Welcome to Hanford WestWelcome to Hanford West

AdministrationAdministration

Principal – Darin Parsondparson@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us – Ext. 6000

Assistant Principal- Judy Willett jwillett@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us – Ext. 6009

Learning Director – Delbert Raydray@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us – Ext. 6008

CounselorsCounselors

Kirsten Barnes - kbarnes@hjuhsd.k12.ca.usExt. 6016

Maria Lee- mlee@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

Ext. 6017

Wesley Forbes - wforbes@hjuhsd.k12.ca.usExt. 6010

Catherine Ramirez Psychologist - cramirez@hjuhsd.k12.ca.usExt. 6002

Cheryl Appling Psychologist-cappling@hjuhsd.k12.ca.usExt. 6004

Contact InformationContact Information

• English - Myndi Hardgrave mhardgrave@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

• Social Science - Tim Caudillo tcaudillo@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

• Math – Josephine Rebman jrebman@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

• Science – Lilly Pimentel• lpimentel@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

• CTE – Jared Castle• jcastle@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

• NJROTC – John Wix jwix@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

• Physical Education – Sandy Johnson sajohnson@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

• VAPA – Ellice Blevins eblevins@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

• Special Education – Shannon Brownsbrown@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

• Band – Lisa Butts lbutts@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

• Choir – Elizabeth Kamerin ekamerin@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

• SRO – Officer Martha Forlines mforlines@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

• Principals Secretary – Karen Clancy kclancy@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements

• Attain required number of units (265)• 40 – English• 30* – Math ( Must pass Integrated Math 1) • 20 – Science• 30 – Social Science• 20 – Fine Arts/CTE/Foreign Language• 20 – PE ( must pass fitness test)• 105* - Elective

• Pass CAHSEE • 90% Attendance• Acceptable Citizenship

• Attain required number of units (265)• 40 – English• 30* – Math ( Must pass Integrated Math 1) • 20 – Science• 30 – Social Science• 20 – Fine Arts/CTE/Foreign Language• 20 – PE ( must pass fitness test)• 105* - Elective

• Pass CAHSEE • 90% Attendance• Acceptable Citizenship

99thth Grade Electives Grade ElectivesCareer-Technical

•Agriculture Mechanics 1•Introduction to Agriculture•Word Processing 1•Metal 1•Yearbook 1•Auto 1•Child Psychology

Electives•Creative Writing•Naval Science 1•Success 101•Student Government (ASB)*•Yearbook*•Journalism 1•World Geography

Science•Biology – must qualify for English 1 Advanced

•Earth Science

World Languages•Spanish 1 or 2*•Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1

•* ASL 1

Visual & Performing

•Visual Arts•Synthesizer Music Practicum

•Beginning Band•Marching/Concert Band•Jazz Band*•Percussion*•Color Guard*•Concert Choir•Women’s Chorus•Musical Theater

*Teacher/Counselor Permission

A-G Requirements

A- History/Social Science

B- English

C- Math

D- Lab Science (Bio, Chem, Physics)

E- Language other than English

F- Visual and Performing Arts

G- College- Preparatory Elective

2 years required

4 years required

3 years required (4 for UC)

2 years required (3 for UC)

2 years required (3 for UC)

1 year required

1 Year required

EnglishEnglish English 1

MathMath Common Core Math/Integrated Math 1

Physical EdPhysical Ed Physical Education 1Physical Education 1

ElectiveElective TBDTBD

ElectiveElective TBDTBD

ElectiveElective TBDTBD

ElectiveElective TBDTBD

Sample Freshman ScheduleSample Freshman ScheduleSample Freshman ScheduleSample Freshman Schedule

88thth Grade Registration Grade Registration88thth Grade Registration Grade Registration1. Parents receive materials from 8th grade schools2. Counselors visit schools to register students (no

parent appointments)3. Counselors take registrations back to high schools to

be entered into computer database4. Site Math & English Facilitators place students based

on grades, & HJUHSD mastery tests.5. Master Schedule of classes is based on requests6. Students get schedules at walk-through in August7. Students receive official schedules first day of

school

1. Parents receive materials from 8th grade schools2. Counselors visit schools to register students (no

parent appointments)3. Counselors take registrations back to high schools to

be entered into computer database4. Site Math & English Facilitators place students based

on grades, & HJUHSD mastery tests.5. Master Schedule of classes is based on requests6. Students get schedules at walk-through in August7. Students receive official schedules first day of

school

Counselors will register students at 8th grade schools:Counselors will register students at 8th grade schools:

Woodrow Wilson February 5th, 6th, & 7th

Pioneer February 12th, 13th, & 14th

John F. Kennedy February 26th, 27th, & 28th

Crossroads TBD

Kit Carson February 4th

St. Rose McCarthy February 11th

Western Christian Contact site for appointment

Kings River Hardwick February 25th

Lakeside February 24th

Parkview February 20th & 21st

88thth Grade Registration Grade Registration88thth Grade Registration Grade Registration

Athletics and ActivitiesAthletics and Activities

Athletic DirectorAthletic Director

Lance Dowdldowd@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us

Ext. 6011

Activities DirectorActivities Director

Joe McMahonjmcmahon@hjuhsd.k12.ca.usExt. 6036

SportsSports

Fall SportsFall SportsCross Country - Football - Girls Golf - Girls Tennis - Girls

Volleyball - Boys Water Polo - Girls Water Polo

Winter SportsWinter SportsGirls Soccer - Boys Soccer - Girls Basketball - Boys Basketball -

Girls Wrestling - Boys Wrestling

Spring SportsSpring SportsBaseball- Softball - Boys Golf - Boys Tennis – Track - Swimming &

Diving

Clubs and OrganizationsClubs and Organizations

•Associated Student Body•Academic Decathlon•Art Club•Chess Club•Choir Club•Christians on Campus•CSF•GSA•Husky Color Guard•Cheer & Pep Squad•Future Farmers of America•Link Crew•Bio-Counseling Club•Japanese Club

• Key Club• M3• MEChA• NJROTC• National Honor Society• Octagon• S-Club• Tri-M• Travel Club• Blue Krew• Black Student Union• Debate Club

Student ActivitiesStudent Activities

•Community Service•Academic Awards•Dress-Up Days•Community Service Projects

•Student Government•Spring Fling

•Walk-Through•Tailgates•Movie Nights•Homecoming•Rallies•Yearbook•Dances

•Dress-Up Days•Winterfest Week•Open House•Back-To-School Night•Band and Choral Concerts

College/Career Readiness College/Career Readiness Freshman Year ChecklistFreshman Year Checklist

•Build strong academic, language, mathematics and critical thinking skills by taking challenging courses.

•Study hard and get excellent grades. •Strengthen your vocabulary by increasing your reading. •Become involved in co-curricular activities. •Meet your high school guidance counselor and discuss your plans for the next four years.

•Browse through college literature or surf the Web to get an idea of what kinds of schools may be of interest to you.

•Check out what high school courses colleges require. •Know NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) requirements if you want to play sports in college.

•Keep an academic portfolio and co-curricular record. •Research career possibilities. •Begin saving money for college.

CSU Admission Profile 2013 Freshman CSU Admission Profile 2013 Freshman

Total Applicants

Total Admits Admit Rate Average GPA Average SAT Average ACT

Bakersfield 5,864 3,926 67% 3.11 908 19

Chico 17,222 12,327 72% 3.34 1044 21

Fresno 15,483 9,352 60% 3.33 929 19

Fullerton 35,204 16,421 47% 3.37 1020 21

Long Beach 47,673 16,428 35% 3.60 1100 24

Monterey Bay 12,600 5,850 46% 3.09 981 21

Sacramento 19,660 12,877 65% 3.27 995 21

San Diego 51,175 16,070 31% 3.76 1143 25

San Jose 25,156 16,070 64% NG* NG* NG*

San Luis Obispo

36,947 11,547 31% 3.99 1319 29

UC Admission Profile 2013 Freshman UC Admission Profile 2013 Freshman

Total

Applicants

Total

Admits

Admit

Rate

Average GPA

Average ACT

Average SAT

Reading

Average SAT Math

Average SAT Writing

Berkeley 41,198 9,452 23% 4.20 30 674 707 692

Davis 42,553 18,970 45% 4.06 27 613 658 631

Irvine 47,518 18,007 38% 4.07 27 593 644 612

Los Angeles 52,266 9,825 19% 4.20 30 657 701 680

Merced 13,240 10,309 78% 3.56 24 551 564 537

Riverside 27,684 17,101 62% 3.71 24 551 595 564

San Diego 48,299 15,519 32% 4.15 29 632 681 653

Santa

Barbara

46,184 19,248 42% 4.00 28 613 647 629

Santa Cruz 29,646 18,278 62% 3.79 25 580 605 591

NCAA ELIGIBILITYNCAA ELIGIBILITYDIVISION I

16 Core Courses

4 years of English. 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher).

2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school).

1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science.

2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

DIVISION II (2013 and After) 16 Core Courses

3 years of English. 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher).

2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school).

3 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science.

2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

Student AttendanceStudent Attendance•HJUHSD requires 90 percent attendance each year for students to participate in graduation ceremonies.

•The 90 percent attendance rule means that studentscannot miss more than 18 days of school per year.

•Student absences because of illness, doctor’s appointments or other medical reasons will not count against the 90 percent requirement if cleared by a note from the doctor’s office.

Off Campus Eligibility CriteriaOff Campus Eligibility Criteria

Students will have:Students will have:

•No more than 12 total tardies per No more than 12 total tardies per semestersemester

•90% attendance90% attendance•No more than 15 discipline points or No more than 15 discipline points or major violations resulting in a 5 day major violations resulting in a 5 day suspension suspension

•The minimum number of units completed The minimum number of units completed for graduationfor graduation

•No violations in the Citizenship Policy No violations in the Citizenship Policy (2 U’s, 2 F’s, below a 2.0 G.P.A) (2 U’s, 2 F’s, below a 2.0 G.P.A)

Freshman "Husky" checklistFreshman "Husky" checklist

Know your high school graduation requirements • Prepare for the High School Exit Exam given during your sophomore year by building strong academic skills in language and mathematics. • Maintain grades.  Nothing below a C in the A-G classes 9th grade – 12th grades.  A “D or F” will need to be repeated in Unit Recovery. • Get involved!  Opportunities available in clubs, church, sports, fine arts and academics.  You can join a club at any time! • Visit & get to know collegeboard.com • Start a resume NOW and document your activities for (sports, clubs, church, band, choir…) • Take the PSAT (practice SAT) and/or PLAN (interest inventory & practice ACT) next year.  Both are college testing requirements. • Use the “Career Cruising” to research your interest areas and careers you are interested in.  • Begin visiting local colleges. • Know where the Career Center is! • Stay in contact with your counselor!

Know your high school graduation requirements • Prepare for the High School Exit Exam given during your sophomore year by building strong academic skills in language and mathematics. • Maintain grades.  Nothing below a C in the A-G classes 9th grade – 12th grades.  A “D or F” will need to be repeated in Unit Recovery. • Get involved!  Opportunities available in clubs, church, sports, fine arts and academics.  You can join a club at any time! • Visit & get to know collegeboard.com • Start a resume NOW and document your activities for (sports, clubs, church, band, choir…) • Take the PSAT (practice SAT) and/or PLAN (interest inventory & practice ACT) next year.  Both are college testing requirements. • Use the “Career Cruising” to research your interest areas and careers you are interested in.  • Begin visiting local colleges. • Know where the Career Center is! • Stay in contact with your counselor!

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