9 th Grade Orientation

1. 9th Grade Orientation Class of 2016

2. Welcome • Becky Walker, Principal • Bruce Triplett, Assistant Principal

3. www.fbusd.us Go to the High School page

4. Student Monitoring • Aeries • Website • Email • Voicemail

5. Counseling Office • Marc Boele, Counselor A-L • Kathy Babcock, Counselor M-Z • Eduardo Hurtado, Bi-Lingual Counselor • We will be at the MS tomorrow and the week after break • What we do: • Academic/Social-Emotional/Career • Who else is in our office: • Madeline Richards, Registrar • Karen Dunlap, Health Aid

6. What to expect in the 9th grade? • Changing expectations for your child • Changing school structure • Changing relationships • …….change will occur

7. What to do at the High School? • Academics • English, Math, Science, Social Studies • Variety of Electives • Clubs • Over a dozen clubs to join • Athletics • Over a dozen sports teams at FBHS • And More……

8. Three Dances A Year • Fall Ball • Senior Ball • Prom

9. Some ASB Activities from the Past…… • Intramurals • Dance Off • Blood Drives • Homecoming • Winter Workshop • Hoopla • Spring Fling • Community Service/Money Drives • Talent Show • School wide BBQ’s • School Beautification • Visitor Receptions

10. ASSETS • Academic Assistance • Enrichment: • Creativity • Recreation/Fitness • Clubs • Languages • Programs • Certifications • Other

11. Eligibility for Extra Curricular • 2.0 GPA or higher and receive no more than 1 F/NC grade in the previous grading period • Students must be enrolled in at least 6 classes each grading period • Good behavior • Good attendance

12. Attendance & Tardies • 15 absence limit per semester in each class • 3 tardies = detention • 5 tardies = Saturday School • 7 tardies = suspension

13. Dress Code • Wear school appropriate clothing. If you think something may not be school appropriate, chances are it’s not. • Any garment advertising or promoting gang symbols, alcohol, tobacco, or drug messages is not permitted. • All undergarments must be covered at all times. • Clothing must cover a student’s body between the armpit to mid-thigh (tip of finger of extended arm). • Shoes must be worn at all times. • Visit the high school web site or read the student handbook for all the specifics relating to the FBHS dress code.

14. Discipline • Use common sense. • Respect all FBHS citizens. This includes teachers, staff, and students. • Be prepared for class every day. • All school suspensions include an activity suspension. • Students sent to the front office twice in one day are suspended. • Discipline is progressive.

15. Course Preview Now we will hear from our staff…….

16. English • Curriculum is Standards-Based • Vocabulary • Reading Comprehension • Textbook: Pearson Literature • Novels (Of Mice and Men, Night, Romeo and Juliet, To Kill a Mockingbird) • Literary Response & Analysis • Writing • Research • Communication Skills • Integrated CAHSEE/CST preparation • Course Options in HS = CP, AP, and Support • ASSETS Support

17. Math • Full Scope of Math Courses • Two State Math Requirements • Algebra • CAHSEE • Options for 9th Grade • Algebra IA • Algebra IB • Geometry • You must pass with a C or better to move on.

18. Science • Earth Science (G Requirement) • Biology 1 (D Requirement) • Chemistry (D Requirement) • Physics (D Requirement) • Biology 2 (D Requirement) • AP Environmental Science (D Requirement)

19. Activity • Everyone Stand Up • Tap your head and rub your belly • Now add marching in place  • Now back to the show…….

20. Physical Education • All 9th Graders = PE 1 • 2 Year PE Requirement • CA State Physical Fitness Test • 2nd year options • Athletic PE • PE II • Weight Training • PE Shirt, Athletic bottoms and shoes

21. Health • This course is based on the California Department of Education Health Standards. • It is designed to build upon the foundation of health knowledge that students possess and foster health literacy. • The goal of this course is that students will obtain, interpret, and understand basic health information and services. • Health Incorporates discussion, videos, book-work, guest speakers and group work in a way that is comfortable, motivating and fun. • My goal is to encourage your student to take pride in who they are, take care of their body-physically and mentally and most of all love and nurture who they are as individuals!

22. Health Curriculum • Self-Esteem & Goal Setting • Creating Positive Relationships • Managing Stress • Nutrition & Physical Activity • Dangers of Tobacco • Dangers of Drugs & Alcohol • Reproduction • Sexual Responsibility

23. Information Technology • On-line safety and responsibility • Email use and organization • Word Processing and Keyboarding • Search Engine Use and Techniques • Image Creation, processing and editing • Integrating technology to further academic achievement • WebPages • Multimedia Use • Online resources

24. Visual Art - Photo • Digital photography, digital editing and photographic techniques. • Materials Fee: $30.00 fee for this course to cover consumable materials used in class. • Materials Provided: The school will provide access to digital cameras and computers equipped with Photoshop • II & III is available upon successful completion. • A-G requirements: F

25. Visual Art – Art I • Drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, papermaking, multicultural art, crafts, art history & more. • Materials Fee: $20.00 fee for this course to cover consumable materials used in class. • Advanced art is available upon successful completion. • A-G requirements: F

26. Performing Art - Chorus • The High School Choir offers singers a place to explore their voice, learn to read and write music, and several different performance opportunities. • This class requires the commitment of its member to participate in a minimum of three mandatory performances and their rehearsals… some of which may take place outside the school day. • Other expectations include traveling to festival, participating in fundraising and contributing time or talent to community events. • Students are responsible for their own music and choral outfits. • A-G requirements: F

27. Performing Art - Band • Prerequisite: The ability to perform one’s instrument adequately by demonstrating basic scales with good tone, quality and accuracy. • Students in this ensemble will participate in various activities which will include: concerts, school athletic events, parades, music festivals and community events. • A-G requirements: F

28. Foreign Language • Spanish • Levels I, II and III • Native Spanish • Levels I and II

29. Why Learn Spanish? • It is tied with English as being the second most spoken language on the planet (and the second most common language in the U.S.) • Twenty-one countries in the world are Spanish speaking • Courses Meet Foreign Language Requirements for College Entrance • Job opportunities increase for any student who learns Spanish • It helps with learning other foreign languages as well as improves our English • It opens our eyes to the differences and similarities of cultures • We have an advantage when we travel or when someone needs help translating • Spanish requires consistent practice and study habits, but it is fun!

30. Automotive • Three Levels (Beg, Interm and Adv) • Curriculum: • How to work with tools and equipment • Training in safety, fire safety and how to properly use an extinguisher • Identification of vehicle parts • How to check the important fluids in your car • How to change a tire • How to change oil • The working parts of engines, brakes, cooling systems, lubrication system, drivetrain, tires and steering • Students take apart and re-assemble a small engine • How to work as a team

31. Industrial Arts • In Beginning Woodworking we will first cover the safety tests for the equipment and Shop. We will build the end table project first semester and the nightstand project second semester. The woodshop fee is $25.00 per semester. Throughout the course of the year we will use all of the machines in the making of the two projects.

32. Industrial Arts • Drafting is Back! • Students will begin with paper and pencil drawing, move to Google Sketch and end with Auto CAD.

33. Culinary Arts • Offerings • Culinary Arts I/II • Advanced Culinary Arts • International Foods • Nutrition and Healthy Cooking • Classes are held in our own (and now brand new) commercial kitchen. Here students will learn how to work in a restaurant setting. • The introductory class (Culinary Arts I) which is open to 9th graders includes: • Sanitation • Safety • Waitstaff techniques • Management skills • And of course—Cooking, which includes: • Cooking terms • Recipe Reading • Measuring • Kitchen equipment identification and use • Culinary Arts classes involve lots of group work, with an emphasis on TEAMWORK!

34. Yearbook! • Teamwork and personal responsibility • Creating a book for the entire school • Time outside of class • Selling ads & attending events • Gain knowledge in photography, layout and graphic design • Must turn in an application & have interview • Applications will be available at the Middle School

35. AVID • A-Advancement • V-Via • I-Individual • D-Determination • Do you have the determination to go to college, to reach for your dreams?

36. AVID • AVID Students are… • B, C, and even D students • Planning to go to college • Willing to work hard • 1st in their family to attend college • from low-income or minority families • enrolled in their school's toughest classes, such as honors and AP, but also in the AVID elective • Learning organizational and study skills • Working on critical thinking and asking probing questions • Getting academic help from peers and tutors • Participating in enrichment and motivational activities that make college seem attainable • Applications and recruitment will happen at the Middle School

37. Office Technology • Microsoft Office 2010 • Email, internet research techniques • Overview of computers and using them at school and in the workplace • School and career planning, understanding business and work • Projects include: web pages, blogging, mock business projectand more

38. Additional Electives • Possibilities: • ROP Animal Science

39. Thank You! Any Questions?