1. Welcome to Hanford West

2. Administration
Principal – Darin Parson
dparson@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us – Ext. 6000
Assistant Principal- Judy Willett
jwillett@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us – Ext. 6009
Learning Director – Delbert Ray
dray@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us – Ext. 6008

3. Counselors
Kirsten Barnes - kbarnes@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
Ext. 6016
Maria Lee- mlee@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
Ext. 6017
Wesley Forbes - wforbes@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
Ext. 6010
Catherine Ramirez Psychologist - cramirez@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
Ext. 6002
Cheryl Appling Psychologist-cappling@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
Ext. 6004

4. Contact Information
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English - Myndi Hardgrave
mhardgrave@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
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Social Science - Tim Caudillo
tcaudillo@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
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Math – Josephine Rebman
jrebman@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
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Science – Lilly Pimentel
lpimentel@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
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CTE – Jared Castle
jcastle@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
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Physical Education – Sandy Johnson
sajohnson@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
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Special Education – Shannon
Brownsbrown@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
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Band – Lisa Butts lbutts@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
Choir – Elizabeth Kamerin
ekamerin@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
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SRO – Officer Martha Forlines
mforlines@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
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Principals Secretary – Karen Clancy
kclancy@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
NJROTC – John Wix jwix@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
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VAPA – Ellice Blevins
eblevins@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
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5. Graduation Requirements
• Attain required number of units (265)
• 40 – English
• 30* – Math ( Must pass Integrated Math 1)
• 20 – Science
• 30 – Social Science
• 20 – Fine Arts/CTE/Foreign Language
• 20 – PE ( must pass fitness test)
• 105* - Elective
• Pass CAHSEE
• 90% Attendance
• Acceptable Citizenship

6. 9
th
Grade Electives
Career-Technical
•Agriculture Mechanics 1
•Introduction to Agriculture
•Word Processing 1
•Metal 1
•Yearbook 1
•Auto 1
•Child Psychology
Visual & Performing
Electives
•Creative Writing
•Naval Science 1
•Success 101
Government (ASB)*
•Yearbook*
•Journalism 1
•World Geography
Science
•Biology – must qualify for English
Science
Visual Arts
Synthesizer Music
Practicum
• Beginning Band
• Marching/Concert Band
• Jazz Band*
• Percussion*
• Color Guard*
• Concert Choir
• Women’s Chorus
• Musical Theater
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•Earth
World Languages
• Spanish 1 or 2*
• Spanish for Spanish
Speakers 1
• * ASL 1
1 Advanced
*Teacher/Counselor
Permission

7. A-G Requirements
A- History/Social Science
2 years required
B- English
4 years required
C- Math
3 years required (4 for UC)
D- Lab Science (Bio, Chem,
Physics)
2 years required (3 for UC)
E- Language other than English
F- Visual and Performing Arts
G- College- Preparatory Elective
2 years required (3 for UC)
1 year required
1 Year required

8. Sample Freshman Schedule
English
English 1
Math
Common Core Math/Integrated
Math 1
Physical Ed
Physical Education 1
Elective
TBD
Elective
TBD
Elective
TBD
Elective
TBD

9. 8
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Grade Registration
Parents receive materials from 8th grade schools
Counselors visit schools to register students (no
parent appointments)
Counselors take registrations back to high schools to
be entered into computer database
Site Math & English Facilitators place students based
on grades, & HJUHSD mastery tests.
Master Schedule of classes is based on requests
Students get schedules at walk-through in August
Students receive official schedules first day of
school

10. 8
th
Grade Registration
Counselors will register students at 8th grade schools:
Woodrow Wilson
February 5th, 6th, & 7th
Pioneer
February 12th, 13th, & 14th
John F. Kennedy
February 26th, 27th, & 28th
Crossroads
TBD
Kit Carson
February 4th
St. Rose McCarthy
February 11th
Western Christian
Contact site for appointment
Kings River Hardwick
February 25th
Lakeside
February 24th
Parkview
February 20th & 21st

11. Athletics and Activities
Activities Director
Joe McMahon
jmcmahon@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
Ext. 6036
Athletic Director
Lance Dowd
ldowd@hjuhsd.k12.ca.us
Ext. 6011

12. Sports
Fall Sports
Cross Country - Football - Girls Golf - Girls Tennis - Girls
Volleyball - Boys Water Polo - Girls Water Polo
Winter Sports
Girls Soccer - Boys Soccer - Girls Basketball - Boys Basketball Girls Wrestling - Boys Wrestling
Spring Sports
Baseball- Softball - Boys Golf - Boys Tennis – Track - Swimming &
Diving

13. Clubs and Organizations
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Key Club
M3
MEChA
NJROTC
National Honor Society
Octagon
S-Club
Tri-M
Travel Club
Blue Krew
Black Student Union
Debate Club
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Associated Student Body
Academic Decathlon
Art Club
Chess Club
Choir Club
Christians on Campus
CSF
GSA
Husky Color Guard
Cheer & Pep Squad
Future Farmers of America
Link Crew
Bio-Counseling Club
Japanese Club

14. Student Activities
•Walk-Through
•Tailgates
•Movie Nights
•Homecoming
•Rallies
•Yearbook
•Dances
Community Service
Academic Awards
Dress-Up Days
Community Service
Projects
• Student Government
• Spring Fling
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•Dress-Up Days
•Winterfest Week
•Open House
•Back-To-School
Night
•Band and Choral
Concerts

15. College/Career Readiness
Freshman Year Checklist
•Build strong academic, language, mathematics and critical
thinking skills by taking challenging courses.
•Study hard and get excellent grades.
•Strengthen your vocabulary by increasing your reading.
•Become involved in co-curricular activities.
•Meet your high school guidance counselor and discuss your
plans for the next four years.
•Browse through college literature or surf the Web to get an
idea of what kinds of schools may be of interest to you.
•Check out what high school courses colleges require.
•Know NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
requirements if you want to play sports in college.
•Keep an academic portfolio and co-curricular record.
•Research career possibilities.
•Begin saving money for college.

16. CSU Admission Profile 2013 Freshman
Total
Applicants
Total
Admits
Admit Rate
Average
GPA
Average
SAT
Average ACT
Bakersfield
5,864
3,926
67%
3.11
908
19
Chico
17,222
12,327
72%
3.34
1044
21
Fresno
15,483
9,352
60%
3.33
929
19
Fullerton
35,204
16,421
47%
3.37
1020
21
Long Beach
47,673
16,428
35%
3.60
1100
24
Monterey
Bay
12,600
5,850
46%
3.09
981
21
Sacramento
19,660
12,877
65%
3.27
995
21
San Diego
51,175
16,070
31%
3.76
1143
25
San Jose
25,156
16,070
64%
NG*
NG*
NG*
San Luis
Obispo
36,947
11,547
31%
3.99
1319
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17. UC Admission Profile 2013 Freshman
Total
Applicants
Total
Admits
Admit
Rate
Average
GPA
Average
ACT
Average
SAT
Reading
Average Average
SAT Math SAT
Writing
Berkeley
41,198
9,452
23%
4.20
30
674
707
692
Davis
42,553
18,970
45%
4.06
27
613
658
631
Irvine
47,518
18,007
38%
4.07
27
593
644
612
Los Angeles
52,266
9,825
19%
4.20
30
657
701
680
Merced
13,240
10,309
78%
3.56
24
551
564
537
Riverside
27,684
17,101
62%
3.71
24
551
595
564
San Diego
48,299
15,519
32%
4.15
29
632
681
653
Santa
Barbara
46,184
19,248
42%
4.00
28
613
647
629
Santa Cruz
29,646
18,278
62%
3.79
25
580
605
591

18. NCAA ELIGIBILITY
DIVISION I
16 Core Courses
4
years of English.
3 years of mathematics (Algebra
I or higher).
2 years of natural/physical
science (1 year of lab if offered
by high school).
1 year of additional English,
mathematics or natural/physical
science.
2 years of social science.
4 years of additional courses
(from any area above, foreign
language or comparative
religion/philosophy).
DIVISION II (2013 and After)
16 Core Courses
3
years of English.
2 years of mathematics (Algebra
I or higher).
2 years of natural/physical
science (1 year of lab if offered
by high school).
3 years of additional English,
mathematics or natural/physical
science.
2 years of social science.
4 years of additional courses
(from any area above, foreign
language or comparative
religion/philosophy).

19. Student Attendance
•HJUHSD
requires 90 percent attendance
each year for students to participate
in graduation ceremonies.
•The
90 percent attendance rule means
that students
cannot miss more than 18 days of
school per year.
•Student
absences because of illness,
doctor’s appointments or other medical
reasons will not count against the 90
percent requirement if cleared by a
note from the doctor’s office.

20. Off Campus Eligibility Criteria
Students will have:
•No
more than 12 total tardies per
semester
•90% attendance
•No more than 15 discipline points or
major violations resulting in a 5 day
suspension
•The minimum number of units completed
for graduation
•No violations in the Citizenship Policy
(2 U’s, 2 F’s, below a 2.0 G.P.A)

21. Freshman "Husky" checklist
Know your high school graduation requirements
• Prepare for the High School Exit Exam given during your sophomore year by building strong academic
skills in language and mathematics.
• Maintain grades. Nothing below a C in the A-G classes 9th grade – 12th grades.
need to be repeated in Unit Recovery.
A “D or F” will
• Get involved! Opportunities available in clubs, church, sports, fine arts and academics.
join a club at any time!
You can
• Visit & get to know collegeboard.com
• Start a resume NOW and document your activities for (sports, clubs, church, band, choir…)
• Take the PSAT (practice SAT) and/or PLAN (interest inventory & practice ACT) next year.
college testing requirements.
Both are
• Use the “Career Cruising” to research your interest areas and careers you are interested in.
• Begin visiting local colleges.
• Know where the Career Center is!
• Stay in contact with your counselor!

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