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Welcome to Back to School Night!
2014-2015Tonight’s Schedule
SLC Presentations 5:30 - 6:00
P1 6:05-6:15
P2 6:20-6:30
P3 6:35-6:45
P4 6:50-7:00
P5 7:05-7:15
P6 7:20-7:30
* Reminder
Back to school night is for meeting the student’s new teachers and learning what is required for success in the course. To discuss individual students’ grades, please sign up for an appointment in the appropriate classroom or with the counselor.
This Presentation and more information (including contacts) are posted on the SAS webpage at www.hollywoodhighschool.net
What’s New in 2015-2016?• Hollywood High School succeeded in earning a 6-year WASC
accreditation last year• Hollywood test scores, grad rates and attendance remain near the
top of the west• Mr. Carmicle recognized in Washington, DC• HHS SAS Teachers are working on the “Think Like an Expert.
Become an Expert” program with 9th graders to increase student accomplishment and help students achieve their dreams.
• AP teachers are dedicated to raising student AP scores in 2015-2016 with new support options for student success
• Field Trips- Parent Chaperones Needed for Field Trips on Sept 22 (9- LACMA). Oct 22(10- Getty Villa) and Nov 4 (10- USC)
Keys to Success• “Be Safe, Be Respectable, Be Responsible”• Attendance• Homework/Practice• Good Grades• High Test Scores• Getting Involved– Clubs– Community Service– Athletics
• “Achieve the Honorable” – Honor Code
Who’s Who?Administration
• Alejandra Sanchez- Principal/SAS Admin– [email protected] Main Office– “Coffee with the Principal” – see HHS website for dates
• Stephen Lange- Lead Teacher– [email protected]– Email me to join SAS Parent Email List
• Heather Brown- SAS Program Coordinator, College Counselor and 9th & 10th grade Counselor – [email protected] Room 413
• Raul Grijalva- Counselor – [email protected] Room 411 323-993-1753
The Road to College
• Mrs. Brown, College Counselor• College Center- Room 411
Understanding “A through G” Requirements
Gifted and Talented• SAS Enrollment- 534• Gifted and Talented- 238• SAS Budget- 3,000-5, 000 dollars- Funded 10/1• Identification-Intellectual, Creative,Leadership• Goal: Critical Thinking-To recall, to interpret, and to
utilize critical thinking skills effectively• Goal: Creative Thinking- Exhibit the qualities of
creative thinking• Coming soon! SAS/Gifted Newsletter• SAS/Gifted expanded website• District Parent Gifted Meeting in the Spring!• Gifted Parent Representative needed. See Mrs.
Brown!
Let’s Meet our Teachers
All teachers can be contacted through the Hollywood High School Websitewww.hollywoodhighschool.net
Math DepartmentThe math department has been working hard the last three years to prepare students for the new Common Core curriculum and to make sure they are college and career ready upon graduation. New SpringBoard textbooks from the College Board aligned to the Common Core are now being used. Students will have online access to the books soon.
Math DepartmentFaculty
Mr. Stephen Lange- [email protected] Mr. Fola Adisa- [email protected]
Students may also be taught by other non-SAS teachers such as Mr. Smithberg (Precalc), Ms. Domingo and Mr. Antonyan (AP Calc and Stats)
Courses: The following math courses are offered to SAS students. Placement depends on prior courses taken in middle school, etc.
Algebra 1: 1-9th GradeGeometry: 9th /10th GradeAlgebra II: 9th/10th/11th GradePrecalculus: 10th/11th/12th GradeAP Calculus AB: 11th/12th GradeAP Calculus BC: 12th GradeProbability and Statistics: 11th/12th GradeCollege Algebra- 12th Grade
Math DepartmentAdditional Notes/Keys to Success
• Please monitor student grades and assignments on a regular basis. (Engrade)
• There is always homework to be done to improve math scores even if a specific assignment is not due the next day.
• KhanAcademy.org provides video tutorials and practice exercises for students who are struggling as well as for students who want to go beyond the assignment and work ahead.
• In person tutoring is available from teachers during non-class time, by LACER tutors after school and by student tutors at lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Invest in your student’s success: graph paper, rulers, scientific calculators or graphing calculators. There are a lot of phone resources/apps like Desmos and graphing calculators, but these will not be allowed on tests.
English Department
•Reading•Writing•Listening•Speaking
Senior Projects
English DepartmentFaculty
• Mr. JB Carmicle [email protected]• Ms. Karen Cusolito [email protected]• Ms. Patricia Funare [email protected]• Ms. Laurie Tobenkin [email protected]
Courses: The following English courses are offered to SAS students. 9th Grade English (Regular and Honors)10th Grade English (Regular and Honors)AP English LanguageAP English Literature
JournalismExpository Reading and Writing CourseEnglish Language Development 1-4
English DepartmentAdditional Notes/Keys to Success
Turnitin.com- Students are asked to submit written assignments using the websitewww.turnitin.com. Ask your English teachers to learn more about it.
English DepartmentAdditional Notes/Keys to Success
PSAT/SAT Test Prep
Tutoring/Meetings for PSAT/SAT test prep happen regularly including practice using KhanAcademy
Social Studies Department
“Read Like A Historian”
Social Studies DepartmentFaculty
• Mr. Neil Fitzpatrick [email protected]• Mr. Steven Steinberg [email protected]• Mr. Robert Schwich [email protected]
Courses: The following Social Studies courses are offered to SAS students.
Honors World HistoryHonors GeographyAP European HistoryAP US History
GovernmentEconomicsAP Pychology
Science Department
Science DepartmentFaculty
• Mr. Lee Tuamola [email protected]• Ms. Lois Murphy [email protected]
• SAS students are also taught science by Mr. Brombach and Mr. Gannett
Courses: The following Science courses are offered to SAS students.• Honors Biology• Honors Chemistry• Honors Physics• AP Biology• AP Physics
World Languages
World Languages DepartmentFaculty• Ms. Rosa Cruz [email protected]• Ms. Ana Estangüi [email protected]• Mr. Miguel Martínez-Lafuente [email protected]• Mr. Alonso Rolland-Estrada [email protected]• Ms. Yan Yan [email protected]• Mr. Adam Dehmohseni [email protected]
Courses: The following language courses are offered to SAS students.
Spanish • Regular Spanish 1• Regular Spanish 2• Regular Spanish 3
• Spanish Speakers 1• Spanish Speakers 2
• AP Spanish Language • AP Spanish Literature
French• French 1• French 2• French 3
Mandarin (New)• Mandarin 1
Classroom Visiting Hour
• 6:00- 7:00 PM• Please refer to your child’s schedule for
teacher name and room number information• Sign up with teachers for appointments• Email Mr. Lange ([email protected]) to be part
of the SAS email list or to contribute• We look forward to sharing our classrooms
with you!
