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Freshmen & Sophomore Parent Night

TRACI SHENAULT MARGARITA PEREZ-IBARRA

Class of 2027 Counselor Class of 2026 Counselor/Head Counselor

tshenault@sandi.net mperez-ibarra@sandi.net

619-605-8100 ext. 3058 619-605-8100 ext. 3055

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The CHHS Staff Welcome You!

Principal: Dr. Erica Renfree

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Associate Principal (Class of 2025 & 2026): YY Liew

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Associate Principal (Class of 2024, 2027): Nicholas Willis

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Dean of Students (9-11th Grade) & ASB Advisor: Joseph Schmidt

Dean of Students (12th Grade) & Athletic Director: John Pisapia

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Counselors

Class of 2024: Erik Gonzales

Class of 2025: Nicholas Stewart

Class of 2026: Margarita Perez Ibarra

Class of 2027: Traci Shenault

Counselor Emeritus: Susan Skinner

STARS Counselor: Susan Deitchman

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Graduation Requirements

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Minimum 44 Credits (12 credits per year)

Minimum 2.0 GPA

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UC A-G Requirements

  • A. History- 3 years
  • B. English- 4 years (1 year of ethnic studies)
  • C. Math - 3 years (4 years recommended)
  • D. Science- 3 years (4 years recommended)
  • E. Foreign Language- 2 years of same language
  • F. Visual and Performing Arts- 1 year of same course
  • G. College Elective
  • *Physical Education- 2 years

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9th Grade Schedule Overview

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English

Identity and Relationships

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Math

Int Math I, Int Math II and Int Math III

Advanced sections offered for all Integrated Math courses

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Science

Biology: The Living Earth

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Foreign Language

Spanish or American Sign Language

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Elective

Pathway Course

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Physical Education

Physical Education, Marching Band, NJROTC

THERE IS NO HISTORY IN 9TH GRADE*, except BIOMED students********

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10th Grade Schedule Overview

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History

World History, AP World History, Personal Growth 120 & History 100

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B.

English

English 3/4 or Advanced English 3/4

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C.

Math

Int Math I, Int Math II, Int Math III

Advanced sections offered for all Integrated Math courses

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D.

Science

Physics of the Universe, Green Up

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Physical Education

Physical Education, Marching Band, NJROTC

(State requirement all 10th graders in PE this year)

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E.

Foreign Language

Spanish or American Sign Language

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Elective

Pathway Course, VAPA Elective, AP Elective, ASB, AVID

*** 0-Period PE is available if a student would like to take 7 courses

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OSPS

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Night School Sign Up

First Session Starts Monday, October 2nd

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https://bit.ly/NightSchoolSignUp

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Hall Passes

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Resources

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Important Dates

  • 9/20 Makeup Picture Day
  • Classroom presentations to review graduation requirements, expectations and grade level contract happened last week
  • 09/28 Open House
  • 09/29 Progress Report 1
  • 09/30 Homecoming Dance

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P1

09/29/23

P2

11/10/23

End of Semester 1

1/19/24

P3

03/01/24

P4

4/19/24

End of Semester 2

6/06/24

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Homecoming!!!!

  • Pep Rally during the day on September 29th!

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  • Football game is Friday night @ 7:00pm

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  • Saturday, September 30th from 7:00-10:00pm @ the CHHS Gym

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  • Tickets are on sale now!!
    • Go to website to purchase tickets

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Parent To Do List

• Sign Up for the Principal’s Blog

• Follow the FRESHMEN Newsletter!

• Regularly Check School Calendar: https://canyonhills.sandiegounified.org/calendar

• Sign Up for Parent Portal

• Pay attention to your student’s attendance & grades.

• Get to know your child’s teacher. Email teachers if you notice your child’s grades slipping or your child’s frequent absences.

• Check in with your child to see how they are doing. Have them SHOW you their grades, assignments & planner.

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Q&A

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Thank You!