Channel Islands High School
| Channel Islands High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
1400 Raiders Way , 93033 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | "Once a Raider, always a Raider." |
| Established | 1966 |
| School district | Oxnard Union High School District |
| Superintendent | Dr. Gabriel Soumakian |
| Principal | Dr. Ray Senesac |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,474 (2013-14) |
| Campus | Urban, Residential |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Athletics conference | CIF-SS Pacific View League |
| Newspaper | The Isle File |
| Website | Channel Islands High School |
Channel Islands High School (CIHS) is a secondary school located in Oxnard, California. CIHS is under the jurisdiction of the Oxnard Union High School District. It had a student population of 2,608 during the 2006-2007 school year. Dr. Ray Senesac, is the current principal. Superintendent Jody Dunlap would then replace him but would step down in June 2010 and was replaced by a new principal. Maricruz Hernandez became principal of the 2010-2011 school year.
Academics
Art
- Faculty: Virgil Cardinez, Benjamin Clancy, Brett Zielsdorf, Jonathan Throckmorton
- Courses: 3-D Sculptural Design,Illustration/Life Drawing, Digital Photography, Visual Art, Painting A&B
Business & Technology
- Faculty: Alfonso Vargas, Brett Zielsdorf
- Courses: Microsoft Office Intro, Multimedia 1, Web Design 1-A, Web Design 2-A
English
- Faculty: Monica Adrian, Amy Greaves, Josh Grennan, Melody Linecker, Theresa Lujan, MIlly Madonna, Valarie Ochoa, Mujde Pidduck, Phyra Prum, Ruth Razo, Dominique Rousseau, Mark Saunders, Laura Sauret, Mark Stevens, Monica Zepeda, Brett Zielsdorf.
- Courses: ESL Conversation 101, ESL Conversation 102, English 9R1, English 9R3, Reading 9R3, English 9R4, Reading 9R4, English 10R4, English 102, English 103, Short Story, Communication 2000, Mexican/Chicano Literature in Translation, Reading Techniques 9, Reading Techniques 10, English 10R2, English 11, English 12, English 1,English 2, English 2RCP, English 3 DPC, English 4 DPC, English 3-Advanced Placement, English 4-Advanced Placement
Foreign Language
- Faculty: Imelda Blanc, Elzbieta Dabrowska, Blake Hill, Federico Olivares
- Courses: Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish 4, Spanish 4-Advanced Placement, Spanish for Native Speakers 2, Spanish for Native Speakers 3, Spanish for Native Speakers 4- Advanced Placement, Spanish for Native Speakers 5- Advanced Placement, French 1, French 2, French 3, French 4
Home & Consumer Education
- Faculty: Christie Biddison, Elsa Phillip
- Courses: Core A, Core B, Fashion Technology
Industrial Arts
- Faculty: Jonathan Throckmorton
- Courses: Introduction to Transportation Technology
Math
- Faculty: Michael Collins, Clara Galvez, Adrian Garcia, Chris Gillian, Gustavo Gonzalez, Celene Gutierrez, Jose Hernandez, Manuel Lara, Adelina Lopez, Griselda Magallenes, Veronica Mendoza, Angela Fernandez, Gabriela Perez, Alfonso Vargas
- Courses: Algebra A, Algebra B, Algebra C, Algebra R, Algebra Readiness, Algebra 1, Algebra 1.5, Algebra 2, Algebra 2-Honors, Geometry Plane & Solid, Geometry-Honors, Calculus- Advanced Placement AB, Practical Mathematics
Music
- Faculty: Loreto Teruel
- Courses: Music Appreciation A & B, Symphonic Band A/B, Mariachi Ensemble A/B, Marching Band (Fall), Beginning Guitar, Concert Choir, Color Guard
Non-Departmental
- Faculty: Brett Zielsdorf, Benjamin Clancy
- Courses : Health Office Practice, Library Science, Teacher Aide, Video Production 1
Physical Education
- Faculty: Debra Covarrubias, Emily Hall, George Hinckley, Shanta Hinckley, Carol Shoenmann, Tom Voshell
- Courses: Physical Education-Course 2, P.E 11, Dance/Rhythmics
Science
- David Corona, Kristin Daw, Graham Gurney, David Haynes, Elisabeth Harrell, Carly Jones, Daniel Lucas, Raoul Martinez, Sarah Mutuku, Norma Salcido, Zazil Sanchez, Michelle Senesac, Kip Atwater
- Courses: Earth Science, Earth Science College Preparatory, Chem Lab, Biology-Advanced Placement, Physics, Chem Study, Chemistry-Advanced Placement, Physiology, Health Education/State Requirements-College Prep, Physical Science-Honors, Biology Lab, Environmental Science-Advanced Placement, Marine Biology
Social Science
- Faculty: Scott Bankert, Brad Bowman, Ernie Carrasco, David Cole, John Colvin, Dustin Duran, Sam Kochel, John Minkel, Gary Porter Sr., Phyra Prum, Robert Rada, Eduardo Ramos, Francisco Salazar, Matt Urwick, Shanley Williams
- Courses: World Civilizations 2, U.S. History 3-Advanced Placement, Geography, U.S. History 3, Economics 4, American Government 4, Student Government, European History-Advanced Placement, Psychology-College Prep, Psychology-Advanced Placement, Sociology-(Non-Tracked)
Special Education
- Faculty: Vincent DiBella, Julie Euan, Sandra Galvan, Jaclyn Hamer, Jonathan Perry, Trevor River, Angelita Sandoval, Norma Sisson
- Courses: Exploratory Work Experience, Recreation/Leisure-SE, Community Access-SE, Career Exploration, English 9, English 10, Practical Math, World Civilizations 10, Biology, U.S. History, Social Skills
Tutoring Hours
Monday-Friday during student lunch (12:25P.M.-1:00P.M.) [1]
| Day | Subject | Teacher |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | English | Rousseau |
| Tuesday | Math | Neos |
| Wednesday | English | Adrian |
| Thursday | English | Grennan |
| Friday | Social Science | Salazar |
After School, Monday-Thursday (3:10P.M.-4:10P.M.) [2]
| Day | Subject | Teacher |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | English | TBA |
| Tuesday | Science | Cressy |
| Wednesday | Math | Lopez |
| Thursday | ELD | Blanc |
Saturday Enrichment Program [3]
| Day | Subject | Teacher |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Science | Mutuku |
| English | Sajor | |
| TBA | ELD | |
| Math | Galvez | |
| Social Science | Salazar |
Athletics
Student-athletes at Channel Islands High School must be academically eligible with a GPA of at least 2.0 and passing at least 20 semester credits. They must be well-behaved at all times and realize that athletic participation is a privilege, not a right. They are to be always respectful to teachers, coaches, officials, opponents, and classmates. In addition, student-athletes are expected to be drug and alcohol free.[4]
Athletic Directory
- Phyra Prum[5]
Athletic Secretary
- Susan Robles: Site Governance Facilitator
Mascot
- Raiders
Boys Teams
- Baseball (Coach: Ernie Carrasco)
- Basketball (Coach: Eddie Ramos)
- Football (Coach: Gary Porter)
- Golf (Coach: Robert Rada)
- Soccer (Coach: Adrian Garcia)
- Tennis (Coach: Brett Zielsdorf)
- Track & Field (Coach: Phyra Prum)
- Volleyball (Coach: George Hinckley)
- Water Polo (Coach: Kip Atwater)
- Swimming (Coach: Carly Jones)
- Wrestling
Girls Teams
- Basketball (Coach: Jerry Parker)
- Field Hockey
- Golf (Coach: Robert Rada)
- Soccer (Coach: Emily Hall)
- Softball (Coach: Steve Lopez)
- Tennis (Coach: Brett Zielsdorf)
- Track & Field (Coach: Phyra Prum)
- Volleyball (Coach: George Hinckley)
- Water Polo (Coach: Kip Atwater)
- Swimming (Coach: Carly Jones)
- Wrestling
Clubs
AcaDeca
- Advisor: Eduardo Ramos
All-Female/Male Hip-Hop & Co-Ed Dance
- Advisor: Brett Zielsdorf
Channel Islands Dance Team is directed by Brett Zielsdorf, who has been overseeing the dance program for over seven years. Choreography for the dance teams is done by Mark Raquedan, an alumnus of Channel Islands who was a member of both the all-male and co-ed dance teams[6]
Anime Club
- Advisor: Roberto Matinez
ASB
- Advisor: Brett Zeilsdorf
Asian-American Club
- Advisor: Loreto Teruel
Auto Club
- Advisor: Jonathan Throckmorton
Banners
- Advisor: Kristen Gabasan
Bible Club
- Advisor: Chris Neos
California Scholarship Federation
- Advisors: Celene Gutierrez, Terrie Romines
Cheer
Cuisine Club
- Advisors: Christie Biddison, Elsa Phillip
Drama Club
- Advisors: Patricia Davis
Drill Team
- Advisor: Brett Zielsdorf
Drumline
- Advisor: Loreto Teruel
Fashion Club
- Advisor: Elsa Phillip
Film Club
- Advisor: Sean Blumenthal
Folklorico
- Advisor: Imelda Blanca
French Club
- Advisor: Elzbieta Dabrowska
Geography Bowl
- Advisor: Robert Rada
Key Club
- Advisor: Melody Linecker
Leading the Youth
- Advisor: John Grennan
Link Crew
- Advisor: Milly Madonna
MeChA
- Advisor: Adrian Garcia
MESA
- Advisor: Daniel Lucas
Migrant Club
Mock Trial
- Advisor: Monica Adrian
Mountain Bike Club
- Advisor: Norma Salcido
Newspaper
- Advisor: John Grennan
Peer Resource
- Advisor: Amy Greaves
Reading Raiders Book Club
- Advisor: Kathleen Cressy
Rock Band
- Advisor: Alfonso Vargas
Sabor Latino Dance Club
- Advisor: Imelda Blanc
Science Club
- Advisor: David Haynes
Short Flags
- Advisor: Brett Zielsdorf
Channel Islands Short Flags is coached and choreographed by Mark Raquedan. The team is overseen by there activity director Brett Zielsdorf. Practices include about stretching, practicing the routine in a circle with members facing each other, flag tosses, and full routine rehearsal. The teams practices Monday- Saturday from about five to six hours a day. The teams hallmark is 'discipline.' Alumni involvement and love for the team is one of the many reasons CI squads do so well.[7]
Spanish/Latinas Club
- Advisor: Imelda Blanc
Students Against Animal Cruelty
- Advisor: Monica Adrian
In-School Academies
Marine Science Academy(MSA)
- Advisor: David Haynes
Business Academy
- Advisor: Meryle Brickman
Notable alumni
- Maria Echaveste: Former U.S. presidential advisor to Bill Clinton and White House Deputy Chief of Staff under the second Clinton administration.
- Fernando Vargas: Former world champion boxer.
- Jacob Cruz: Outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds.
- Terry Pendleton: Former MVP of Major League Baseball.
- Blaine Saipaia: Offensive Lineman Detroit Lions.
- Ricky "Rick Rawk" Cole: Dancer in Mos Wanted Crew America's Best Dance Crew.
References
- ^ Channel Island High School, Tutoring Schedule, November 9, 2015
- ^ Channel Island High School, Tutoring Schedule, November 9, 2015
- ^ Channel Island High School, Tutoring Schedule, November 9, 2015
- ^ Channel Islands High School, Athletics, November 9, 2015
- ^ "Athletics". Channel Islands High School. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ^ Mancilla, Jorge. "Channel Islands High teams win national titles". Ventura County Star. Anne Kallas. Retrieved April 26, 2011.
- ^ Mancilla, Jorge. "Close-Knit Channel Islands High Short-Flags Team readies for title run". Ventura County Star. Retrieved March 14, 2013.
1. Channel Islands High School, Tutoring Schedule, November 9, 2015
2. Channel Islands High School, Athletics, November 9, 2015