Centennial High School Riverside County Model of Excellence School National Model PLC School

2. Centennial High SchoolRiverside County Model of Excellence SchoolNational Model PLC School Welcome Class of 2015! 9th Grade Parent Orientation Night

3. National Anthem • Madrigals • Erin Leavey, Teacher/Advisor

4. Pledge of Allegiance ASB President: Jon Comouche

5. Principal’s Welcome • Sam Buenrostro

6. Assistant Principals • Amy Paulsen A – D • Jeremy Goins E – Le • Leroy Welch Lf – Ra • Ben Roberts Rb – Z • Bill Gunn Athletics • Lynn Menius Activities

7. Counselors • Katrina Johangiry • Sam Hernandez • Anthony Cummings • LaShonn Finney • Cathi Creeden (Randee Kirkemo) • Amber Thompson • Mary Grothem Safety & Violence • Atsie Yasutake Project Success

8. Tradition of Excellence • National PLC Model School • RCOE Model of Excellence • Golden Bell Award – Science • Nationally Recognized Industrial Technology Program • Riverside County Teacher of the Year • Riverside County Principal of the Year • 2008,2009,2010 Newsweek “Top High Schools in America” • FBLA State Finalists • State Science Fair Participants

9. Centennial Video Presentation • “Together We Can, Together We Will” • Created by Kate Jackson

10. Course Selection for 2011-2012 • Counselors will be visiting your child’s intermediate school • Citrus Hills: February 4th • Auburndale: February 15th • El Cerrito: February 16th • Corona Fundamental: February 17th / March 17th (A only) • Norco: February 17th • Raney: March 16th • River Heights: TBD

11. 9th Grade Schedule • All students will be enrolled in the following courses: • Language Arts • Science • Math • PE • Health/Success for High School • Elective

12. Science and Math Options Science • Natural Science • Biology Honors Math • Students will be placed in a math class based on CST results and 8th Grade End of Trimester Exams.

13. Success for High School • Transition class to help freshmen succeed throughout high school • Focuses on developing a ten year goal oriented academic plan • Builds connection between classes and post graduate options • Concentrates on identity, taking responsibility, career choices, and academic skills

14. Elective Courses • Foreign Language • Performing/Visual Arts • Industrial Arts • Business • Marching band • Other Electives

15. Scheduling Process • Course Selection sheets collected • Schedule is developed • May 27th deadline • Limited schedule changes • Misplaced • Less than 6 classes • Prerequisite not met

16. Centennial Pep Squad • Performance • Lorraine Rocha, Advisor

17. Post Secondary Plans • 4-year College (UC, CSU, or Private) • 2-year College (Community College) • Trade/Tech School • Military • World of Work

18. College Bound Students • Meet A-G Requirements • Foreign Language • Fine Arts • Get Involved

19. Honors Courses • Honors Agreement Form • Language Arts, Biology, Geometry, Algebra 2 • Summer Assignment: assignments will be attached to all student packets

20. Other Options/Programs • AVID • MYP/IB • PUENTE • IT Academy More information available at the tables located in the quad area

21. Centennial Dance Team • Performance • Anthony Flores, Dance Advisor

22. School Schedule • Monday PLC Collaboration • School starts at 8:10 am • Tuesday – Friday • School starts at 7:40 am • School ends at 2:38 pm everyday

23. PTSA • Paula De La Puente • PTSA President 2010-2011

24. Leadership/Activities – Jon Comouche • Freshmen Class Officer Selection • Activities and Events

25. 22 Athletic Programs 20 CIF Championships 1 State Championship The Big VIII League Centennial Corona Norco Roosevelt Santiago Poly North King Athletics – Bill Gunn

26. Athletics, cont. • Academic Eligibility – 2.0 GPA • Summer School • Summer Programs • Freshmen Physicals • One day schedule during May and June • Cost: $25 • Must be completed prior to participating in any athletics at Centennial

27. 2011-2012 Athletic Programwww.highschoolsports.net

28. Other Parent Info • School Website www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/cehs • Zangle Parent Portal • On-line Registration • Student Drop-off

29. Construction Projects • Performing Arts Center • Administration Building

30. Completed by Aug. 2013!

31. Centennial Marching Alliance • Drum Line • Michael Gaughan, Teacher/Director

32. Summer Orientation • Packets will be mailed in late June. • Packets will include specific information regarding registration times. • At Orientation students will receive schedule, books, locker, student ID card. • Students will also take their yearbook picture and may purchase various items.

33. Summer Orientation Dates

34. Important Upcoming Dates If you’re interested in trying out for Pep Squad next year: • Mandatory Parent Meeting: February 15 at 6pm in PAC OR February 26 at 9am in MC • Tryout Clinic: April 11 – April 14 • Tryouts: April 15 If you’re interested in trying out for the Dance Team next year: • Mandatory Parent Meeting: February 22 at 6pm in PAC OR February 26 at 10am in MC • Tryout Clinic: April 11 – April 13 • Tryouts: April 14 • MYP/IB Parent Informational Night- April 19, 7:00 pm School starts on Wednesday, August 10th!

35. Closing Remarks • Thank you for attending! • Power Point available online at www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/cehs • Tours will be available in 10 minutes (please meet here in the gym if interested) • Coaches and advisors are located outside in the Quad.

36. Thank You For Coming!