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Future Freshman Parent Night
Class of 2022
Welcome to…MAYFAIR
HIGH SCHOOL
Standard of
Excellence,Nothing Less!
Introducing Your Counselors(Grades 10 -12)…
Mrs. Jasmine Lane Last Names: A – EEmail: [email protected] Office: Room 231
Mrs. Cora Ozier Last Names: F - LEmail: [email protected] Office: HSO
Ms. Kelly Young Last Names: Rom - ZEmail: [email protected] Office: HSO
Mr. Kevin Garcia Last Names: M - RolEmail: [email protected] Office: HSO
Introducing your Administrators…
Mrs. Julie Stanley
PRINCIPALMr. Clifford Higgins
Mr. Shane VinaguptaASSISTANT PRINCIPAL,
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Miss Marcia BurfordASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, ACTIVITIES,
ATTENDANCE, SPECIAL EDUCATION
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL,
DISCIPLINE & ATHLETICS
Today’s Objectives…Parents will:
✓ Learn how your child can get involved in high school
✓ Learn to read your child’s transcript
✓ Understand graduation requirements versus A-G requirements
✓ Learn what colleges look for
✓ Become knowledgeable about school-to-home communication and classroom support
✓ Assist your child in choosing the appropriate classes for high school
Successfulstudents
GET INVOLVED!
Mayfair Athletics
• Contact/check Athletics website for tryouts.• Sports class counts as PE credits
Monsoonathletics.com
Fall Sports■ Boys Cross Country ■ Girls Cross Country■ Football■ Girls Golf■ Girls Tennis■ Girls Volleyball
Mayfair Athletics…
Winter Sports■ Boys Basketball■ Girls Basketball■ Boys Soccer■ Girls Soccer■ Boys Wrestling■ Girls Wrestling
Mayfair Athletics…
Spring Sports■ Boys Baseball■ Girls Softball■ Boys Tennis■ Boys Track and Field■ Girls Track and Field■ Boys and Girls Swimming■ Boys Volleyball■ Boys Golf
Mayfair Athletics…
Summer Participation■ Must graduate from 8th grade■ Must be enrolled in the high school
Mayfair Athletics…
Music Program
■ MARINERS - all girls show choir■ AUDITIONS: In May during lunch
Music Program
■ SHOWTIME - Co-ed performance choir■ AUDITIONS: In May - during lunch■ See Mrs. Holcomb – Room 803
■ No auditions needed for the following courses:
■ Women’s Chorus■ Music Appreciation■ Beginning Band■ Beginning Strings■ Guitar I (must provide own guitar)
Music Program
Jazz Band/ Marching BandColor Guard/Drill Team
Marching Band…Band
Camp
Marching Band… Home & Away Games
Marching Band… Field Shows
Marching Band… Field Shows
Marching Band… Parades / Field Reviews
Marching Band… Parades / Field Reviews
Marching Band… Disneyland
Come join the Mayfair High School
Monsoon Marching Corps!
Drama Program 2018-19
- 1st Quarter: 12 Angry Jurors
- 2nd Quarter: Children's Theater or Public Service Play (Title TBA)
- 3rd Quarter: Musical (Title TBA)
- 4th Quarter: One Act Festival (student written and student directed short plays)
Drama Production - Hold Me
Drama Production - Grease
Drama Collaboration- Drama students perform plays written by
Creative Writing students
Come join the Drama Program!
Mayfair Academic Program (MAP)■ Pass a writing assessment in the Spring
■ 3.6 Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) as of 1st
semester of 8th grade and maintain in high school■ Desire and motivation to participate in a challenging
program■ Must complete 5 Advanced Placement (AP) courses
before graduation■ A MAP Parent meeting will be held once students
are selected for the program■ Mr. Jacobsma Room 610
Associated Student Body(ASB)
●ASB is a dedicated student
body that helps contribute to
the prosperity of Mayfair.
●There is an election process.
● ASB is an elective class
during the school day.
Young Black Scholars (YBS)
Leo Club
ASB
Marching Band
R.O.C.K Club
KEY Club
Pep Squad
History Club
Environmental
Science Club
Eastern Horizons
Animation
Yearbook
Latino Club
Pacific Islanders
Chess
California Scholarship Federation
(CSF)
Filipino Club
Dance Club
L.A.F.F/Best Buddies
VIDEO CLUB
Go ClubDrama Club
Take Career-Related Courses!
■ Afterschool Career-Related classes■ Register online at www.calaps.org■ Transportation provided to Somerset or
Lynwood High Schools■ Open to 9th grade students!
CTE PATHWAYS
CTE PATHWAYS (continued)
CTE PATHWAYS (continued)
CTE PATHWAYS (continued)
Career Exploration
- Naviance - Career Inventories
- Career Series- Visit the College &
Career Center
Students will receive their
8th gradeTranscript
The only credits that
transfer to HIGH
SCHOOL are:
Integrated Math 1
and/or
World Language
1A & 1B
**With a grade of
“C” or better!
**Only if courses were
taken at
Mayfair Middle School.
8th Grade
Transcript
• Placement in
Math and Science
classes are
based on current
grades from each
semester.
• Students must
earn a C or better
to move on to
higher level
math/science
courses
Refer to handout…
High School Graduation Requirements
History/Social Science 4 years 40 credits
English 4 years 40 credits
Mathematics 2 years 20 credits
Biological Science 1 year 10 credits
Physical Science 1 year 10 credits
Additional year math or science 1 year 10 credits
Fine Arts OR World Language 1 year 10 credits
Physical Education (PE) 2 years 20 credits
Practical Art 1 semester 5 credits
Health 1 semester 5 credits
Electives (Additional Courses) 50 credits
To graduate from Mayfair High School, a student must:* Earn 220 credits
High School Credits■ Every Course – Each Semester = 5 credits■ Yearlong courses = 10 credits (5 per semester)
■ Credits are a part of permanent record based on grades
■ F’s = No credit in High School!!!
What if my child FAIL a class?
■ F’s = ZERO credits
■ SUMMER SCHOOL
■ 5 Week Program
■ Can make up 3 courses (or 15 credits).
■ CREDIT RECOVERY (11th & 12th only)
■ Can make up courses during 0, 7th or 8th period
■ Many F’s could mean “ALTERNATIVE
PLACEMENT” (i.e. Somerset Continuation School)
THE “a-g” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTSYears Required1 year 2 years 3 years 4
years
a. Social Science – Two Years
One year of world history, cultures and historical geography and one year of
U.S. history, or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of American
government or civics.
b. English – Four Years
College preparatory English that integrates reading of classic and modern
literature, frequent and regular writing, and practice listening and speaking..
c. Mathematics – Three Years (Four Years Recommended)
Algebra 1 (Integrated Math 1), Geometry (Integrated Math 2), Algebra II, and
Advanced math. Courses taken in 7th and 8th grades may be considered.
d. Laboratory Science – Two Years
Laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of the
three disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics.
e. Language Other Than English – Two Years in the same language - College
prep language courses taken in 7th and 8th grade may be included.
f. Visual and Performing Arts – One Year
Dance, music, theater or the visual arts..
g. College-Preparatory Electives – One Year
Any additional courses (not previously listed) included in the UC “a – g” list.
“a-g” Subject RequirementsApplicants must complete a specific set of 15 college preparatory courses to be eligible for admission to the California State University and the University of California. 11 of the 15 UC required college preparatory (“a-g” courses) completed by the end of 11th grade.Each course needs to be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Grade 9English 9Health/GeogIntegrated Math 1/higherEarth Science or BiologyPE Elective
10 credits
5/5 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
Grade 10English 10World History Math (based on transcript)
SciencePE Elective
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
Grade 11 Grade 12English 11US History Math ScienceElective Elective
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
English 12GovernmentEconomics/ElectiveMath OR ScienceElectiveElective
10 credits
10 credits
5/5 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
Mayfair HS - Sequence of Courses
4 year Academic Plan…
Naviance
Course Planner
will verify that
students have
all graduation +
“a-g”
requirements
In their
Naviance
acccount
Students will
meet with Mrs.
McIntosh next
year to do a 4-
year Academic
Plan based on
their goals after
HS
See back of
your Handout
for sample
Academic
Pathways
What Colleges Look For?● Take “Rigorous” courses and do well in them!
○ Take Math/Science all 4 years!○ Take Honors/AP courses○ Take “a-g” courses
● Get Excellent grades!! ○ Earn a 3.0 or above every year (avoid C or lower)
● Take College Entrance exams○ Take the PSAT (grades 9 – 11)○ Take the official SAT/ACT in Spring of 11th grade
● BE A WELL-ROUNDED STUDENT!!!○ Activities, Leadership and Community Service○ GET INVOLVED!
Honors and AP Courses
■ Honors courses are rigorous high school courses designed
to prepare students for the pace and complexity of college
level courses (AP)
■ AP (Advanced Placement) courses are RIGOROUS, faster-
paced college courses that prepare students for an AP exam
■ AP Tests in May (must pay for in advance)
■ Scores of 3, 4, 5 may waive college level courses
■ Successful students may have at least a 3.5 GPA
■ Mandatory Summer Assignments
■ Attend the AP meeting/Honors meeting late-May/early-
June. Check school website, curriculum handbook or contact AP instructor.
OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL…College & Career / Parent Resource Center
Room 300Ms. Cindy Solano - Bowens (College & Career Tech)
■ Coffee/Dessert Hours (Parent workshops)■ College Visitations (check bulletin announcements)■ College Applications Workshops
■ Career/Technical Program Visits & Information■ Career Assessments
■ Financial Aid (FAFSA) Information & Workshops■ Scholarship Information
■ SAT/ACT/PSAT Information■ NCAA/NAIA (Student Athletes)
■ Military Information & Visits
Parent – Teacher communication
is the KEY to Success!
School to Home Communication
■ Parent Resource Center (room 300)
■ Coffee Hours■ First Friday of every month 9 – 10am■ Mini-workshops on various topics : (ex: Financial Aid,
College Applications, Home/School Support)■ Notifications via phone message/website
■ Report Cards mailed home every 5 weeks
■ School Marquee & Website: www.mayfairmonsoons.org
■ Parents tab
•Blackboard Connect (automated)■ Message goes to Primary Phone Number ■ Receive Information about :
■ School news/Parent workshops/Events■ Attendance■ Upcoming tests/quizzes■ Behavior■ Positive reinforcement
School to Home Communication
Suggestions for SUCCESS!Parent – Teacher communication is KEY!!
■ Syllabus■ Read and sign the first week of school (keep a copy)■ Check if teachers have a website or Remind App
■ Email ■ Phone calls■ Face-to-face appointments
■ Check website & parent portal for links to Teacher emails & tutoring informationwww.mayfairmonsoons.org
Purchase a planner and USE IT!!
MHS planner = $8.00
•Available on THURSDAYS in the High
School Office•Must pick up between
7:15 am – 7:24 am
Do Weekly Progress Reports!!
School to Home CommunicationParent Portal
■ Current grades (most up-to-date!)■ Teacher’s Gradebook■ Attendance■ Transcripts
Student Portal Accounts can be set up, too!
■ Check out the Grades APP on iPhone; for Android: search AERIES grades
Freshmen PREVIEW DAY
•Turn in required forms•Take ID card picture, check out books•Purchase items (planner, PE Clothes, ASB card, etc….)
•Preview & Lock your Fall schedule•Change classes with Counselor
•(“take a number” format / lines)
Tuesday, August 148am-1pm
Link Crew“Freshman transition program”
What is Link Crew…
■ Each Freshman will be assigned to a group which will have two upperclassmen –who will act as “guides” and “supporters” throughout the year.
■ Freshman Orientation■ Wednesday, August 15
■ Students will meet their leaders and groups and participate in a number of activities
CourseRequestForms…
Circle required
courses on the
front
Check to make
sure you meet
the pre-
requisites
Make sure
you have
enough
courses to
make a total
of
6 periods!
Registration Dates
Fong - Tues 4/17
Lopez Wed 4/18
Caron - Mon 4/23
Reynolds Fri 4/27
1. English
● English 9
● English 9 Honors*** ○ Mandatory Summer Reading for Honors English 9: Meetings and/or prepared handouts that
outline summer reading assignments are made available in the spring preceding the class, are
available during summer through our front office, and are posted online by the last day of school
before summer at http://mhssummerhomework.blogspot.com. No written homework is required
over the summer, but students should take notes and be prepared for an exam covering the
reading the first week of school. Students who do not pass the summer reading test have the
option of being transferred to English 9.
***I UNDERSTAND THAT HONORS & AP COURSES (IF SELECTED) MAY HAVE A SUMMER ASSIGNMENT AS A
MANDATORY REQUIREMENT UPON ENTRY: (Student Signature Required):____________________________
For summer work, please check website: http://mhssummerhomework.blogspot.com/
2. Social Science
● World Geo (1 sem) & Health (1 sem)
OR
● AP Human Geography (1 year)● Recommended: Students who pass the AP Human Geography exam
may receive college credit. Therefore, the course models college level
work in both content and pacing. It is recommended that students have
met or exceeded standard on the CAASP in English/Language Arts.
Students must complete a summer assignment.
3. PE
● Physical Education 9
● 0 Period PE 9-12
If interested in:
● Marching Band
● Colorguard
● Pep Squad
● Athletics
➔ You must tryout first
and make the team,
coaches will submit
rosters
➔ Must maintain a 2.0
GPA
4. Math
● Core Math 8
OR
Math 8
● IM 1
● Integrated Math 1 (IM1)
● Integrated Math 2
○ C’s or better both
semesters of IM 1
● Honors Integrated Math 2
○ A’s in IM 1 or teacher
recommendation
5. Science
● Earth Science
● Biology○ Prerequisite: Must earn a “B” or better in 8th grade science and
have an 8th grade science teacher recommendation.
● Honors Biology○ Prerequisite: This course is primarily intended for Advanced
Science students - teacher recommendation and a C or better in 8th
grade math course.
○ Summer Study Guide: Summer study is required to prepare for the
fall semester. See instructor for further details. Summer assignment
can be found at http://mhssummerhomework.blogspot.com.
ElectivesChoices
●Circle 4 electives.
●Number them in the
order of preference.
●Courses that are
underlined require
instructor approval
and/or pre-requisites.
●See Curriculum
Handbook for
descriptions and
pre-requisites.
1
3
4
2
The Curriculum Handbook can be
found on the web!
http://www.mayfairmonsoons.org/
Click on: “Academics” then “2018-2019 Curriculum
Handbook”
Important Notes…■ Honors/AP Courses may have MANDATORY SUMMER
ASSIGNMENTS OR READINGS – SEE Curriculum Handbook/ MHS Website for more information.
■ SPORTS/Athletic Periods will be determined by Coaches Roster in the beginning of the school year.
■ CHOOSE WISELY!■ Yearlong elective courses are ALL YEARLONG!! ■ Zero period starts at 6:15am
