Course Selection and Registration Information for Incoming 9th Graders at VVHS

 
VVHS Band
 
Welcome Video from Band
 
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Volcano Vista High School
   8
th
 Grade Parent Night
 
 
 
 
Welcome 8
th
 Grade Parents and Students
 
 
 
 
 
Welcome
 
 Welcome incoming 9th graders class of
2027!
 
Dr. Kris Johnson– 9
th
 Grade Administrator
Arthur Samora- Assistant Principal of Curriculum
 
 
 
VVHS – 9
th
 Grade 
Team
 
 
Dr. Johnson
– 9
th
 Grade Administrator 
(Main Office D209)
Jacob Pertner
 – 9
th
 and 10th Grade Counselor A-
L (E208)
Lauren Deaton
– 9
th
  and 10th Grade Counselor 
M
-Z (E207)
 – 9
th
 Grade Secretary
Jeanette Padilla- Data Processor (E216)
VVHS Counselors 1
1
th
 -12
th
Lena Aragon– A – G
Kevin O’Sullivan
H
 – O
Vicki Gonzalez
– P – Z
Pamela Rhodes-
 
College and Career Readiness Counselor
Rebecca Scott- 
Crossroads Counselor
 
 
Course Selection
 Information
 
Registration 
Course Selection Form must be
Submitted by:
 
 
                     
2/24- LBJ
     
    
     3/3- THMS
 
APS charter and students coming to us
from other schools will be contacted
sometime in March for Course Selection
dates.
 
 
Course Request Form
 
General Information
Last Name
First Name                    
Current Grade
ID number              
Student Email 
(must use APS email  address)
Contact Phone Number        Last school attended
 
 
 
Course Request Form
 
 
Required Course
s
English
Math
Biology
Health/
New Mexico History
Physical Education
Students should discuss which math and english class
to take in 9th grade with teachers.
Student will move on to the elective courses section
 
 
 
Course Request Form
 
 
Elective Courses
Students will choose 6  preferred elective courses rated
1-6 with 1&2 being their top choices
Please choose 
different
 elective courses for all six
 
 
 
 
Elective Classes
 
READ
 the course description in the
Course Offerings Guide at vvhs.aps.edu
    WATCH FOR:
Course Fee
Zero Hour (6:30 am) – no bus transportation
Time required outside of class
 
Watch 
the elective videos posted throughout
the guide and on our website for a further
description. 
VVHS ELECTIVES
 
 
 
 
Course Offering Guide
 
 
vvhs.aps.edu
Some
courses
require a
fee
Students who are thinking about playing sports in college may want
to think about taking electives that are NCAA approved (You can
also view the NCAA website for the full current approved course
listing)
You need to
remember the
course number
because that’s how
it’s listed on the
Course Request
Form
 
STUDENT SCHEDULES
 
Students should choose course selections carefully.
Schedules cannot be changed.
 
 In special circumstances when a correction is necessary
a schedule 
correction
 review is facilitated by the school
counselor.  Circumstances include:
Completion of summer school coursework
 
 
Please see page 9 of the Course Catalog for more
information.
 
Looking ahead…. Class of 202
7
 
Graduation Requirements
Page 15 of you Course Catalog
 
* 
Please note most colleges and universities require 2 years of the same
foreign language*/ Fluent-sign up for Spanish for Bilinguals
 
APPROPRIATE CLASS SIZE
S
 
Our commitment is to provide students with essential courses needed to
attain graduation. The school’s curriculum meets both college and career
preparatory needs.
 
Enrollment numbers and student course selection drive the development of
the schedule of classes offered at VVHS.  After the 20
th
 day of school, class
sizes must be analyzed and
 leveled
 to maintain equity for students and
staff.   This is done with the least disruption to the student’s schedule.
Student’s teachers may change but courses will remain.  The growth in our
attendance area perpetuates the need for this process.
 
VVHS Attendance Policy 22/23
 
 
Attendance Matters/Absences
 
Attendance For Success Act:
https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/wp-
content/uploads/2021/09/SHSB_Afsa-PPT-
final.Suman_.pdf
What we ask of our teachers:
At 5th Absence make contact home- check in.
At 10th Absence make second contact home and cc Mrs.
Salcedo, counselor, grade level administrator, and case
manager if it applies.
A meeting will be requested if we feel that absences are
affecting grades or if there are any other concerns.
 
Attendance Matters/Tardies
 
Teacher/Classroom Interventions First-Restorative
Practices.
Student conversation, call home, tardy slip etc.
At the 4th - first disciplinary referral and parent
contact notifying them-making sure to add
interventions.
At 8th - second disciplinary referral, parent contact
to include Mrs. Salcedo.
At 10th - Conference with Mrs. Salcedo and lunch
detention.
 
Attendance
Acknowledgements
 
6 Week grading Periods: Certificate for those that
achieve 90% attendance or greater.
Students are entered into a drawing for gift
certificates and Hawk gear.
Specific privileges such as VIP for food trucks,
names put in for drawings from other school
groups such as the Parent Involvement
Committee.
 
Discipline
 
Andrew Urquidez Dean of Discipline
Safety and health of each student and staff
member is our biggest priority.
Rules and Consequences we have established
are based on APS district Policy and
procedures.
Discipline (9-12)
Hearings
Restorative Justice Practices
 
Extra-curricular Activities
 
Day In the Life of a Freshmen
Visit the VVHS website to learn about all
the different ways your student can be
involved in our school community
VVHS WEBSITE
 
Explore interests!
Develop friendships and a sense of community!
Get involved!
 
Athletics
 
Coach McMath- Athletic Director
 
8
th
 Grade Athletic Open House
May 1st
 at 6:00 pm in the
VVHS Gym
 
Remember to start 
planning
 to get your student’s
physical form completed After April 1st to Sport Try-Out
Date
 
           Meet the Department Chairs
 
 
English: 
Mike Torres & Lisa Valdez
Math: 
Christine Tamez
Science: 
Desiree Sers
History: 
Ben Brown
Fine Arts: 
Lindsay Allen
Athletics: 
Todd Flores
MCNL: 
Elizabeth Taylor
CTE: 
Brian Colburn
ROTC: 
Theodore Hartenstein
Special Education: 
Andrea Arrellin
Counseling: 
Kevin O’Sullivan
 
 
 
QUESTIONS?
 
 
Please fill out this form with any questions you may have
 
QUESTIONS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Counselors will be available after this presentation in room
A120 to answer any questions you may have
Thank you for taking the time to join us tonight!
 
And Remember, As Always –
 IT’S GREAT TO BE A HAWK!
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  1. VVHS Band Welcome Video from Band SCAN QR TO VIEW PRESENTATION

  2. Volcano Vista High School 8thGrade Parent Night Welcome 8thGrade Parents and Students

  3. Welcome Welcome incoming 9th graders class of 2027! Dr. Kris Johnson 9thGrade Administrator Arthur Samora- Assistant Principal of Curriculum

  4. VVHS 9thGrade Team Dr. Johnson 9thGrade Administrator (Main Office D209) Jacob Pertner 9thand 10th Grade Counselor A-L (E208) Lauren Deaton 9thand 10th Grade Counselor M-Z (E207) 9thGrade Secretary Jeanette Padilla- Data Processor (E216) VVHS Counselors 11th-12th Lena Aragon A G Kevin O Sullivan H O Vicki Gonzalez P Z Pamela Rhodes- College and Career Readiness Counselor Rebecca Scott- Crossroads Counselor

  5. Course Selection Information Registration Course Selection Form must be Submitted by: 2/24- LBJ 3/3- THMS APS charter and students coming to us from other schools will be contacted sometime in March for Course Selection dates.

  6. Course Request Form General Information Last Name First Name Current Grade ID number Student Email (must use APS email address) Contact Phone Number Last school attended

  7. Course Request Form Required Courses English Math Biology Health/New Mexico History Physical Education Students should discuss which math and english class to take in 9th grade with teachers. Student will move on to the elective courses section

  8. Course Request Form Elective Courses Students will choose 6 preferred elective courses rated 1-6 with 1&2 being their top choices Please choose different elective courses for all six

  9. Elective Classes READ the course description in the Course Offerings Guide at vvhs.aps.edu WATCH FOR: Course Fee Zero Hour (6:30 am) no bus transportation Time required outside of class Watch the elective videos posted throughout the guide and on our website for a further description. VVHS ELECTIVES

  10. Course Offering Guide vvhs.aps.edu Students who are thinking about playing sports in college may want to think about taking electives that are NCAA approved (You can also view the NCAA website for the full current approved course listing) Some courses require a fee You need to remember the course number because that s how it s listed on the Course Request Form

  11. STUDENT SCHEDULES Students should choose course selections carefully. Schedules cannot be changed. In special circumstances when a correction is necessary a schedule correction review is facilitated by the school counselor. Circumstances include: Completion of summer school coursework Please see page 9 of the Course Catalog for more information.

  12. Looking ahead. Class of 2027 Graduation Requirements Page 15 of you Course Catalog English Math Science NM History Government Economics World History U.S. History Health Physical Education Electives Total * Please note most colleges and universities require 2 years of the same foreign language*/ Fluent-sign up for Spanish for Bilinguals 4 credits 4 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and choice of 4th year math) 3 credits (lab course in biology, chemistry and physics) 1/2 credit (One semester) 1/2 credit (One semester) 1/2 credit (One semester) 1 credit 1 credit 1/2 credit (One Semester) 1 credit 9 credits 25 credits

  13. APPROPRIATE CLASS SIZES Our commitment is to provide students with essential courses needed to attain graduation. The school s curriculum meets both college and career preparatory needs. Enrollment numbers and student course selection drive the development of the schedule of classes offered at VVHS. After the 20thday of school, class sizes must be analyzed and leveled to maintain equity for students and staff. This is done with the least disruption to the student s schedule. Student s teachers may change but courses will remain. The growth in our attendance area perpetuates the need for this process.

  14. VVHS Attendance Policy 22/23

  15. Attendance Matters/Absences Attendance For Success Act: https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/wp- content/uploads/2021/09/SHSB_Afsa-PPT- final.Suman_.pdf What we ask of our teachers: At 5th Absence make contact home- check in. At 10th Absence make second contact home and cc Mrs. Salcedo, counselor, grade level administrator, and case manager if it applies. A meeting will be requested if we feel that absences are affecting grades or if there are any other concerns.

  16. Attendance Matters/Tardies Teacher/Classroom Interventions First-Restorative Practices. Student conversation, call home, tardy slip etc. At the 4th - first disciplinary referral and parent contact notifying them-making sure to add interventions. At 8th - second disciplinary referral, parent contact to include Mrs. Salcedo. At 10th - Conference with Mrs. Salcedo and lunch detention.

  17. Attendance Acknowledgements 6 Week grading Periods: Certificate for those that achieve 90% attendance or greater. Students are entered into a drawing for gift certificates and Hawk gear. Specific privileges such as VIP for food trucks, names put in for drawings from other school groups such as the Parent Involvement Committee.

  18. Discipline Andrew Urquidez Dean of Discipline Safety and health of each student and staff member is our biggest priority. Rules and Consequences we have established are based on APS district Policy and procedures. Discipline (9-12) Hearings Restorative Justice Practices

  19. Extra-curricular Activities Day In the Life of a Freshmen Visit the VVHS website to learn about all the different ways your student can be involved in our school community VVHS WEBSITE Explore interests! Develop friendships and a sense of community! Get involved!

  20. Athletics Coach McMath- Athletic Director 8thGrade Athletic Open House May 1st at 6:00 pm in the VVHS Gym Remember to start planning to get your student s physical form completed After April 1st to Sport Try-Out Date

  21. Meet the Department Chairs English: Mike Torres & Lisa Valdez Math: Christine Tamez Science: Desiree Sers History: Ben Brown Fine Arts: Lindsay Allen Athletics: Todd Flores MCNL: Elizabeth Taylor CTE: Brian Colburn ROTC: Theodore Hartenstein Special Education: Andrea Arrellin Counseling: Kevin O Sullivan

  22. QUESTIONS? Please fill out this form with any questions you may have QUESTIONS Counselors will be available after this presentation in room A120 to answer any questions you may have Thank you for taking the time to join us tonight! And Remember, As Always IT S GREAT TO BE A HAWK!

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