Welcome Cowboys Cowgirls Chino High School Class of

Welcome Cowboys & Cowgirls Chino High School Class of 2021

Our Goals Today • Introduce students to Chino High School • Know who your child’s counselor is • Inform students and parents about our high school graduation requirements • What parents can do to assure their child stays on track • Familiarize students and parents about opportunities available at Chino High

Reasons for seeing your counselor • • • Academics concerns or questions Career questions College guidance Social or personal problems Support Outside referrals

Chino High School Counselors • Mrs. Annette Allen: A-ELI (C. H. O. M. P) • Mrs. Lucia Gibbs: ELV-LON (L. J. P. S) • Ms. Gail Heisel: Sp. Education Counselor • Ms. Gonzales LOPEZ-PENA/AVID • Mr. Aragon PERAZA-Z Intervention counselors • Mrs. Zuk 10 th/11 th • Miss Johnson 9 th/10 th

How To See Your Counselor or the Intervention Counselor • Make an appointment. The counselor secretary will schedule appointments for you before school, during lunch or after school. • Leave a note explaining your questions/concerns for your counselor with the counselor secretary if your counselor is unavailable. • Parents can call ext 3430 or email their child’s counselor directly • If you have an emergency and your counselor is not available, informed the counselor secretary and they will find someone to assist you.

Stay on Track… • It is essential that students remain “on track” through high school. • Failure to pass required classes not only puts the student at risk of not graduating on time, but it also limits the variety of electives available to that student. • Summer school opportunities are extremely limited!!!

Stay Informed • Back to School Night • “Instant Grade Check” (Available for download at Chino High Website) • AERIES Parent Portal account • Email teachers • Request parent conferences with teachers • Review progress report cards every 6 weeks • Attend lunch and/or after school tutoring • Always know your child’s credits and G. P. A • Make sure your child has an agenda/supplies

How is your child placed in classes? • Counselors create schedules based on junior high teachers’ recommendation

Sample Freshman Schedule A typical 9 th grade schedule consists of six classes: English Math Science PE Freshman Transition/Health Elective

Grading • The school year is divided into two semesters: – Students receive two progress reports, at 6 -week intervals, each semester. These grade are not permanent. Note: Make sure we have your correct address. – Students receive final grades at the end of each semester. These grades are permanent. • GPA starts to be calculated in 9 th grade: – Cumulative GPA is calculated at the end of each semester. • Students generally take 6 classes each year: – Each class is worth 5 credits per semester, so students can earn 30 credits per semester.

ACADEMIC HONORS & ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNITION • Academic Letter • California Scholarship Federation (CSF) • Chino High School Silver Spur Award • Graduate with Honors/Distinguished Scholar • National Honor Society • Sports Booster Athletic Recognition

AERIES Parent Portal Instructions

A. V. I. D. Advanced Via Individual Determination • AVID elective provides students with guidance and instruction to prepare them for eligibility into a four-year institution. Students interested in the AVID program need to apply and interview. Mr. Davis(coordinator) and Ms. Gonzales(counselor) oversee the recruiting process.

AN EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITY! • The Law, Justice & Public Service Career Pathway • *exclusively at Chino High School • Courses offered in this pathway include: – Law & You – Forensic Science – Criminal Justice – Emergency Medical Response I and II – Law Enforcement & Fire Academy (off site) – Mock Trial

ANOTHER EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITY! • The Food Service & Hospitality Management Career Pathway • *exclusively at Chino High School • Courses offered in this pathway include: – Food Tech & Nutrition – Culinary II – Hospitality Management Includes Industry Required Certifications and opportunities to compete at the regional and state levels.

BE CONNECTED! There are many different ways for you to HAVE A VOICE and BE ACTIVE on campus! • Sports – After school practice (does not replace 9 th grade P. E. course) – Football, Cross Country, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball, Golf, Swimming, Track, Softball • Cheer/Song Leading – After school practice (does not replace 9 th grade P. E. course) • Clubs – Recommended for ALL students – Art Club, Animal Rights Club, Journalism Club, International Thespian Society, Key Club, Physics Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, Trinity Club, Christian Club, Spanish Club, Club HOPE, Folkloric Club, Travel Club, and much more!

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