessary, as well as the recording program. The main podcast itself would be a weekly breakdown on what's happening at LBHS. This is why I feel the name The Breakers Breakdown would be suitable for the podcast. I really feel some kids would really like to become a part of this club. Thank you. Portuguese Club Theodore Coffey My brother William and I founded Portuguese Club last year as sophomores. We are now juniors and we would like to continue to have our club. We teach the Portuguese language with interactive lessons during our club meetings. Queer Straight Alliance Elle (Louis) Gourley Provide a safe and supportive space for student’s part of, and not part of, the LGBTQ+ community alike, to discuss and get educated about queer, art, icons, history, and culture. Students of any sexual orientation or gender are allowed to join and participate in our discussions and we highly encourage students who are not a part of the LGBTQ+ community to join in order to learn more about and support their peers! Remember and Give Maija Shaw Remember and Give is a nonprofit organization that strives to support rhino conservation and an underserved children’s daycare in South Africa. By taking part in this club, you will devote your time and effort to volunteer service to raise funds and awareness to our community through bake sales, garage sales, and other fun ways to make a difference. Sewing for SoCal Michael Pinto We sew and make masks and other PPE to pass out to people for free. SheWoke Club Sereena Hoso SheWoke is a non-profit club aimed at bettering the lives of marginalized communities and individuals affected by the horrors of racism, sexism, homophobia, and any other prejudice. As a 100% youth-led club founded by women & men, we not only advocate for intersectional feminism, but also strive to uplift people of color and aiding minority groups. As students we hold a fervent passion to help all, and aspire to improve underprivileged lives in any way possible. Strength in Numbers Maya Gallego Drug and alcohol prevention within Laguna Beach (focused on the High School) Students Supporting Sports Theodore Coffey My mission is to provide low income communities with sporting equipment. My club is dedicated to collecting lightly used/new sporting equipment and donating it to schools in low income communities. TeamTutor Club William Coffey TeamTutor is a club made of LBHS students that are interested in tutoring students over Zoom meetings. During the Covid-19 pandemic, learning is especially difficult for some, and TeamTutor's mission is to provide extra help to students through group or one-on-one Zoom learning meetings. Walking for Water Cassidy Morgan Walking for Water is a club that partners with nonprofit Wisdom Spring to provide wells and education to the youth in developing countries Zero Trash Laguna Uma Bhatia This club focuses on cleaning up Laguna and students can receive volunteer hours for it.
Community Service All LBHS students are required to complete 40 hours of community service for graduation. Students must complete 5 hours for each semester enrolled at LBHS. Required hours will be adjusted for transfer students.
Examples of community service: Tutoring students at Thurston Working at the animal shelter Collecting food donations for the local pantry Working in an orphanage on your church mission trip Working at the LBHS or public library Helping with set up at a track meet Running the time clock for an LBHS basketball game Working in the snack bar for Little League Baseball If you are not sure if the service you Collecting donations for your church clothing drive plan to do will qualify, check with the Teaching computer skills at the senior center Community Service Coordinator!
Activities that would not qualify for community service hours: Helping babysit in a private daycare Working for a local business, but not getting paid Helping your grandmother with yard work Working in a doctor’s office (unless it’s a non-profit!) Teaching surf lessons at a for profit surf camp
All service must be done for a non-profit organization. Examples: Laguna Food Pantry LBHS Athletic Boosters Boy Scouts/ Girls Scouts The Boys and Girls Club Suzi-Q Senior Center Public Library The Red Cross Zero Trash Laguna American Cancer Society
While LBHS requires only 40 hours, many college scholarships require 100 or more hours plus a description of the meaningful service performed. Community service cards are available in the LBHS Activities and Front Offices. Students are not allowed to sign off community service cards for other students. Parents are not allowed to sign off on their own students community service cards. Our school is using ParentSquare!
Hi parents,
We are very excited for the new school and we hope you are too! I want to share with you that this year we’ll be using ParentSquare for all school communication. It’ll be where you receive all information relevant to your child. It’s the easiest way for you to see what’s going on at school and in the classroom. Better yet, should you need to contact me, you’ll be able to send me a direct message on there.
The best way to use ParentSquare is by downloading the free mobile app for iOS or Android. You will soon receive an invitation via email or text. Simply click on the link to activate your account (it’ll take less than a minute). You can also use ParentSquare on any device.
Follow these steps: 1. Download the ‘ParentSquare’ app on iOS or Android. 2. Check your email or text for the activation link. 3. Sign in. 4. Viola! You’re all set!
Our goal is to have every family join ParentSquare. Feel free to ask me any questions. Thank you so much!
Additional Settings:
To change your notification settings: To change your language settings: 1. Go into the ParentSquare app. 1. Go into the ParentSquare app. 2. Tap the ‘ ‘ icon at the top left corner. 2. Tap the ‘ ‘ icon at the top left corner. 3. Then ‘Preferences’. 3. Then ‘Preferences’. 4. Tap ‘Notification Channel’. 4. Tap ‘Language Setting’. 5. Pick how you’d like to be notified. We 5. Pick your preferred language: English or recommend ‘Email and Text’. your native language (if shown). LAGUNA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE HOW TO’S ATTENDANCE POLICIES Your student’s absence must be reported by a parent/guardian only (we cannot accept emails from students) to the Attendance Office at [email protected]. Please include your child’s first name, last name, grade, date of absence and reason for absence. NOTE: Please see our handbook for excused and unexcused absences. CLEARING ABSENCES ● Parents/guardians must contact [email protected] within three (3) school days regarding a student’s absence. Failure to do so will result in an Unexcused Absence. ● Excessive Excused Absences will require documentation and the possibility of a meeting with Administration. ● Absences exceeding three (3) or more consecutive days will require documentation. ● Failure to verify a student’s absence within three (3) school days will be recorded as an Unexcused Absence.
REQUESTS FOR EXTENDED ABSENCES Absences of 1 to 5 consecutive days require Administrative pre-approval and a 7 DAY ADVANCE NOTICE. Students/parents must fill out the Request for Work During Extended Absence Form or contact the Attendance Office. Absences of 6 consecutive days to 6 weeks require Administrative pre-approval and a 7 DAY ADVANCE NOTICE. Students/parents must fill out the Short-Term Independent Study Form and contact the Attendance Office.
STUDENTS NEEDING TO LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY Please choose one of the following options to notify the ATTENDANCE OFFICE when it is necessary for a student to leave campus early for an appointment: A. SEND AN EMAIL BY 7:30 AM TO [email protected] The Parent or Guardian should notify the Attendance Office with the following information: 1. Student’s Name 2. Grade 3. Time students needs to leave campus 4. Reason for leaving 5. Time student will be returning to school B. BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS have student deliver a written note from parent/guardian to the Attendance Office providing the information 1 through 5 listed above.
PROCEDURE ONCE EARLY RELEASE NOTIFICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED Once an early release notification has been received from the parent/guardian: 1. A "CALL SLIP" will be created and delivered to the teacher during the period the student needs to be released. 2. Before leaving, students MUST REPORT to the Attendance Office TO SIGN OUT 3. Students will receive an OFF-CAMPUS PASS. 4. Students will receive a RE-ADMIT PASS back to class. Students should NOT go directly to class without checking in. ON RETURNING to school, THE STUDENT MUST CHECK IN WITH THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE, with a doctor's note (if applicable). CONSEQUENCES FOR NOT FOLLOWING PROPER CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES
Student will be considered TRUANT and will meet with Administration to reiterate Check-Out policy and procedure and may result in an Attendance and/or Behaviour Contract
Additional Offenses: Student may be suspended for defiance as per CA Ed Code §1. Sec. 48900 (k) & CA Ed Code §2. Sec.48910 (d).