Welcome to Freedom High School 8th Grade Parent Night

PRINCIPAL: MRS. KELLY MANKE

ASB President2016-2017 Dominic Antonich

2017-2018 Jenna Olson

Freedom High School 1050 Neroly Road • Oakley, CA 94561 • Phone: (925) 625-5900

8th Grade Parent Packet

http://libertyunion.schoolwires.net/Domain/70

Your Packet Contains

• School Map• Instructional Calendar 2017-2018• UC & CSU Requirements• Graduation Requirements• Student Support Resources• Clubs, Advisors, and Academies• Course Request Sheet,

Registration Form, Health History Form, Emergency Card and Home Language Survey

B-Building Counselor Maria Sanchez

FHS Map

Instructional Calendar

•First day of school August 1st

•Please make sure to plan your vacations during our holiday breaks

B-Building Counselor Zohra Richardson

Graduation Requirements

Course Requirements (10 Units = 1 year)

Course

Units

English:

Students must pass 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade levels 40

Social Studies: a. One year of World History (10) b. One year of U.S. History (11) c. One semester of American Government (12) d. One semester of Economics (12)

30

Mathematics: Students must pass three years of mathematics with completion of Algebra through Geometry.

30

Science:

a. One year of Life Science (Biology) b. One year of Physical Science (Earth Science, Chemistry or Physics.)

20

Fine Arts or World Language:

1 year 10

Physical Education:

a. One year of 9th grade P.E. b. One year of 10th grade P.E.

20

Health: Students must take one semester of health education.

5

Electives

115

Total number of units required for graduation

270

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate and earn a diploma, students must (1) complete 270 credits; and (2) complete the required course of study as noted above. Students who do not fulfill all of these requirements are not eligible to graduate from Freedom High School.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA and CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS WORKSHEET

These requirements must be met to go directly to a four year university; all grades must be a “C” or better. University of California California State University a. History/Social Science: (2 years required)

One year of U.S. history or ½ year of U.S. History and ½ year of civics or American government; and one year of world history, cultures and geography.

a. History/Social Science: (2 years required) One year of U.S. history or ½ year of U.S. History and ½

year of civics or American government; and one year of social science.

b. English: (4 years required)

Courses include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature. Not more than two semesters of 9th grade English can be used.

b. English: (4 years required) College preparatory English courses.

c. Mathematics: (3 years required: 4 recommended)

College preparatory mathematics including elementary and advanced algebra as well as geometry. Approved integrated math courses or courses taken in 7th and 8th grades that your school accepts as equivalent to its own courses may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement.

c. Mathematics: (3 years required)

Algebra, geometry and intermediate algebra (all students are encouraged to continue to enroll in mathematics through their senior year). Completion of approved integrated mathematics curriculum may be used to meet this requirement.

d. Laboratory Science: (2 years required; 3

recommended) At least two of these three disciplines: biology, chemistry and physics. Laboratory courses in earth/space sciences are acceptable if they have as prerequisites or provide basic knowledge in biology, chemistry or physics. The appropriate two years of an approved integrated science program may be used. Not more than one year of 9th grade laboratory science can be used.

d. Laboratory Science: (2 years required) Two years with laboratory science (one biological

and one physical).

e. Language Other Than English: (2 years required; 3

recommended) Two years of the same language. Courses should

emphasizing speaking and understanding, and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading and composition. Courses taken in the 7th and 8th grade may be used to fulfill part of this requirement if your school accepts them as equivalent to its own courses.

e. Language Other Than English: (2 years required)

Two years of the same language (subject to waiver for applicants demonstrating equivalent competence).

f. Visual and Performing Arts: (1 year required) One unit of coursework chosen from dance, drama/theater, music and/or visual arts.

f. Visual and Performing Arts: (1 year required) Courses chosen from dance, drama/theater, music and/or

visual arts.

g. Electives: (1 year required) In addition to the courses above, one unit from the

following areas: advanced visual and performing arts, history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the “e” requirement or two years of another language).

g. Electives: (1 year required) Courses selected from the above “a-f” areas or an

elective listed as approved on “a-g” course list. Go online at www.ucop.edu/pathways/infoctr to see updated list.

TIP: Create your own personal account at www.californiacolleges.edu and enter your classes into your high school planner. Then match them with the colleges that interest you. You can also visit www.csumentor.edu for the California State University requirements and www.ucop.edu/pathways/ for the University of California requirements.

You must…• Take 2 years of History/Social

Science• Take 4 years of English• Take 3-4 years of Mathematics• Take 2-3 years of Laboratory

Science• Take 2-3 years of Foreign

Language• Take 1 year of Visual and

Performing Art• Take 1 year of Elective

You Must earn C’s or better in the above courses

UC’s are designed to accept top 12% of students academically and CSU’s top 33%

Student Support Resources D-Building Counselor Tracy Carroll

Parent Portal: this on-line system allows parents and students to track the student’s achievement on the assignments logged in each class’s grade book. Go to https://parents.luhsd.net/pams/

Teacher Email: the webpage has a link at the top right titled “Teachers” that leads to an alphabetized list of links to teacher webpages/email. Go to http://libertyunion.schoolwires.net/freedom

Weekly Progress Reports: each building office has a stack of “Weekly Progress Reports” available for any student whose parents require them to fill one out and gain teacher verification through signature.

Teacher Tutoring: most teachers are open to make an appointment either before or after school to assist students who are struggling and would benefit from some targeted instruction.

Study Hall: this class, embedded in the school day, allows students to work on class assignments while the information is still fresh in the mind. Students may seek addition resources during Study Hall.

Reverse Passes: this system allows students to leave Study Hall and seek the help of one of their teachers. Many students choose this system when they have after school commitments like athletic practices.

Math Lab: this tutoring lab is staffed by a team of paraprofessionals fully equipped to help any student who needs instructional support in any math class. Many students visit Math Lab during Study Hall.

HELP: the Homework Extended Learning Program runs Monday through Thursday from 3:15 – 4:45 in the library. Students can get help from a teacher on any assignment they find difficult.

Support Classes: the school offers support classes in Math and English that can be taken concurrently with the student’s leveled Math and English class. Parents are encouraged to ask about these classes.

Advisory: this non-academic class meets Thursday and Friday right after lunch. Teachers follow their advisory class for all four years of high school. Many students use this teacher as a valuable resource.

Boot Camp: this program runs at the beginning of every school year for every incoming freshman. The two-day intensive equips students with information designed to ease their transition into high school.

Connect Crew: every incoming freshman is paired with an upperclassman member of Connect Crew, a program designed to provide all freshman with a peer support structure and accountability partner.

Khanacademy.com: free tutoring on many subjects can be found on the Khan academy website. Free SAT tutoring is offered online.

College and Career Center (A202): open 7:30 to 4:00 pm. Career Coordinator is available to help students make future plans and obtain scholarship information, work permits, career exploration and college applications.

Clubs and Advisors Studies show that students who are invested in their school outside of the classroom have a tendency to perform better academically. One of the best ways to invest in your school community is through membership in a school club. There are many choices. Take some time to investigate our club offerings and meet the club advisors.

Note: If you have any questions regarding any of the school’s clubs or extra-curricular activities, please email the advisor, or Dana Johnston, Activities Director, at johnston@luhsd.net, or call ext. 3820.

Clubs Advisor(s) Clubs Advisor(s)

Activities: Academic Decathlon: Aerospace & Robotics: ALOHA: Anime Club: Art club: Band: Be the Change: Best buds: Black Student Union: California Scholarship Federation: Choir: Centre Stage: Color Guard: Comic Book Club: Communications: Computer Science: Connect Crew: Dance Line: Class of ’17: Class of ’18: Class of ’19: Class of ’20: Fashion Club: French Club: FRESHH: Gamers Club: Head Rally/Cheer: SAGA: German Club:

Dana Johnston Sean Clarke David Harte Alex Dalida Frank Beede David Gautier George Chilcott Susan Warren Kristen Scott Kim Rucker Sheila Angelo Eli Souza Hayley Cummins George Chilcott Liz Gray Lori Butler Nicole Hooper Dana Johnston Leslie Runzler Foehr/Gengler Apel/Garcia Cruit/Gasca Beede/Luna Dave Behling Madame Boden John Sierra/Susan Warren David Harte Sandy Torres/Leslie Runzler Ann Marlow Rendler Julia Textor/Allison Smith

Interact Club: Italian Club: Journalism: Latinos Unidos: Leadership: Marching Band: Math Club: MTG Club: Military Club: National Honor Society: P.A.W.S: PHD Academy: Power of Unity: PUSH: Redeemed: Rugby Club: STEM: Sports Medicine: The Zone: Unicef: Yearbook:

Hooper/ Carey Miles Macy Leslie Runzler Anna Gonzalez-Ortega Dana Johnston George Chilcott Burke/ Gordon Rachael Woodcock Alex Dalida Cheryl Ochinero H. Emery/ R.Kelleher Nicole Hooper G. Payette/C. Rodriguez Neil Boden N. Boden/ V. Graves Liz Gray S. Clarke/C. Bruins Glenn Briggs Jason Jeffrey Kathy Burke Leslie Runzler

E-Building Counselor Nancy Yarbrough

Registration Materials:1. LUHSD Enrollment

Form2. Emergency Card3. Home Language

Survey 4. LUHSD Health

History Form5. Course Selection

Form

College and Career CoordinatorsAlice Cartwright and Vinnie Angelo

• Career Exploration • College Information• Scholarship • Work Permits• Community Service • Financial Aid Information

Getting Involved in Freedom Athletics

DR. STEVE AMARO, CMAA

What makes Athletics?Differences- Sports/Athletics

Physical Activity

Voluntary Participation

School Community Representation

Character Education…Be TRRFCC!

Shouldn’t these attributes be describing our students?

Freedom Athletics Programs3 seasons of sport (Fall, Winter, Spring)

At least one non-cut sport per season.

Opportunity to make lifelong friends.Fall (Aug – Nov)

Girls VolleyballGirls TennisGirls Water PoloGirls GolfCross CountryFootballBoys Water PoloCheerleadingCoed Unified Soccer

Winter (Nov-Feb)Girls BasketballGirls SoccerWrestlingBoys SoccerBoys BasketballCheerleadingCoed Unified Bowling

Spring (Feb-May)SoftballBaseballBoys GolfBoys TennisBoys VolleyballSwimmingDivingTrack & FieldCoed Unified Basketball

Thank You for Attending • Take forms home for parents to review and sign

• The following documents are due on:February 8, 2017 to your middle school

1. LUHSD Enrollment Form2. Emergency Card3. Home Language Survey4. LUHSD Health History Form5. Course Selection Form

Please join us on:

May 3, 2017 for Falcon FEST

From 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.