10th & 11th Grade Parent Presentation Fall '11

Classes of 2012 & 2013 Sophomore/Junior Parent Presentation September 2011: 

Classes of 2012 & 2013 Sophomore/Junior Parent Presentation September 2011

Administrative Team: 

Administrative Team Principal Mr. Ben Dale x5000 bdale@mbusd.org Vice-Principals Mr. Goy Casillas x5025 gcasillas@ mbusd.org Ms. Paula Hart x5028 phart@mbusd.org Mr. Jaime Mancilla x5006 jmancilla@mbusd.org

Guidance Counselors: 

Guidance Counselors Ms. Jennifer Woodie A-Da x5023 jwoodie@mbusd.org Ms. Corrine Lee-Iwai Db-Hi x5034 clee-iwai@mbusd.org Ms. Brittney Beauchaine Hj-Mh x5022 bbeauchaine@mbusd.org Mr. David Beck Mi-Sa x5021 dbeck@mbusd.org Ms. Sue Bertran Sb-Z x5024 sbertran@mbusd.org College and Career Counselors Ms. Gail Currey x5187 gcurrey@mbusd.org Ms. Katherine Folkman x5252 kfolkman@mbusd.org Educational Support Counselor Ms. Cindy Shortt x5027 cshortt@mbusd.org

Agenda: 

Agenda Graduation Requirements College Entrance Requirements College Testing Information College Application Process Miscellaneous Information/Concerns Ethics Policy, Attendance and Discipline

Graduation Requirements: 

Graduation Requirements ENGLISH 4 years (40 credits) MATHEMATICS 2 years (20 credits) Including Algebra SCIENCE 2 years (20 credits) PE/ATHLETICS 2 years (20 credits) SOCIAL STUDIES 3 years (30 credits) ARTS/LANGUAGE 1 year (10 credits)

Graduation Requirements (cont.): 

Graduation Requirements (cont.) HEALTH 1 semester (5 credits) ELECTIVES 17 semesters (85 credits) TOTAL 230 Credits Pass High School Exit Exam Must meet the above criteria to participate in the June commencement ceremony WE DO NOT RANK OR WEIGHT! Additional Elective Options: So Cal ROC - Southern Ca. Regional Occupational center Pat Morrow - pmorrow@socalroc.com

UC Entrance Requirements: 

UC Entrance Requirements A-G Courses (must have a grade of C or better) SAT Reasoning Test OR ACT w/ Writing SAT Subject Test – NO LONGER REQUIRED! No letters of recommendation required! UC Application website: UC Undergraduate Application

UC A-G Requirements: 

UC A-G Requirements History/Social Science 2 years English 4 years Mathematics 3 years (4 rec) - Algebra 1-2, Geometry and Algebra 3-4 Lab Science 2 years (3 rec) - Biology and Chemistry Foreign Language 2 years (3 rec) Visual & Performing Arts 1 year College Prep Electives 1 year

CSU Entrance Requirements: 

CSU Entrance Requirements A-G courses with a grade of C or better SAT Reasoning or ACT without Writing NOT required: SAT Subject Test or Letters of recommendation! Cal State University application website: www.csumentor.org

CSU A-G Requirements: 

CSU A-G Requirements History / Social Science 2 years English 4 years Mathematics 3 years (4 rec) - Algebra 1-2, Geometry and Algebra 3-4 Science 2 years Biology and Chemistry Foreign Language 2 years Visual & Performing Arts 1 year Electives 1 year

Testing: 

Testing PSAT & PLAN sign-ups week of Sep. 12 th , 2011 and late registration is Sep. 19 th -21 st PSAT – Saturday, October 15, 2011 - Arrive 7:45 a.m. @ Mira Costa High School PLAN - Saturday, October 22 , 2011 - Arrive 7:45 a.m. @ Mira Costa High School SAT Reasoning www. collegeboard.com ACT with Writing www.actstudent.org Timeline for testing Test Prep programs

College Admissions: 

College Admissions Criteria considered by most colleges AP & Honors Programs Summer Programs Naviance Log-In Instructions: Go to http://connection.Naviance.com/MCHS. Your user name is your first and last name with no spaces in between. Your password is your MCHS 5 digit ID number.

Financial Aid: 

Financial Aid Four types of financial aid FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) – www.fafsa.ed.gov Cal Grants CSS/PROFILE – www.collegeboard.com Scholarships - www.fastweb.com

College Knowledge Night: 

College Knowledge Night Join Mrs. Currey and Mrs. Folkman, College Counselors, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27 in the School Auditorium for a brief overview of college admissions. Then choose from 2 of the following workshops to attend: University of California Admissions— Ruth Rodriguez, Student Affairs Officer at UCLA. Cal State University Admissions— Kim Larson, Outreach and Information Services at Cal State University Dominguez Hills. Private College Admissions—Becky Chassin, Associate Director, Office of Admissions at USC. The Role of Testing in Admissions—Stacey Tester of The Princeton Review.

College Fair: 

College Fair Mira Costa High School Tuesday, October 4, 2011 Time: 7:00pm - Seniors with I.D. 7:30pm - 11 th through 9 th grade students 8:00pm - parents

Additional Information D or F grade remediation : 

Additional Information D or F grade remediation Summer School Courses at Community College Alternative Education/ Online BYU will no longer be accepted after June 22 nd 2012 Please see your Guidance Counselor for correct advisement! If lacking credits Options listed above plus SoCal ROC

Additional Information: 

Additional Information Back to School Night : Thursday September 22 th @ 7:00pm Grades/Concerns- Progress Report 5 wk Quarter Grades 10 wk Progress Report 15 wk Semester Grade 20 wk All grade reports available through Intouch online Encourage students to communicate with their teachers

Mira Costa Website www.miracostahigh.org: 

Mira Costa Website www.miracostahigh.org Intouch Online Grade Book Wizard Course Description Handbook Daily Bulletin @Miracosathigh (Twitter) Upcoming Events Calendar – Like us at MiraCostaCalendar on Facebook Sports Club Events College and Career Center Information: www.miracostaccc.com

Student Intervention Advisor An Ed. Foundation funded program Rocky Wilson, Ph.D. (a Mira Costa resource for both students and parents) Phone:310-318-7337 ext. 5102 Email: Rwilson@mbusd.org: 

Student Intervention Advisor An Ed. Foundation funded program Rocky Wilson, Ph.D . (a Mira Costa resource for both students and parents) Phone:310-318-7337 ext. 5102 Email: Rwilson@mbusd.org Substance abuse and MCHS - why this program – Substance Abuse Task Force - Community approach - school staff (teachers, assistants & administrators) - students - parents - community resources (counseling centers, police, business partners, etc.) Programs - SafeSpace (forms available in lobby) - Voluntary drug testing - Canine searches on campus - Assistance for students and for parents - PACE –teaching awareness and responsibility - Impact Program for students - Parent Support Group- Navigating Risky Behavior – Thursdays 7:30pm.

Student Athletes & NCAA: 

Student Athletes & NCAA Any student-athlete that thinks they may play at the collegiate level, it is very important that you follow the guidelines to insure eligibility. Below you will find a link to information regarding student-athletes and NCAA eligibility. Please note that these requirements change and it is important that you have the most up to date information. www.NCAA.org

Ethics Policy: 

Ethics Policy Please familiarize yourself with the MCHS ethics policy which was updated September 2009. The ethics policy can be found in the student tab under policies on our website. We take academic honesty very seriously and actively encourage all of our students to do the same. Ethics Policy

Attendance: 

Attendance Attendance is a vital component to successful performance in each and every class. Please encourage good attendance from your student and familiarize yourself with our attendance policy. Please pay close attention to what is defined as an excused and unexcused absence as well as how to clear an absence. The policy may be found on our website in the student section under attendance. Attendance Policy

Discipline: 

Discipline While all of our students are wonderful and well behaved, to minimize any lapses in judgment, please familiarize yourselves with the Discipline Matrix. While the matrix is punitive in nature, it may also serve to inform what constitutes a violation and thus help to avoid any infractions. The matrix can be found on our website in the student section under Discipline Matrix. Your cooperation and understanding involving these matters is greatly appreciated. Discipline Matrix

THANK YOU!!!!!!: 

THANK YOU!!!!!! A huge thank you to: Manhattan Beach Ed. Foundation P.T.S.A. Manhattan Beach Athletic Foundation Thank you for all your continued support!