Freshmen 101
How many classes minimum do all 9th graders have to take their freshman year?
6
What are the school colors of Monte Vista
Crimson Red and Gold
T or F: Being absent one day a week won't hurt your grades.
False, every day in class is important for your grades!
Who is responsible for your behavior at all times while at school?
You and only You!
This Freshmen Success teacher once worked at SeaWorld as a concessions supervisor before becoming a teacher.
Mrs. Torkelson
How many credits do you need to "Get Paid" and receive a H.S. Diploma?
220
Monte Vista has approximately how many total students?
1500
This activity in the bathroom will get you suspended from school and sent to a drug education program in the district.
What is Vaping!
T or F: Showing respect to others at school whether you know them or not shows respect for yourself.
True: Your actions towards others is a reflection of yourSELF!
This Freshmen Success teacher got their first tattoo while still in H.S.
Who is Mr. Rizzo
What should be included in the subject line of a proper email?
The reason (subject) for the email communication.
This was the year Monte Vista opened its doors for the first time.
1961
These activities will increase your chances of success in High School.
Sports, clubs, and other extracurricular activities.
The process of looking at oneself to better understand one's Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions is called?
Self-Reflection
This Freshmen Success teacher loves musicals, especially those adapted from movies, and once worked as a Fruit Fly Breeder before becoming a teacher.
Who is Mr. Sarao
Meeting these requirements allows all 9th graders to participate in any CIF sport.
What is a physical exam and a minimum of a 2.0 GPA in all classes.
To graduate wearing a white robe you must have this minimum GPA for all of H.S.
3.5
T or F: Teachers are required to allow students to use their phones in class.
False: It is up to each, individual teacher whether phone use is allowed in their class or not at all.
Knowing your strengths, weaknesses, and limitations are all part of what important "life skill"?
Self-Awareness
This Freshmen Success teacher used to sell cars, worked at a movie theater, and was a motel desk clerk before becoming a teacher.
Who is Coach B
This M.V. staff member assists all 9th graders with class schedules, college information, and personal feedback.
Who is a Guidance Counselor.
What does the Monte Vista's nickname "Monarchs" and lion mascot represent? (definition)
King of the Jungle
Consistent attendance, completion of all class assignments, and following school rules daily are all characteristics of...
A mature, successful High School student.
Having this important social skill will allow you to be more patient and understand other's points of view better.
What is EMPATHY.
This Freshmen Success teacher once witnessed a person die on a plane trip and then come back to life.
Who is Mrs. Torkelson