Carlmont High School
8th Grade Transition
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January 28 (currently full), February 12 (currently full), or March 5, 2020 - all from 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm
- Parents AND 8th Grade Students who want to learn more about student life on Carlmont campus.
- Small setting allows for your questions to be asked & answered!
- Panel of current Carlmont students presents great information about campus life and answers your questions.
- Panel of administrators and teachers also presents insightful information and answers your questions about transitioning to high school.
- Student-led campus tours available tonight.
I already know my child is going to Carlmont, do I need to attend this night?
- No, this night is informational only.
- It contains no specifics about registering an 8th grader for high school and does not focus on academics at Carlmont.
- Optional Campus Tours begin at the Carlmont Library at 6:45 pm.
- The forum is from 7:30 - 8:30 pm in the Carlmont Library.
- Parking is available at the Senior Parking lot (2nd entrance coming from San Carlos or Belmont, across from Chula Vista). Walk straight to the top of the stairs and follow signs for directions.
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Calendar of Events for Students Entering High School in 2020
Carlmont's 8th Grade Transition Team will host a variety of events during the upcoming school year for 8th grade students and their parents or guardians. Our goal is to familiarize future Scots and their families with the wonderful experience Carlmont High School offers!
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Shadowing - Students Only. September - January. Carlmont's shadowing program offers two options for 8th grade students: individual or group shadowing. Students are invited to shadow only once. The objective of our shadowing program is to offer students an opportunity to experience a day on campus. Scroll down for detailed information on this event.
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8th Grade Parent Information Night - Parents Only. October 15, 2019. This is our largest event and is intended to provide a broad overview of the academic program at Carlmont. We offer a campus tour prior to the program. Scroll down for detailed information on this event.
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Student and Parent Forums - Students and Parents. Jan 28, Feb 12, & Mar 5, 2020. We offer three Forums (attend one). This is an informal opportunity to learn more about student life at Carlmont High School and to ask questions of current students, parents, teachers and staff. Campus tours will be offered prior to the Forum. Scroll down for detailed information on this event.
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Counseling Department’s 8th Grade Parent Night - Parents Only. February 26, 2020. This event will provide a review of the registration process for students from feeder AND non-feeder schools. Scroll down for detailed information on this event.
- Carlmont Freshman Parent Information Night - Parents Only. August 2020. This event will cover everything you need to know about getting your freshman off to a good start at Carlmont.
- Newsletter - Students and Parents. Monthly. We publish the Carlmont Corner newsletter each month to provide families with comprehensive information about upcoming events, deadlines, registration, address verification and more. The newsletter is distributed to our feeder schools and posted here each month. Scroll down for more detailed information.
In addition to these events, opportunities are available to attend sporting events, music, drama, choral and dance performances. Visit the calendar on the Carlmont website for the most up-to-date information.
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Counseling Department’s 8th Grade Parent Night
Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 7:00 pm, Performing Arts Center
Who Should Attend?
- ALL Parents of 8th Grade Students attending Carlmont in Fall 2020 (Parents Only).
- If you only attend one event this year, this is THE one!
- This meeting will provide a review of the registration process for students from feeder and non-feeder schools.
- It will also include information on class selection, Carlmont High School's graduation requirements as well as those requirements necessary to apply to a four-year college.
- No RSVP needed.
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The presentation is in the Carlmont Performing Arts Center.
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Parking is available at the Senior Parking lot (2nd entrance coming from San Carlos or Belmont, across from Chula Vista). The Performing Arts Center is straight ahead at the top of the stairs.
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Please visit Carlmont Counseling Department webpage.
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Open Enrollment - 9th Grade Open Enrollment is a period of time when an incoming 9th grade student (current 8th graders) may request a high school other than their assigned home school to attend. You must complete an online Open Enrollment Transfer Application to be eligible. Forms will be accepted at the SUHSD office. Please visit the following district website for detailed information.
Address Verification - An Address Verification Form must be on file for every student in the Sequoia Union High School District. Please use the link below for the form and complete instructions. Forms will be accepted at the SUHSD office.
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The Carlmont Corner newsletter is distributed monthly to feeder middle schools (Nesbit, Sandpiper, Ralston and Tierra Linda) and is available as a link below on this page at the beginning of each month. You'll find announcements, reminders and information about upcoming events. Current and past issues can be found at the links below.
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About Us
The 8th Grade Transition Team is comprised of the Principal of Carlmont
High School and a group of parent volunteers representing the Middle School
feeder communities. Throughout the school year, we will host a series of events
to provide you and your student with information about Carlmont’s academic
program and student enrichment programs, so that you will have the information
necessary to choose the most appropriate High School for your student. Each
event has a different goal or purpose. You will find a brief description of
each event on our calendar.
Our team also publishes a monthly newsletter called the Carlmont Corner. It is
distributed to 8th grade families at Nesbit, Sandpiper, Ralston and Tierra Linda (and as a
courtesy to Central & Charter) and is posted each month on this site. If
you attend another school and would like to join our mailing list and have
information emailed to you, please use the link below.
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Contact the 8th Grade Transition Team
If your student does NOT attend a Carlmont feeder school* (Nesbit Sandpiper, Ralston and Tierra Linda)** and you would like to receive regular updates from the Carlmont 8th Grade Transition Team, Click here to join our mailing list!
*Students at Nesbit, Sandpiper, Ralston and Tierra Linda already receive this information through their schools.
**As a courtesy, students at Central & Charter already receive this information through their schools.
If you have any questions, please send an email to an 8th Grade Transition Team member: Questions for 8th Grade Transition
Questions regarding enrollment, class placement or registration should be directed to our Counseling department staff.
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We hope you had an opportunity to visit Carlmont High School during “Parent Information Night” on October 15. This was the first in a series of events held throughout the year for 8th grade students and parents. Please view the elective presentation slides for the evening below: