Menlo-Atherton High School: Home of the Bears

Trivocis December 2009

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The TriVocis Newsletter is published monthly by the M-A PTA. The purpose of the newsletter is to promote communication between the administration/faculty and parents.

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M-A Teen Sleep Program

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Find out more about our Teen Sleep Program !
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Girls' Golf Schedules

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M-A Girls' Golf Schedule

PAL Girls' Golf Schedule

Girls' Soccer 2009

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Girls' Soccer 2009

Schedule

	Paul Snow, Varsity Coach
	Contact: psnow@seq.org, Room D-9
	*Credentials:* NSCAA National Diploma, 2009 CYSA E License, 2008
*Coaching experience:*	Head Coach, Varsity Girls, Menlo-Atherton H.S. (2008-Current) Head Coach, Frosh/Soph, Menlo-Atherton H.S. (2005-2008) Head Coach, MP Strikers FC, 91G Blue (2007-2009) Head Coach, Varsity Girls and Boys, Marshall H.S., SF (2001-2005) *Head Coach, JV Girls, Terra Linda H.S., San Rafael (1997)
*Playing experience:*	California International Soccer League-Palo Alto Reds (2007-current) UC Davis-club and intramural (1990-1994) *Mission College Prep H.S., San Luis Obispo, CA (1986-1990)

	Ben Wellington Head Coach, M-A Girls Frosh/Soph
	*Contact:* bwellington@seq.org, Room B-3
	*Credentials:* NSCAA National Diploma, 2009 USSF License - E, 2008
*Coaching Experience:*	Head Coach, Frosh/Soph Girls, Menlo-Atherton (2008-Current) Head Coach, U17 92G, MP Strikers FC Class 1 Div. 2 (Spring 2009-Current) Asst Coach, Varsity Boys, Menlo-Atherton (2007-2008) Asst Coach, U17 91G, MP Strikers FC Class 3 (Fall 2007)
*Playing experience:*	CSU Long Beach, intramural/club league (2004-2005)Foothill High School, Palo Cedro, CA (1998-2002)

Tryout Information:
Tryouts run from November 2nd-10th, 2009. Final team rosters for both Varsity and Frosh/Soph squads are posted on November 11th (non-practice day). Please show to tryouts with running/tennis shoes, cleats, and shinguards. Tryouts and practices typically run 2 1/2 hours, from 3:15-5:45 PM, but are subject to change once teams are decided. If you are on a club team, you ARE allowed to tryout for your high school team while you are still active with your club. You are NOT allowed to play in high school games until your club games are complete. Please feel free to contact Coach Snow with any questions at psnow@seq.org.

Preparing for the Flu Season

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Basic information for the upcoming flu season

How to protect your child and family (91.84 KB)

What to do if your child is sick (98.29 KB)

Children at high risk for flu complications (97.04 KB)

Senior Events 2009

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DESCRIPTION OF SENIOR EVENTS—2009

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1) SENIOR ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION

Activities are open to seniors who have satisfied all graduation requirements, or will satisfy them by the end of Summer Session 2009. Students must exhibit satisfactory citizenship during all activities.

2) SENIOR WEEK TICKETS

Cost is $10 per person. A permission form and medical release form signed by the student and his/her parent/guardian is required before the ticket can be purchased. Tickets will be on sale from May 18 – May 29. You can purchase your tickets on the Patio during lunch.

3) CAP AND GOWN DISTRIBUTION

Caps and gowns will be distributed from the patio during lunch period on Monday, May18.

Caps and gowns not picked up on May 18^th will be available in B-21 on Tuesday, May 19^th and can be picked up ONLY during lunch on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you have not yet ordered a cap and gown and intend on marching in the ceremony, call (650) 350-1132 to place your order or pickup an order form in B-21. If you need financial assistance with cap and gown, please see Mrs. Todd in B-21.

4) GRADUATION SPEECHES

The graduation speeches are a time to hear directly from our grads. There is no requirement of being long or short, serious or humorous, looking back or looking forward. The “best” graduations have a combination of all of these! All graduates are invited to prepare a speech and tryout to be a speaker. The panel is looking for a variety of styles and presentations that will be united by the theme “Building for Tomorrow.” Those selected will work closely with a staff member to polish their speech before graduation day.

You must sign up in the leadership room, B-21, on the Senior Information wall no later than Thursday, May 7. You must also attend a MANDATORY informational meeting at lunch in B-4 on Thursday, May 7.

Tryouts for the Graduation speeches will be on Thursday, May 14 at 2:30pm in the Career Center.

5) SENIOR CLEARANCE SLIP

Senior clearance slips will be available on Monday, May 18^th on the patio.

This slip indicates that you have met all your financial responsibilities, and are cleared to participate in the graduation ceremony. On this slip, you will be requested to obtain signatures from the Treasurer (indicating that your financial obligations are clear); the Librarian (indicating that all library books have been returned); the Textbook Clerk (indicating that all textbooks have been returned); and, the Dean’s Office (indicating that your parking permit has been returned). Please begin checking with the Treasurer’s Office as soon as possible to clear your outstanding obligations – lists will be posted on the wall outside her office. In clearing obligations, please note that checks will no longer be accepted after Monday, May 18.

The Senior Clearance Slip MUST be returned to the AVP Office on Friday, May 29^th

in order for you to participate in the graduation ceremony.

6) SENIOR FAREWELL-Monday, June 1 in the New Gym

The Senior Farewell is an opportunity for seniors to say goodbye to their friends and staff and thank their parents and friends. Students are encouraged to sing, dance, play an instrument, read a poem, do stand up comedy, and show their talent. It is open to family and friends and a great kick off to Senior Week. This ceremony is a reflection of your years at Menlo-Atherton. Members of the class will share their artistic expressions, typically through readings or musical performances. You may choose to share your feelings with your class, or just be part of the audience. In either case, participation is voluntary.

You must sign up in the leadership room, B-21,on the Senior Information wall no later than Thursday, May 7.

Tryouts for the Senior Farewell will be on Monday, May 11 and Tuesday, May 12 in B-4 at 2:30 pm. Dress Rehearsal is on Friday, May 29^th.

All students who will be attending the Senior Farewell should arrive at the Ayers Gym by 6:00 on Monday, June 2.

You will be wearing your graduation gown during the ceremony (but not your cap).

7) SENIOR PICNIC--Tuesday, June 2

The Senior Picnic allows the Seniors to let their hair down, enjoy a BBQ, play some wonderful games, and have some fun under the sun. We will be enjoying the day at Huddart Park. All Seniors MUST ride the buses provided TO and FROM the event. Choosing to not follow the rules laid down by the Menlo-Atherton Administration may result in not being allowed to participate in graduation activities.

8) AWARDS NIGHT--Tuesday, June 2 in the New Gym

Awards Night is a celebration of the many academic and extra-curricular accomplishments of our M-A grads. It will be held on Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00pm in the New Gym. You will be informed before the event if you will be receiving an award. Students receiving awards will sit in a designated area in the New Gym.

9) SENIOR BREAKFAST--Wednesday, June 3

The senior breakfast is sponsored by the PTA and offers an informal, relaxed time for the seniors to unite and socialize. It is also an excellent time to sign yearbooks. It will be held on Wednesday, June 3 at 9:00am in the Gymnasium Patio.

10) GRADUATION REHEARSAL--Wednesday, June 3

You must attend the rehearsal on Wednesday if you want to be in the ceremony on Thursday. The rehearsal will begin after the Senior Breakfast at about 10:15 am and will last until approximately 12:30 pm.

11) GRADUATION DAY--Thursday, June 4

There will be one final rehearsal before the ceremony. Students who do not arrive in time for the rehearsal may be dropped from the ceremony. A rehearsal is scheduled for 10:15 am as needed. Graduates need to report to the main gymnasium by 3:00 pm complete with cap & gown (please don’t bring purses, cell phones, etc. as there are no pockets in the gowns).

Graduation is a formal occasion - please dress accordingly: shirts with collars, no shorts or cut-offs, no bare feet, no athletic shoes, or other attire which would detract from the solemnity of the event. Photographs of all grads will be taken by a professional company. Proofs will be sent home with no obligation to buy.

During the ceremony as you march across the stage, you will be given a case for your diploma, but not the actual diploma. These will be waiting for to pickup in the main hallway after the ceremony is over (approximately 5:30). Don’t forget to pick it up! Diplomas not picked up after the ceremony will be available in the Guidance Office between June 8 – June 30. Invitations for graduation are not necessary. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. However, there will be no access to the field until 2:45 pm. PARKING IS LIMITED. Please carpool! The City of Atherton WILL ticket illegally parked cars. Parking is also available at SRI.

12) GRAD NIGHT PARTY--Thursday, June 5

The Safe & Sober Grad Night Party is sponsored by the PTA. Students must arrive at M-A by 9:00pm. Buses will leave from school 10:00 pm sharp, and return at 5:30 am. Food will be provided throughout the night and morning of the party. The event is a surprise and the evening will be filled with fun, games, live entertainment and food! Only M-A graduates are invited to participate in this grad night celebration.

13) CONDUCT

School rules apply for all graduation activities. Inappropriate behavior could result in a forfeiture of the privilege of participating in these activities, including the graduation ceremony.

Please plan on participating in all the activities listed above - your attendance will help make the final days at M-A for the Class of 2009 more unifying and meaningful.

14) THANK YOU!!

Congratulations - you made it!!! Thanks for all the hard work and best of luck in the future.

Questions?

	Contact
Class of '09 items, caps & gowns	Jostens 650-350-1132
Academic credits and graduation status	Guidance Office 322-5311 x5121
Senior Activities	Kelly Todd- preferably: ktodd@seq.org 322-5311 x5250
Handicapped parking and seating	Sandy Nelson - preferably: snelson@seq.org 322-5311 x5131
Administrative intervention	Judy Duran - preferably: jduran@seq.org 322-5311 x5130
Senior All-Nighter	Debbie Verity - 321-3069 gradnight2009@mabearspta.org

Menlo Atherton Computer Academy

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Non-Departmental Courses

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NON-DEPARTMENTAL COURSES

AVID – Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12

Prerequisite: Interview with teacher; GPA between 2.0 - 3.5; First person to go to college in family.

The AVID course is designed for the middle level student who is willing to work hard and attempt honors and advanced placement courses. Students will practice writing, inquiry skills and critical thinking. Weekly tutorials will support students in their classes.

CAREER EDUCATION – Grade 12

Career Education is designed for those students who are unsure of which college is right for them, for those who are unsure of the type of career they might like to pursue, for those who might want an alternative to the standard 4-year education. This course is designed for those students who are on track to graduate, but might not have a GPA for CSU admission. This is NOT for those who are UC or Private College bound, or who are certain of their college plans. This will fill the MA practical arts requirements.

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM PREPARATION (CEEP) - Grade 11

Prerequisites: “C” or higher in Algebra I and Geometry. Concurrent enrollment in a college-prep English course.

This course will help students improve both their SAT math and verbal scores and their SAT II writing and math exam scores. Students will also learn about admission requirements and scholarship opportunities for the UC system, CSU, and private colleges. The class will be offered during 0 (spring semester only) to approximately 70 students. The students will be divided into two groups and will alternate weekly between the English and math instructors. The course will be structured to prepare students for the SAT I in May and the SAT II in June.

BUILD - Grades: 9 & 10

Prerequisite: Interest in business and selection by BUILD staff

Entrepreneurs I is a class that teaches students how to start their own business. Students learn the basics of running a business and then compete to win money to start their own business in the second year of the program. Each week student teams work with mentors from the business and academic communities, who are focused on helping students with their businesses. Students also receive academic support, go on field trips, and visit local colleges. The program is offered by BUILD, a local non-profit organization dedicated to using entrepreneurship as a way to empower students from under-resourced communities to realize their goals of getting into college.

Note: In addition to earning 5 units of credit per semester, students can also earn 1 unit of Tech Prep credit through Cañada College.

JOURNALISM I, II, III - Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None for first year; subsequent years require passage of previous course or department recommendation.

Writing course to produce and publish the school newspaper; news, sports, feature, and opinion writing; interviewing techniques; basic photography and graphic layout.

STUDENT CLERK - Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

NOTE: 2.5 units of credit per semester (half the credits of regular courses).

Assistance in school offices or helping individual teachers, performing services such as typing, record-keeping, filing, duplicating.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT - Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None
Assistance to teachers as laboratory aids. Students are given instructional support by working directly with students; help to prepare laboratory and shop instructional material setups.

YEARBOOK - Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None for first year; subsequent years require passage of previous course or department recommendation.

Students on independent study produce the school yearbook; practical experience in journalistic methods, art, business, magazine format, and style.

Computer Academy Courses

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COMPUTER ACADEMY COURSES

Note: « means the course meets the practical arts graduation requirement

¥ means the course meets the technology graduation requirement.

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ACADEMY COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I - Grade 10

Prerequisite: Enrollment in Computer Academy

A full year introduction to using computers developing keyboarding, applications, and basic HTML skills. Students develop correct keyboarding skills using the touch system. Hands-on experience with Microsoft office in Word include formatting, editing, spacing documents, inserting tables and columns:

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ACADEMY COMPUTER ANIMATION I – Grade 12

A project-based course in which both traditional and digital animation techniques such as storyboarding and frame-by-frame animation are explored through the use of Adobe Flash or similar software as a medium for the development of creative computer-based animations. Other topics included in this course are an introduction to Adobe Photoshop, Action script capabilities of the software to make interactive graphical user interfaces. The purpose of the course is to provide students hands on experience working with animation in a 2D environment that develops skills that are currently used in the computer industry.

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ACADEMY WEB DESIGN: - Grade 11

This course teaches the fundamentals of creating a website through a mixture of hands-on exercises, lecture, and demonstration. Topics include site layout principles, a discussion of HTML, color and image preparation for the web, browser compatibility, graphic user interface design, usability and Internet ethics and copyright issues. Students work towards building a basic website following accepted design layout standards. The class focuses on Dreamweaver but also uses Adobe Photoshop and a basic demonstration of Flash.

ACADEMY BIOLOGY –Grade 10

Prerequisite: None

Students use the scientific method to investigate various branches of biology including cells, genetics, biotechnology, evolution, and ecology. Emphasis will be placed on developing critical thinking skills through analyzing data from experiments they design themselves.

ACADEMY ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS THROUGH CHEMISTRY -Grade 11, 12

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology and Algebra I.

Students will continue to use the scientific method as they study chemistry and how it relates to their lives. Prevalent environmental issues such as pollution of the watershed and society’s energy demands and their consequences will be used as a vehicle to learning the fundamentals of chemistry. As with the prerequisite biology course, critical thinking and analytical skills will be reinforced.

ACADEMY U.S. HISTORY

This is a year course that examines the major turning points in American History by first reviewing the Revolutionary Era through the Late 1800’s, and then emphasizing the twentieth century. Among the topics covered will be the Progressive Era, the Jazz Age, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the United States’ involvement in the New World Order. Students will be required to complete a research paper during the second semester.

ACADEMY WORLD STUDIES III

This is a year course that covers the following topics: Ancient Greece and Rome, The Renaissance, Age of Exploration, Reformation and the Enlightenment, World Revolutions, Industrialism and Imperialism, the World Wars, and Current Events. The focus of this course is on Modern World History.

ACADEMY ENGLISH II - Grade 10 (Required)

Prerequisite: Enrollment in Academies Program and English I.

Course parallels English II. This one-year college prep course enables students to demonstrate competency in the 10^th grade state and district standards of: vocabulary development, reading comprehension, literary analysis, critical thinking, understanding and demonstrating various modes of writing, knowledge of grammar, listening and speaking skills, and the ability to work cooperatively in groups. Students complete portfolio projects throughout the year. Preparation for the California High School Exit exam, career awareness and career-enhancing skills are also emphasized in this year.

ACADEMY ENGLISH III - Grade 11 (Required)

Prerequisite: Completion of English II.

Course parallels English III. This one-year college prep course enables students to demonstrate competency in the 11^th grade state and district standards of: vocabulary development, reading comprehension (with an emphasis on informational materials and media literacy in the junior year), literary analysis, critical thinking, understanding and demonstrating various modes of writing, knowledge of grammar, listening and speaking skills, and the ability to work cooperatively in groups. Students complete portfolio projects throughout the year. Career awareness and career-enhancing skills also emphasized.

Computer Studies

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COMPUTER STUDIES

NOTE: « means the course meets the practical arts graduation requirement.

¥ means the course meets the technology graduation requirement.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE I - Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I with grade B or better

A full-year course that introduces students to computer programming in the Java language. Content includes: program development, input/output, data types, conditional and logical expressions, loops, functions, control structures, and one- and multidimensional arrays.

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AP COMPUTER SCIENCE-H-P - Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Completion of Computer Science I or concurrent enrollment in AS Algebra II or higher

A full-year college-level course that prepares students to pass the AP Computer Science national examination. Content includes: classes and data abstraction, conditional and logical expressions, recursion, various types of arrays, String class, exception handling, inheritance, sorting algorithms, and searches. Also, there is a lengthy case study. Students will learn how to look at other's programming code and in doing so, learn how to interpret what is being done, and also how to modify it to do other tasks.

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VIDEO PRODUCTION Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Video Production is a high school course structured to provide students with experiences in media criticism, media construction and project development. A central objective of the course is to have the students develop themselves through the art and technique of video production. The skills learned in this class will include, but are not limited to: video and film concept creation, video and audio editing, photographic and videographic shooting techniques, media analysis, and broadcast production. By producing short film projects, students will learn how to use video production equipment to express their creativity and demonstrate their acquired skills.

Physical Education & Athletics

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION — Two Years (20 units) Required - Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to introduce and develop student fitness and skills in the following individual activities (golf, tennis, weight training, track and field, pickleball, tumbling and badminton), team sports (softball, hockey, frisbee, lacrosse, basketball, football, volleyball, and soccer) aquatics (swimming), dance (square dance), and combatives (self defense). Students will develop flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, cardio-respiratory endurance, and proficiency in appropriate sport skills. They will understand history, rules, and strategies of sports, and many aspects for developing a positive self-image and healthy lifestyle.

(The two-year requirement (20 units) may not be reduced by any combination of PHYSICAL EDUCATION and ATHLETICS or by taking or participating in more than one physical education class or sport in any grading period unless required for P.E. makeup).

Grade 9 (Required):	=	P.E. 1: Instructional units
Grade 10, 11, 12 (Recommended):	=	P.E. 2: Instructional units
Grade 10, 11, 12	=	P.E. 3: Weight Training (Prerequisite-Must have 15 credits of P.E. before enrolling in the class)
Athletics	=	Interscholastic Competitive Sports Program (May be used to meet the PE-elect graduation requirement)

See Credit for Athletics Academic Eligibility Requirements below.

Activities change every three to four weeks

ATHLETICS

All students interested in interscholastic athletics may receive EITHER PE elective credit or they may apply credit earned for participating in these competitive sports programs to the one year/10 units of PE-elect required for graduation. The following sports are available to students: basketball, baseball, badminton, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, water polo, and wrestling.

NOTE: Academic eligibility requirements apply to athletics. Credit earned will be applied toward meeting EITHER the 60 units of elective credit or the two years/20 units of PE credit required for graduation.

FALL SPORTS:

Girls

Volleyball

Tennis

Golf

Cross Country

Water Polo

Boys

Football

Cross Country

Water Polo

WINTER SPORTS:

Basketball

Soccer

Wrestling

Basketball

Soccer

Wrestling

SPRING SPORTS:

Badminton

Softball

Swimming

Track

Lacrosse

Baseball

Badminton

Tennis

Swimming

Golf

Track

Lacrosse

Students:

§ Must be prepared to commit to at least two-hours of daily practices after school throughout the season.

§ Must be cleared by a physician

§ Must be enrolled in at least five classes;

§ Must be passing a minimum of four 5-unit classes at the end of the previous grading period with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better (meets California Interscholastic Federation requirements).

§ Cannot fall behind more than 20 units in the student classification system (i.e., 40 units = 10th grade or sophomore, 100 units = 11th grade or junior, and 160 units = 12th grade or senior).

§ May substitute this course for required PE credit if they are in grades 10, 11, or 12 only, otherwise, credits count as PE Elective credit.

NON-ATTENDANCE OR INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR AT ANY TIME MAY RESULT IN A STUDENT BEING DEEMED INELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM.

Shadowing Program

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We have filled all of our shadowing dates for 2009-2010. We will be holding a campus tour date after the first of the year for those people interested in seeing the campus and learning about what Menlo-Atherton has to offer.

STUDENT SHADOWING AT MENLO-ATHERTON HIGH SCHOOL

2009-2010

When choosing a high school, we recommend visiting for a day. The Shadow Program will give a student the opportunity to experience life at Menlo-Atherton High School. A visit can be very important in helping a student determine which school will be the best fit.

Shadowing information is available each year beginning in September. Registration forms and Shadow date requests are not accepted and processed until October. Shadowing takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from November through February. Interested eighth grade students fill out an information page and return it to Lorry Orcutt at lorcutt@seq.org This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it who will schedule the Shadow date. Shadowing is available by appointment on a first come, first serve basis. Students are paired with 9th grade "hosts" for a typical day at M-A based on gender, middle school, and academic, athletic and extra-curricular interests.

STUDENT SHADOWING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

How do I schedule a Shadow visit?

Please e-mail Kelly Todd at ktodd@seq.org. This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it She will e-mail you the required Shadow Information Form to fill out. When the form is complete, please return it to Lorry Orcutt at lorcutt@seq.org. This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it. She will book the Shadow date then send you verification that the completed Shadow Information page has been received and a date has been booked. You will receive a reminder e-mail one week before your scheduled Shadow date. The available dates are filled on a first come, first served basis. Shadow spaces are limited and fill up quickly so sign up early.

When will Shadowing occur?

Shadowing information may be requested beginning in September, but Shadow information will not be distributed until October. Shadows will be welcomed for visits beginning November and ending in February.

When will I find out when our Shadow experience will take place?

As soon as you return the completed Shadow Information page to lorcutt@seq.orgThis email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , Lorry Orcutt will respond that the form has been received and give you the date that the Shadow experience will take place. She will also send a reminder the week before your student will be visiting M-A. The Shadow will receive a call from his/her host when they are first paired then again the night before the scheduled visit.

Who will guest be shadowing?

Visitors will be paired up with a current freshman. The Shadow will go to the classes and lunchtime club meetings that the host has scheduled for the day. We do our best to match Shadows with hosts who has similar interests in academics, athletics and/or extra-curricular activities. We also try to match Shadows with hosts who graduated from the same middle schools.

Is it possible to shadow with a specific student?

Shadows may request a specific student to serve as the Host. We will do our best to meet your request; however, this is not a guarantee. All of our shadow hosts are freshmen. We feel that this gives the most accurate representation of an incoming student’s school day. Not all of our freshmen have signed up to participate in the Shadow Host program. Each host is responsible for one guest at a time, so if they have already been paired with a visitor, we will find another host with similar interests. We make every effort to match eighth grade students with one of our freshman based on their interests (class schedules, extra-curricular activities, gender, etc.). We use gender as one of the criteria for matching to make gym classes and bathroom visits run more smoothly.

What time do Shadows need to arrive and be picked up?

Shadows are required to sign in at the Administration Office in the front of the school at which time they will be given a copy of the Host’s schedule and a pass to show the Host’s teachers. Most students will be shadowing a six period schedule, but we do have a few students who have a seven period schedule. When the host calls to introduce him or herself, the Host will let the Shadow know which schedule they will be sharing.

If the host has a 1st thru 6th period schedule: Shadows will meet the host at 7:35am in the front Administration Office. The shadow needs to be picked back up at the front Administration Office at 2:25pm to drop off the Shadow Pass and complete a feedback form.
If the host has a 2nd thru 7th period schedule: Shadows will meet the host at 8:30am in the front Administration Office. The shadow needs to be picked back up at the front Administration Office at 3:20pm to drop off the Shadow Pass and complete a feedback form.

What do Shadows wear?

We ask that all visitors comply with our dress code. Our dress code states that students must “dress in a manner that reflects positively on themselves, their parents and their school.” Students are expected to “dress in a manner conductive to the advancement of their education and dress in neither a manner that is disruptive nor a safety hazard to others.” If you need further clarification please feel free to ask.

What will a Shadow do during the visit to Menlo-Atherton?

Below is a sample schedule of a typical day at Menlo-Atherton.
Your student should meet the Host at the pre-determined time in the front Administration Office. This is the place to sign in for the day, meet the Host and pick up the Shadow Pass. All Shadows MUST SIGN IN before the shadowing experience begins.

Below is the bell schedule for the day:

Period	Start	End
1	7:50	8:40
2	8:45	9:35
Brunch	9:35	9:45
3	9:50	10:40
4 SSR	10:45	11:02
4	11:02	11:55
Lunch	11:55	12:30
5	12:35	1:25
6	1:30	2:20
7	2:25	3:15

Most students will be shadowing a person with a 1st to 6th period schedule. Students will be brought back to the Administration Office to drop off the Shadow Pass and complete a Feedback Form.

What should a Shadow bring with them?

Menlo-Atherton has a scheduled Silent Sustained Reading (SSR) period every day before fourth period. The Shadow should bring a book to read for SSR and in the event that the Host has a test or quiz. The Host will also let the Shadow know what he/she typically does for lunch. Students either bring a lunch from home or bring money to purchase lunch at our on-campus facilities.

What should we do if the student is sick or an emergency arises the day of the scheduled Shadow date?

As soon as you know that there might be a reason that the Shadow will not be able to keep the assigned date, please call Lorry Orcutt at 322-5311 x. 5113 or e-mail her at lorcutt@seq.orgThis email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . We will let the Host know that the date has been canceled. Due to the number of Shadows visiting M-A, we will try our best to reschedule, but it might be for a date several weeks later.

What happens if all Shadow dates are full or we miss the Shadowing window?

We will host a single day in the third quarter for these students to receive an after school campus tour and have questions answered by knowledgeable, current students. On Saturday, May 15, we will also be hosting Integrate the 8 which is another opportunity for incoming 8th graders to be welcomed into the Menlo-Atherton community.
Please understand that our freshman teachers welcome Shadows into their classrooms four months during the school year. Our spring schedule is filled with High School Exit Exam, STAR, Advanced Placement testing, and preparation for final exams, therefore we end Shadow visitation during the third quarter. We host shadow visitations on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays only due to our block schedule. Shadow spaces are limited and fill up quickly so sign up early.

Can I schedule a second visit?

Each year Menlo-Atherton hosts many potential students. In order to let every prospective Bear experience a day at Menlo-Atherton, we only allow one shadow visit.

When is the deadline to apply for Open Enrollment?

Open enrollment and intradistrict transfers are handled through the Sequoia Union High School District offices. Information and forms are mailed in November. For more information, parents may call the Sequoia Union High School District offices at (650) 369-1411 and speak with Susan Berghouse at ext. 2210 or Mary Mazza at ext. 2211.

If you have any further questions regarding shadowing or you have a comment, please contact Kelly Todd at ktodd@seq.org This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or (650) 322-5311 x.5250. E-mail is the best way to get a hold of Mrs. Todd.

Bell Schedule During Finals Week

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During finals week the school will operate under the following schedule. Highlighted fields indicate when finals are given.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Period	Start	End
1	7:50	8:25
2	8:30	9:05
3	9:10	9:45
4	9:50	10:25
Brunch	10:25	10:40
5	10:45	11:20
6	11:25	12:00
7	12:05	12:40
Lunch	12:40	1:10
Final for Period 7	1:15	3:15

Period	Start	End
Final for Period 1	8:00	10:00
Brunch	10:00	10:15
Final for Period 2	10:15	12:15

Period	Start	End
Final for Period 3	8:00	10:00
Brunch	10:00	10:15
Final for Period 4	10:15	12:15

Period	Start	End
Final for Period 5	8:00	10:00
Brunch	10:00	10:15
Final for Period 6	10:15	12:15

2009/10 Academic Calendar

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For vacation dates and grading periods, download the 2009/10 Academic Calendar.

Graduation at M-A will be June 3, 2010, NOT June 4, as posted.

Photo Gallery

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Please go to Betsy Seargant Snow's website until our website is updated. Mrs. Snow is an English and Digital Photography teacher at M-A. .

Athletic Schedules 2009/2010

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Athletic Schedules
and Team Information 2009/2010

New schedules will be posted as soon as they become available.

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cross Country

Football

Girls' Golf

Girls' Tennis

Girls' Volleyball

Girl's Water Polo

Boys' Water Polo

Girls' Basketball

Boys' Basketball

Girls' Soccer

Boys' Soccer Jr F/S

Boys' Soccer Varsity

Wrestling

Badminton

Baseball

Boys' Golf

Girls' Lacrosse

Boys' Lacrosse

Softball

Swimming

Boys' Tennis

Track & Field

GO BEARS!!!

2006

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Student Name	Class	E-Mail Contact
Abarca, Vanessa	2006
Abramson, Jonathan	2006
Adair, Mark	2006
Aghii, Shervin	2006
Almazo, Wendy	2006
Alter, Kara	2006
Altman, Jessica	2006
Altman-Merino, Russ	2006
Alavarado, Jesus	2006
Alvarez, Karina	2006
Alvarez, Roberto	2006
Alvarez-Sanchez, Elvis	2006
Ambriz,Karina	2006
Anderson, Jennifer	2006
Andrade-Perino, Marcelo	2006
Arce, Paula	2006
Arenas, Jorge	2006
Arias, Javier	2006
Arredondo, Carlos	2006
Attiyat, Erouh	2006
Avrahami, Jessie	2006
Ayala, Nuvia	2006
Ayalew,Menty	2006
Barbanica, Adam	2006
Barnes, Sharrell	2006
Barquero, Cindy	2006
Barrett, Christopher	2006
Barrus, Michael	2006
Barry, Victoria	2006
Benitez, Daisy	2006
Bennett, Noah	2006
Bernstein, David	2006
Bernstein, Hanna	2006
Blanck, Kimberly	2006
Blanco, Juan	2006
Blankenhorn, Rhoni	2006
Bloom, Aaron	2006
Bohannon, Abigail	2006
Bohannon, Madeline	2006
Boogar, William	2006
Brewer, Skylar	2006
Brown, Kyra	2006
Brown, Shawntika	2006
Buch, Stacy	2006
Butler, Candice	2006
Butler, Marcel	2006
Camarillo, Colin	2006
Camarillo, Lauren	2006
Campbell, Caleb	2006
Campbell, Shanese	2006
Campos, Juan	2006
Capi, Bernard	2006
Cardenas, Diego	2006
Carp, Shayna	2006
Carretero, Francisco	2006
Castaneda, Alejandro	2006
Castaneda, Felisia	2006
Castro, Carlos	2006
Causor, Alejandro	2006
Causor, Suzana	2006
Cerrillo, Erendida	2006
Chand, Jason	2006
Chao, Andrew	2006
Chuck, Stephanie	2006
Citron, Arielle	2006
Cleary, Collen	2006
Coleman, Muliazum	2006
Contreras, Sughey	2006
Cook, Vavahea	2006
Corona, Maria Esmeralda	2006
Correa, Rocio	2006
Cortez, Hector	2006
Crawford, Caitlin	2006
Crawford, Romisha	2006
Creighton, Victoria	2006
Cruz, Garci, Lila	2006
Cuevas, Diana	2006
Cuevas, Jazmin	2006
Cuisinot, Jacqueline	2006
Daniels, Sammetra	2006
Davila, Christina	2006
Day, Ryan	2006
DeBell, Julien	2006
de Benedictis, Julien	2006
Decker, Laura	2006
DeCurtins, Allegra	2006
De la Torre, Leopoldo	2006
Denny, Linsey	2006
DiGioia, Tracy	2006
Dunne, Jason	2006
Duran, Dana	2006
Duran, Jose	2006
Duvall, Thomas	2006
Eaton, Kelly	2006
Eldredge, Norah	2006
Enns, James	2006
Escalante, Andrew	2006
Espinoza, Anne	2006
Esquivel, Fabian	2006
Estrada, Leslie	2006
Evans, Melissa	2006
Fajardo, Hector	2006
Fakapelea, Haano	2006
Farel, Jennifer	2006
Farias, Luisiana	2006
Fasig, Michele	2006
Feao, Sharaf	2006
Fell, Jennifer	2006
Ferguson, Anthony	2006
Fero, Katherine	2006
Finau, Krystal	2006
Finley, Tyler	2006
Fitz, Emily	2006
Fjeldsted, Thomas	2006
Flaherty, Alaina	2006
Fox, Heather	2006
Fox, Kevin	2006
Fried, Benjamin	2006
Fundakowski, Jean	2006
Funk, Wendy	2006
Galanbinske, Eric	2006
Galli, Jessica	2006
Garcia, Esperanza	2006
Garcia, Marco	2006
Garcia, Patricia	2006
Garcia, Sergio	2006
Gardner, Anna	2006
German, Eric	2006
German, Gabriela	2006
Gibbs, Caroline	2006
Glantz, Katrina	2006
Godcharles, Marcello	2006
Godinez, Fabiola	2006
Godinez, Nohemy	2006
Gomez, Antonio	2006
Gonzalez, Brenda	2006
Gonzalez, Elizabeth	2006
Gonzalez, Eric	2006
Gregory, Toni	2006
Gullard, Benjamin	2006
Gumerlock, Eric	2006
Gutierrez, Bertha	2006
Gutierrez, Daniel	2006
Guzman, Jadymaire	2006
Hale, William	2006
Hannan, Stephanie	2006
Harris, Alison	2006
Harsh, William	2006
Hartman, Melanie	2006
Hayes, Kalisha	2006
Hernandez, Claudia	2006
Hernandez, Jose	2006
Hernandez, Pablo	2006
Hernandez, Yanira	2006
Hildebrandt, Danielle	2006
Hill, Julia	2006
Hills, Jerry	2006
Hipskind, Stephen	2006
Holly, Christina	2006
Holvick-Thomas, Anders	2006
Holyoake, Christopher	2006
Hrustanovic, Gorjan	2006
Hughes, Justin	2006
Hunter, Margaret	2006
Hurtado, Osvaldo	2006
Hutt, Jacob	2006
Hyde, Marcus	2006
Ing, Mathew	2006
Ingram, Cody	2006
Jahromi, Ashkahn	2006
James, Evan	2006
James, Pierre	2006
Jennings-White, Julian	2006
Jimenez, Jose	2006
Jordan, Jeremy	2006
Juarez, Albert	2006
Kadvany, Daniel	2006
Kallstorm, Kristen	2006
Kavanaugh, Peter	2006
Kemp, Spencer	2006
Khalfa, Noe	2006
Kieninger, Stephan	2006
Kinder, Justin	2006
Kinne, Georgia	2006
Kitada, Kimberly	2006
Kludt, Kelly	2006
Knox, Patrick	2006
Ko, Jennifer	2006
Koleckar, Kimberly	2006
Kopf, Lindsay	2006
Kucera, Heidi	2006
Kwok, Nathan	2006
Lal, Melvin	2006
Lane, Kristin	2006
Langeloh, Timothy	2006
Lawyer, Peili	2006
Leemon, Jonathan	2006
Leilua, Moneishia Lonsie	2006
Leonard, Charles	2006
Lewis, Margaret	2006
Liang, Zhazha	2006
Lombera, Zitzi	2006
Lopez, Alexis	2006
Lopez, graciela	2006
Lopez, Irma	2006
Lopez, Jose	2006
Lopez, Lissette	2006
Lopez, Nestor	2006
Lopez, Patricia	2006
Lopez, Ricardo	2006
Lopez, Silvestre	2006
Luman, April	2006
Lyons, Elizabeth	2006
Madriz, Jose	2006
Magallon, Adilene	2006
Magallon, Margarita	2006
Mahafutau, Tonga	2006
Mak, Hoi	2006
Mapa, Penieli	2006
Marcus, Lauren	2006
Martinez, Guadalupe	2006
Martinez, Jim	2006
Martinez, Juan	2006
Marty, Christopher	2006
Marty, Karley	2006
Mateo, Patrick	2006
Maumasi. Lori	2006
McClure, Clay	2006
McDermott, Kamal	2006
McKerral, Anartis	2006
McNellis, Kerry	2006
McQueen, John	2006
Medina, Michael	2006
Melgoza, Cristina	2006
Membreno, Pedro	2006
Mendez, Amy	2006
Mendoza, Esther	2006
Mendoza, Irvin	2006
Merk, Katherine	2006
Micek, Jordan	2006
Miner, Karisa	2006
Mojica, Robert	2006
Molina, Arturo	2006
Montesinos, Jose	2006
Moore, Alexandra	2006
Moore, Elyse	2006
Moore, Robert	2006
Moran Ramos, Margiel	2006
Moreno, Jennifer	2006
Morfin, Cynthia	2006
Morton, Kelly	2006
Mouat, Lauren	2006
Murveit, Shelley	2006
Student Name	Class	E-Mail Contact
Acevedo, Maria	2005
Aceves, Cristina	2005
Ackerman, Gregory	2005
Afjei, Arash	2005
Alvarado,Fabian	2005
Alvarez, Victor	2005
Amaya, Nicolas	2005
Anderson,Evan	2005
Angulo, Luz	2005
Arcuni, Cara	2005
Arellano, Yezmane	2005
Arguello, Diego	2005
Ariza,Maria	2005
Arnold, Laurien	2005
Asencio, Mario	2005
Ashford,Scott	2005
Askew, Jasmine	2005
Azarshahy, Makan	2005
Baca, Raul	2005
Baltazar,Erick	2005
Bandeen, Bradfrood	2005
Barcelo, Penelope	2005
Barcaly, Rachel	2005
Baron, Amie	2005
Baron, Isaac	2005
Barron, Eva	2005
Barragan, Jamie	2005
Bauccio, Lauren	2005
Bauer,Scott	2005
Beavis,Charles	2005
Bellumori, Tomas	2005
Beltramo, Rebecca	2005
Benitez, Ana	2005
Bennett, Sara	2005
Best,Jeremy	2005
Blake,Rayan	2005
Bliss, Whitney	2005
Bonilla, Jose	2005
Borcich, Michael	2005
Brabant, Travis	2005
Bravo, Jorge	2005
Brooks, Shandy	2005
Brown, Zane	2005
Brownstein, Jason	2005
Burgein, Lisa	2005
Burks, Jason	2005
Calder, Ben	2005
Calderon, Christina	2005
Calderon, Mario	2005
Calderon, Yesenia	2005
Cervantes, Araceli	2005
Chacon,Diana	2005
Charly, Michael	2005
Chavez, Carlos	2005
Chavolla, Jeffrey	2005
Chen, Jessica	2005
Chhing, Jacqueline	2005
Chladek, Natalie	2005
Choe, Julia	2005
Christie, Taiga	2005
Citron, Joshua	2005
Coates, Audrey	2005
Collom, Spencer	2005
Colquhoun, Heather	2005
Comita,Julia	2005
Congress, Laura	2005
Connet, Jennifer	2005
Constable, Christopher	2005
Cooper, Martin	2005
Cortez ,Amisadai	2005
Crager, Julia	2005
Crawford, Ryan	2005
Crienr, Brea	2005
Crokite Ratciff, Collin	2005
Cruz, Alejandra	2005
Cuevas, Angelique	2005
Cuevas, Elizabeth	2005
Curry, Caitlin	2005
Curry Leech, Devon Charles	2005
Daiss , Katherien W.	2005
Dallam , Christopher	2005
Davey, Devon	2005
Davis, Scott	2005
Desmond ,Patrick	2005
DiRicco, Domenic	2005
Doing , Mark	2005
Dougherty, Erin	2005
Drescher, Elizabeth	2005
Duchin, Alysha	2005
Duenas, Susana	2005
Eastman, Glen	2005
Eldridge, Jason	2005
Engelhardt, Nicole	2005
Erikson, Anna	2005
Escobar, Aimee	2005
Esposto, Kristina	2005
Fano, Philip	2005
Farhadian, Pardis	2005
Farrari, Neil	2005
Ffankie, Paul	2005
Finkle, Carson	2005
Fisher, Kelly	2005
Fitch, Andrew	2005
Fitch, Benjamin	2005
Flemnig, Daniel	2005
Flores, Eulises	2005
Flores, Ignacio	2005
Fobbs, Tanesha	2005
Fowle, Erik	2005
Furney Howe,Laura	2005
Galameau, Danielle	2005
Gallardo Velaquez, Cesar	2005
Garcia, Angelica	2005
Garcia, Ceceilia	2005
Garcia, Israel	2005
Garcia, Ms.Maria Dolores	2005
Gardner, Justin	2005
Genevro, Whitney	2005
Gerber, Natasha	2005
Gieder,Meghan	2005
Gil,George	2005
Gold, Jonathan	2005
Gonzales, Venessa	2005
Gonzales, Yolanda	2005
Gregory, Mattnew	2005
Groom, Nathan	2005
Gross, Addison	2005
Gruber, Elizabeth	2005
Haatoa, Lisa	2005
Hage, Torr	2005
Hagman,Clark	2005
Hallock,David	2005
Hansen, Kelly	2005
Hanzlik, Elone	2005
Hautau,Emeline	2005
Hayashi,Miyuki	2005
Hedges,Amanda	2005
Henriquez, Alexander	2005
Hernandez, David	2005
Hernandez, Natalie	2005
Hess, Jennifer	2005
Heuckroth,Cassandra	2005
Heyboer,Christine	2005
Heydon, Angela	2005
Hinestroza,Shaleen	2005
Hobson, Laura	2005
Hopkins, Naomi	2005
Hornsby, Deidre	2005
Hughes, Amanda	2005
Hurd, Justin	2005
Ibarra, Oscar	2005
Ibarra Godinez,Karla	2005
Imatani, Kyle	2005
Ingram, Rocky	2005
Jackson, Randell	2005
Jacobs, Lisa	2005
Javitz, Jacob	2005
Jimenez,Alejandro	2005
Jimenez, Araceli	2005
Jimenez, Jesus	2005
Jimenez, Luis	2005
Johnson,Byron	2005
Johnson, Candace	2005
Johnston,David	2005
Jones, Olivia	2005
Jordan, Christopher	2005
Jorgenson, Bryan	2005
Jorgenson, Michael	2005
Jovel,Alma	2005
Juckiness Kererer, Andrea	2005
Kalin, David	2005
Kammerer,Craig	2005
Kares,Michael	2005
Karis,Daniel	2005
Kelly,Lapria	2005
Kielty,Danielle	2005
Kienan, Blake	2005
Kiduff, Kerry	2005
Kitasoe, Alyssa	2005
Klein,David	2005
Kofutua, Deeley	2005
Koshland,Jacob	2005
Lal, Sheivin	2005
Landa, Brenda	2005
Lange, Josh	2005
Larioa, Roberto	2005
Larson, Brenda	2005
Lasukau, Mele	2005
Lau, Daryl	2005
Lawson,Miles	2005
Lazar,Justin	2005
Lazar, Rachael	2005
Le, Huy	2005
Lee, Su	2005
Lemus,Clarisa	2005
Leoni,Joseph	2005
Lewin, Sarah	2005
Lincoln,Wedster	2005
Little,Spencer	2005
Lloyd, Kathryn	2005
Lockhart, Andrew	2005
LoGarasso, Adriano	2005
Lomebera, Jose	2005
Lyons,Rasheed	2005
Maldonado, Rodrigo	2005
Malloy, Kaitlin	2005
Malupo, Maata	2005
Mano, Raymond	2005
Margot, Taylor	2005
Markiewicz, Alexander	2005
Martinez, Daniel	2005
Martinez, Jesus	2005
Martinez, Juan	2005
Matizinger, Gia	2005
Matthews, Jhon	2005
Mazonson, Nathan	2005
McColloch, Kaaton	2005
McDonnell, Siobhan	2005
McGhee, Kristin	2005
McGill,Kaitlin	2005
Mclntire, Ross	2005
McKubre,Jennifer	2005
McQuilkin, Alexander	2005
Mendoza, Richard Bryan	2005
Meyers,Samuel	2005
Miller, David	2005
Moffett, Joshua	2005
Monaghan,Daniel	2005
Moore, Lawrence	2005
Mora,Johanna	2005
Morates, Delia	2005
Morales,Ivan	2005
Morales,Kelsen	2005
Morse,Courtney	2005
Mulroe,Kyle	2005
Ngirachitei, Ashley	2005
O'Brien,Emlie	2005
O'Brien, Kate	2005
Oliva,Diana	2005
Orberg,Mallory	2005
Ortega,Joel	2005
Ortiz, Cacllian	2005
O'Shea, Courtney	2005
Ota,Kelly	2005
Padilla, Sheyla	2005
Page, Audrey	2005
Paletua,Celeste	2005
Parra,Javier	2005
Parra, Ricardo	2005
Patton, Candace	2005
Pearson, Molly	2005
Pech, Samuel	2005
Peck, Carrie	2005