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ESUSD Thriving as 21st Century Learners, Workers and Citizens El SEGUNDO HIGH SCHOOL Incoming Freshmen Parent Night THANK YOU ESHS AWARD WINNING CHOIR AND BAND Gianna Summers Steve Fox Choir Director Band Director ESUSD Thriving as 21st Century Learners, Workers and Citizens INCOMING FRESHMEN PARENT NIGHT Welcome Class of 2019 ESUSD Thriving as 21st Century Learners, Workers and Citizens WELCOME / INTRODUCTIONS Jaime Mancilla - Principal • ESUSD School Board Members • Dr. Melissa Moore – Superintendent • ESUSD District Administration PARENT SUPPORT Carol Pirsztuk – Ed! Robin Funk- PTA Every Day Every Dollar Every Student….For El Segundo CA RANKS 46 IN STATE FUNDING Current Expense Per Student Percentage of National Ranking State (Adjusted for Regional Cost Differences) Average 1 Vermont $18,882 161% 2 Alaska $18,113 154% 3 Wyoming $17,758 151% 4 New York $17,326 148% 5 New Jersey $15,421 131% 6 Connecticut $15,172 129% 7 Maine $14,613 125% 8 New Hampshire $14,561 124% 9 District of Columbia $13,917e 119% 10 Delaware $13,902 118% - US Average $11,735 100% 46 California $8,308 71% ESUSD = $7.4 (11% below avg.) Every Day Every Dollar Every Student….For El Segundo YOU AND Ed! FUND ROBOTICS Every Day Every Dollar Every Student….For El Segundo YOU AND Ed! FUND Career and College Counseling Freshman Orientation and Guidance HS Advocacy and Support Every Day Every Dollar Every Student….For El Segundo June 15 – July 17, 2015 May 15, 2015 July 27 – July 31, 2015 WHAT IS TONIGHT’S TAKE-AWAY? • Plenty of paths ranging in rigor for your child • From Pathways to A-G, athletics or activities • Discuss your child’s strengths (with him/her) • Do not wait to get involved! Four years go by fast! • Read your child. Let them push themselves as much as they are capable and then push them just enough to keep them motivated and engaged. 9 COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY GRADUATE DESTINATIONS: 2012-2015 • All UCs represented • All CSUs represented • All Ivy League Schools • An extensive list of private schools including: USC, Stanford, MIT, Johns Hopkins, LMU, Lindenwood, Marquette, Lipscomb, Liberty, Eugene Lang College, out-of-state state schools, and every military academy! 10 ESUSD Thriving as 21st Century Learners, Workers and Citizens ESHS HIGHLIGHTS Ali Rabiei – Assistant Principal • Academics • Advanced Placement • ESHS Pathways • Activities • Athletics • Freshmen Scheduling ESHS ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES Ali Rabiei – Assistant Principal ESHS AP Courses • Biology • English Literature • US History • English Language • World History • Spanish Language • Studio Art • Physics • Statistics • Calculus • Psychology • Computer Science ESHS PATHWAYS 4/14/2014 PLTW - ENGINEERING Steve Eno – Engineering Teacher “Engineering and Math integration at the cutting edge.” Year 1 Year 2 Intro to Engineering Design Principles of Engineering VEX & ASCE Bridge Comp. Year 3 Year 4 Aerospace Engineering Engineering Design & Dev. Real World Design Challenge PLTW - ENGINEERING Robotics ● FIRST Robotics Competition ● Cyberpatriot ● Zero Robotics ● Northrop Grumman High School Innovation Challenge Register today through Summer Academy at www.ESEdF.org PLTW – BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE Erica Zug – Teacher Year 1 Year 2 Principles of Biomedical Human Body Systems Science Year 3 Year 4 Medical Interventions Biomedical Innovations PERFORMING ARTS PATHWAY Stephanie Burns – Guidance Counselor Year 1 Year 2 Visual Performing Arts (VPA) VPA Student Choice Student Choice Year 3 Year 4: Capstone VPA Advanced Band Student Choice AP Studio Art Choir Drama Photography BEGINNING STRINGS AND ADVANCED STRINGS Learn to play VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, or BASS BUSINESS PATHWAY Bonnie Maye – Teacher Goal: Learn business skills and math functions for “real world” settings. Tools: hands-on, minds-on curriculum. Course Curriculum ESHS Courses ● A-G approved ● Business Accounting ● Courses can be taken in any year ● Year long courses ● Business Entrepreneurship ● Personal & business finance perspectives ● Business Economics ● Emphasis on data analysis using multiple perspectives ● Local, domestic and global views and the impact of data on decision making 4/14/2014 ● Problem-solving and perspective STAND UP / SIT DOWN - Stand up if you have a senior in high school. - Stand up if you are here for your first high schooler. - Stand up if you already have kids in high school. - Remain standing if your kids are involved in at least one activity at ESHS. STUDENT SUPPORT Robin Espinoza – Director of Student Activities 4/14/2014 FRESHMAN YEAR IS CRITICAL • School • Higher grades Higher College Belonging pride Increased Graduation Attendance • More Rates ready • “Fit in” involved 22 * The Consortium on Chicago School Research at the University of Chicago – ccsr.ushicago.edu OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED! •Over 60 clubs! •Lunchtime activities! •Dances •Homecoming Week •Link Crew Activities 23 ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT (ASB) • It’s not too late to run for an ASB elected position (Governor, Lt. Gov., Treasurer/Secretary) • Or, be a Freshman Representative (not elected) • Ms. Cline has details about ASB and how to get involved • Participating in ASB is a GREAT way to get involved, have fun, serve the school/community and build leadership skills. 24 ONLINE STORE www.b1selfshop.com 20% goes back to HS Sweatshirts, t-shirts, tank tops, spirit gear, hats, beanies, blankets, lounge wear, decals, tattoos, workout clothes, back packs, notebooks, etc. = AWESOME! 25 STUDENT ATHLETICS Steve Shevlin– Athletic Director 4/14/2014 FALL SPORT SEASON AUGUST – NOVEMBER BOYS SPORTS GIRLS SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY CROSS COUNTRY FOOTBALL TENNIS SURF SURF WATER POLO VOLLEYBALL WINTER SEASON NOVEMBER - FEBRUARY BOYS SPORTS GIRLS SPORTS BASKETBALL BASKETBALL SOCCER SOCCER WATER POLO SPRING SEASON FEBRUARY-JUNE BOYS SPORTS GIRLS SPORTS BASEBALL SOFTBALL TRACK TRACK SWIMMING SWIMMING LACROSSE LACROSSE VOLLEYBALL TENNIS WHAT TO DO IF YOU WANT TO PLAY? - I will be doing signup at the end of April, at ESMS at lunch - Make the team (some require tryouts) - Complete the Athletic Packet - Be committed and dedicated to team success - Represent El Segundo HS with humility in victory and dignity in defeat - Compete to the best of your ability - Be accountable to yourself and others WELCOME CLASS OF 2019 EL SEGUNDO COUNSELING DEPARTMENT STEPHANIE BURNS, M.S. : A-GOM BRANDI WOODS, M.A. : GON-N TIFFANI PINIER, M. A. : O-Z GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • 4 Years English 9-12 • 3 Years Math - Including Algebra I • 2 Years Science - Biological & Physical • 3 Years Social Studies • 2 Years Physical Education (must pass test) • 1 Year either LOTE or VPA • Electives to reach 210 credits • Pass CAHSEE English & CAHSEE Math A-G REQUIREMENTS • 2 Years Social Studies (Must include: World, US, Political Behavior) • 4 Years of English • 3 Years Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, (4th recommended) • 2 Years Lab Science-Biology,Chemistry (3 rec) • 2 Years LOTE (3 recommended) • 1 Year Visual/Performing Art* • 1 Year Elective* PLANNING GRADES 9-12 • Students are enrolled in 6 courses grades 9-11, and 5 courses in grade 12 which in four years should exceed the 210 credits needed for graduation. • All students can complete A-G/ College Prep courses in 4 years • ESMS semester grades assist in 9th grade course placements – Finish your 8th grade year STRONG! • Students can expect 2 hours of outside study daily. • Freshmen do not need to take summer school prior to 9th grade in order to complete the A-G /College Prep sequences of courses. FRESHMAN PROGRAM REQUEST FORM COUNSELOR__ • Name __________________________ Male/Female • English/Language Arts ______English 9AB (CP) _____English 9 Honors* _______________________ Teacher Recommendation Mathematics(select one)Placement by criteria ______ Algebra 1AB (A-G) ______ Geometry AB (A-G) ______ Algebra II CP or Honors (A-G) – Teacher Signature FRESHMAN PROGRAM REQUEST FORM • Science (select one) ______Biology (A-G) • Physical Education (select one) _______Physical Education Team Sport _______Volleyball Class OR Fall ____________ _______Str Train(Intro to PE) Winter________ Spring 2nd sem_____ FRESHMAN PROGRAM GUIDE CONT. •_____Pathway/Elective / LOTE •_____Pathway/ Elective/ LOTE •Students select two different electives to complete their class requests, using the list from the Course Offerings page. •All students must select two alternatives which are different from the two selections above. WHAT’S NEXT •April 20th – Counselors meet with 8th grade students at ESMS in their Language Arts classes. •The counselors will return to ESMS April 29, 2015. Each 8th grade student enters requests into the computer if s/he has the signed registration form. MARK YOUR CALENDARS • Info Snap Registration begins Aug. 2015 •Link Crew for Freshmen Orientation: •August 18th, 2015 •Freshman Registration •Aug 19th 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. •First Day of School: August 25, 2015 GET TO KNOW US: •eshscounseling.weebly.com •Links, Power Points, All Info All the time - for All Grades… DOWNLOAD THIS PRESENTATION Go to: www.elsegundohigh.org Under News and Announcements .