Montgomery High School A CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

2015-2016 CEEB Code: 051239 Western Association of Schools and Colleges Code: 37 68411 234 Main office phone: (619) 628-3800 Fax: (619) 424-6473 Counseling office phone: (619) 628-3820 Fax: (619) 628-3920 Website: http://moh.sweetwaterschools.org/ Principal: Thomas Rodrigo ([email protected]) School counselors: Head Counselor: Nancy M. Schmerbauch ([email protected]) Roberto Ricasa ([email protected]) Dario Villa ([email protected]) Juan Carlos Sanchez ([email protected]) Stephanie Hsu ([email protected]) Community Founded in 1920, the Sweetwater Union High School District is the largest secondary school district in California serving over 41,000 students in grades 7 through 12 at eleven middle schools and thirteen high schools. Located in the urban corridor between downtown San Diego and the International Border with Mexico, Sweetwater serves one of the most culturally and economically diverse populations in the state. Approximately 87 percent of district students belong to an ethnic minority group and over 40 percent qualify for the free or reduced lunch program. The majority of students are from ethnic groups currently underrepresented in higher education. A language other than English is spoken in the homes of one in four students. School Montgomery High School, one of thirteen comprehensive high schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District, opened its doors in 1970. Located on the Otay Mesa in South San Diego, the school is equidistant from the city’s major port and the international border with Mexico; the school serves the South Bay communities of San Diego, Chula Vista, San Ysidro, Nestor and Otay Mesa. Montgomery High School serves approximately 1600 students in grades 9-12. The ethnic distribution is approximately 86% Hispanic or Latino, 8% Filipino, 1% White, 2% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian/Alaskan Native, and .3% Pacific Islander. The California Department of Education website also reports 67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch and 23% are English Learners. 18 % of the students are enrolled in the AVID program. Montgomery High School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (# 37 68411 234) and holds membership in the College Board.

Montgomery High School is on a modified year-round calendar. School is in session from midJuly through early June. Students attend all of their assigned classes daily. Monday through Thursday the length of each period alternates between 75-minute and 41-minute blocks. The bell schedule for Fridays varies based on PLC meetings, held every two to three weeks. Professional Learning Communities have the opportunity to meet approximately twice per month for approximately one hour and forty-five minutes per PLC meeting. PLC meetings occur almost every other week on Fridays when students are dismissed early so that teachers have the opportunity to collaborate with their colleagues. Curriculum To support the school’s mission of creating rigorous and relevant educational experiences so that all students reach their potential for personal and academic achievement in preparation for postsecondary demands that include college and career readiness, Montgomery High School has a comprehensive program of studies that includes academic and extracurricular programs, such as career pathways, AVID, Advanced Placement course offerings, credit recovery, and grade recovery which are available for all students and designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the career of their choice. Montgomery High School students can choose from two California Partnership Academies that promote college and career readiness – the Montgomery Media Institute (KMMI) and Administration of Justice (AOJ). The California Partnership Academies represent a high school reform movement that is focused on smaller learning communities with a career theme. Academy components include rigorous academics and career technical education, with a career focus, a committed team of teachers, and active business and post-secondary partnerships. These AP® courses are offered at the site include: Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Government, Human Geography, Physics I, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, Studio Art, United States History and World History. AP is an open-enrollment program. Accelerated classes offered at the site include: Biology, English 9, and English 10. Honors classes offered at the site include: Chemistry and Pre-Calculus. Accelerated and honors classes are open-enrollment classes. Dual Enrollment (The High School Special College Special Program) is offered at the site each year. Through this program with the local community college (Southwestern College), sophomores, juniors, and seniors are able to enroll in courses and earn college credits at the high school or Southwestern College for free (course fees are waived). The student can earn up to 6 college credits a semester or during the summer. The summer of 2015 was the first time a college course was offered at the site; SWC Art 104 was offered. Graduation Requirements A minimum of 44 credits is required for graduation. In addition, each student must complete a 30-hour community service graduation requirement, and prove competency in Algebra. Grades are recorded on the transcript and each December and June.

Grading and Ranking A – Excellent

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B – Above average

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C – Average

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D – Below average

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F – Failure

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AP and Honors classes are weighted by one point only if the grade earned is a C or higher. Rank The student’s rank is determined by his/her GPA and the number of students within his/her graduating class. Additionally, the student’s rank will vary depending on which GPA is being used. ***Class Rank is only reflected for active students. If the student is not active, it will appear blank. Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation GPA is computed using the above quality points. GPA is computed in December and June. The Sweetwater Union High School District displays the following four GPAs on the student’s transcript: Weighted classes will receive an extra grade point for marks received of C- or better. Overall Weighted GPA is calculated using all high school courses the student has taken beginning the summer entering the 9th grade. There is no limit to the number of weighted courses that will be calculated for this GPA. All repeat courses are included in the calculation regardless of passing or failing marks. No middle school courses will be counted in the calculation, even those taken in the summer after the 8th grade. “A-G” Weighted CSU GPA is calculated using only high school A-G courses that are taken in the summer prior to entering the 10th grade through the 12th grade semester 2 courses. If the same identical course is repeated; exclude first grade. If the course is repeated, but different levels such as Honors/AP/IB retaken in summer or at any other time at the regular level include both grades. When repeat courses are involved for Category F, all courses taken will be included in the calculation. ***Only a maximum of eight weighted credits will be included in the calculation with a maximum of two credits coming from the 10th grade.

“A-G” Weighted UC GPA is calculated using only high school A-G courses that are taken in the summer prior to entering the 10th grade through the 12th grade semester 2 courses. If the same identical course is repeated and first grade is D or F; exclude first grade. If the same identical course is repeated and first grade is a C; first grade is kept and second attempt is not considered. If the course is repeated, but different grade level such as Honors/AP/IB retaken in summer or at any other time at the regular level include both grades. When repeat courses are involved for Category F, all courses taken will be included in the calculation. ***Only a maximum of eight weighted credits will be included in the calculation with a maximum of four credits coming from the 10th grade. College Weighted GPA Uncapped is calculated using all high school courses the student has taken beginning the summer entering the 9th grade through the 12th grade semester 2 grades. If the same identical course is repeated; exclude first grade. If the course is repeated, but different levels such as Honors/AP/IB retaken in summer or any other time at the regular level include both grades. No middle school courses will be counted in the calculation, even those taken in the summer after the 8th grade. ***There is no limit to the number of weighted courses that will be calculated for this GPA. Transcript Codes: The following fields are listed on the transcript: School Name – The name of the school where the course was taken Grade Level – The grade the course was taken in. School Year – The school year the course was taken in. (Beginning year. If the school year is 2011-2012, the school year listed will be 2011) Term – The term the course was taken in. (Can be Quarters-QTR #, Semesters, SEM #) Crs ID –This is the Course Number and should be a 5-digit number. Course Title – This is the Course Name Mark – This is the scholarship grade received Credit – This is the number of credits earned for the course. An F will equal 0.00. Cit – This is the citizenship mark received if one is entered. A-G – This will appear if the course is designated as an A-G course within course catalog AND if the letter grade received is a C- or better LC – This is the Level of the course taken with the following values: AP – Advanced Placement (Weighted Course) IB – International Baccalaureate (Weighted Course) HN – Honors (Weighted Course) AC – Accelerated Course SWC: Southwestern College (Dual Enrollment)

Post High School Placement 

25 % matriculated to 4-year colleges 45 % matriculated to 2-year institutions 10 % selected work, military service or technical instruction

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Awards and Distinctions, 2012-2015 Academics/Programs 

1 Gates Millennium Scholar-David Mendoza (2014-2015) 1 West Point Academy Scholar-Brian Alegre (2014-2015) Highly Certified AVID School (2015-2016 and 2014-2015) AVID Founders Scholarship recipients o Claudia Alegre, $ 5,000 Runner Up (2014-2015) o Melissa Venegas, $50,000 (2013-2014)

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Marcela Alvarez, $35,000 (2011-2012)

41 AVID Red Stole Recipients (2014-2015) Eighty-eight C.S.F. Chapter 909s “Sealbearers” in the graduating Class of 2014 50 Biliteracy Diploma Recipients (2014-2015)

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Colleges Attended by Montgomery High School Graduates from Class of 2015                

Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo California Art Institute California College of San Diego California Lutheran University Calvary Baptist College Capital University CSU Chico CSU East Bay CSU Humboldt CSU Los Angeles CSU Northridge CSU San Marcos Cuyamaca College Grand Canyon University Grossmont College Jewell University

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Southwestern College Stanford University University of California Davis University of California Irvine University of California Los Angeles University of California Merced University of California San Diego University of California Santa Barbara University of California Santa Cruz University of La Verne West Point Academy

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Leeward Community College Miramar College Pacific University San Diego City College San Diego Mesa College San Diego State University

Extracurricular Activities, 2014-2015 

Sports Available to Students o Fall Sports: Co-ed Football, Boys’ Cross Country, Girls’ Cross Country, Girls’ Volleyball, Girls’ Tennis o Winter Sports: Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Basketball, Boys’ Soccer, Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Water Polo, Co-ed Wrestling o Spring Sports: Boys’ Track and Field, Girls’ Track and Field, Boys’ Volleyball, Boys’ Swim and Dive, Girls’ Swim and Dive, Boys’ Tennis, Girls’ Softball, Boys’ Baseball, Co-ed Lacrosse o All Seasons: Co-ed Cheerleading

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Clubs/Organizations Available to Students, 2014-2015 o Academic League o AP Biology o AP Calculus o AP Chemistry o AP Spanish o Associated Student Body (ASB) o Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) o Aztec Artisans o Band/Drill o Best Buddies o California Scholarship Federation (CSF) o Drama Club o Fellowship of Christian Athletes o Frias Club o Key Club o La Voz Azteca (Spanish Newspaper) o Mariachi o Operation Grit o Pacific Asian Club (PAC) o Ugnayan o Yearbook