9th Grade Parent

Meeting

CHS Class of 2026

Presented by:

Dr. Cindy Gutierrez

CHS Counseling Department

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ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

• Mr. Patrick Walker, Principal
• Mrs. Jessica Monserrate, Assistant Principal
• Dr. Jenifer Mai, Assistant Principal
• Dr. Thomas Flores, Assistant Principal
• Mr. James Baek, Dean
• Ms. Rocio Gomez, Interim Dean

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• Mrs. Richards A-B, W-Z
• Dr. Gutierrez C-F
• Ms. Gomez G-I
• Mrs. Mata (Ms. Silber) J-L, V
• Mrs. Kelemen M-P
• Mr. Martin Q-T
• Mrs. Gonzalez EL Counselor

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COUNSELING BREAKDOWN

Technology Help

Ms. Marcroft allison.marcroft@abcusd.us

Mr. Mai hoang.mai@abcusd.us

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Attendance

Ms. Stouwie allison.stouwie@abcusd.us

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ASB/Clubs/Banker

Ms. Matchett holly.matchett@abcusd.us

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Assignments

(Individual Teachers)

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Library - Chromebooks, Hotspots, Books

Ms. Rydberg jennifer.rydberg@abcusd.us

Ms. Rodriguez adriana.rodriguez@abcusd.us

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Helpful Links

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• Hour Power
• Monday- Thursday
• After school
• Media Center

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TUTORING OPTIONS

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HOW DOES YOUR STUDENT

MAKE UP Ds and Fs??

• Summer School
• Adult School
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Course Selection

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QR Code for Course Selection

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4 years of English to graduate/college admission

• English II CP
• English II H
• AP Seminar

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English

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3 years of math to graduate/college admission

• Math II
• ACC Math II/III

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Math

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3 years of History to graduate/college admission

• World History CP
• AP World History
• AP Human Geography MUN

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History

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• Rigorous College Level Classes
• Can earn college credits by getting a 3+ on AP Test
• Must be enrolled the entire year
• Teachers will hold informational meetings in the spring before course selections

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AP Classes

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• Summer Assignments are posted on CHS website in April
• Last year students read Chapters 1-10
• Completed Chapters 1-8
• Test on the chapters the first two weeks of school

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• Graduation - one year of Language or one year of a fine art
• College - two years of the same language
• Seal of Biliteracy - four years
• Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Heritage Spanish, Korean, French, Filipino

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World Language

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Graduation - one year of Language or one year of a fine art

• Art, Ceramics, Digital Art, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Drama, Music Appreciation, Yearbook, Stagecraft, Theater Lab, Film Studies, Introduction to Video/Film

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Fine Art

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2 years of Science

• Life Science (Biology)
• Physical Science (Chemistry)
• Colleges recommend third year of science

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Science

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• Marine Biology
• Advanced Topics Biology
• AP Environmental Science
• AP Biology
• AP Chemistry
• Physics CP/ AP Physics 1, AP Physics C

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Science

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Science Credit

• Computer Science Essentials, AP Computer Science Principles
• Intro to Engineering, Principles, Design and Dev
• Human Body Systems, Medical Intervention
• Pharmacy Clerk/Technician
• Sports Medicine 1,2
• AP Chemistry
• Physics CP/ AP Physics 1, AP Physics C

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Pathways

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• Math Credit - AP Computer Science A
• Fine Art Credit - Digital Art, Advance Digital Art
• Fine Art- Intro to Film, Intermediate, TV Broadcastin
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Pathways

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• G- College Elective- Careers with Children (11th Grade)
• G- College Elective - Cybersecurity
• G- College Elective - AVID

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Pathways

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• G- College Elective- Careers with Children (11th Grade)
• G- College Elective - Cybersecurity

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Pathways

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• College level courses taken by high school students
• No tuition cost, but can have costs associated such as a student fee and materials

IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER:

• College Level=College Rigor
• Students should be prepared to read and write at high levels
• Students will be expected to be much more independent
• Professors not CHS employees
• These courses will initiate a college transcript and GPA

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DUAL ENROLLMENT

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1. Students will be meeting with their counselor one-on-one to collaborate on next years course proposal. Courses will be entered into Aeries.
2. Parents will be reminded through ParentSquare when it is time to view the selected courses on Aeries through their parent portal.
1. Classes
2. Course Requests
3. Parents should review course selection prior to February 9th to ensure they have ample time to ask questions if needed.

Course Request Approvals

Available to view:

Now

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Verify by:

February 9th

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What can affect mood?

death in the family, ending of a relationship, divorce

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If your student is having a hard time, please reach out to:

• School Counselor

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• Mental Health Professional

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• School Psychologist

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EMOTIONAL HEALTH

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Ms. Matthews

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Ms. Garcia

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Let’s make this the BEST year we can!

This presentation is available for your reference:

Click the Links below to DOWNLOAD!

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• CHS Counseling Website

CLASS OF 2027