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Welcome to MAYF MAYFAIR AIR HIGH HIGH SCHO SCHOOL OL Standard of Excellence, Nothing Less! Future Freshman Parent Night Class of 2022 Introducing your Introducing your th Grade Counselor 9 th Mrs. Julie McIntosh Room 233
Future Freshman Parent Night
Class of 2022
Standard
Excellence, Nothing Less!
Introducing your Introducing your 9th
th Grade Counselor…
Room 233 Email: JulieMcIntosh@busd.k12.ca.us
Introducing Your Introducing Your Counselors Counselors
(Grade (Grades s 10 10 -12)…
Email: JLane@busd.k12.ca.us Office: Room 231
Last Names: F - L Email: COzier@busd.k12.ca.us Office: HSO
Last Names: Rom - Z Email: KYoung@busd.k12.ca.us Office: HSO
Email: KGarcia@busd.k12.ca.us Office: HSO
Introducing your Administrators…
PRINCIPAL
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Miss Marcia Burford
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, ACTIVITIES, ATTENDANCE, SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, DISCIPLINE & ATHLETICS
Today’s Objectives… Parents will:
✓ Learn how your child can get involved in high
school
✓ Learn to read your child’s transcript ✓ Understand graduation requirements versus A-G
requirements ✓ Learn what colleges look for ✓ Become knowledgeable about school-to-home communication and classroom support
✓ Assist your child in choosing the appropriate
classes for high school
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■ Boys Cross Country ■ Girls Cross Country ■ Football ■ Girls Golf ■ Girls Tennis ■ Girls Volleyball
Mayfair Athletics…
■ Boys Basketball ■ Girls Basketball ■ Boys Soccer ■ Girls Soccer ■ Boys Wrestling
■ Girls Wrestling
Mayfair Athletics…
■ Boys Baseball ■ Girls Softball ■ Boys Tennis ■ Boys Track and Field ■ Girls Track and Field ■ Boys and Girls Swimming ■ Boys Volleyball
■ Boys Golf
Mayfair Athletics…
■ Must graduate from 8th grade ■ Must be enrolled in the high school
Mayfair Athletics…
■ MARINERS - all girls show choir
■ AUDITIONS: In May during lunch
■ SHOWTIME - Co-ed performance choir
■ AUDITIONS: In May - during lunch ■ See Mrs. Holcomb – Room 803
■ No auditions needed for the following courses: ■ Women’s Chorus ■ Music Appreciation ■ Beginning Band ■ Beginning Strings ■ Guitar I (must provide own guitar)
Marching Band…
Marching Band…
Home & Away Games
Marching Band…
Field Shows
Marching Band…
Field Shows
Marching Band… Parades / Field Reviews
Marching Band… Parades / Field Reviews
Marching Band…
Disneyland
Service Play (Title TBA)
written and student directed short plays)
Creative Writing students
Mayfair Academic Program (MAP)
■ Pass a writing assessment in the Spring ■ 3.6 Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) as of 1st
semester of 8th grade and maintain in high school
■ Desire and motivation to participate in a challenging
program
■ Must complete 5 Advanced Placement (AP) courses
before graduation ■ A MAP Parent meeting will be held once students are selected for the program ■ Mr. Jacobsma Room 610
body that helps contribute to the prosperity of Mayfair.
during the school day.
Young Black Scholars (YBS)
Leo Club
ASB
Marching Band R.O.C.K Club
KEY Club
Pep Squad History Club
Environmental Science Club
Eastern Horizons
Animation
Yearbook
Latino Club
Pacific Islanders
Chess
California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
Filipino Club
Dance Club L.A.F.F/Best Buddies VIDEO CLUB
Go Club
Drama Club
Take Career-Related Courses!
■ Afterschool Career-Related classes ■ Register online at www.calaps.org ■ Transportation provided to Somerset or
Lynwood High Schools
■ Open to 9th grade students!
CTE PATHWAYS
CTE PATHWAYS (continued)
CTE PATHWAYS (continued)
CTE PATHWAYS (continued)
Career Center
Students will receive their 8th grade
Transcript
The only credits that transfer to HIGH SCHOOL are: Integrated Math 1 and/or World Language 1A & 1B **With a grade of
“C” or better!
**Only if courses were taken at Mayfair Middle School.
8th Grade Transcript
Math and Science classes are based on current grades from each semester.
earn a C or better to move on to higher level math/science courses
Refer to handout…
High High School Graduation Requirements School Graduation Requirements
History/Social Science 4 years 40 credits English 4 years 40 credits Mathematics 2 years 20 credits Biological Science 1 year 10 credits Physical Science 1 year 10 credits Additional year math or science 1 year 10 credits Fine Arts OR World Language 1 year 10 credits Physical Education (PE) 2 years 20 credits Practical Art 1 semester 5 credits Health 1 semester 5 credits Electives (Additional Courses) 50 credits
To graduate from Mayfair High School, a student must: * Earn 220 credits
■ Every Course – Each Semester = 5 credits ■ Yearlong courses = 10 credits (5 per semester) ■ Credits are a part of
permanent record based on grades ■ F’s = No credit in High School!!!
What if What if my child my child FAIL FAIL a class? a class?
■
F’s = ZERO credits
■
SUMMER SCHOOL
■ 5 Week Program ■ Can make up 3 courses (or 15 credits).
■
CREDIT RECOVERY (11th & 12th only)
■
Can make up courses during 0, 7th or 8th period
■
Many F’s could mean “ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT” (i.e. Somerset Continuation School)
THE “a-g” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
Years Required
1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years
One year of world history, cultures and historical geography and one year of U.S. history, or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of American government or civics.
College preparatory English that integrates reading of classic and modern literature, frequent and regular writing, and practice listening and speaking..
Algebra 1 (Integrated Math 1), Geometry (Integrated Math 2), Algebra II, and Advanced math. Courses taken in 7th and 8th grades may be considered.
Laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of the three disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics.
prep language courses taken in 7th and 8th grade may be included.
Dance, music, theater or the visual arts..
Any additional courses (not previously listed) included in the UC “a – g” list.
“a-g” Subject Requirements
Applicants must complete a specific set of 15 college preparatory courses to be eligible for admission to the California State University and the University of California. 11 of the 15 UC required college preparatory (“a-g” courses) completed by the end of 11th grade. Each course needs to be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Grade 9 English 9 Health/Geog
Integrated Math 1/higher
Earth Science or Biology
PE Elective 10 credits 5/5 credits 10 credits 10 credits 10 credits 10 credits Grade 10 English 10 World History Math (based on transcript) Science PE Elective 10 credits 10 credits 10 credits 10 credits 10 credits 10 credits Grade 11 Grade 12 English 11 US History Math Science Elective Elective 10 credits 10 credits 10 credits 10 credits 10 credits 10 credits English 12 Government
Economics/Elective
Math OR Science Elective Elective 10 credits 10 credits 5/5 credits 10 credits 10 credits 10 credits
Mayfair HS - Sequence of Courses
Naviance Course Planner will verify that students have all graduation + “a-g” requirements In their Naviance acccount
Students will meet with Mrs. McIntosh next year to do a 4- year Academic Plan based on their goals after HS See back of your Handout for sample Academic Pathways
○ Take Math/Science all 4 years!
○ Take Honors/AP courses ○ Take “a-g” courses
○ Earn a 3.0 or above every year (avoid C or lower)
○ Take the PSAT (grades 9 – 11)
○ Take the official SAT/ACT in Spring of 11th grade
○ Activities, Leadership and Community Service
○ GET INVOLVED!
Honors and AP Courses
■ Honors courses are rigorous high school courses designed to prepare students for the pace and complexity of college level courses (AP) ■ AP (Advanced Placement) courses are RIGOROUS, faster- paced college courses that prepare students for an AP exam ■ AP Tests in May (must pay for in advance) ■ Scores of 3, 4, 5 may waive college level courses ■ Successful students may have at least a 3.5 GPA ■ Mandatory Summer Assignments ■ Attend the AP meeting/Honors meeting late-May/early-
contact AP instructor.
OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL…
College & Career / Parent Resource Center Room 300
■ Coffee/Dessert Hours (Parent workshops) ■ College Visitations (check bulletin announcements) ■ College Applications Workshops ■ Career/Technical Program Visits & Information ■ Career Assessments ■ Financial Aid (FAFSA) Information & Workshops ■ Scholarship Information ■ SAT/ACT/PSAT Information ■ NCAA/NAIA (Student Athletes) ■ Military Information & Visits
School to Home Communication
■ Parent Resource Center (room 300) ■ Coffee Hours
■ First Friday of every month 9 – 10am ■ Mini-workshops on various topics : (ex: Financial Aid,
College Applications, Home/School Support)
■ Notifications via phone message/website
■ Report Cards mailed home every 5 weeks
■ School Marquee & Website:
www.mayfairmonsoons.org
■ Parents tab
■ Message goes to Primary Phone Number ■ Receive Information about : ■ School news/Parent workshops/Events ■ Attendance ■ Upcoming tests/quizzes ■ Behavior ■ Positive reinforcement
Parent – Teacher communication is KEY!!
■ Syllabus
■ Read and sign the first week of school (keep a copy) ■ Check if teachers have a website or Remind App
■ Email ■ Phone calls ■ Face-to-face appointments
■ Check website & parent portal for links to
Teacher emails & tutoring information www.mayfairmonsoons.org
Purchase a planner and USE IT!!
MHS planner = $8.00
THURSDAYS in the High School Office
7:15 am – 7:24 am
Do Weekly Progress Reports!!
Parent Portal
■ Current grades (most up-to-date!) ■ Teacher’s Gradebook ■ Attendance ■ Transcripts
Student Portal
Accounts can be set up, too!
■ Check out the Grades APP
for Android: search AERIES grades
Freshmen PREVIEW DAY
Tuesday, August 14
8am-1pm
“Freshman transition program”
■ Each Freshman will be assigned to a
group which will have two upperclassmen –who will act as “guides” and “supporters” throughout the year.
■ Freshman Orientation
■ Wednesday, August 15
■ Students will meet their leaders and groups
and participate in a number of activities
Course Request Forms…
Circle required courses on the front Check to make sure you meet the pre- requisites Make sure you have enough courses to make a total
6 periods!
Registration Dates Fong - Tues 4/17 Lopez Wed 4/18 Caron - Mon 4/23 Reynolds Fri 4/27
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Mandatory Summer Reading for Honors English 9: Meetings and/or prepared handouts that
available during summer through our front office, and are posted online by the last day of school before summer at http://mhssummerhomework.blogspot.com. No written homework is required
reading the first week of school. Students who do not pass the summer reading test have the
***I UNDERSTAND THAT HONORS & AP COURSES (IF SELECTED) MAY HAVE A SUMMER ASSIGNMENT AS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT UPON ENTRY: (Student Signature Required):____________________________ For summer work, please check website: http://mhssummerhomework.blogspot.com/
OR
may receive college credit. Therefore, the course models college level work in both content and pacing. It is recommended that students have met or exceeded standard on the CAASP in English/Language Arts. Students must complete a summer assignment.
If interested in:
➔ You must tryout first and make the team, coaches will submit rosters ➔ Must maintain a 2.0 GPA
OR Math 8
○ C’s or better both semesters of IM 1
○ A’s in IM 1 or teacher recommendation
○ Prerequisite: Must earn a “B” or better in 8th grade science and have an 8th grade science teacher recommendation.
○ Prerequisite: This course is primarily intended for Advanced Science students - teacher recommendation and a C or better in 8th grade math course. ○ Summer Study Guide: Summer study is required to prepare for the fall semester. See instructor for further details. Summer assignment can be found at http://mhssummerhomework.blogspot.com.
Electives Choices
underlined require instructor approval and/or pre-requisites.
Handbook for descriptions and pre-requisites.
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The Curriculum Handbook can be found on the web!
http://www.mayfairmonsoons.org/
Click on: “Academics” then “2018-2019 Curriculum Handbook”
■ Honors/AP Courses may have MANDATORY SUMMER
ASSIGNMENTS OR READINGS – SEE Curriculum Handbook/ MHS Website for more information.
■ SPORTS/Athletic Periods will be determined by Coaches
Roster in the beginning of the school year. ■ CHOOSE WISELY! ■ Yearlong elective courses are ALL YEARLONG!! ■ Zero period starts at 6:15am