FUTURE SOPHOMORE NIGHT WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2018

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Classes worth 5 credits per semester Must earn a D or better to receive credits Must earn C or better for university admissions Log-in to Zangle to view your transcript SUBJECTRequiredCREDITS English4 years40 Health1 semester5 Mathematics (must include Algebra 1) 3 years30 Physical Education2 years20 Phys. Science (Geosci or Chemistry) 1 year10 Biology1 year10 World Hist/Geography1 year10 US History1 year10 United States Government 1 semester5 Economics1 semester5 Visual Performing Art, World Lang or CTE 1 year 10 Electives 75 credits above and beyond required courses 75 CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam) PASSING SCORE ON ENGLISH AND MATH230

A-G SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) & UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC) Subject1 yr a History-2 years Two years of History/Social Science, including: one year of U.S. History or one semester of U.S. History and one semester of American Government, AND…for CSU, two semesters of History/Social Science from either “a” or “g” subject areas AND…for UC, two semesters of World History, Cultures and Geography from the “a” subject area. b English-4 years Four years English, which can include not more than one year of ESL/ELD courses c Mathematics-3 years Three (3) years Math (Algebra I and II, Geometry); four years recommended d Laboratory Science-2 years Two years laboratory Science including: For CSU, one year of Physical (e.g. Chemistry) and one year of Biological Science (one of which must be from the “d” subject area with the other from either “d” or “g”) and…for UC, at least two of the three core disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics (both from the “d” subject area and three years recommended). e World Language-2 years Two years of language other than English. Must be the same language. Three years recommended. f Visual or Performing Arts-1 year One year Visual or Performing Arts. Students must complete a single year-long course selected from the disciplines of dance, drama/theater, music or visual arts. g College Preparatory Elective-1 year One year elective chosen from any of the areas on the approved “a-g” course list, excluding those designated as non-elective (lower-level mathematics, language other than English, and visual and performing arts). Must take SAT or ACT with Writing

Four years of EnglishFour years of college prep (CP) level or higher. Must pass with grade of “C” or better. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION A-G REQUIREMENT ENGLISH REQUIREMENT

MATH REQUIREMENT Three years of mathematics (equivalent of 30 credits) One of the three years must meet or exceed Algebra 1. Three years of CP level or higher. Must pass with a grade of “C” or better. REQUIRED Algebra 1 CP / H Geometry CP / H Algebra 2 CP / H 4th year RECOMMENDED AP Statistics AP Calculus Functions Stats and Trig CP Math Analysis CP / H Statistics CP HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION A-G REQUIREMENT

SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENT Any level of: 1 year World History (or AP Euro) 1 year US History 1 semester U.S. Government & Politics 1 semester Economics Must pass the following with a “C” or better 1 YEAR World History CP or AP European History 1 YEAR US History CP or AP US History 1 SEMESTER US Govt & Politics CP or AP US Govt & Politics 1 SEMESTER Economics CP or AP Macroeconomics HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION A-G REQUIREMENT

SCIENCE REQUIREMENT 1 year of a Biological Science 1 year of a Physical Science (Geosciences or Chemistry) Two years of laboratory science. Must pass with “C” or better. 2 Years Required Biology CP / H Chemistry CP / H 3rd Year Recommended Advanced Anatomy H (Teacher approval required) AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics Anatomy & Physiology CP Biotechnology CP Forensic Science CP Marine Science CP Physics CP Physiology H HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION A-G REQUIREMENT

PHYSCIAL EDUCATION & HEALTH REQUIREMENT 2 years of P.E. (or sport) 1 semester of Health HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION ONLY

V ISUAL P ERFORMING A RTS, W ORLD L ANGUAGE, AND C AREER T ECHNICAL E DUCATION R EQUIREMENTS 1 year, chosen from ONE of the following subject areas: Visual & Performing Art or World Language or Career Technical Education (CTE) course Must take BOTH a VPA and a World Language and pass with “C” or better: 1 year of a VPA and 2 years of the same World Language  3 years of language recommended HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION A-G REQUIREMENT

ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT Every class taken above and beyond the previously listed graduation requirements will count towards the 75 credit elective requirement. Must pass with a “C” or better. 1 full year of CP/H/AP level elective is required (above and beyond previously mentioned requirements) HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION A-G REQUIREMENT

Open window for online registration is: Tonight! Students will meet individually with counselors through English classes: March 25-April 2 During this meeting, students may pre- register for summer school for classes in which they earned a D or F. “Q” Registration Dates:

“Q” REGISTRATION Online tonight! Must log in with student ID and password! After logging in, students will begin adding requests to their Q account. These requests will be discussed during the individual student meetings over the next two weeks.

SOPHOMORE YEAR TIMELINE AND THINGS TO THINK ABOUT…

FALL/WINTER PSAT (Not required, but good to practice!) Sign up in September in the College & Career Center Test administered at WHS in October Naviance Explore Careers & Majors/College Research My Assessments and SuperMatch College Search My planner for organization Careers tab to explore how college majors relate to various careers CVUSD College Information Night Workshops to be held Thursday, September 24 th 2015 at TOHS Financial Aid Workshop will be held at WHS; also see Colleges/Scholarship List on Naviance NCAA Eligibility Center Student-Athletes must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to be eligible to play Division I or II sports in college. Athletes playing Division III do not have to register.

SPRING/SUMMER College Plan Review you plan for graduation and college Meet with WHS counselor to discuss College Campus Visits Arrange tours/visits at different campuses in the surrounding area to narrow your list of potential colleges NACAC College Fair Attend the NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) college fair This year’s fair: APRIL 20TH at the Ventura County Fairgrounds (5:30-8:30PM) AP Exams Prepare for final AP exams Summer Enrichment Explore summer scholarship opportunities at potential colleges Résumé Develop your résumé using Naviance (“About Me”)

SCHOOL TO CAREER Activities & Events:  Job Shadow Program  Career Speakers Day  Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)  HOSA-Future Health Occupations  SkillsUSA Junior Achievement Programs:  Careers for A Purpose (9 th grade)  Finance Park (10 th grade)  Connecting to Success (11 th grade)  Money and Me (12 th grade)  High School Heroes/Teach for a Day  Company Program Activities & Events:  Job Shadow Program  Career Speakers Day  Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)  HOSA-Future Health Occupations  SkillsUSA Junior Achievement Programs:  Careers for A Purpose (9 th grade)  Finance Park (10 th grade)  Connecting to Success (11 th grade)  Money and Me (12 th grade)  High School Heroes/Teach for a Day  Company Program Community Partnerships: Area Coordinating Team (ACT) for Career Education (teachers, parents, business partners, post-secondary representative organizing career themed events for high school students) Chamber of Commerce Education Committee Rotary Clubs Junior Achievement of Southern CA Community Partnerships: Area Coordinating Team (ACT) for Career Education (teachers, parents, business partners, post-secondary representative organizing career themed events for high school students) Chamber of Commerce Education Committee Rotary Clubs Junior Achievement of Southern CA

Westlake Innovative Technology Academy (WIT) Coordinator: Dr. Laurie Looker, ext.1036 Sequenced courses completed over 3 years Students join as a cohort in 10th grade. Students may enter in the 11th grade even if they did not participate in grade 10. English CP, Social Science CP and Technology Elective classes are restricted to Academy students Learn by doing approach-Group Projects Engaging and Interactive Curriculum is relevant to Media Arts & Technology career focus Collaboration with local business and industry-Job Shadows-Mentors- Internships Industry and employment certification-Microsoft Office and Adobe

MAJORS PROGRAM Coordinator: Dr. Laurie Looker For students in grades Health Science, Business, Teaching & Education, Public and Human Services Students complete work based learning activities such as informational interviews, field trips, and community service Can be completed through a standard college preparation course schedule Information Available Online!

Join one of the exciting new Career Technical Education Pathways beginning in the School Year! Sequenced courses completed over 3 years Learn by doing approach Engaging and Interactive Field Trips-Guest Speakers-Job Shadows-Internships Curriculum is relevant to career focus Collaboration with local business and industry Industry and employment certification  Biotechnology Research & Development Pathway  Computer Science & Design Pathway  Health Services Pathway

NAVIANCE

HOW TO SIGN UP Accounts created in the 9 th grade year Log on through the website: User name = address Registration/Password = student ID # Need assistance? See Becky Mertel in the College and Career Center

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RESOURCES College and Career Center: Mrs. Rebecca Mertel: Naviance: WHS Counseling: High School Course Directory High School/College Requirements PowerPoint Presentations Links to helpful resources Counseling Documents and More SAT/AP: ACT:

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