8th Grade Parent NightClass of 2020

Mr. Abercrombie- Principalcanyonhighschool.org

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Achievements• Academic Decathlon

• Placed 1st in Super Quiz• 1st overall in division• 47 total team medals

• Mock Trial• Placed 3rd in State Competition

• Science Olympiad• Placed 11th in State Competition

Video Production Awards

• Filmmaker of the Year• Best Director• Best Editor• Best Producer• Best Independent Film• Best Graphics• Best Broadcast Show• Best Short Film• Best Public Service Announcement• Best Cinematographer

Teacher Mentor of the Year

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Culture• Over 100 Clubs• Ambassadors• The Tribe• PTSA

School Climate Index 97th Percentile

Athletics

• Seven League Championships• Three Coaches of the Year• Three CIF Semifinalists• Three CIF Championships

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Academics• Honors

• 9 course offerings• 46 sections

• AP• 21 course offerings• 50 sections

• IB• 11 course offerings• 29 sections

• CTE• Over 40 course

offerings

Steve Smith’s Aviation Program was recognized in the Anaheim Bulletin of the Orange County Register THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 2015

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2014-15 SAT

• 315 Students

2014-2015 ACT

% Ready for College-Level Work

• 166 Students

2015 - 3+ Scores on AP Exam

• 702 Students • 1435 Exams

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Global California Canyon

Mrs. Yaghmai- PTSA President

Mrs. Sickler- Canyon High School Foundation

Mr. Svoboda- IB coordinator & math department chair

How do I take an Honors class?

• Current GATE students will continue in Honors classes next year

• Recommendation criteria for new students:• For Honors English – 3.6 GPA and teacher

recommendation

• For Honors Math/Science – 3.6 GPA and teacher recommendation

Honors applications will be available when student’s register for classes

Advanced Placement Introduction

• A rigorous academic program aimed at providing high school students with college-level courses

• An exam is given in May for each course• Exams are graded on a scale of 1 to 5• Universities and colleges may offer college course

credit to students who successfully pass exams• AP classes start during freshman year with Human

Geography. For better success and preparation, students should take honors prior to taking an AP course.

AP Courses at Canyon• AP Calculus• AP Statistics• AP English Literature• AP English Language• AP Government• AP Macroeconomics• AP Psychology• AP US History• AP European History• AP Human Geography

• AP Biology• AP Chemistry• AP Physics • AP Chinese• AP Spanish• AP French• AP Art History• AP Music Theory• AP Computer Science

Principles*

* Denotes possible course next year

Introduction to Canyon’s IB Program

• The Diploma Program is a two-year course of study• Junior and senior year

• Exams are given in May both years. • Scores range from 1 (low) to 7 (high).

• IB students can earn college credit similar to AP exams.

• The most important aspect for success in the program are motivation and dedication.

Requirements of the Diploma ProgramThe curriculum contains six subject groups and a core of three parts.

An IB student is required to take 6 IB classes and 6 IB exams:

Benefits of the IB ProgramCollege or University IB Acceptance Overall

Acceptance

Brown University 18% 9%

Stanford University 15% 7%

Columbia University 13% 9%

UC- Berkley 58% 26%

New York University 57% 30%

Cornell University 31% 18%

Duke University 28% 16%

University of Pennsylvania 24% 14%

Yale University 18% 7%

Boston University 70% 58%

University of California – Los Angles 48% 23%

Vinit Parekh- Student

Canyon’s School Counselors

Leslie AusmusAngie BadilloAbbey KoesterPaula SidlerMichelle Villanueva

Canyon’s School Counselors

Leslie AusmusAngie BadilloAbbey KoesterPaula SidlerMichelle Villanueva

COUNSELING

Academic-Register students for classes-Academic planning-Monitor grades-Graduation checks-Monitor 4 year college and NCAA requirements-Assist students with classroom/teacher concerns

COUNSELING

Social/Emotional -Counsel regarding inter/intra personal concerns-Support and help students navigate high school-Work closely with School Psychologists for additional support for students

COUNSELING

College & Career-College and career planning assistance-Monitor college admissions requirements-PSAT given in 10th & 11th grade-Practice College Admissions Tests-College Application Help-Career Pathways Fair-Community College Days-NAVIANCE

COUNSELING

Classroom Presentations Registration & Course Selection College & Career Planning College Application Process NAVIANCEWorkshopsHeld for students in areas of interest, i.e. resume building, organization, career pathways, college applications.

COUNSELING

Parent & Student Nights Freshman Parent Night Score Interpretation for PSAT & Practice

ACT/SAT College Application Process FAFSA Workshop NAVIANCE

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Language Arts------------------------ 40 credits Social Science------------------------ 30 credits Mathematics (including Alg. 1)----------- 20 credits Science (1 Physical Science & 1 Life Science)- 20 credits Physical Education------------------ 20 credits Health & Freshman Seminar-------10 credits Fine Arts/Foreign Language------10 credits Electives------------------------------ 80 credits

TOTAL=230 credits

Language Arts------------------------ 40 creditsSocial Science------------------------ 30 creditsMathematics (including Alg. 1)----------- 20 creditsScience (1 Physical Science & 1 Life Science)- 20 creditsPhysical Education------------------ 20 creditsHealth & Freshman Seminar-------10 creditsFine Arts/Foreign Language------10 creditsElectives------------------------------ 80 credits

TOTAL = 230 credits

GOALS

Goals for all students - Have a positive and healthy four years at

Canyon Complete graduation requirements Prepare for college and career

Ms. Burns- Career Guidance Tech

College and Career Center Community Service/Opportunities Work Permits/Opportunities College Visits College Campus Tours Scholarships Military Visits CTE Information Community College Day College Application Workshops Financial Aid Workshops Campus Tours

Mr. Weinkauf- AVID coordinator

California AVID Graduates• 88% applied to a four-year college or university• 78% are attending a four-year university

AVID:-Teaches skills and behaviors for academic success-Provides intensive support with tutorials and strong student/teacher relationships-Creates a positive peer group for students-Develops a sense of hope for personal achievement gained through hard work and determination

Mr. Smith- ASB Director

Campus Involvement

ASB – Orchestrates campus-wide activities all year (class)

Applications sent to El Rancho in March Interviews will be in April (only 2 freshmen

taken)Clubs – 87 Clubs on Campus this year

Social and Service opportunitiesExtra Curriculars – Academic-based teams

Acad Decath, Sci Olym, Mock Trial, MUNAmbassador Program – Freshmen Orientation in Aug

Junior and Senior mentors teamed up with Freshmen (not a class)

Tribal Council – Freshmen and Sophomores that represent their classes (not a class)

Mrs. Lambrect-Mayes (Choir teacher)

Visual & Performing Arts

• Dance• Drama• Art (drawing/painting)• Digital Art • Film Instrumental Music• Vocal Music

Mrs. Higuera-Oakes- Athletic Director

Athletics Visit CanyonAthletics.org for team

information, schedules, news, and program contact information. 

Participation in a sport fulfills the physical education requirements for that semester.  A list of sports by season can be found on our website.

The NCAA has strict guidelines regarding what courses can be used to establish initial eligibility.  Please pick up a flyer and contact your counselor if you have questions.  

Athletics Extracurricular Open House will be held on

Monday, April 25, 2016.   This event includes:

Athletic pre-participation physical screenings offered by licensed physicians

Information on athletic teams and summer programs. Opportunity to submit program paperwork.

All athletes should be registered on athleticclearance.com and have a valid physical to participate in OUSD high school athletics.

Ms. McDougall- P21 Specialist

#1 CTE connects students to school#2 CTE is Real World Learning#3 CTE Educates Students For a Range of Career Options#4 CTE Can Lead to a Higher salary#5 Students can earn college credits while taking several of the CTE courses

Why is CTE is a Smart Investment?

Career Pathways

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