SOQUEL HIGH SCHOOL New Parent Night. Welcome Principal Ken Lawrence-Emanuel 429-3909 x 123 or email klawrence-emanuel@sccs.net Assistant Principal.

SOQUEL HIGH SCHOOLNew Parent Night

Welcome

Principal Ken Lawrence-Emanuel

429-3909 x 123 or email klawrence-emanuel@sccs.net Assistant Principal of Student Services

Craig Miller 429-3909 x 126 or email cmiller@sccs.net

Assistant Principal of Counseling & Guidance Gail Atlansky

429-3909 x 125 or email gatlansky@sccs.net

Attendance

Assistant Principal Craig Miller: ext. 126

Attendance Clerk Donna Ritter: 429-3907

Attendance Assistant Cheryl Walton: ext. 129

Good attendance is one of the keys to academic success

Infinite Campus

Student Information System Grades, transcripts, attendance Teacher’s grade book

Homework participation, tests & quizzes, etc. Parent Portal

To activate: See Ms. Britton (librarian) ID required

Student Portal Logon: Student # Password: Birthday (eg. 010391)

Athletics

Athletic Director Stu Walters: 429-3950Fall Cross Country, Football, Girls’ Golf, Girls’ Tennis, Girls’ Volleyball, Water Polo, & Cheer

Starts before school year begins Contact coach ASAP

Winter Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, & CheerSpring Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Swimming & Diving, Boys’ Tennis, Boys’ Gold, Boys’ Volleyball, Lacrosse

Benefits of Athletic Participation Athletes have a higher graduation rate

Teamwork, motivation, responsibility, time management, positive attitude

College Resume Job Applications

Eligibility Maintain 2.0 or above GPA

Clearance Paperwork for Athletic Participationhttp://soquelhs.net/home/Athletics

Go Knights!

Counseling Department

Your CounselorsSue Faix (A - Ga) 429-3909 ext 133Bryan Anderson (Ge - N) 429-3909 ext 134Branna Banks (O - Z) 429-3909 ext 135Counseling Assistant (Schedules counseling appointments)Suzanne Williams 429-3909 ext 132Registrar (Enrollments, transcripts, records, etc.)Denise Weber 429-3909 ext 136

Your Counselor’s Role to Support YOU Academic

College requirements and recommendations

Four Year Plans (October & November)

Career Assessments to

determine college major and goals

Personal & Social Support and guidance

Counselor Support continued…

Soquel High Counseling is on Facebook Facebook Search bar: Soquel High Counseling

Shadowing Program For students interesting in attending SHS

Counselors have daily drop in hours at brunch and lunch, or call the counseling secretary to schedule an appointment!

Soquel High School Graduation RequirementsEnglish 4 years 40 credits

Math 2 years 20

World Language None None

Social Studies 3 years 30

Science 2 years 20

Applied Arts ½ years 5

Fine Arts (VAPA) 1 year 10

World Language/VAPA/Applied 1 year 10

Physical Education 2 years 20

Health ½ years 5

Electives 70

Total Credits 230

Additional Graduation Requirements

Pass Algebra 1 Pass PE 9 Pass the California High School

Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

Are you planning on attending a university or college after high school? You must complete a – g requirements A – G subject requirements are classes that will

prepare you for a successful first year of college They are required by colleges for admission All a – g classes require a grade of C- or better

Useful websites www.csumentor.edu www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission www.assist.org

College Readiness continued…

A – G Subject CategoriesA: Social Studies (2 years)B: English (4 years)C: Math (3 years, minimum Algebra 2)D: Science (2 years, Lab Science)E: World Language (2 years, same world language)F: Fine Art (1 year, visual performing Art)G: Elective (1 year, college prep elective) *UC’s recommend additional years of Math, Science, and World Language to be competitive!

Sample 4 Year Plan

Minimum College Preparatory*The UC and SHS Counseling recommends students take 4 years of core academics.

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4

Health / Semester Elective World History US History Government &

Economics

Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Elective

Fine Art Elective or World Language World Language World Language Elective

Biology Chemistry Physics Elective

PE 9 PE Elective Elective Elective

Expectations for Good Citizenship

Have positive involvement in your school and community

Treat everybody with respect, be polite Be a team player, learn how to work well with others Be a hard-working, responsible student Respect due dates, submit your work when it’s due! Care about others Teach tolerance on our campus & respect diversity

Next Steps for New Students

Get to know your student’s teachers & counselor

Discuss credits & graduation requirements with your student

Talk to your student about his or her goals Meet with a counselor

about college & careers

Encourage improvement! Homework Club Use your planner daily Join a club, play a sport,

try out for a school play! How to stand out for

colleges Community service School Service

Parent Opportunities

Ways to get involved at Soquel High! Soquel High Fund Soquel Music Foundation Grad Night Committee Escrip Humanities Academy Sports Team volunteer Office volunteer

Main or Counseling office