WELCOME TOSOUTH HIGH SCHOOL!

8th Grade Parent Night

SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

•A - E: Mr. Polun•F - La: Ms. Harr•Le - Ra: Mrs. Mc Garry•Re - Z: Ms. Maldonado

Assistant Principal Student Services: Ms. Iacono

THE COUNSELOR’S ROLE

• Academic Counseling

• College/Career Counseling

• Personal/Social Counseling

COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELING

• College and Career Counseling Coordinator-Nichol Leone

• Career Center- R-4• College Visits• Naviance

• College and career research• Resume Builder• Scholarship Match

TRANSITION TO HIGH SCHOOL

• Meeting Graduation and College Entrance Requirements

• Maintaining athletic eligibility (minimum 2.0)

• Joining clubs and activities

• Forming new friendships

• Finding a niche

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• 220 total credits• 6 semesters of

composite satisfactory or excellent citizenship

• English - 40 credits• Social Science - 30 credits• Math - 20 credits• Physical Ed. - 20 credits• Science - 20 credits• Fine Art or Foreign

Language - 10 credits• Health - 5 credits• Electives - 75 credits

A-G Course ListLetter Area

Years Required

Years Recommended

A History/Social Sciences 2 years

B English 4 years

C Mathematics 3 years 4 years

D Laboratory Sciences 2 years 3 years

E Language Other Than English 2 years 3 years

F Visual and Performing Arts 1 year

G College-Preparatory Electives 1 year

Course Selection Goals

● Smooth transition to High School ● Finding the right balance● Choose a challenging, but realistic program● Consider the following :

○ Academic background○ Interests○ Study habits○ Maturity level○ Outside Activities

IS YOUR STUDENT READY FOR HONORS?• Do they complete their homework on time? • Do they study even when they do not have

homework?• Are they motivated to complete their school work

without parental prodding or supervision?• Do they advocate for themselves when things get

difficult? Ask for help?• Do they go above and beyond what is required?

WHAT ARE AP CLASSES?• Advanced Placement classes are equivalent to college

level courses

• AP Classes lead up to national AP exams in May

• Many colleges grant credit to students who pass the AP exam

• AP Human Geography & AP Comp Sci Principles - open to freshmen.

HONORS AND AP COMMITMENT

•Discuss honors and AP course selection with your student

•All honors/AP courses are a full year commitment- drops are not permitted

• Blue Honors/AP Commitment Form- required if selecting honors or AP classes

CHOOSING COURSES

Students will choose 6 classes:1. English2. Mathematics3. Health/World Geography4. Science5. Physical Ed (PE 9, Beg Dance, PE Band, Athletics, Drill Team, Pep Squad)6. Elective (World Language, Career Tech, Fine Art)

Course Selection Packet•Comparison of Requirements (pink)•Honors and AP Information (pink)

•South High Science/Math Pathways (light green)

•Freshmen Elective Course Description (dark green)

•Steps to Register online via PowerSchool (orange)

• Honors/AP Commitment Form (Blue)

• 9th Grade Course Selection Sheet 2019 (yellow)

PROCESS FOR PROGRAMMING1. Using yellow Course Selection Sheet, help your

student select classes2. Enter course selections online in Powerschool

(directions on orange sheet ) by Friday, March 29th

3. Return yellow Course Selection Sheet and blue Honors/AP Form (if applicable) with parent signature to your middle school office by March 29th

PROGRAMMING DATES FOR FALL 2019

•Calle Mayor M.S. April 17•Richardson M.S. April 18

•Private Schools By Appointment a ter May 1(Private school students must enroll first at TUSD Family Welcome Center)

ATHLETICS

• Athletic Director- Kevin VanWaardenburg• Freshmen must try out for sports• Students are encouraged to do summer athletic

program• Summer participation does not guarantee placement

on team. • Applications will be delivered to middle schools before

Spring Break.• Summer Athletic Registration Night-

• May 15th (5:30-6:30 pm)

COMMUNICATION AT SHS

• Back-to-School Night/Freshman Parent Night• September/October 2019

• PowerSchool

• ETUSD

• Eblasts

• Daily Bulletin (posted on the SHS website)

• Principal’s Newsletter

• South High Website: shs.tusd.org

REGISTRATION 2019Monday, August 12

• Pick up class program

•Orientation

•Receive info about SHS activities

•Receive Books, Locker and I.D.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!