Welcome Parents of Future Mustangs

Yorba Linda High School

Eighth Grade Parent Night

Spring 2016

Run with the Stampede

Yorba Linda High School Yorba Linda High School Yorba Linda High School Yorba Linda High School CounselorsCounselorsCounselorsCounselors

• Mrs. Walls

A-G

• Mrs.Pike

H-Par

714-986-7500 Ext 14024lwalls@pylusd.org

714-986-7500 Ext 14025ppike@pylusd.org

• Mrs. Coulter

Pas-Z

714-986-7500 Ext 14023ncoulter@pylusd.org

Cool Things About YLHS

• Awesome Teachers

• Involved Community

• Great Students

• New Fields

• Beautiful Campus

• 905- API Score

• 39- Honors/AP classes

Offered

• 97%- High School Exit

Exam 1st Attempt Pass

Rate for English and Math

• 97%- Attendance (Top in

the District)

• #4 High School Rated by

OC Register Top Public

Schools

• #191 Rated High School

by Newsweek Top U.S.

High Schools

• 56,000- Community

Service Hours completed

• 1,775- Students

• 50- Clubs on Campus

(Most in the District)

• 49- League titles (in 4

years of varsity

competition)

• #22 Rated High School by

Daily Beast Top High

School in the Western U.S.

• $3.5 Million Earned in

scholarship money by the

class of 2015

• 73% of Students Meet A-

G requirements for UC

admissions

• 96%- Enrolled in a 2 or 4

year college

• 1651Average SAT Score

1497 National / 1501 State

• 905- API Score

• 39- Honors/AP classes

Offered

• 97%- High School Exit

Exam 1st Attempt Pass

Rate for English and Math

• 97%- Attendance (Top in

the District)

• #4 High School Rated by

OC Register Top Public

Schools

• #191 Rated High School

by Newsweek Top U.S.

High Schools

• 56,000- Community

Service Hours completed

• 1,775- Students

• 50- Clubs on Campus

(Most in the District)

• 49- League titles (in 4

years of varsity

competition)

• #22 Rated High School by

Daily Beast Top High

School in the Western U.S.

• $3.5 Million Earned in

scholarship money by the

class of 2015

• 73% of Students Meet A-

G requirements for UC

admissions

• 96%- Enrolled in a 2 or 4

year college

• 1651Average SAT Score

1497 National / 1501 State

Mustang Scholars ProgramExcellent students deserve recognition

• Criteria based on Academics, Activities, and Community Service

• 3 levels of Mustang Scholars: Navy (Difficult)

Crimson (More difficult)

Silver (Elite)

• See ylhs.org > counseling for details

High School Basics

•Semester system

•6 period day (7:55-2:45)

•Late start Monday (8:25 – 2:45)

•Zero period (6:50-7:45)

•55 minutes per class

•One 30 minute lunch

•7 minute passing period

YLHS Graduation Requirements230 Credits 40 Hours Community Service 230 Credits 40 Hours Community Service 230 Credits 40 Hours Community Service 230 Credits 40 Hours Community Service

SubjectSubjectSubjectSubject YearsYearsYearsYears DetailsDetailsDetailsDetails

Language Arts 4 years

Math 2 years Including Algebra 1

World Lang/Fine Art/CTE 1 year Choose one

Physical Education 2 years PE, Sports, Cheer, Band or Color Guard

Health/Careers 1 year

Science 2 years Bio or Life Sci and Chem or Earth Sci

Social Science 3 years World, US, Gov/Econ

Electives 80 credits

College Entrance Requirements

SubjectSubjectSubjectSubject CSUCSUCSUCSU and UC Minimumsand UC Minimumsand UC Minimumsand UC Minimums EliteEliteEliteElite SchoolsSchoolsSchoolsSchools

Language Arts 4 years 4 years

Social Science 2 years 3 years

Math 3 years (at least Algebra 2) 4 years recommended

Science 2 years of lab science 3-4 years recommended

World Language 2 years 3-4 years recommended

Fine Art 1 year 1 year

Elective 1 year 1 year

Required Tests SAT or ACT SAT or ACT

No D’s Accepted

Course SelectionCourse SelectionCourse SelectionCourse Selection• Every freshman will take these four classes:

1. Language Arts2. Physical Education 3. Health and Careers (or Academy class or AP Hug)4. Math

• Every freshman will choose two more classes

� Band students will choose Advanced Band and two electives� Color Guard students will choose Color Guard and two electives

Language Arts

• Choose Either:

X College Prep

X Honors

Honors Placement

• See Honors Criteria Chart in

your packet

• All honors students and parents must read the honors agreement and sign in the honors box on your pink form

• Honors students do not need to attend the May 25th AP night but AP students do!

Physical EducationPhysical EducationPhysical EducationPhysical Education

• PE

• Beginning Dance

• Athletics –write the name of the sport you want

• Cheer and Song

• Marching Band

• Color Guard

Health and CareersHealth and CareersHealth and CareersHealth and Careers

• Every freshman must take Health and Careers

• MBA students will take Health/Careersin the summer

• Students choosing AP Human Geography will take Health/Careers in the summer

MathMath Placement is based on:

• Grades

• Benchmark Test

• Placement Test

• Fluency Test

There are two opportunities to challenge:

1. End of Course Test

2. Challenge Test – goo.gl/Ow29pG

Math Course Progression

1A

1B

Geometry

Algebra 2

CP Stats

Algebra 1

Geometry

Algebra 2/Trig

Pre-calculus

Geometry

Honors

Algebra 2/Trig

Honors

Pre-calculus

Honors

Calculus BCCalculus ABAP Stats

ElectivesElectivesElectivesElectives

• Choose two classes

• Choose two alternates in case those classes are full

• Course Description Book can be accessed at ylhs.org

(Counseling> Course Description Catalog)

Course Of Study for Freshmen

• 4-year College Elective Recommendations

- World Language

- Science

- Fine Art

Course Of Study for Freshmen

Community College/Career Technical Elective Recommendations

–Fine Art

–Elective

Science PlacementRecommendations

• Placement is determined by 9th grade math level• Science is not required during the freshman year

Algebra 1A

Art or Elective

Algebra 1Geometry

(or higher)

Chemistry

Art or Elective

Chemistry H

Biology or

Life Science

Earth ScienceBiology

Biology Biology Biology H

Earth Science

or Chemistry

Scheduling Details

•Class schedule is randomly

selected by computer

•Athletics are always 6th period

•Students must have 6 classes

Registration Dates• Bernardo Yorba Middle School

Collection: 4/5

• Kraemer/Tuffree Middle Schools Collection: 4/13 and 4/14

• Friends/Heritage Middle Schools

Collection: 4/6

• Travis Ranch Middle School Collection: 4/12

• Yorba Linda Middle School Collection: 4/7

More Dates

• Athletic Director Presentation Athletic Directors will visit middle schools in May

• May 1st Sports summer camp sign-up online at pylusd.org

• May 25th District Physical at Yorba Linda HS 4-8 pm

Cost $30-Includes EKG from UCI

• Private School Registration• Pick up packet in counseling office April 12 - June 3

• Bring proof of residency (Gas or Electric only)

Next Steps

•Student’s 2016-2017 course selections will be mailed home in May

•Email your counselor with any changes or corrections by June 1st

•Back to School Days packet will be mailed home in August

Freshmen First DayAugust 18, 2016

All Freshmen Must Attend

• Bring completed Back to School Days Packet

• Link Crew campus tour & orientation

• ID card picture taken, yearbook, ASB card

• PE/Dance clothes purchased

• Pick up tentative class schedule • See counselor if necessary

• Pick up textbooks

First Week of School

First Day of School

August 29th!!

• Pick up schedule between 7:15-7:45 am

• Schedule changes for computer errors only

Strategies for Success• Check Aeries often• Visit www.ylhs.org to:

sign up for email blastscheck teacher websitescheck daily announcements explore counseling home link

• Don’t be afraid to communicate with teachers

• Monitor homework every night • Get involved!

Support for Students

•Daily planner

•Teacher help upon request

•Tutoring in library

•Guidance counseling

•Vital Link

•Learning at Lunch

Get Involved!• NHS and CSF

• PTSA, Leadership, Senate

• Band, Color Guard, Orchestra

• Choir or Vocal Ensemble

• Theater and Musical Theater

• Yearbook, Newspaper, Video Production

• Speech & Debate, Academic Decathlon,

Science Olympiad

• Create Your Own Club

• Check our website for team/club flyers and information: www.ylhs.org

Thank you!

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