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Welcome New Sundevil Parents and Students!
Class of 2024
The Sundevil WayAcademic Vision
● A Focus on the Student Experience
● The Active Classroom● Learning Comes in the
Revision - Growth Mindset
● Student Wellness
Rigor & Relevance● UC/CSU A-G is the
MCHS Core Course Experience
● Career & Technical Education (CTE)
● AP Courses● “STEaM” School
Making the Adjustment to High SchoolASB Director Sanford Carvajal
How do Freshmen get involved?● ASB – applications first week of
classes in August● Student Clubs – It’s EASY! …just
show up to the meetings at lunch● “Link Crew” & Freshman
Orientation● Freshman Retreat
Helping our 9th Grade students adjust…
It’s the Sundevil Way!
8th Graders & Siblings ToursGo out the main doors of the GYM and our student leaders will meet 8th graders outside and take you on group tours before it gets too dark; meet your parents in the Gym afterwards; Instrumental Music Meeting @7pm Band Room
MCHS Parent Organizations(schoolwide)
● MC Education Foundation ○ Steve Noyes
● MCHS PTSA○ Shelley Porter -
Presidenthttps://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Schools/HS/MCHS/PARENTS/Volunteer-Get-Involved/Volunteer
MCHS Counselors - Kim Bronson(last names A-F) [email protected]
Charmaine Ferrernagsasalita ng filipino(last names N-T)[email protected]
Dena Tracanna(last names G-M)[email protected]
Victor Baezhabla español(last names U-ZAll AVID and ELL students)[email protected]
Career Ed & School Counseling Domains
Career & Technical Education Counselor
Husani Whitlock
MCHS CTE Pathways
MC Core Courses & ExpectationsIncoming 9th Grade Resource Page
In 4 Years:● High School Graduation Requirements● UC/CSU A-G Courses● At least 1 Career & Technical Ed (CTE) course experience● At least 1 Advanced Placement (AP) course experience
Facts about MCHS Trimester System~Flexibility~
● 230 credits required by PUSD, space for 300 credits in 4 years
● Take more electives● More opportunities for
career-interest areas● More science and math
opportunities
● Ability to leave early for sports commitments or internships
● More opportunities to repeat courses (if needed)
● Ability to start school later in the morning
Elective Options for 9th GradersVisual Arts
● Drawing/Painting● Design in Mixed Media
(Sculpture)● Digital Media (CTE)● 3D Computer Animation (CTE)● Photography (CTE)● Art Appreciation● AP Art History (open to 9th)
Other Electives
● Automotive Technology (CTE)● Intro to Computer Science (CTE)● Intro to Engineering (CTE)● Performing Arts
○ Band, Guard, Orchestra○ Drama/Tech Theater (CTE)○ Choir○ Dance
● Health● Journalism 1● Yearbook (all year commitment)● AVID 1-2 (special program)
UC/CSU A-G Core Area: EnglishEnglish – Kristi TalbertHonors or College Prep English options (see packet for placement)
9th Grade English Course OptionsHigh School English 1-2
(College Preparatory)
● Reading and writing in preparation for future high school English classes
● Continue study of vocabulary, spelling, language usage, grammar, and punctuation
● Introduced to the novel, poetry, drama, and begin writing expository paragraphs as well as multi-paragraph compositions
Honors High School English 1-2
8th Grade Middle School Performance Recommendations:● B+ or higher in 8th grade English● Proficient reading skills● Genuine interest and curiosity● Above average writing skills● Above average work ethic
UC/CSU A-G Core Area: SCIENCEScience Chairperson John EarnestWhich science course should my student take?Which math level correlates to science course choices?(see science recommendations in your packet)
Science & Math RecommendationsMath Level Science Course
Recommendation
IM1A-1B Biology 1-2
IM2A-2B Fundamentals of Chemistry &
Chemistry 1-2
IM3A-3B Chemistry 1-2
UC/CSU A-G Core Area: MATHMathematics Co-Chairperson Cody Jenkins
See math sequences in your packet
Math: Trimester Acceleration(Starting in IM1A and finishing in Calculus)
Grade Level Fall Winter Spring
9 IM1A IM1B IM2A
10 IM2B IM3A IM3B
11 Honors Pre-Calc 1
Honors Pre-Calc 2
Statistics orIntro to Computer
Programming
12 AP Calc AB AP Calc AB AP Calc AB
Math: Trimester Acceleration(Starting in IM2A and finishing 2 years of Calculus)
Grade Level Fall Winter Spring
9 IM2A IM2B IM3A
10 IM3B HonorsPre-Calc 1
Honors Pre-Calc 2
11 AP Calc AB AP Calc AB AP Calc AB
12 AP Calc BC AP Calc BC AP Calc BC
Math Taken at a Semester Pace(still allows students to get ready for Calculus or Statistics)
Grade One complete course per year (over 2 trimesters)
9 IM1A-1B
10 IM2A-2B
11 IM3A-3B
12 Trigonometry & StatisticsCollege Algebra 1-2Honors Pre-Calculus 1-2AP Statistics (3 trimesters)
Choices!
UC/CSU Core Area: LANGUAGESWorld Languages Co-Chair Rebecca Dow● Filipino 1-8 (Briar Duco)● French 1- AP French
Language ● Spanish 1- AP Spanish
Language (Rebecca Dow) [email protected]
MCHS Recommended Spanish levelsMiddle School Performance MCHS Recommendation
New to Spanish curriculum or skills from middle school need strengthening
Spanish 1-2-3 or
Spanish 1-2
Completed Spanish 1-2 in middle school with a C or higher
Spanish 3-4
Completed Spanish 1-2-3-4 in middle school with a C or higher
Spanish 5-6
Athletics - The Sundevil Way
1. Engage in positive relationships between student-athletes, coaches, and parents
2. Engage in experiences that allow for student-athletes to develop and demonstrate leadership qualities/skills
3. Engage in learning and skill development that supports all student-athletes in fulfilling their potentialhttps://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Schools/HS/MCHS/ATHLETICS/Athletics-Home
Athletic Seasons CIF-San Diego SectionFall Winter Spring
Cheer Basketball (boys) Baseball
Cross Country Basketball (girls) Golf (boys)
Field Hockey (girls) Cheer Gymnastics
Football Soccer (boys) Lacrosse (boys)
Golf (girls) Soccer (girls) Lacrosse (girls)
Tennis (girls) Water Polo (girls) Softball
Volleyball (girls) Wrestling Swim & Dive
Water Polo (boys) Tennis (boys)
Track & Field
Volleyball (boys)
PUSD Transfer ProcessIntradistrict
● Already live in PUSD boundary but your home school is a different school site.
● Transfer application online through PUSD
Interdistrict● Live outside PUSD
boundary● Must begin process at
home district first● Directions available in
online through PUSDhttps://www.powayusd.com/en-US/Departments/Attendance-Discipline/Student-Transfer-Requests/FAQs-for-Residency-Transfers
Next Steps...● Meet up with your
8th grader in the gym● Band/Orchestra &
Flags families excused to Band Room 7pm meeting
Need help on selecting courses?● March 17 Q&A with
Counselors in Sun Center
● Course Selection deadline March 31
https://www.smore.com/dv0q4 https://www.smore.com/w53kn
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@Principal_Magno (schoolwide information)
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