Welcome Class of 2010! Class of 2010! Go Rams!. Counselors A, BMrs. Marcia Lynnroom 113 CMr. Viseth Vann room 117 D, EMr. Lolo Saldana room 141 F, G,

WelcomeWelcome Class of 2010!Class of 2010!

Go Rams!

CounselorsCounselorsA, B Mrs. Marcia Lynn room 113C Mr. Viseth Vann room 117D, E Mr. Lolo Saldana room 141F, G, H Mrs. Nancy Parsons room 115I, J, K, L Ms. Susana Stumpf room 119M – Z Ms. Lanie Arceo room 139QUEST 9-12Ms. Mary Cahill room 137Head Counselor Ms. Karen Briggs room 109 School to Career Supervisor Mrs. Michelle Ponce

room 715

Unit FormatUnit Format Three Modules will be presented:

• Education to Career Connection• High School Plan• Managing High School

Students complete one Summary Sheet information for all modules.

At the conclusion of the Modules, students and parents sign Summary Sheet and return it to

school Counselors maintain Summary Sheets for future

reference.

High School Success:High School Success: 9th Grade Career/College 9th Grade Career/College

Unit Unit

“High School Plan”

Module Two

Robert A. Millikan High Robert A. Millikan High School Graduation School Graduation

requirementsrequirements

Complete 220 required credits Pass the California High School Exit

Exam (CAHSEE) Computer Literacy Pass Algebra 1-2 or ABCD Complete 40 hours of community

service

Robert A. Millikan’sRobert A. Millikan’sSpecific Course Specific Course RequirementsRequirements

40 credits English30 credits History/Social Science20 credits Math20 credits Physical Education20 credits Science10 credits General Studies: Health &

Computers10 credits Fine Arts or Foreign Language70 credits Electives220 credits

CAHSEE CAHSEE (California High School Exit (California High School Exit Exam)Exam)

A state-administered exit examination that is not timed

Two-day test: English Language Arts & Math

Beginning in grade 10, students have six opportunities to pass both sections of the test. If students pass only one section (English-Language Arts or Mathematics) they need only retake the section they did not pass.

Transfer students must meet the CAHSEE requirement prior to

graduation.

Students who do not pass the exit examination will not receive a diploma even if they have met all the graduation requirements.

Computer LiteracyComputer Literacy

Students must demonstrate computer literacy by successfully completing Computers Applications.

Algebra RequirementAlgebra Requirement

Students must successfully complete the equivalent of Algebra 1-2 or Algebra ABCD to meet this requirement.

Service LearningService Learning

Service Learning is volunteer work that relates to a school topic of interest and provides assistance or improvement to another person, place or thing.

Mr. Michael Frye is our service learning coach (available on Mondays in the Career Center)

http://www.lbusd.k12.ca.us/millikan/

click on Community Service

Complete a minimum of

40 hours of Service Learning

A-G Subject Requirements for A-G Subject Requirements for California State University (CSU) California State University (CSU) & University of California (UC)& University of California (UC)

a. History/Social Science 2 yearsb. English 4 yearsc. Mathematics 3 yearsd. Laboratory Science 2 yearse. Language other than English 2 yearsf. Visual & Performing Arts 1 yearg. College Preparatory Elective 1 year

NCAANCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association Students wishing to pursue athletics at any post-secondary institution

must complete coursework with “C’s” or better.English 4 yearsAdvanced Math 3 years (Algebra or higher)Science 2 years, 1 year LabAdditional academic coursework in above areas

1 yearHistory/Social Science 2 yearsAdditional academic coursework in any category above or

foreign language, non-doctrinal Religion or Philosophy4 years

Potential college athletes must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse during junior year.

See Mr. Vann, Room 117 for additional information or visithttp://www.ncaa.org

Use your resourcesUse your resourcesCounselors Administrators Career CenterMillikan web page http://www.lbusd.k12.ca.us/millikan/

NurseLibrarian

Campus Clubs/OrganizationsCampus Clubs/OrganizationsGet Involved!Get Involved!

Options: Clubs Teams ASB elections

Why is getting involved on campus important?

Hotbox LockersHotbox Lockers

We want YOUR suggestions and comments!

Locations: 900 bldg 300 bldg 200 bldg

ASB RAM CARDSASB RAM CARDS

What is the RAM card?

How do you benefit from selling RAM cards?

$10 at the Banker’s window

Bankers WindowBankers Window Place to purchase tickets to

school events

Must always present your current school I.D. for all purchases

Have I.D. and money ready

Accepts cash and money orders only, NO PERSONAL CHECKS!

Open before school, nutrition, lunch, and after school

ASB StickerASB Sticker

Purchase an ASB Sticker for $25 cash

Save up to $160! FREE Home Football Games! $35 off yearbook ads until end of October

Student StoreStudent Store

Open before school 6:30 am, nutrition,

lunch

School Supplies: Spirit Items: Shirts, bumper stickers, foam

fingers, key chains etc.

Millikan AwardsMillikan AwardsHall of Fame: Highest form of recognition, total evaluation of 4 years

Medal of Merit Outstanding work during the whole year in a specific department

4.0 Award Seniors who have earned a un-weighted GPA of a 4.0 for all 4 years

Top 40 Highest ranking students in senior class

Medallion Award Awarded to seniors who have earned 250 or more credits

MMWho:

Start now, awarded Senior year

What:Gold M 150Blue M 200Jeweled M 250

When: End of every semester

Where:ASB room 643 to apply

How: Perform service to school

Renaissance Renaissance

What is the Renaissance program?

Achievement & attendance Receive prizes & rewards in a special assembly

Certificate Levels:

Gold 3.8 GPA or aboveSilver 3.79 -3.0Bronze GPA improvement from last semester

Blue Perfect AttendanceWhite Exemplary attendance

1-2 excused absences

Millikan’s monthly newspaper Millikan’s monthly newspaper published by the students. Please published by the students. Please

pick up a copy in the blue bins pick up a copy in the blue bins located around campus. located around campus.

The Corydon welcomes all The Corydon welcomes all letters to the editor. letters to the editor.

MHS ADMINISTRATIONMHS ADMINISTRATION

Co-PrincipalDr. Jeff Cornejo Co-PrincipalDon Keller

Asst. Principal QUEST Dorian Eveland

Asst. Principal COMPASS / PEACE Ben Martinez Asst. Principal STELLAR/MBA Guillermo Jimenez Asst. Principal Global Tech/KIUP Kaisha Irving

Activities Director Bari Stevens-Chapman

Things You Should Know• IDs ($1 for temporary $5 replacement)

• Should be out and around your neck• Should be worn throughout the day

• Transportation• Poly overflow students and QUEST students only!• Questions – Mr. Jimenez Room 135

• On Campus Supervision (OCS) Tardy or truant

ACE

Truancy• Citations:

•Loitering, Fighting, Graffiti, Habitual Truancies

DEMERITSDEMERITS

What Are They?

Who Issues Them?

Why Don’t I Want Them?

How Do I Clear Them?

ELECTRONIC DEVICESELECTRONIC DEVICES

We encourage students to leave all electronic devices at home. The school will NOT be responsible for the loss or theft of any electronic devices.

If you do choose to bring electronic devices, the following rules apply:

Cellular Phones – May not be used any time while on campus. If it is activated it will be confiscated and a parent must retrieve it.

IPOD’s – May be listened to at nutrition and lunch outside of the buildings only. If they are on in the buildings, they will be confiscated and a parent must retrieve it.

SKATEBOARDSSKATEBOARDS

Skateboards may not be carried on campus effective Wednesday, September 13th.

Students with skateboards must get a skateboard locker and place their skateboard and helmet in the locker immediately upon entering campus.

Lockers are issued from Mr. Brown in the AV Room (Room 149)

Students who have skateboards on campus after Wednesday, September 13th will have them confiscated and a parent must come to the school to pick them up.

Uniform PolicyUniform Policy TOPS White or navy blue collared shirt BOTTOMS Khaki or navy blue pants, shorts, skirts or capris OUTERWEAR Navy blue, white or gold

DO NOT WEAR: Short skirts / shorts Bare midriffs Colored shirts Oversized T-shirts

UNIFORM VIOLATIONS / UNIFORM VIOLATIONS / CONSEQUENCESCONSEQUENCES

Minor Violations

First: One Hour Detention

Second: One Hour Detention

Third: ACE all day including nutrition and lunch

Fourth: ACE all day including nutrition and lunch

Fifth: Truancy Center

Sixth: Truancy Center

Seventh: Suspension

*Parents will be contacted on each infraction

UNIFORMUNIFORM VIOLATIONS / CONSEQUENCESVIOLATIONS / CONSEQUENCES

MAJOR VIOLATIONS

First: ACE all day including lunch and nutrition

Second: ACE all day including nutrition and lunch

Third: Truancy Center

Fourth: Truancy Center

Fifth: Suspension

Academic DishonestyAcademic Dishonesty Defined:

– When a person turns in school work that is not his/her own. Examples:

– Copying homework, copying tests, plagiarizing the work of others, giving answers to others, etc.

• Consequences:

• 1st incident: Teacher call home, referral, 3 demerits, “0” on assignments, may receive a “U” for semester.

• 2nd incident: Referral, 3-day suspension, “0” on assignment, “U” for semester

• 3rd incident: Referral, RIA Placement

Be Honest

Respect Others!

Personal ResponsibilityPersonal ResponsibilityIt’s an important year. Keep informed.

Know your requirements Graduation requirements/ credits A-G requirements

Read the Bulletin Remind your teachers to read the bulletin Bulletins are posted around campus and on the web

Questions???Questions???

Have a Great High School Career!