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June 13, 2008

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April 17, 2008

Parents and Students,

 

Fall Registration!

 

The Guidance Office is in the early stages of building the Master Schedule for fall 2008. The vast majority of our students have turned in their Pre-registration forms to their teachers and the guidance office. These sheets have been “pre-slugged” to project what classes students will go into next year, but they also allow for student and parent input on what electives students plan on taking next year. It is extremely important that we have as many of the students’ requests as possible to ensure a master schedule that fits the diverse needs of our student population. Please take a moment to ask your student if they turned in their form. We are still accepting them and need your help to ensure that we get as many as possible.

Summer School – Save the Dates!

Please be sure to contact your academic advisor if you plan on attending summer school this summer. Applications are available in the guidance office and are due no later than May 16^th.

10^th-12^th grade Summer school will be conducted at CVHS this summer on Monday through Thursday each week from 7:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. as follows:

è     Session I:   Monday, June 23^rd through Thursday, July 10^th

è     Session II:  Monday, July 14^th through Thursday July 31^st

Students who fail a required class or who must make-up a “D” grade for college admissions should plan to attend in order to stay on track for high school graduation and/or college admissions.  NOTE:  Some students will need to attend both sessions above, while others may only need to attend one session, depending upon which semester(s) of a given class need to be made-up.  In general, a student who fails a class during fall semester will need to attend Session I, while a student who fails a class during spring semester will need to attend Session II.  If a student fails a class or classes both semesters, they would need to attend both Sessions I and II.

Thanks,

The Guidance Office

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April 16, 2008

 IMPORTANT DATES:

 

Deadline to add a new class:                  10 days after the beginning of the new semester

Deadline to make a level change:            5 days after receiving 1st progress report

Deadline to drop an elective course:         5 days after receiving 2nd progress report

 

(Level changing and dropping a class will necessitate the signatures of you,

your parent and your current teacher)

 

REMEMBER:

Freshmen and sophomores must be enrolled in six classes. 

Juniors and seniors must maintain a minimum of five classes.  You may NOT drop an ROP, Saddleback College, or Work Experience class if they are part of your minimum number of classes.  (If you are dropped from any of these courses, you may be referred to an alternative high school program.)

 

Registration Packets will no longer be sent home by mail.  Packets will be available for pick-up at Dana Hills High School on the following dates:

 

August 5           9 A.M. - 1 P.M.

August 6           3 P.M. -  7 P.M.

August 7           9 A.M. - 1 P.M.

 

 

DHHS REGISTRATION DATES "Fall 2008"

 

SENIORS – Monday, August 11              M-Z  FRESHMEN—Tuesday, August 19

S-Z       7:30 A.M.                                 U-Z       7:30 A.M.

M-R      8:30 A.M.                                  S-T       8:30 A.M.                                                         

G-L       9:30 A.M.                                  P-R       9:30 A.M.

A-F       10:30 A.M.                                M-O      10:30 A.M.

JUNIORS – Tuesday, August 12              A-L FRESHMEN—Wednesday, August 20          

S-Z       7:30 A.M.                                 I-L         7:30 A.M.

M-R      8:30 A.M.                                  G-H      8:30 A.M.                                                         

G-L       9:30 A.M.                                  D-F       9:30 A.M.

A-F       10:30 A.M.                                A-C       10:30 A.M.

 

SOPHOMORES – Monday, August 18                MAKE-UP DAY - Monday, August 25               

S-Z       7:30 A.M.                                            All Students 7:30 – 11:30 A.M.

M-R      8:30 A.M.

G-L       9:30 A.M.                                                         

A-F       10:30 A.M.                                                       

 

New Student Registration

Monday – Friday 7:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

May – June, no appointment necessary

 

On registration day you will be able to take your ID picture, arrange for a locker (with a partner and your ID), pay for various items such as yearbook, gym clothes, ASU card, etc. 

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April 2, 2008

DON’T MISS THIS SUNDAY - National College Fair – held in Orange County!

A national college fair, sponsored by NACAC (National Association of College Admission Counseling), will be held this Sunday, April 6^th from 1:30 – 4:30 pm at the Orange County Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa.  This is an excellent opportunity for parents and students to learn about hundreds of colleges and universities from all around the country all in one place.  In addition, there is now a handy College Fair Checklist posted on the DHHS website at http://www.dhhs.net  to help parents and students make the College Fair experience the best it can be.

College Planning Forum:

DHHS PTSA and GetCollegeFunding.net are sponsoring a College Planning Forum April 19^th from 9:00-2:00. The forum will have keynote speakers and breakout sessions to help parents and students in the college planning process. Please access the PTSA website available through dhhs.net @ http://www.dhhsptsa.net/webpage.asp?mid=91. for more information and a flyer.

FALL REGISTRATION FORMS

Last week all students were given their pre-slugged registration forms for the fall semester. As the guidance office looks to build students fall schedules, it is extremely important that we have all forms signed and submitted in order to accurately project the number of classes needed to accommodate our student populations’ diverse needs. Please be sure to ask your student for their pre-slugged registration form and make sure that it gets to the guidance office ASAP. Again, please feel free to contact you academic advisor if you have any questions regarding this process.

AP Testing Update:

AP exams will be administered during the period of May 5^th through May 16^th.  Additional information regarding specific test dates, locations, and times will be given to students as the test dates move closer.  In the meantime, any questions regarding AP Testing should be directed to AP Testing Coordinator /Academic Advisor, Audra Lee (ajlee@capousd.org)

From all of us in the Guidance Office, Have a great Spring Break!!!

GO BLUE!

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March 31, 2008

GUIDANCE NEWS 3/31

8^th Grade Parent Night:

Don’t forget that tonight is 8^th Grade Parent Night. All parents and students that will be joining the DHHS family next fall should attend to see the wide variety of programs offered and support available for incoming freshmen. The evening begins at 6:30 in the gym and is followed by informational sessions and a fair of programs offered at DHHS. We hope to see you there.

College Planning Forum:

DHHS PTSA and GetCollegeFunding.net are sponsoring a College Planning Forum April 19^th from 9:00-2:00. The forum will have keynote speakers and breakout sessions to help parents and students in the college planning process. Please access the PTSA website available through dhhs.net @ http://www.dhhsptsa.net/webpage.asp?mid=91. for more information and a flyer.

This week’s schedule:

Don’t forget that this weeks schedule is adjusted to accommodate our annual Culture Fair. Today and Wednesday are 1-3-5 “Odd Block Days.” Tuesday and Thursday are 2-4-6 “Even Block Days.” Friday is a traditional 1-6 day for the Fair. There is no late start this week!

FALL REGISTRATION FORMS:

Last week all students were given their pre-slugged registration forms for the fall semester. As the guidance office looks to build students fall schedules, it is extremely important that we have all forms signed and submitted in order to accurately project the number of classes needed to accommodate our student populations’ diverse needs. Please be sure to ask your student for their pre-slugged registration form and make sure that it gets to the guidance office ASAP. Again, please feel free to contact you academic advisor if you have any questions regarding this process.

AP Testing Update:

AP exams will be administered during the period of May 5^th through May 16^th.  Additional information regarding specific test dates, locations, and times will be given to students as the test dates move closer.  In the meantime, any questions regarding AP Testing should be directed to AP Testing Coordinator /Academic Advisor, Audra Lee (ajlee@capousd.org)

IMPORTANT - Parents of Seniors – Graduation Status Letters:

Senior Graduation Status letters have been mailed.  Please review the letter and enclosed transcript closely.  Please be reminded that all students must pass both portions of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) and earn 220 credits to receive a diploma from Dana Hills High School.  Should you have any questions, please contact your student’s advisor or counselor as indicated in the letter.  If you do not receive a letter, please contact your student’s advisor/counselor.

“D” and “F” Grades:  Implications for College Entrance, Graduation, and Summer School: 

Students who receive a “D” or an “F” in a college prep course (i.e. math, science, English, social studies, Foreign Language, Visual/Performing Art, etc.) MUST improve the grade to a “C” or better if they wish the course to satisfy a college entrance requirement.  For more specific information on grade and subject requirements for college admissions to CSU and UC campuses, please go to www.dhhs.net  Click on “Guidance” and then on “Guidance Home”.  NOTE:  Current seniors MUST immediately notify their college in writing if they have a change in their academic program from that which was reported during the application process.   Students who receive an “F” in any course required for high school graduation MUST repeat the course.  Summer school applications will be available sometime in March in the Guidance Office.  Please see summer school information directly below.

Summer School – Save the Dates!

Tentative high school summer school dates have been announced.  10^th-12^th grade Summer school will be conducted at CVHS this summer on Monday through Thursday each week from 7:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. as follows:

Session I:   Monday, June 23^rd through Thursday, July 10^th

Session II:  Monday, July 14^th through Thursday July 31^st

Students who fail a required class or who must make-up a “D” grade for college admissions should plan to attend in order to stay on track for high school graduation and/or college admissions.  NOTE:  Some students will need to attend both sessions above, while others may only need to attend one session, depending upon which semester(s) of a given class need to be made-up.  In general, a student who fails a class during fall semester will need to attend Session I, while a student who fails a class during spring semester will need to attend Session II.  If a student fails a class or classes both semesters, they would need to attend both Sessions I and II.

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March 27, 2008

TWO QUICK ITEMS…

REMINDER:  Important Guidance Dates and Deadlines:

The second semester 6-week progress report period ended 3/14 and students should keep in mind that this Friday, 3/28, is the last day to “level down.” Please make sure that students fill out a Schedule Change Request Form (available on the Guidance webpage @ http://www.dhhs.net/counseling/mainpage.htm) with signatures when they meet with their academic advisor. If you or your student should have any questions regarding the process and how it may affect your schedule, please feel free to contact your academic advisor.

è    Here are the two items all should have in mind now that the 6-week progress reports have been sent home:

1. The last day to make a level change (i.e. leveling down within the same subject area) is Friday, March 28^th.
2. The last day to drop an extra class is May 16^th following receipt of the 12-week progress report.

FALL REGISTRATION FORMS:

Last week all students were given their pre-slugged registration forms for the fall semester. As the guidance office looks to build students fall schedules, it is extremely important that we have all forms signed and submitted in order to accurately project the number of classes needed to accommodate our student populations’ diverse needs. Please be sure to ask your student for their pre-slugged registration form and make sure that it gets to the guidance office ASAP. Again, please feel free to contact you academic advisor if you have any questions regarding this process.

GO BLUE!

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March 13, 2008

GUIDANCE NEWS 3/13/08

 

REMINDER:  Important Guidance Dates and Deadlines:

The second semester is in full swing and the 6-week progress report period ends 3/14. With classes settling and students eying a strong second semester, there are few dates parents and students should be aware of.

1. The last day to make a level change (i.e. leveling down within the same subject area) is Friday, March 28^th.
2. The last day to drop an extra class is May 16^th following receipt of the 12-week progress report.

 

Fall Registration Timeline:

Starting March 17^th, all students will begin the FALL 2008-2009 Registration process. All students will receive advisement and signatures from their 1^st Period teachers on the 17^th and will bring home their Fall Registration Request forms for parent signature. Please be sure to ask your student for the form and check to see if there are any mistakes or concerns before it is returned to their 1^st Period teacher by the 24^th or the Guidance Office by the 26^th.    

 

è     Students that miss advisement can get their registration request forms from their 1^st period teacher prior to the 24^th or from the guidance office after March 24^th.

 

8^th Grade Parent Night March 31, 2008

All incoming 8^th grade parents and students who plan on attending Dana Hills HS next fall should plan on attending 8^th Grade Parent Night March 31^st staring at 6:30 pm in the DHHS gymnasium. All attendees will receive information about the transition to DHHS from our feeder middle schools and have a chance to sample the available opportunities for students their freshmen year.

 

U.S. Air Force Academy

 

Attention juniors!  If you are interested in learning about attending the U.S. Air Force Academy, you should consider applying for the Summer Seminar program.  This one-week program is held in June at the beautiful Air Force Academy campus near Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Don’t pass up this great opportunity to learn about the Air Force Academy experience.  The deadline to apply is March 15, 2008.  Don’t wait until the deadline to apply.  Contact your ROP/Career Center for details (949) 661-8599.

AP Testing Update:

AP exams will be administered during the period of May 5^th through May 16^th.  Additional information regarding specific test dates, locations, and times will be given to students as the test dates move closer.  In the meantime, any questions regarding AP Testing should be directed to AP Testing Coordinator /Academic Advisor, Audra Lee (ajlee@capousd.org)

IMPORTANT – Parents of Freshmen – PE Fitness Testing:

All parents of freshman will be receiving an important letter via US mail within the next two weeks regarding recent legislation involving 9^th grade PE fitness testing.  Per the new legislation (SB78 and SB601), all students in the class of 2011 and beyond must pass five out of six physical education standards as measured by the state Fitnessgram test when it is administered to all freshman during the spring semester.  Students who do not pass the pass the Fitnessgram either in grade 9 or by the end of grade 10 will be required to complete additional years of PE in grades 11 and/or 12. 

 

Seniors who wish to attend Saddleback in the fall:

 

Early Bird applications will be available online March 1-27.  A Saddleback representative will be in the career center on March 5^th to answer any questions related to admission.  To attend, be sure to sign up with Mrs. Marquez in room 501. Also, please feel free to visit Saddleback’s website for further information. www.saddleback.edu

IMPORTANT - Parents of Seniors – Graduation Status Letters:

Senior Graduation Status letters have been mailed.  Please review the letter and enclosed transcript closely.  Please be reminded that all students must pass both portions of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) and earn 220 credits to receive a diploma from Dana Hills High School.  Should you have any questions, please contact your student’s advisor or counselor as indicated in the letter.  If you do not receive a letter, please contact your student’s advisor/counselor.

“D” and “F” Grades:  Implications for College Entrance, Graduation, and Summer School: 

Students who receive a “D” or an “F” in a college prep course (i.e. math, science, English, social studies, Foreign Language, Visual/Performing Art, etc.) MUST improve the grade to a “C” or better if they wish the course to satisfy a college entrance requirement.  For more specific information on grade and subject requirements for college admissions to CSU and UC campuses, please go to www.dhhs.net  Click on “Guidance” and then on “Guidance Home”.  NOTE:  Current seniors MUST immediately notify their college in writing if they have a change in their academic program from that which was reported during the application process.   Students who receive an “F” in any course required for high school graduation MUST repeat the course.  Summer school applications will be available sometime in March in the Guidance Office.  Please see summer school information directly below.

Summer School – Save the Dates!

Tentative high school summer school dates have been announced.  10^th-12^th grade Summer school will be conducted at CVHS this summer on Monday through Thursday each week from 7:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. as follows:

Session I:   Monday, June 23^rd through Thursday, July 10^th

Session II:  Monday, July 14^th through Thursday July 31^st

Students who fail a required class or who must make-up a “D” grade for college admissions should plan to attend in order to stay on track for high school graduation and/or college admissions.  NOTE:  Some students will need to attend both sessions above, while others may only need to attend one session, depending upon which semester(s) of a given class need to be made-up.  In general, a student who fails a class during fall semester will need to attend Session I, while a student who fails a class during spring semester will need to attend Session II.  If a student fails a class or classes both semesters, they would need to attend both Sessions I and II.

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March 13, 2008

GUIDANCE NEWS 3/13/08

 

REMINDER:  Important Guidance Dates and Deadlines:

The second semester is in full swing and the 6-week progress report period ends 3/14. With classes settling and students eying a strong second semester, there are few dates parents and students should be aware of.

1. The last day to make a level change (i.e. leveling down within the same subject area) is Friday, March 28^th.
2. The last day to drop an extra class is May 16^th following receipt of the 12-week progress report.

 

Fall Registration Timeline:

Starting March 17^th, all students will begin the FALL 2008-2009 Registration process. All students will receive advisement and signatures from their 1^st Period teachers on the 17^th and will bring home their Fall Registration Request forms for parent signature. Please be sure to ask your student for the form and check to see if there are any mistakes or concerns before it is returned to their 1^st Period teacher by the 24^th or the Guidance Office by the 26^th.    

 

è     Students that are miss advisement can get their registration request forms from their 1^st period teacher prior to the 24^th or from the guidance office after March 24^th.

 

8^th Grade Parent Night March 31, 2008

All incoming 8^th grade parents and students who plan on attending Dana Hills HS next fall should plan on attending 8^th Grade Parent Night March 31^st staring at 6:30 pm in the DHHS gymnasium. All attendees will receive information about the transition to DHHS from our feeder middle schools and have a chance to sample the available opportunities for students their freshmen year.

 

U.S. Air Force Academy

 

Attention juniors!  If you are interested in learning about attending the U.S. Air Force Academy, you should consider applying for the Summer Seminar program.  This one-week program is held in June at the beautiful Air Force Academy campus near Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Don’t pass up this great opportunity to learn about the Air Force Academy experience.  The deadline to apply is March 15, 2008.  Don’t wait until the deadline to apply.  Contact your ROP/Career Center for details (949) 661-8599.

AP Testing Update:

AP exams will be administered during the period of May 5^th through May 16^th.  Additional information regarding specific test dates, locations, and times will be given to students as the test dates move closer.  In the meantime, any questions regarding AP Testing should be directed to AP Testing Coordinator /Academic Advisor, Audra Lee (ajlee@capousd.org)

IMPORTANT – Parents of Freshmen – PE Fitness Testing:

All parents of freshman will be receiving an important letter via US mail within the next two weeks regarding recent legislation involving 9^th grade PE fitness testing.  Per the new legislation (SB78 and SB601), all students in the class of 2011 and beyond must pass five out of six physical education standards as measured by the state Fitnessgram test when it is administered to all freshman during the spring semester.  Students who do not pass the pass the Fitnessgram either in grade 9 or by the end of grade 10 will be required to complete additional years of PE in grades 11 and/or 12. 

 

Seniors who wish to attend Saddleback in the fall:

 

Early Bird applications will be available online March 1-27.  A Saddleback representative will be in the career center on March 5^th to answer any questions related to admission.  To attend, be sure to sign up with Mrs. Marquez in room 501. Also, please feel free to visit Saddleback’s website for further information. www.saddleback.edu

IMPORTANT - Parents of Seniors – Graduation Status Letters:

Senior Graduation Status letters have been mailed.  Please review the letter and enclosed transcript closely.  Please be reminded that all students must pass both portions of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) and earn 220 credits to receive a diploma from Dana Hills High School.  Should you have any questions, please contact your student’s advisor or counselor as indicated in the letter.  If you do not receive a letter, please contact your student’s advisor/counselor.

“D” and “F” Grades:  Implications for College Entrance, Graduation, and Summer School: 

Students who receive a “D” or an “F” in a college prep course (i.e. math, science, English, social studies, Foreign Language, Visual/Performing Art, etc.) MUST improve the grade to a “C” or better if they wish the course to satisfy a college entrance requirement.  For more specific information on grade and subject requirements for college admissions to CSU and UC campuses, please go to www.dhhs.net  Click on “Guidance” and then on “Guidance Home”.  NOTE:  Current seniors MUST immediately notify their college in writing if they have a change in their academic program from that which was reported during the application process.   Students who receive an “F” in any course required for high school graduation MUST repeat the course.  Summer school applications will be available sometime in March in the Guidance Office.  Please see summer school information directly below.

Summer School – Save the Dates!

Tentative high school summer school dates have been announced.  10^th-12^th grade Summer school will be conducted at CVHS this summer on Monday through Thursday each week from 7:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. as follows:

Session I:   Monday, June 23^rd through Thursday, July 10^th

Session II:  Monday, July 14^th through Thursday July 31^st

Students who fail a required class or who must make-up a “D” grade for college admissions should plan to attend in order to stay on track for high school graduation and/or college admissions.  NOTE:  Some students will need to attend both sessions above, while others may only need to attend one session, depending upon which semester(s) of a given class need to be made-up.  In general, a student who fails a class during fall semester will need to attend Session I, while a student who fails a class during spring semester will need to attend Session II.  If a student fails a class or classes both semesters, they would need to attend both Sessions I and II.

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March 13, 2008