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WELCOME. PARENTS & STUDENTS CLASS OF 2017. PRINCIPAL. Ben Dale. PTSA Parent, Teacher, Student Association T hank You for Giving. PTSA President – Tami Brothers tamibrothers@msn.com. In 2013-14, Parent donations to MBEF will fund: Small English classes Gr. 9-12 (24:1 in 9 th grade)
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WELCOME PARENTS & STUDENTS CLASS OF 2017
PRINCIPAL Ben Dale
PTSAParent, Teacher, Student AssociationThank You for Giving PTSA President – Tami Brothers tamibrothers@msn.com
In 2013-14, Parent donations to MBEF will fund: • Small English classes Gr. 9-12 (24:1 in 9th grade) • Guidance Counselors, Support Counselors and College/Career Counselors • Librarian • Music Teachers (40% of music costs district wide) • Science Lab Assistant • 21st Century teaching specialist • DONATE TODAY at MBEF.org
GRAD Nite www.mchsgradnite.com
CounselorsSchool Phone #: 310 318-7337 • Jennifer Woodie: A - Da 5023 • Corrine Lee-Iwai: Db - Hoo 5034 • Brittney Olson: Hop - Mh 5022 • David Beck: Mi - Se 5021 • Sue Bertran: Sf - Z 5024 • Keshia Fields: Support 5027 • Eliza Hynes Support 5010 • Jaime Mancilla V.P., A.D., 9th, 12th Grade, ext 5006
College & Career Center (CCC) • Counselors: Kristi Branim 5252 MegenAnspach 5187 • CCC Resources • Communication • UC/CSU A – G Requirements • Private College Requirements
Special Assistance ProgramsGuidance Office • Individual/Group Counseling • Impact • Student Academic Support • Student Study Team • Substance Abuse Counselor • Licensed Therapist • Parent Education • School Resource Officer
Officer John Loy, MBPD • On campus Monday – Thursday • 310 318-7337, ext. 5249 • Work #: 310 802-5121 • jloy@mbusd.org
Student Intervention AdvisorRocky Wilson, Ph.D.(a Mira Costa resource for both students and parents)Phone: 310 318-7337, 5102 email: rwilson@mbusd.org Programs • Safe Space Parent Program (forms available in lobby) • Canine searches on campus • Volunteer Drug Testing • Assistance for students and for parents • Impact Program for students • PACE – Teaching awareness and responsibility • Parent Support Group – Navigating Risky Behavior- Tues. 7:-8:30pm
Parent Support:Navigating Risky Behavior from TeensTUESDAYS7:00 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M. • Meetings are held weekly at: MCHS room 57 • Open to any parent who would like to… • Build better relationships with your teen • Explore skills to minimize conflict • Understand signs of adolescence at-risk behavior • Learn how to effectively talk with your teen about drugs and alcohol • Improve communication skills • Enhance boundary setting • Form a support network with other parents • Information on community resources • For more information please contact • (310) 502-8503 no cost to attend.
MCHS WEBSITE Current information about the school and all major events and announcements. www.miracostahigh.org www.mbusd.org
Graduation Requirements • English 4 years • Math 2 years (including Algebra) • Science 1 year Bio/1 year Phys. Sci. • PE/Athletics 2 years • Social Studies 3 years • Arts or Foreign 1 year Language
Graduation Requirements • Health 1 semester • Electives 17 semesters • Total of 230 credits completed to walk at graduation • Students must pass the High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
Ninth Grade Curriculum • English 9 CP • Math(Algebra AB, CD, Algebra 1, Geometry) • Physical Science or Biology • Physical Education or Athletics • Electives (Foreign Language and/or Art) • Other Electives such as Health/MUN/Geography combination Must have at least 6 classes in schedule
Strategies for Success/Parent Tips • Power School • Daily Bulletins • Mustang Newsletter- sign up at MCHS website (instructions attached) • Daily Planner • Notebook for awards, certificates, summer activities • Course Description Book • Tutoring • Regular Attendance
9th GradeVice Principal, Jaime MancillaSchool Policies & Procedures • Ethics Policy/Rules of School • Attendance – clear absences within 3 days • Communication • Construction • Grade Notification/Power School • First Progress Report and Final Report Card are mailed home. • All other grades on Power School along with attendance, unofficial transcripts, etc.
Athletics • Physical Education Requirements • Fall-Winter-Spring Sports • Athletic Period – 6th period • GPA Requirement • Commitment • NCAA
Student Athletes & NCAA • For any student athlete that thinks they may play sports at the collegiate level, it is very important that you follow the guidelines to insure eligibility. Please see MCHS website and go to “Athletics” then to “Athletic Forms” for annotated NCAA File. Please note that these requirements change and it is important that you have the most up-to-date information.
Questions/Answers Please use your sticky note on your flyer to write your questions and leave them on the “Parking Lot” boards as you leave. We will answer all questions and send out answers via Principal’s Email. To join Mustang Newsletter, go to miracostahigh.org, click on Parents, scroll down to the bottom and click on join/leave.
******** • Next 9th Grade Parent meeting: March 4th, 2014 Thank You! The Guidance Team