ALTA SIERRA Registration Information
Welcome classof 2025!

ALTA SIERRA LEADERSHIP

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Front row: (L-R) Kelly, Katoch, Pagani, Morgan, Carter Back row: (L-R) Golling, Martin, Hansen, Engelbert, Heilbut

WHERE is WHAT?

MAIN OFFICE =Attendance,
Appointments, Health Office, Athletic Director, Forms, Spirit Wear

POLAR OFFICE=7TH GRADE OFFICE *

GRIZZLY OFFICE=8TH GRADE OFFICE

KODIAK OFFICE=STUDENT SERVICES (Discipline/Student Support)

REQUIRED COURSES MATH 7/ADVANCED MATH 7*
SCIENCE 7/HONORS SCIENCE 7* ELECTIVE
PE

ACADEMIC BLOCK(AB)/HONORS ACADEMIC BLOCK* (Block = two periods (Language/History)

*Placement Tests/SBAC scores/GRADES will determine:
Math 7/Advanced Math 7 Science 7/Honors Science 7
Academic Block/Honors Academic Block

REGISTRATION FORM

7th Grade Elective Choices
	
1st Choice
	2nd Choice
	3rd Choice
	4th Choice
	
Arts & Crafts/Ceramics (Y) Arts & Crafts/Teen Living (Y) AVID* (Y)
Band (Y/PA) Broadcasting* (Y) Choir (Y/PA)
Collaborative Mentoring*(Y) Computer Science Discoveries (Y) Drama (Y/PA)
Leadership* (Y) Orchestra (Y/PA) Percussion (Y/PA) Peer Counseling* (Y)
Strength & Conditioning (Y) Yearbook* (Y)
	Arts & Crafts/Ceramics (Y) Arts & Crafts/Teen Living (Y) AVID* (Y)
Band (Y/PA) Choir (Y/PA)
Collaborative Mentoring*(Y) Computer Science Discoveries (Y) Drama (Y/PA)
Jazz Band (Y/PA) Orchestra (Y/PA) Percussion (Y/PA) Peer Counseling* (Y)
Strength & Conditioning (Y) Yearbook* (Y)
	Arts & Crafts/Ceramics (Y) Arts & Crafts/Teen Living (Y) Band (Y/PA)
Choir (Y/PA)
Computer Science Discoveries(Y) Drama (Y/PA)
Jazz Band (Y/PA) Orchestra (Y/PA) Percussion (Y/PA)
Strength & Conditioning (Y)
	Arts & Crafts/Ceramics (Y) Arts & Crafts/Teen Living (Y) Band (Y/PA)
Choir (Y/PA)
Computer Science Discoveries(Y) Drama (Y/PA)
Jazz Band (Y/PA) Orchestra (Y/PA) Percussion (Y/PA)
Strength & Conditioning (Y)
	
* = Application Elective	(PA) = Performing Art	(Y) = Year Long Course

Performing Art Electives (PA)

 Band                                         Choir                                      
 Drama	

AVID*

Broadcasting*

Collaborative

Arts and Crafts

Ceramics

Computer Science

 Jazz Band	Mentoring*	Discoveries

 Orchestra

 Percussion

Leadership*

Peer Counseling*

Yearbook*

Strength and

Conditioning

Teen Living

 Band, Choir, Drama Percussion, Orchestra are GUARANTEED first and second choice.

 Jazz Band: must be dual-enrolled in a Band
class.

Application Electives require Application Essay.
You can apply for two.

General Electives do not require applications or prerequisites.

PERFORMING ART (PA) ELECTIVE

BAND/ORCHESTRA/PERCUSSION

(ONLYANSWER if you chose BAND, ORCHESTRA, OR PERCUSSION as an elective choice) Have you ever played an instrument before?	o Yes	or	o No

What instrument(s) do you play? Or would like to learn how to play? ________________________

Will you need to borrow a school instrument?	(CIRCLE ONE)

I will need to borrow a school instrument	I have my own instrument	I will be renting an instrument from a music store.

AVID
	Broadcasting
	Collaborative Mentoring
	Leadership
	Peer Counseling
	Yearbook

AVID
	Collaborative Mentoring
	Peer Counseling
	Yearbook

APPLICATION ELECTIVES PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AHEAD OF TIME.

•	Students in Application Electives are held to a higher standard of behavior. What does this mean to you, and why is it important?
•	In which co-curricular, school and/or community activities are you actively or previously involved in?

•	Why are you interested in participating in this Application Elective? (AVID, Broadcasting, Collaborative Mentoring, Leadership, Peer Counseling, or Yearbook)?
•	What character traits do you possess? How would you use them to benefit the class? FIRST CHOICE

(CIRCLE ONE)

SECOND CHOICE

Only answer if you are applying for a second Application Elective below.

(CIRCLE ONE)

Second Choice- Essay Questions

•	Why are you interested in participating in this Application Elective (AVID, Collaborative Mentoring, Peer Counseling, or Yearbook)?
•	What character traits do you possess? How would you use them to benefit the class?

AVIDAPPLICANTS ONLY

INTERVENTION CLASSES

READING STRATEGIES/ACADEMIC SEMINAR

Students are placed in our READING STRATEGIES course based on

Placement test (Lexile test already taken at elementary schools)

SBAC scores (previous two-three years) Grades
Teacher recommendations.

Academic Seminar is mandated for students identified as English Language Learners (EL) who haven’t been released based on state guidelines.

ZERO PERIOD OR LUNCH PE Two Performing Art (PA) Classes

One Performing Art (PA) and One Application Elective (Includes AVID)

One Performing Art (PA) and One Intervention Course

AVID and Application Elective

*To remain enrolled, students must maintain passing grades and consistent attendance in ALL classes.

Block Schedule

Monday- ALL CLASSES (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7) Tuesday & Thursday- ODD (1, 3, 7) Wednesday & Friday- EVEN (2, 4, 6) 5th period is lunch- Everyday

FALL SPORTS (PRACTICE BEGINS BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS)
	WINTER SPORTS
	SPRING
	YEAR LONG TEAMS
	
CROSS COUNTRY
	BOYS’ BASKETBALL
	BASEBALL
	DANCE COLOR GUARD
	
FOOTBALL
	GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
	BOYS’ GOLF
	PEP AND CHEER
	
GIRLS’ GOLF
	GYMNASTICS
	BOYS’ TENNIS
		
GIRLS’ TENNIS
	BOYS’ SOCCER
	BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL
		
GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL
	GIRLS’ SOCCER
	GIRLS’ BADMINTON
		
WATER POLO
	WRESTLING
	GIRLS’ SOFTBALL
		
		SWIMMING/DIVING
		
		TRACK
		
*STUDENTS MUST HAVE PHYSICAL AND PAPERWORK COMPLETED PRIOR TO ATTENDING PRACTICE. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR=CHRIS HANSEN

ATHLETICS/CO-CURRICULAR

Online Registration Times & Application Elective Due Dates

Online Registration will be OPEN on the Alta Sierra Website during these times:

Century- Tuesday, March 19th Cole- Monday, March 18th
Dry Creek- Monday, March 18th Garfield-Wednesday, March 20th Tarpey- Tuesday, March 19th Woods-Monday, March 18th

You must turn in your signed hard copy registration form at the time you enroll online.

Alta Sierra Policies

Dress Code

• Backless sandals allowed, but not flip-flops
• Athletic shorts are not allowed at Alta Sierra and/or Buchanan
Cell Phones

• Off during school hours

• May use if given permission by staff

W.E.B. Where Everyone Belongs

Student-to-Student Orientation and Rally Trained 8th grade WEB Leaders
Games and Activities to meet other students Alta Sierra School Tour

ALL Incoming 7th Graders Should Attend!

*Check email, phone, and ASI website in early August for specific date/time.

SEE YOU FRIDAY IN BRUINLAND!

Interested in CHEER? Mandatory meeting March 11th in ALTA MPR

DANCE COLOR GUARD TRY OUTS =MAY 15 & 17 (3-6 P.M.) in ALTA MPR