Class of 2019
Who is my Counselor?
A-Cap Lori Nguyen (760) 290-2219 [email protected]
Car-Gal Erika Yi (760) 290-2263 [email protected]
Gam-Gz & EL Ruben Escobar (760) 290-2252 [email protected]
H-L Kristi Harlig (760) 290-2314 [email protected]
M-O Janet Paul (760) 290-2220 [email protected]
P-Si Laura Perez (760) 290-2259 [email protected]
Sk-Z Lisa Berry (760) 290-2227 [email protected]
Mrs. Nguyen Ms. Yi Mrs. Harlig
Mrs. Paul
Mr. Escobar
Mrs. Perez Mrs. Berry
San Marcos High School
Graduation
Requirements
English 40 credits Math 20 credits Social Studies 40 credits Science (Life & Physical) 20 credits PE 20 credits Foreign Lang./Fine Art 10 credits Electives 80 credits Total Credits 230 credits
10 credits = 1 year
How to Read Your Transcript
Should have
20 credits
Should have
20 credits
University Requirements “A-G” (a) History 2 years
-World History
-American History / U.S. Government
(b) English 4 years college prep
(c) Mathematics
3 years required
-Minimum: Algebra 2
(d) Science 2 years with lab. ( Biology, Chemistry,
Physics)
(e) Foreign Language 2 years same language
(f) Visual / Performing Arts 1 year
(g) Elective 1 year
Course Selection Things to Remember: You must enroll in a minimum of 6 classes For Team Sports and TA’s you must get a coach’s or
teacher’s signature Please write three alternate electives on course
selection sheet- next year we will have 3,400-3,500 students at SMHS. Classes will fill quickly!
Fill out an application for: • ASB, Newspaper, Yearbook or AVID
Reminder about W/L at Palomar
If you take a foreign language at Palomar (Spanish 101, French 101 or ASL 100/101), it is strongly recommended you take the second level as well (102). Palomar summer term starts on June 26.
HONORS/AP DROP POLICY NEW POLICY! For AP/Honors level changes – If you want to change a level (for example: AP/Honors to college prep) you must fill out the AP/Honors Change Request Form and submit the completed form to the AP office. Get the form from your AP/Honors teacher.
Students have the first 3 weeks of first
semester in order to drop from honors or AP into college prep.
Students have the first 2 weeks of
second semester to drop from honors or AP into college prep.
* Dropping an AP/Honors course requires a parent meeting with an Assistant Principal.
Become a part of a group of enthusiastic leaders
dedicated to the promotion of Knight Pride!
If you are creative, love our school and want to become more involved, and strive to
be a leader, then SMHS ASB is the place for you!
Math Pattern
STATS/ AP STATS
Due to significant content overlap, students cannot receive credit for both Pre-Calc and Math Analysis
New VAPA Electives Advanced Drama (P)*
This course provides an opportunity to explore acting at the college level. Students will be responsible for selecting and working on monologues and scenes. They will also produce and create their own productions based on personal interest.
History of Rock Through Performance (P)* This course is a historical and performance based overview of the musical and cultural influences of the rock genre from the 50’s to today. Students follow the history lectures and presentation with performances of key songs from different eras by learning basic techniques on guitar, bass and drums. This course is designed to be followed by Digital Music.
*Pending Board/UC Approval
New Electives
AP Physics II*
An algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics such as fluid statics and dynamics; thermodynamics with kinetic theory; PV diagrams and probability; electrostatics; electrical circuits with capacitors; magnetic fields, and more.
New CTE electives cont.-
Computing with Robotics (P)* This course introduces to foundational knowledge of robotics. Students learn to control robots through a graphical user interface and computer programs in C/C++
Intro to Engineering (P)*
Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science and engineering standards to hands-on projects.
Sports Medicine (P)*
This competency course is designed to introduce the student to the medical terminology theories, principles, and hands-on field experience involved with the rapidly growing field of Sports Medicine.
*Pending Board/UC Approval
New CTE Electives cont. Computer Software Engineering (P)*
This course aims to develop computational thinking and generate excitement about career paths utilize computational thinking. This course can be a student’s first course in computer science.
Computer Science Applications (P)*
CSA focuses on integrating technologies across multiple platforms and networks, including the internet. Students work primarily in Java. This course prepares students for AP Computer Science – A course.
CHOOSE CAREFULLY!! Students are given two weeks to look through the
Online Course Catalog and ask questions of parents, teachers, and counselors before making course decisions.
Allocation decisions for the following year are based upon student requests.
Please understand that you will not be able to make changes to your schedule once this school year ends, unless it is a level change due to grades or summer school attendance.
All courses are year-long courses!
Course Selection Put your name, ID #, email and counselor name
Choose 1 from each category. Weighted classes are in bold
Choose 3 additional courses (science recommended). Make sure you select alternates you want!
Please write in course number and title.
Both you and your parents must sign before your form will be accepted and your classes entered in computer!!!!!!
Review both graduation and A-G requirements
Course Selection – Electives For TA position
remember:
• Each teacher can only have one TA each semester
• You can only TA for 2 semesters during your 4 years
• Must get teacher name and signature
Bold – Weighted Italics⁺⁺ - Pending Board/UC Approval * - Teacher signature required
History teachers will bring their students to the C3 and counselors will call students for their individual meetings. Please write your
date on the top of your course selection sheet.
Period/ Day Monday
2/27
Tuesday
2/28
Wednesday
3/1
Thursday
3/2
Friday
3/3
1 Bell Mazzola Alderton (1st half of block)
Norman (2nd half of block) Williams
2 Bell Mazzola
Zeigler (1st half of block)
Alderton (2nd half of block)
Williams
3 Bell Mazzola
Williams
4 Bell Mazzola
Turner (1st half of block)
Norman (2nd half of block)
Williams
5 Bell Mazzola
Turner (1st half of block)
Mikelatos (2nd half of block)
Williams
6 Bell Zeigler (1st half of block)
*Bring your transcript and Course Selection Sheet!!
Remind 101 from Counseling Office
Text the message @smhscoun to the number 81010
Having trouble? Try this instead:
Text the message @smhscoun to (224) 231-4958
College & Career Center
Room 158 (in the Student Union) $$$ Scholarship
information FAFSA Computer Lab Jobs (work permits) Military Vocational Opportunities
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM every
school day. Visit at least once a week! Mr. Johnson
College Admission Testing
PSAT in October
We recommend you take SAT/ACT starting in spring of your junior year
SAT: www.collegeboard.org
ACT: www.act.org
Check Knight Zone calendar for potential SAT test prep
Summer School
At Mission Hills
Limited number of courses offered
Session 1: June 26th – July 14th
Session 2: July 17th- August 3rd
11th & 12th grade only
Registration day at Mission Hills on June 22nd
First come, first served
Online (Plato) program for English and History courses.
PE will only be offered to students that received an “F” in PE during the school year.
Information and forms available on SMHS website
Off Campus Courses
If you are interested in taking ANY courses off campus (online, etc.) YOU MUST FILL OUT THE OFF CAMPUS COURSE REQUEST FORM before you enroll. Outside credit form available in counseling office.
Please note that off campus courses cannot be used to meet subject area graduation requirements: elective credit only
If you would like to take a Palomar or Mira Costa College course, please get the K-12 form signed in the counseling office.
Upcoming Events
College Knowledge Night
Thursday, April 13th at Mission Hills from 5:30-8:00pm
Topics: UC, CSU, financial aid, SAT/ACT, Transferring from community college
College Case Study Night
Thursday, May 11th from 5:30-8:00pm at SMHS Theater
NCAA If you are hoping to compete in a sport in college
Inform your counselor, your coach and the athletic director, Coach Meyer
Visit www.eligibilitycenter.org
You must register with NCAA in 11th grade
What Can I Do Now? Visiting campuses over the summer
(student led tours) UCSD = Large UC
SDSU = CSU
USD = Private
Summer Programs
Volunteer/Job Shadow/Internship/Work
Do online research using GPA, SAT/ACT scores and major. www.californiacolleges.edu
California Dream Act Undocumented students who:
Attended a CA High School for at least 3 years
Graduated from a CA High School
Benefits:
Can apply to any CA university or college and pay in-state tuition
Access financial aid, scholarships and student loans
New Robotics Class Video