Welcome, TOHS Class of 2016!

Academic Life at TOHS Culture of rigor and postsecondary

planning Students are encouraged to pursue a

challenging, meaningful educational path (A-G Encouraged)

A wide range of classes beyond the core curriculum help develop a variety of interests and skills

Our Academic Programs Core content delivered at three different

levels (Honors/AP, College Prep, and Standard)

Elective Classes include languages, technology, the arts, etc.

20 Advanced Placement classes Majors and Academy programs Regional Occupational Training Programs

(ROP)

Our Culture At the center of life in the Conejo Valley Committed to success of all students Positive, productive relationships between

students and staff We provide a wide range of high quality

academic and extracurricular programs Tremendous school pride

Our StudentsRepresent the best of our communityAre actively involved in campus life85% go directly to college after

graduationSucceed in many different ways

throughout their livesARE PROUD TO BE LANCERS!

Former TOHS Students Attending:

Our Students Go on to…

Typical Freshman Schedule English (9H, 9CP, or 9S) Math: Algebra 2H, Geometry (H or CP), or

Algebra 1 Science: Biology (H or CP) or Geosciences

(CP) Physical Education (Athletic PE or PE 9) World Language or Other Elective Health/Careers & Geography or Other

Elective CP and Honors Level Classes with C or better needed for four year college

Freshmen Electives Spanish French Japanese (only at TOHS) American Sign Language Journalism Computer Programming Personal Computing Microsoft Office

Computer Application Metals/Wood Computer Aided Drafting

Art Media Theater Chorus Concert Band Color Guard Music Appreciation Mass Media Strings/Orchestra Student Government/ASB Competitive Academics

Other Options for Health Class**For Students who take foreign language AND Band, ASB, Journalism, etc.

Summer School (in class or online/hybrid) June 18 - July 6 OR July 9 - July 26 Cost is $250

Online/Hybrid during school year (space limited)

Meets once a week at 7 AM Semester 1 or Semester 2 No Cost Flyers distributed with registration forms

Online Health TOHS is the ONLY school in Ventura County to offer an

online course at a traditional high school setting. This course was designed just for YOU!

Benefits of Online Learning:• Independent learning and discovery• Intrinsic motivation to succeed• Work at your own pace• Work on the computer using technology• Trying something innovative• Attend in-school class one day a week• IT IS FREE!!!

Freshmen OrientationRun by TOHS Link Crew LeadersAugust 23 (A-L, and Band) August 24 (M-Z and Football)Look for orientation information in your Freshman Packets, which will be mailed in the summer.

Link Crew Activities Peer Mentoring from Student-Leaders Lunch-Time Activities Lunch-Time Tutoring Final Exam Study Support Most Improved Student Recognition Program Campus-wide Paper Recycling Community Service Opportunities Student-Leader Development Opportunities

Keys to Success at TOHS

Classes become more difficult

PREPARE FOR CLASS DAILY Arrive On Time Bring Your Materials Write Down Your Assignments Do Your Homework Turn in Your Work ON TIME!

Keys to Success at TOHSHomework Counts! Do your Homework Every Night Class grades are based on a combination of

test/quizzes, HOMEWORK, and other assigned work.

Homework may account for 20 – 30 % (or more) of your grade!

Keys to Success at TOHSTime ManagementHigh School is a Balance School Work Co-curricular Activities Outside Activities Family Commitments Friendships

Important Dates Middle School Counselor Visits:• Redwood – Wednesday, February 22• Los Cerritos – Thursday, March 8• Colina – Friday, March 9

Middle School Parent Nights• Redwood – Wednesday, February 22

6:00 PM, Redwood Gymnasium• Los Cerritos – Tuesday, March 6

6:00 PM, Los Cerritos Auditorium

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More Info Available OnlinePlease visit our website:

www.conejousd.org/tohs

GO LANCERS!