ESUSD Thriving as 21st Century Learners, Workers and Citizens
El SEGUNDO HIGH SCHOOL Incoming Freshmen Parent Night
THANK YOU ESHS AWARD WINNING CHOIR AND BAND
Gianna Summers Choir Director
Steve Fox Band Director
INCOMING FRESHMEN PARENT NIGHT
Welcome Class of 2019
ESUSD Thriving as 21st Century Learners, Workers and Citizens
ESUSD Thriving as 21st Century Learners, Workers and Citizens
WELCOME / INTRODUCTIONS
Jaime Mancilla - Principal
• ESUSD School Board Members • Dr. Melissa Moore – Superintendent • ESUSD District Administration
PARENT SUPPORT
Carol Pirsztuk – Ed! Robin Funk- PTA
Every Day
Every Dollar
Every
Student….For El Segundo
CA RANKS 46 IN STATE FUNDING
Ranking State
Current Expense Per Student
(Adjusted for Regional Cost Differences)
Percentage of National
Average
1 Vermont $18,882 161%
2 Alaska $18,113 154%
3 Wyoming $17,758 151%
4 New York $17,326 148%
5 New Jersey $15,421 131%
6 Connecticut $15,172 129%
7 Maine $14,613 125%
8 New Hampshire $14,561 124%
9 District of Columbia $13,917e 119%
10 Delaware $13,902 118%
- US Average $11,735 100%
46 California $8,308 71%
ESUSD = $7.4 (11% below avg.)
Every Day
Every Dollar
Every
Student….For El Segundo
ROBOTICS
YOU AND Ed! FUND
Every Day
Every Dollar
Every
Student….For El Segundo
Freshman
Orientation
and Guidance HS Advocacy
and Support
Career and College
Counseling
YOU AND Ed! FUND
Every Day
Every Dollar
Every
Student….For El Segundo
May 15, 2015 July 27 – July 31, 2015
June 15 – July 17, 2015
WHAT IS TONIGHT’S TAKE-AWAY?
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• Plenty of paths ranging in rigor for your child
• From Pathways to A-G, athletics or activities
• Discuss your child’s strengths (with him/her)
• Do not wait to get involved! Four years go by fast!
• Read your child. Let them push themselves as much
as they are capable and then push them just
enough to keep them motivated and engaged.
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY GRADUATE DESTINATIONS: 2012-2015
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• All UCs represented
• All CSUs represented
• All Ivy League Schools
• An extensive list of
private schools including:
USC, Stanford, MIT, Johns Hopkins, LMU,
Lindenwood, Marquette, Lipscomb, Liberty,
Eugene Lang College, out-of-state state schools,
and every military academy!
ESUSD Thriving as 21st Century Learners, Workers and Citizens
ESHS HIGHLIGHTS
• Academics
• Advanced Placement
• ESHS Pathways
• Activities
• Athletics
• Freshmen Scheduling
Ali Rabiei – Assistant Principal
ESHS ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES
Ali Rabiei – Assistant Principal
• English Literature • English Language • Spanish Language • Physics • Calculus • Computer Science
ESHS AP Courses • Biology • US History • World History • Studio Art • Statistics • Psychology
ESHS PATHWAYS
4/14/2014
PLTW - ENGINEERING
“Engineering and Math integration at the cutting edge.”
Steve Eno – Engineering Teacher
Year 1
Intro to Engineering Design
Year 2
Principles of Engineering VEX & ASCE Bridge Comp.
Year 3
Aerospace Engineering Real World Design Challenge
Year 4
Engineering Design & Dev.
PLTW - ENGINEERING
Robotics
● FIRST Robotics Competition
● Cyberpatriot
● Zero Robotics
● Northrop Grumman High School Innovation Challenge
Register today through Summer Academy at www.ESEdF.org
PLTW – BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
Erica Zug – Teacher
Year 1
Principles of Biomedical
Science
Year 2
Human Body Systems
Year 3
Medical Interventions
Year 4
Biomedical Innovations
PERFORMING ARTS PATHWAY
Stephanie Burns – Guidance Counselor
Year 1
Visual Performing Arts (VPA)
Student Choice
Year 2
VPA
Student Choice
Year 3
VPA
Student Choice
Year 4: Capstone
Advanced Band
AP Studio Art
Choir
Drama
Photography
BEGINNING STRINGS AND ADVANCED STRINGS
Learn to play VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, or BASS
BUSINESS PATHWAY
4/14/2014
Bonnie Maye – Teacher Goal: Learn business skills and math functions for “real world” settings. Tools:
hands-on, minds-on curriculum.
ESHS Courses
● Business Accounting
● Business Entrepreneurship
● Business Economics
Course Curriculum
● A-G approved
● Courses can be taken in any year
● Year long courses
● Personal & business finance
perspectives
● Emphasis on data analysis using
multiple perspectives
● Local, domestic and global views
and the impact of data on decision
making
● Problem-solving and perspective
STAND UP / SIT DOWN
- Stand up if you have a senior in high school.
- Stand up if you are here for your first high
schooler.
- Stand up if you already have kids in high school.
- Remain standing if your kids are involved in at
least one activity at ESHS.
STUDENT SUPPORT
4/14/2014
Robin Espinoza – Director of Student Activities
FRESHMAN YEAR IS CRITICAL
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• School pride
• “Fit in”
Belonging
• Higher grades
• More involved
Increased Attendance
College ready
Higher Graduation
Rates
* The Consortium on Chicago School Research at the University of Chicago – ccsr.ushicago.edu
OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED!
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•Over 60 clubs!
•Lunchtime activities!
•Dances
•Homecoming Week
•Link Crew Activities
ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT (ASB)
• It’s not too late to run for an ASB elected position
(Governor, Lt. Gov., Treasurer/Secretary)
•Or, be a Freshman Representative (not elected)
•Ms. Cline has details about ASB and how to
get involved
•Participating in ASB is a GREAT way to get
involved, have fun, serve the school/community
and build leadership skills.
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ONLINE STORE
www.b1selfshop.com
20% goes back to HS
Sweatshirts, t-shirts, tank tops, spirit gear,
hats, beanies, blankets, lounge wear,
decals, tattoos, workout clothes, back
packs, notebooks, etc. = AWESOME!
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STUDENT ATHLETICS
4/14/2014
Steve Shevlin– Athletic Director
FALL SPORT SEASON AUGUST – NOVEMBER BOYS SPORTS GIRLS SPORTS
CROSS COUNTRY CROSS COUNTRY
FOOTBALL TENNIS
SURF SURF
WATER POLO VOLLEYBALL
WINTER SEASON NOVEMBER - FEBRUARY
BOYS SPORTS GIRLS SPORTS
BASKETBALL BASKETBALL
SOCCER SOCCER
WATER POLO
SPRING SEASON FEBRUARY-JUNE BOYS SPORTS GIRLS SPORTS
BASEBALL SOFTBALL
TRACK TRACK
SWIMMING SWIMMING
LACROSSE LACROSSE
VOLLEYBALL
TENNIS
WHAT TO DO IF YOU WANT TO PLAY?
- I will be doing signup at the end of April, at ESMS at lunch
- Make the team (some require tryouts)
- Complete the Athletic Packet
- Be committed and dedicated to team success
- Represent El Segundo HS with humility in victory and dignity in
defeat
- Compete to the best of your ability
- Be accountable to yourself and others
WELCOME CLASS OF 2019
EL SEGUNDO COUNSELING
DEPARTMENT
STEPHANIE BURNS, M.S. : A-GOM
BRANDI WOODS, M.A. : GON-N
TIFFANI PINIER, M. A. : O-Z
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
• 4 Years English 9-12
• 3 Years Math - Including Algebra I
• 2 Years Science - Biological & Physical
• 3 Years Social Studies
• 2 Years Physical Education (must pass test)
• 1 Year either LOTE or VPA
• Electives to reach 210 credits
• Pass CAHSEE English & CAHSEE Math
A-G REQUIREMENTS
• 2 Years Social Studies (Must include: World, US, Political Behavior)
• 4 Years of English
• 3 Years Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II,
(4th recommended)
• 2 Years Lab Science-Biology,Chemistry (3 rec)
• 2 Years LOTE (3 recommended)
• 1 Year Visual/Performing Art*
• 1 Year Elective*
PLANNING GRADES 9-12 • Students are enrolled in 6 courses grades 9-11, and 5 courses in
grade 12 which in four years should exceed the 210 credits
needed for graduation.
• All students can complete A-G/ College Prep courses in 4 years
• ESMS semester grades assist in 9th grade course placements –
Finish your 8th grade year STRONG!
• Students can expect 2 hours of outside study daily.
• Freshmen do not need to take summer school prior to 9th grade
in order to complete the A-G /College Prep sequences of
courses.
FRESHMAN PROGRAM REQUEST FORM COUNSELOR__
• Name __________________________ Male/Female
• English/Language Arts
______English 9AB (CP)
_____English 9 Honors* _______________________
Teacher Recommendation
Mathematics(select one)Placement by criteria
______ Algebra 1AB (A-G)
______ Geometry AB (A-G)
______ Algebra II CP or Honors (A-G) – Teacher Signature
FRESHMAN PROGRAM REQUEST FORM
• Science (select one)
______Biology (A-G)
• Physical Education (select one)
_______Physical Education Team Sport
_______Volleyball Class OR Fall ____________
_______Str Train(Intro to PE) Winter________
Spring 2nd sem_____
FRESHMAN PROGRAM GUIDE CONT.
•_____Pathway/Elective / LOTE
•_____Pathway/ Elective/ LOTE
•Students select two different electives to
complete their class requests, using the list from
the Course Offerings page.
•All students must select two alternatives which
are different from the two selections above.
WHAT’S NEXT
•April 20th – Counselors meet with 8th
grade students at ESMS in their
Language Arts classes.
•The counselors will return to ESMS
April 29, 2015. Each 8th grade student
enters requests into the computer if
s/he has the signed registration form.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
• Info Snap Registration begins Aug. 2015
•Link Crew for Freshmen Orientation:
•August 18th, 2015
•Freshman Registration
•Aug 19th 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
•First Day of School: August 25, 2015
GET TO KNOW US:
•eshscounseling.weebly.com
•Links, Power Points, All Info
All the time - for All Grades…
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