WELCOME TO ELK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2024MR. PAUL KELLY, PRINCIPAL

HIGH SCHOOL VS. JUNIOR HIGH

WHAT ARE THE CHANGES?

•ORGANIZATIONAL

•SOCIAL

•ACADEMIC

ORGANIZATIONAL

• Larger

• More Complex

• More possibilities for involvement = more time management required

SOCIAL

• New Freedoms, Increased Responsibility

• More Social Groups/Networks

• New Chance to “Create Yourself”

ACADEMIC

• Everything counts!– Cumulative Exams

– Transcripts Reflect ALL Semesters

– Grade Point Average

• Increased challenge– Greater Emphasis On What Is LEARNED Rather Than

What Is COMPLETED

– More Homework

– Higher-Level Reading

HOW WILL YOU FIND SUCCESS?

STUDENTS

• Set goals

• Study hall

• Ask questions

• Persevere

• No excuses!

PARENTS

• Know your student and his/her friends

• Ask questions

• Support rigor

• Contact teachers

PARTNERSHIP FOR SUCCESS

• Communication is key● We need your current phones and email.● Contact us at any time!

• Elk Grove website - http://eghs.d214.org

• Twitter - @ElkGrove_HS, @EGPrinciPaul, @EGHSCounselors

• Check grades regularly online

• Attend special programs

• Join a parent group

Promise Scholarship MissionTo engage Harper district residents and the business community to provide incentives for high school students to develop behaviors that ensure college and workforce readiness.

This will result in a stronger workforce, sustained economic viability and a stable middle class earning family-sustaining wages in our district.

Achieving the Promise

Promise Scholars must meet benchmarks in 5 areas:

✓ Attendance

✓ Rigor: College ready

✓ C’s or better

✓ Graduate on time

✓ Community Service

Benchmarks were developed in collaboration

with businesses, high schools and Harper.

These benchmarks help students succeed in

college and the workforce!

TONIGHT’S ROTATION

ESTUDIANTES CON APELLIDOS A-Z (SESIÓN EN ESPANOL) :PASEN A LA CAFETERIA

STUDENTS WITH THE LAST NAME A-J:PROCEED TO THEATER

STUDENTS WITH LAST NAME K-Z:REMAIN IN GYM

Kyle Burritt: Associate Principal, Operations

&

Bob Murphy: Assistant Principal, Student Activities

and Athletics

TONIGHT’S PRESENTATION WILL COVER:

• Grenadier Basics/Important Dates

• Registration/Fee payments

•Physicals/Immunizations

• Transition to High School

• Countdown to high school list

• Sports and activities

• Final course selection day instructions

GRENADIER BASICS

• School day is 8:15am-3:10 pm (8 periods)

• Bus service for 1.5 miles away

Dates

• Schedules, Bus Routes, Lockers/Combos, are distributed electronically via Infinite Campus the last week of July. Parents will receive a “how to” set up via email.

•IPADS, Schedules, Infinite Campus info, are distributed at Freshmen Orientation on Friday, August 7th

•First day of school is Wednesday, August 12th

FEE PAYMENTS AND REGISTRATIONPROCESS

• YES! You have already enrolled your child

• No! You have not Registered or paid fees yet

• Original Birth Certificate/Passport —Saturday, January 25th

• On-line registration and Fee Payments are due EVERY year

July 15th.

• For those seeking a Fee Waiver, the date is Saturday,May 2nd

in cafeteria *Tax documentation required*

• Free/Reduced Lunch is a separate form available mid-summer

mailed home from District office (Does not roll over from 59)

• Demographic Information check, “green box” in Foyer

RESIDENCY

• An outside company will be verifying D214 residency

• If the company cannot verify residency, families will have to

come in person with residency documentation to Main Office

• You must have a Birth Certificate and Residency verified in

order to register for school & pay fees

• Original Birth Certificate/Passport —Saturday, January 25th

• On-line registration and Fee Payments are due EVERY year

July 15th.

• Your child will be DROPPED from EGHS enrollment on July

16th if you have not registered and/or turned in birth

certificate.

SUMMER SCHOOL & ATHLETIC CAMPS

FIRST TERM:Monday, June 8th to Thursday, June 25th

SECOND TERM: Monday, June 29th to Thursday, July 16th

Both terms 7:30am-12:30pm at Prospect HS and bussing is available

Sign up for Transition LA and Trans ELL Saturday, January 25th

How do you know? Application was given to you in the testing packet. Bring your $20 fee!

PHYSICALS/IMMUNIZATIONS

• Due May 29, 2020 if you turn in the physical later, you

may experience delays getting the schedule on IC in July

• Cannot be greater than 1 year old from August 1st

• Proofread before you turn it in!

• District 214 enforces the “First Day Exclusion” policy

• Information on low cost immunizations in your packet

• Contact the nurse, at 847-718-4473 with any questions

Remember to sign the back and fill out health history

ATHLETICS - ACTIVITIES FINE & PERFORMING ARTS

• 28 Athletic Programs

• 50+ Clubs

• 12 Competitive Activities

FALL SPORTSFEMALE SPORTSCROSS COUNTRYMr. Mark Heintz

GOLFMs. Kristen Gierman

SWIMMING & DIVINGMr. Dave Toler

TENNISMs. Lindsay Rapinchuk

VOLLEYBALLMs. Stephanie Kezios

DANCE TEAM(Fall Activity/Winter Sport)Ms. Lauren Viveros

MALE SPORTSCROSS COUNTRYMr. Dave Dompke

FOOTBALLMr. Miles Osei

GOLFMr. Brian Bucciarelli

SOCCERMr. Alex Stavropoulos

CO-ED SPORTSCHEERLEADING(Fall Activity/Winter Sport)Ms. Shannon Evans

ALL FALL SPORTS BEGIN MONDAY, AUGUST 10th

WINTER SPORTSFEMALE SPORTSBOWLINGMr. Robert Ray

BASKETBALL Ms. Jennifer Buxton

GYMNASTICSMs. Amy Rivera

DANCE TEAMMs. Lauren Viveros

MALE SPORTSBASKETBALLMr. Nick Oraham

WRESTLINGMr. Dan Vargas

SWIMMINGMr. Keith Kura

CO-ED SPORTSCHEERLEADING(Fall Activity/Winter Sport)Ms. Shannon EvansWINTER SPORTS BEGIN

EARLY TO MID NOVEMBER

SPRING SPORTSFEMALE SPORTSBADMINTONMr. Matt Wrobel

SOCCERMs. Gabby Whittinghill

SOFTBALLMr. Ken Grams

TRACKMr. Sean Milligan

WATER POLOMr. Jason Spjuth

LACROSSETBD

MALE SPORTSBASEBALLMr. Steve Lesniak

GYMNASTICSMr. Ryan Dengel

TENNISMs. Ashton Nisbet

TRACKMr. Miles Osei

VOLLEYBALLMr. Dan Windholz

WATER POLOMr. Mike Nauert

LACROSSETBD

SPRING SPORTS BEGIN EARLY TO MID MARCH

CLUBS/ACTIVITIES

COMPETITIVE

LEADERSHIP

ACADEMIC

CULTURAL/WORLDLANGUAGES

FINE ARTS

SERVICE

CAREER

INTEREST

FINE & PERFORMING ARTS

BAND - MR. RON FIORITO

CHOIR - MS. KESHENA CISNEROS-WATSON

ORCHESTRA - MS. MAURA BROWN

COLOR GUARDMS. NICOLE FIORITO

DRAMAMR. JOE WOLFE, MS. BONNIE KALE, MR. CHUCK CAVAZOS

ORCHESIS MS. LAUREN VIVEROS

● 8TH GRADE PROMO NIGHT - MARCH 31ST

● SUMMER ATHLETIC CAMPS

● PARENT NATION

● CLASS OF 2024 SHIRTS

● TWITTER - @ElkGroveHS

FINAL NOTES

The countdown to August 12th1. Return on January 25th to select classes, take your ID

picture, turn in birth certificate and sign up for mandatory summer school

2. Enroll in other Summer School courses starting in March and Athletic camps in April

3. Fee Waiver day on May 2nd 4. Turn in the physical by May 295. Register online & pay yearly school fees

by July 31st6. Ensure your student attends Freshmen Orientation Day-August 7th

Saturday Time SlotsSaturday, January 25, 2020 is Course Selection Day in the Cafeteria

If your student’s last name begins with:

A-Bi 8am-8:30am

Bo-Cl 8:30am-9am

Co-F 9am-9:30am

G-Ha 9:30am-10am

He-La 10am-10:30am

Le-Mc 10:30am-11am

Me-O 11am-11:30am

11:30-12:30 Closed for Lunch

P-Ra 12:30-1:00pm

Re-Sa 1:00pm-1:30pm

Sc-T 1:30pm-2:00pm

U-Z 2:00pm-2:30pm

Class of 2024 Core Academic Placement

Presenters:Mr Arturo Senteno Associate Principal for Instruction

Mrs. Mary Kemp, Math & Science Division HeadMs. Mecca Sadler, English & EL Division Head

Mr. Tim Phillips, Social Science & World Language Division HeadMr. Adam Clayton, Special Education Division Head

Tonight’s Agenda

1. What is the PSAT 8/ 9?2. Math and Science Placement3. English and Social Science Placement4. Summer School Transition Programs5. Summer Reading6. Academic Supports

What is College Readiness?

• The skills students need to be successful in college and/or the workplace.

• Our curriculum is designed to give students the most rigorous opportunities possible.

• Our Career Pathways will assist students in focusing on their interests.

• 93% of our students attend college.

D214 Assessment Sequence

Assessment Grade Level

PSAT 8/9 8th Grade

PSAT 8/9 9th Grade

PSAT 10 10th Grade

SAT 11th Grade

Why is assessment performance important?

• Reveals academic strengths and deficits

• Linked to the level of curricular placement

• Indicator of future performance in core curriculum

Performance on the SAT is a significant factor in the college admissions process.

Course Recommendations Core Subjects

• English: FOUR (4) Years

• Mathematics: FOUR (4) Years

• Social Science: FOUR (4) Years

• Science: FOUR (4) Years

FOUR years of a World Language is also highly recommended.

Determining Course Placements

Placement in core classes is based on student performance:

1. Junior High Recommendation2. Previous Student Grades and Courses3. PSAT 8/9 Scores

Science Placement

• Honors Biology

• Biology

• Dual Language Biology

Math Placement

8th Grade Course Freshman MathCompleted Full Year Algebra Honors Geometry

Pre-Algebra

Partial Algebra

Algebra (single period)

Partial Pre-Algebra and IEP Pre-Algebra (double period)

Math Summer School• ALL students are invited to attend summer school

to enhance their mathematics skills.

• Some students are strongly encouraged to attend summer school based off their previous math experience. These students will receive an invitation in the mail indicating the course to take. Invitation letters will be sent in February.

Summer School registration will begin in March.

English and Social Science Placement

Placement Options:

Honors Written & Oral Communication

AP Human Geography

Written & Oral Communication

Human Geography

World Language

It is the recommendation of EGHS, and the preference of colleges, that all students

take multiple years of a World Language in high school.

World LanguageEGHS offers FOUR (4) Language Programs:

1. Spanish / Spanish for Native Speakers2. French 3. Italian 4. Japanese

• All languages are offered from Level 1 through Advanced Placement.

• Levels 3 & 4 earn Honors credit (extra .5 in GPA calculation)

• Middle School recommendations determine level.

Summer School—Placement by Assessment Scores

• Summer School Registration will begin in March• Sign up for Transition Language Arts and ELL on

January 25th.• Mandatory Summer School

• All ELL students will take Transition English Language Learners (Reading and Writing)—GREEN application

• Students with assessment scores at a 370 or below will take Transition Language Arts—GOLD application

• Bring your payment of $20 (bus fees included)

Transition Summer Programs

ELL Transitions• 6 weeks• 1 credit• ELL student• Green Application

Language Arts• 3 weeks• 1/2 credit• 370 or lower on

PSAT• Gold Application

• Skill-building program designed to support student skill acquisition

• Opportunities to interact with E.G.H.S. coaches, activity sponsors, administration

Transition Language Arts Success

• Of the 91 students who attended Transition Language Arts Summer School,

• Of the 40 students who attended ELL Transition Language Arts Summer School,

18% earned an A in Quarter 1.

54% earned a B in Quarter 1.

18% earned a C in Quarter 1.

22% earned an A in Quarter 1.

35% earned a B in Quarter 1.

28% earned a C in Quarter 1.

Thus, Transition Language Arts WORKS!

Summer Reading• All Elk Grove High School students are required to

participate in our Summer Reading Program.

• All incoming freshmen will be provided with a copy of their summer reading book.– SR2019 books will be delivered to all sender schools at

the end of May.

Special Education & 504 Plans

• An IEP meeting between the Jr. High and EGHS teachers/administrators will be held

• 504 Meetings will occur in early Spring

• Please attend on January 25th with everyone else

• Students with an IEP are placed in courses in the same process as all students are.– Specific services and supports will be identified

at the student’s Annual Review meeting.

Academic Supports

- The Mastery Lab

- The Late Night Lab

- Referred Study Hall

- The Academic Reassessment Room (ARR)

Placement Questions?• Math & Science

Mary Kemp (847) 718-4487 / mary.kemp@d214.org

• English & EL Mecca Sadler 847) 718-4461 / mecca.sadler@d214.org

• Social Science, World Language, & English Language LearnersTim Phillips (847) 718-4468 / tim.phillips@d214.org

• Special EducationAdam Clayton (847)718-4513/ adam.clayton@d214.org

• Physical Education & HealthArturo Senteno (847) 718-4414 / arturo.senteno@d214.org

Valerie Norris, Assistant Principal for Student Services

Career Pathways & Post High School Planning

16 Career Clusters● All elective courses fall into a Career Cluster area,● Your Top 3 career clusters are on a yellow card in your

white envelope

Post-Secondary Planning

87% of EGHS students attend college

A major college criteria is course rigor

2-year colleges, trade schools, and the military all have entrance exams and minimum basic skill

entrance exams and requirements

Harper Community College will test your child Senior Year for course placement and many programs now

have entry requirements-Including the Harper Promise Program

Minimum Graduation Requirements

4 years/credits of English

3 years/credits of Math- Recommended 4

Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Math

2 years/credits of Science- Recommended 4

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, then Elective

3 years/credits of Social Science

Human Geography, World History, US History

Daily attendance in Physical Education every semester except Health

Minimum Graduation Requirements

● Fine Art

● Driver’s Education NO LONGER REQUIRED, still offered

● Consumer Education

● World Language or Practical Arts (1 credit)

● Constitution Test (taken during US History)

● Civics (taken during Human Geography)

● Total of 21 credits

WHAT DOES A COUNSELOR DO?

Counselors support students and parents in the following areas:

1. Academics (picking courses, connecting to resources)

2. Career Planning (Career activities, College information)

3. Social Emotional Support

How do I find my college and career pathway?

-On Saturday the 25th-talk with your counselor about your Career Cluster (found in your packet)

-Take electives in your interest area

-Take advantage of career treks and clubs

-Summer Internships, Service Learning and College Camps

You should take a study hall if….

● Taking Honors courses for the first time

● Homework was an issue in Junior High

● Have struggled with time management in the past

● D and F grades in Junior High School

● Need extra support

THERE ARE 8 PERIODS IN THE DAY

MOST STUDENTS WILL HAVE:1. English (possible block)

2. Math (possible block)

3. Social Science

4. Science

5. Freshman PE or a substitution

6. Lunch

7/8. (Electives, Study Hall or extra core)

SAMPLE STUDENT SCHEDULE

Elective Enrollment

When enrollment is limited, students are screened by:

Attendance (tardies & absences)

Discipline Record

Grade Point Average

So, what you do in high school does count!

24 Karat Classes...

● Follow along with the sample course selection sheet in your booklet

https://docs.google.com/file/d/10DS5inQEKYkmW_uKjYHEgSCNfqExIU4Y/preview