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Home of the Monsoons!!
Welcome to…
MAYFAIR HIGH SCHOOL
Standard
of
Excellence,
Nothing Less!
Introducing your Administrators…
Mrs. Julie Stanley
PRINCIPAL Mr. Clifford Higgins
Mr. Shane Vinagupta ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL,
CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Miss Marcia Burford ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, ACTIVITIES,
ATTENDANCE, SPECIAL EDUCATION
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL,
DISCIPLINE & ATHLETICS
Introducing Your Counselors (Grades 10 -12)…
Mrs. Jasmine Lane Last Names: A – E
Email: [email protected] Office: Room 231
Mrs. Cora Ozier Last Names: F - L
Email: [email protected] Office: HSO
Ms. Kelly Young Last Names: Rom - Z
Email: [email protected] Office: HSO
Mr. Kevin Garcia Last Names: M - Rol
Email: [email protected] Office: HSO
9th Grade Counselor…
Mrs. Julie McIntosh
Office Location: Room 233 (next to MPB)
Email: [email protected]
Objectives…
Parents will:
Understand the difference between graduation requirements and A-G requirements.
Become knowledgeable about school-to-home communication and classroom support.
Learn how your child can get involved in high school.
Assist your child in choosing the appropriate classes for high school.
Receive assistance with Lunch Application & Parent Portal
The Curriculum Handbook and most
information will be found on the web!
www.mayfairmonsoons.org/
CLICK ON HANDBOOK
LOG ON TO WEBSITE
CLICK on ACADEMICS
Refer to handout…
High School Credits (grades 9 -12)
Every Course – Every Semester = 5 credits
Yearlong courses = 10 credits (5 per semester)
Fall Semester = August 28 – January 25
Spring Semester = January 30 - June 14
Credits are a part of permanent record based on grades
F’s = 0 credit! ---
They must be made up! MHS CREDIT RECOVERY – Periods 0, 7, or 8
High School Graduation Requirements
History/Social Science 4 years 40 credits
English 4 years 40 credits
Mathematics 2 years 20 credits
Biological Science 1 year 10 credits
Physical Science 1 year 10 credits
Additional year math or science 1 year 10 credits
Fine Arts OR World Language 1 year 10 credits
Physical Education (PE) 2 years 20 credits
Practical Art 1 semester 5 credits
Health 1 semester 5 credits
Electives (Additional Courses) 50 credits
To graduate from Mayfair High School, a student must: * Earn 220 credits
Mayfair HS - Sequence of Courses
SAMPLE
Transcript
Your
student will
receive an
“Unofficial
Copy”
every year
THE “a-g” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
Years Required
1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years
a. Social Science – Two Years
One year of US History or US History and American Government,
and one year of social science.
b. English – Four Years
Composition and literature designated as college preparatory.
c. Mathematics – Three Years (Four Years Recommended)
Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1, Geometry/Integrated Math 2, Algebra II/Integrated
Math 3, and Advanced math. Courses taken in 7th and 8th grades may be considered.
d. Laboratory Science – Two Years At least one biological laboratory science and one physical laboratory science.
e. Language Other Than English – Two Years in the same language - College
prep language courses taken in 7th and 8th grade may be included.
f. Visual and Performing Arts – One Year
Art, dance, theater/drama, music.
g. College-Preparatory Electives – One Year
Any additional courses (not previously listed) that are included in the UC
“a – g” list.
“a-g” Subject Requirements Applicants must complete a specific set of 15 college preparatory courses to be eligible for
admission to the California State University and the University of California. 11 of the 15 UC
required college preparatory (“a-g” courses) completed by the end of 11th grade.
Each course needs to be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
What Colleges Look For?
Excellent grades, avoid C or lower.
Maintain a 3.0 or HIGHER! – EVERY YEAR (including
Senior Year)
Go beyond minimum A- G courses
Take MATH – ALL 4 YEARS!!
Be a Well-Rounded Student—Activities and
Community Service.
Take the PSAT on Saturday, October 14th
(grades 9 – 11) (See Website)
SAT or ACT (with/without Essay), AND
SAT Subject Tests (if needed-certain majors)
Advanced Placement “AP” and
Honors Courses
AP classes are RIGOROUS college level courses
taught at the high school.
AP Tests in May (must pay for in advance)
Scores of 3, 4, 5 may waive college level courses
Students should have at least a 3.5 GPA
Mandatory Summer Assignments
Attend the AP meeting/Honors meeting before
school ends (listen to announcements) or contact
the AP instructor. Also check summer website or
handbook.
SCHOOL POLICIES
Handouts found
in
DATA
CONFIRMATION
& WEBSITE
DISCIPLINE RULES
& CONSEQUENCES
MATRIX
Handout found in
DATA
CONFIRMATION
& WEBSITE
DISCIPLINE RULES
& CONSEQUENCES
MATRIX
(continued)
Handout found in
DATA
CONFIRMATION
& WEBSITE
DRESS
CODE
POLICY
Handout found in
DATA
CONFIRMATION
& WEBSITE
HAT
POLICY
Handout found in
DATA
CONFIRMATION
& WEBSITE
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT POLICY
Handout found in
DATA
CONFIRMATION
& WEBSITE
CALENDAR
HIGHLIGHTS
Handout found in
on WEBSITE www.Mayfairmonsoons.org
PE Clothes
REQUIRED PE Clothes: $20.00
$ 8.00 Mayfair PE Shirt
$12.00 Mayfair PE Shorts
OPTIONAL Sweats
$17.00 Sweatpants
$17.00 Sweatshirt
PE LOCKS: $5.00---recommended for
extra security for your locker
School Lunches
Eligible students may receive meals for free.
https://mealapplications.busd.k12.ca.us/Register.aspx
You should find out if you qualify upon completion of
the application online.
• $ 2.75 /Lunch
• $ 2.25 /Breakfast
• Can also pre-pay for school lunches at
www.schoolcafe.com • (Must create an account & choose Bellflower USD)
COPY ON WEBSITE www.Mayfairmonsoons.org
Successful
students
GET INVOLVED!
Mayfair Athletics
• Contact/check Athletics website for tryouts.
• Sports class counts as PE credits
Monsoonathletics.com
Young Black Scholars (YBS)
Leo Club
ASB
Marching Band
R.O.C.K Club
KEY Club
Pep Squad
History Club
Environmental Science Club
Eastern Horizons
Animation
Yearbook
Latino Club
Pacific Islanders
Chess
California Scholarship Federation
(CSF)
Filipino Club
Dance Club
L.A.F.F/Best Buddies
VIDEO CLUB
Go Club
Drama Club
OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL…
College & Career / Parent Resource Center
Room 300
Ms. Cindy Solano - Bowens (College & Career Tech)
Coffee/Dessert Hours (Parent workshops)
College Visitations (check bulletin announcements)
College Applications Workshops
Career/Technical Program Visits & Information
Career Assessments
Financial Aid (FAFSA) Information & Workshops
Scholarship Information
SAT/ACT/PSAT Information
NCAA/NAIA (Student Athletes)
Military Information & Visits
Take Career-Related Courses!
Afterschool Career-Related classes
Register online at www.calaps.org
Transportation provided to Somerset or
Lynwood High Schools
New classes being offered!
Parent – Teacher
communication
is the KEY to
Success!
Purchase a planner
and USE IT!!
MHS planner = $7.00
•Available on THURSDAYS
in the High School Office
•Must pick up between
7:00 am – 7:24 am
Do Weekly Progress
Reports!!
Suggestions for SUCCESS!
TALK TO YOUR TEACHERS FIRST!
Parent – Teacher communication is KEY!!
Emails
Phone calls
Face-to-face appointments
Check website & parent portal for links
to Teacher emails & tutoring information
www.mayfairmonsoons.org
School to Home Communication
Parent Resource Center (room 300)
Coffee Hours First Friday of every month
9 – 10am
Mini-workshops on various topics : (ex: Financial
Aid, College Applications, Home/School
Support)
Notifications via phone message/website
Report Cards mailed home every 5 weeks
•Blackboard Connect (automated) Message goes to Primary Phone Number
Receive Information about :
School news/Parent workshops
Attendance
Upcoming tests/quizzes
Behavior
Positive reinforcement
School to Home Communication
School to Home Communication
Parent Portal DATA CONFIRMATION MUST BE DONE!!!
Current grades (most up-to-date!)
Teacher’s Gradebook
Attendance
Transcripts
Student Portal Accounts can be set up, too!
Check out the Grades APP
on iPhone;
for Android: search AERIES grades
STEP 1: Go to www.mayfairmonsoons.org
STEP 2: Click on “Parents”
STEP 3: Click on “Parent Portal”
STEP 4: Click on “Log-in”
STEP 5: “Create New
Account”
Setting up your Parent Portal Account…
PARENT PORTAL (continued)
YOU WILL NEED:
1) Verify YOUR email address
2) 3 verification codes (see student screen)
Data confirmation must be done
before school starts…
Log on to your Parent Portal…
CLICK
CLICK
COMPLETE EACH SECTION!
First Day of School Procedures See BELL SCHEDULE
Tuesdays – Fridays: 7:30 am – 2:36pm
Mondays: Late Start 9:00 am – 2:36pm
FIRST DAY = MONDAY, August 28th - 9:00am start
Schedules will be passed out at 8:00 am behind
high school office (200-wing).
Turn in 2- signed emergency cards at schedule
tables.
Come early to check out campus & room
numbers.
Pay for any items at the accounting window until
1:30pm daily
BELL SCHEDULES COPY ON WEBSITE www.Mayfairmonsoons.org
YOUR COURSE REQUESTS… Final Course selection is based on your current transcript
Schedule Changes
Schedules are based on your current
transcript…
See your counselor if you are placed in a
wrong core class/elective
Monday, August 28 – Friday, September 1
AFTERSCHOOL ONLY!
NO TEACHER CHANGES!
1. Do Meal Application online!
(Even if you think you don’t qualify).
https://mealapplications.busd.k12.ca.us/Register.aspx
2. Sign up for Parent Portal!
3. Do Data Confirmation in Parent Portal!
4. Turn in 2 copies of the Emergency card
on the first day.
www.mayfairmonsoons.org
Questions about your credits
or preview schedule will be
answered individually…
All students will pick up a
new schedule on the
first day of school.