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Hillcrest High School Home of the Trojans

Hillcrest High School 9th Grade Orientation

Welcome! Principal- Dr. Sherri Kemp

Assistant Principals- Mr. Rob Kuri Ms. Georgina Ramirez Mr. Ryan DeJournett

HHS AMAZING COUNSELORS Mrs. Bierbaum Mr. Avina Mr. Montoya Mrs. Prescott

HHS Student Leadership! ASB President Chinazam!

School-wide Student Success

Academics are the #1 priority on campus.

We support all students in doing their very best in all areas.

Teachers, counselors, administrators are all here to assist with whatever students need.

collaboration

Inquiry-based learning

Interactive Lessons

Academic Responsibility

Student’s responsibility for learning

All assignments count and matter for student learning

All classes count, worth credits-Take responsibility

Check AERIES grade-book OFTEN.

Parents, check grade-book

Academic Intervention and Support for success

Homework Zone open to all students after school in the library for homework support

Tutors available

Literacy Center- located in the library

Targeted intervention and support for English and Math

After assessments, students may be required to attend

Teachers and tutors assigned

Attendance Get to school ON TIME for first period- detentions may be assigned

Have a SEVEN minute passing

period- more than enough time

We do tardy sweeps-

detentions will be assigned

First Day of School Your schedule will be on your AERIES account by Wednesday.

Be sure you are in the 2018-2019 school year.

Also,

You get your schedule in your first period class.

Lists will be posted throughout campus with your name and 1st period teacher/room #

Academic Development

Career Development

Personal / Social

Development

ENGLISH 40 CREDITS 4 YEARS

MODERN WORLD HISTORY 10 CREDITS 1 YEAR

US HISTORY 10 CREDITS 1 YEAR ECONOMICS 5 CREDITS 1 SEMESTER

GOVERNMENT 5 CREDITS 1 SEMESTER

MATHEMATICS 30 CREDITS 3 YEARS

LIFE SCIENCE 10 CREDITS 1 YEAR PHYSICAL SCIENCE 10 CREDITS 1 YEAR

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 20 CREDITS 2 YEARS

HEALTH 5 CREDITS 1 SEMESTER

VISUAL PERFORMING ARTS/ 10 CREDITS 1 YEAR

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

ELECTIVES 65 CREDITS

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TOTAL 220 CREDITS

High school coursework required for admissions

to a University of California or California State University.

Academic Responsibility

If you fail a semester, it MUST BE REPEATED

Summer school

7th period online class

D’s do not count for university, must be a C or better

Opportunities for SUCCESS #become a TROJAN

Involved*Hard-Working*Energetic*Caring*Responsible*Classy*Fun

ACTIVITIES/CLUBS

#SIGN UP FIRST WEEK IN SEPTEMBER

ATHLETICS FOOTBALL TENNIS GOLF CROSS COUNTRY VOLLEYBALL BASKETBALL WRESTLING SOCCER WATER POLO BASEBALL SOFTBALL SWIMMING TRACK

PEP RALLIES

Student Behavior We have HIGH expectations for behavior

You will have a behavior assembly the first week of school to clarify all expectations.

Trojan behavior is expected at all times. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.

If you ever need assistance, tell an administrator, counselor, teacher, campus supervisor.

We are all here to help you be successful and safe!

School-wide Safety Hillcrest is considered a safe campus. We are a closed campus.

Very few incidences of inappropriate behavior

We follow-up on EVERY report, immediately. We encourage students and parents to report anything that makes you feel concerned.

8 campus supervisors and admin out at all times.

All visitors required to come through the front office for clearance.

We have periodic safety drills throughout the school year.

Communication home when we are going to conduct a lock-down drill.

Parent –School Communication Check AERIES

Our website has calendar of events and tons of info

Email is best for teachers

Admin available to you at anytime

All calls, website, marquee, flyers, call office

Parent Engagement PTSA meetings every second Monday of the month at 5:00

SSC, ELAC

Parent workshops:

Senior, junior, sophomore, freshman info nights

Cash for College

College applications workshops

RCC Night

“Coffee with the Counselors”

WELCOME CLASS OF 2022