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Santa Fe High School Parent MeetingSanta Fe High School Parent Meeting

January 27, 2009January 27, 2009

Welcome!• Introductions

– Principal– Assistant Principals– Counselors– Mrs. Barbara Abell, English Standards

Review Teacher– Mr. David Diaz, Math Dept Chair

Teacher

Graduation Requirements

• 220 Credits• Senior Project• Algebra 1• California High School Exit Exam

(CAHSEE)

CAHSEE Dates & Times• March 17 & 18, 2009• Day 1 – English: 2 parts (4.5

hours)• Day 2 – Math: 2 parts (4 hours)

English CAHSEEEnglish CAHSEEEnglish CAHSEEEnglish CAHSEEMarch 17, 2009March 17, 2009

English Language Arts• 72 multiple

choice questions• Word Analysis (7)• Reading

Comprehension (18)

• Literary Response (20)

• Writing Strategies (12)

• Writing Conventions (15)

• 1 Essay • Passing score =

350 (65%)

Writing Strategies

Essay

A person who seems in charge of every situation is sometimes called a “natural leader.” People often look to such a person to lead them in projects both great and small. Describe someone you have read about who seems to be a “natural leader.” Write an essay in which you describe the person and his or her accomplishments so vividly that your readers will feel they know this person.

Math CAHSEEMath CAHSEEMath CAHSEEMath CAHSEEMarch 18, 2009March 18, 2009

80 multiple choice questions

• Number Sense (14)• Statistics & Probability (12)• Algebra & functions (17)• Measurement & Geometry (17)• Math Reasoning (8)• Algebra 1 (12)

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

PassingScore

350 (55%)

PassingScore

350 (55%)

ProficientScore

380 (72%)

ProficientScore

380 (72%)

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• Fractions

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• Fractions

• Percentages

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• Fractions

• Percentages

• Exponents

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• Fractions

• Percentages

• Exponents

• ScientificNotation

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• UnderstandGraphs

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• UnderstandGraphs

• MeanMedianMode

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• UnderstandGraphs

• MeanMedianMode

• Probability

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• Exponents

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• Exponents

• Graph LinearFunctions

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• Exponents

• Graph LinearFunctions

• Solve Equations & Inequalities

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• Convert Units

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• Convert Units

• ScaleDrawings

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• Convert Units

• ScaleDrawings

• PythagoreanTheorem

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• Convert Units

• ScaleDrawings

• PythagoreanTheorem

• PerimeterArea & Volume

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• Patterns

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• Patterns

• IdentifyRelevantInformation

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• Patterns

• IdentifyRelevantInformation

• FormulateMathematicalConjectures

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• IdentifyEquivalentEquations

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• IdentifyEquivalentEquations

• Solve linearequations &inequalities

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

• IdentifyEquivalentEquations

• Solve linearequations &inequalities

• Graph linearequations

How can you increase your score?

• attend Saturday review sessions• answer easy questions first• make educated guesses• answer all questions• take your time

you'll have as much time as you need to complete the exam

PassingScore

350 (55%)

PassingScore

350 (55%)

NumberSense

14

Statistics&

Probability

12

Algebra&

Functions

17

Measurement&

Geometry

17

MathReasoning

8

Algebra I

12

ProficientScore

380 (72%)

ProficientScore

380 (72%)

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SFHS CAHSEE Pass Rates

• In 2008:• English Language Arts = 85 %• Mathematics = 85%• Current Sophomores = 772• Approx 200 students @ risk for not

passing

Prevention

• Standards-based instructional program beginning in 9th grade.

• CAHSEE prep built into the 10th grade math & English classes (warm-ups)

Mock CAHSEE• Administered in English & Math• Students who score less than 65%

should definitely plan to attend CAHSEE prep Saturday classes!!!

• Beginning February 21– English & Math Interventions:

Saturdays (8:00 – 12:00 noon)

Interventions

• Parallel English & Math Courses (11th & 12th graders yet to pass)

• Intensive Interventions (Seniors)

Additional Resources available at…

• http://www.cde.ca.gov/statetests/cahsee>.

• http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/.

Questions• Intervention sign-ups: Students

may sign up in the Curriculum office or the Guidance office

• THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE!!!