Class of 2019

Who is my Counselor?

A-Cap Lori Nguyen (760) 290-2219 lori.nguyen@smusd.org

Car-Gal Erika Yi (760) 290-2263 erika.yi@smusd.org

Gam-Gz & EL Ruben Escobar (760) 290-2252 ruben.escobar@smusd.org

H-L Kristi Harlig (760) 290-2314 kristi.harlig@smusd.org

M-O Janet Paul (760) 290-2220 janet.paul@smsud.org

P-Si Laura Perez (760) 290-2259 laura.perez@smusd.org

Sk-Z Lisa Berry (760) 290-2227 lisa.berry@smusd.org

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