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St. Helena High School�Program Overview

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Benjamin Scinto, Principal

Terri Linder & Shawn Garrity

  • Terri counselor for 22 years @ RLS and SHHS
  • Shawn counselor for 19 years @ Santa Rosa, Ukiah, and SHHS

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  • Teacher for 5 years: 3 @ Pittsburg HS, 2 @ SHHS
  • Admin. for 21 years: 5 @ Excelsior MS, 16 @ SHHS

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  • Comprehensive High School serving 411 students.

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  • 6-Year accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

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  • Curricular Offerings:
    • Dual Enrollment, College Preparatory, Advanced Placement, Honors, English Language Learner, Special Education, Elective, and Credit Recovery

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  • Co-Curricular & Extra-Curricular Offerings:
    • Athletics, Future Farmers of America, Club Activities, Drama Productions, Choir, Band, Student Leadership (ASB), etc.

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St. Helena High School .

SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS

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  • Advisory Program 24-25
  • Expansion of Dual Enrollment
  • 9 Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways
  • Integrated Math 3 / Pre-Calculus
  • Student Congress
  • Wellness Center
  • Positive Outlier District with regards to closing the Achievement Gap
  • Silver Ranking by US News & World Report
  • Ed Data Partnership Honor Roll of CA Schools closing the Achievement Gap
  • Bohemian’s Best High School (Napa County)

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Grades and units are earned on a semester basis. Five units of credit per semester are granted in each course receiving a passing grade. Grade Points (G.P.) are awarded on a four-point scale; Honors, AP, and some Dual courses are weighted on a five-point scale (those receiving an A, B, or C).

A = 4 G.P. (5 G.P. Honors) F = 0 G.P.

B = 3 G.P. (4 G.P. Honors) P = 0 G.P.

C = 2 G.P. (3 G.P. Honors) NC = 0 G.P.

D = 1 G.P.

 

CLASS RANK – SHHS does not rank students

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TRANSCRIPTS – Final grades are posted to the transcript

at the end of each semester. Grades are not cumulative from

one semester to the next. Each semester stands alone with

permanent grades.

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Grading.

Honor Roll:

  • High Honors = 3.86+
  • Honors = 3.50 - 3.85
  • Hon. Mention = 3.00 – 3.49

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

250 UNITS

English: One course each year in grades 9 through 12

40

Mathematics: At least one course must be taken in grades 9 through 11 with one meeting or exceeding the CA Content Standards for Integrated Math I

30

Science: Includes biological and physical sciences with at least one course taken in three out of four years

30

Social Studies: Includes a year of Humanities, a year of World History, a year of US History, and a semester each of Government & Economics

35

Visual and Performing Art (VPA)

10

Career Technical Education (CTE)

10

World Language

20

Physical Education

20

Ethnic Studies (pending Board Approval)

05

Electives

50

TOTAL

250

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Math Sequencing.

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Freshman 25-26 Course Request.

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  1. English
  2. Humanities / Ethnic Studies
  3. Math
  4. Science
  5. World Language
  6. P.E.
  7. Career Technical Education, Visual & Performing Art, Student Skills, or Other

Freshman Have 7 Classes*

*If taking 0 Period, a student will have 8 periods

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Advanced Courses.

AP Courses

  1. Biology / Env. Science
  2. Comparative Gov’t
  3. English Language
  4. English Literature
  5. Psychology
  6. Spanish Language
  7. Studio Art
  8. Statistics
  9. World History

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Honors Level Courses

  1. Adv. Ag Systems
  2. Ag Chemistry
  3. Ag Research
  4. Anatomy & Physiology
  5. Chemistry
  6. English 10
  7. French 4
  8. Spanish 4

13 NVC Dual Enrollment Courses

  • Math 106 / 108
  • Math 120 / 121
  • Music 179
  • Theater 153 / 151
  • US History 120 / 121
  • Hospitality, Culinary, & Tourism Mgmt. 100 / 120 / 111

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Career Technical Education Pathways.

Ag Mechanics

  1. Ag Mechanics
  2. Computer Aided Design
  3. Advanced Ag Mechanics

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Agriscience

  1. Ag Biology or Biology
  2. Ag Chemistry (H)
  3. Adv. Ag Systems (H)

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Engineering Technology

  1. Engineering 1
  2. Engineering 2

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Plant & Soil Science

  1. Viticulture
  2. Advanced Viticulture

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Career Technical Education Pathways.

Food Service & Hospitality

  1. NVC HCTM 100
  2. NVC HCTM 120

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Ornamental Horticulture

  1. Ornamental Horticulture
  2. Hydrology, Landscape, & Sustainable Environmental Design

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Performing Arts

  1. Concert Band
  2. Jazz Band / NVC Music 179

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Performing Arts

  1. Drama
  2. NVC Theater 153 / 151

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Performing Arts

  1. Concert Choir
  2. Chamber Singers

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Software & Systems Development

  1. Exploring Computer Science
  2. Computer Science Principles

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Athletic Seasons.

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cross Country

Boys Basketball (JV & V)

Baseball (JV & V)

Football (JV & V)

Girls Basketball (JV & V)

Golf

Girls Volleyball (JV & V)

Wrestling (JV & V)

Softball (JV & V)

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Boys & Girls Soccer

Swimming

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Year round

Tennis

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Cheer

Track

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Support Services .

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  • Access Period – All teachers available weekly
  • After-school tutoring 2 days a week in English and Math
  • AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination
  • Library Media Specialist
  • Paraprofessional support (Weds. 2:20-3:25 in Library)
  • School Resource Officer
  • Student Support Services – Various organizations and personnel
  • Subsidized AP & PSAT Testing Fees
  • Two Academic Counselors
  • Wellness Center
    • Ole Health Mobile Clinic, Queen of the Valley Mobile Dental Clinic

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  • Google Domain
  • Chromebooks (4 years)
  • Schoology LMS
  • LCD projectors, Document cameras, Promethean Boards
  • Upgraded Wi-Fi
  • Multiple internet database subscriptions and applications
  • 21st Century Skill infusion: Information and Media Literacy

Technology.

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c/o 2024 Acceptances .

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