 Graduation Requirements  Future plans  Preparing for College Admissions  Selecting Courses for Junior Year  Honors and AP Courses  Distinguished Scholar

 English/Lang/Com: 4 years  Algebra 1/Integrated I: 1 year  Geometry/Integrated II: 1 year  Math Elective: 1 year  Science: 2 years (not including Biology)  Biology: 1 year  Geography: ½ year (must be 2 nd semester)  World History: 1 year  US History: 1 year  Government/Econ: 1 year  Visual & Performing Art: 1 year  Foreign Language: 1 year  Technology: 1 year  Health: ½ year  PE: 3 years and must complete PE 1  Electives: 50 credits  Total: 250 credits  25 Hours of Community Service—Turn in hours to the College & Career Center  Pass CAHSEE

 Summer School  Registration forms available in April  Applications can be picked up and returned to the Counseling Center  Summer School Dates are To Be Determined  Night School  Registration takes place the first few weeks of each semester  Applications can be picked up and returned to the Counseling Center  Courses DO NOT meet UC/CSU college entrance requirements  Priority is given to seniors

 Community College  California State University (CSU)  University of California (UC)  Private or Independent College  Technical or Vocational School  Apprenticeship  Military

A. History/Social Science: 2 years B. English: 4 years C. Math: 3 years (passing Algebra II) (4 years recommended) D. Lab Science: 2 years (physical & life) 3 years recommended E. Language Other Than English: 2 years of same foreign language F. Visual & Performing Arts: 1 year G. College-Prep Elective: 1 year (chosen from subjects above)

 Take SAT and/or ACT with Writing spring of junior year  SAT Subject Test may be recommended by some UC or private colleges  If MATH SAT Subject test is recommended—take MATH Level II  Register Online:  SAT: collegeboard.org  ACT: actstudent.org (choose Writing option)  WHS school code:  Last test date accepted by colleges is December of senior year (December 2016)  UC’s accept either SAT or ACT with Writing  CSU’s accept SAT or ACT (they do not require Writing portion)  Private colleges accept either SAT or ACT

 PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is offered at WHS in October  Free full length practice tests on both College Board and ACT’s websites  KHAN Academy offers free SAT prep online You are responsible for sending your scores  CSU campuses use code 3594  Send scores to only one UC campus, and all UC campuses can access scores  Athletes send scores to NCAA use code 9999

Satisfying Whitney High School’s graduation requirements does not mean you have met 4 year college eligibility requirements “Being eligible” to apply does not mean you will be admitted by the college. Highly selective campuses look for students who go above the minimum.

 Use Naviance to search for colleges and careers  Make up NC grades to remain on track for graduation  Review your course selection with your parents  Review your transcript  Course Selection forms DUE FEBRUARY 12th  You will each get 15 minutes to meet with a counselor March during your English class

 LA/Com III or Honors LA/Com III  US History or AP US History  Math Elective  Science Elective  PE Elective  Athletes--write in your sport and we will place you in appropriate class  Speak with PE teacher for recommendation  College/Career Electives (choose 3)  Take Foreign Language Junior Year if you haven’t taken it yet  Other classes you can take junior year  Psychology (UC/CSU approved “G”)  Energy Power & Business (WHS Science or Technology)  STARS  Peer Counseling  ROP-limited options for juniors, priority given to seniors. 49errop.com  Aerobic Walking  Office/Teacher Assistant  YOU MUST WRITE IN AN ALTERNATE CLASS IF APPLICATION IS REQUIRED

 Complete Application  Attend MANDATORY Lunch Meetings  Attend meeting before deciding whether or not you will sign up for Honors/AP class  Carefully consider the amount of time and homework that is required before selecting course(s)

Tuesday, Jan. 27 LA/Com III Honors-Library AP English-Theatre LA/Com II Advanced-D9 Wednesday, Jan. 28 Pre Cal/Trig-Theatre AP Calc AB and BC-Library Thursday, Jan 29 AP World History-Theatre AP US History-Library Friday, Jan. 30 Honors/AP Spanish & French-Room F8 AP Microeconomics-E2 Tuesday, Feb. 3 AP Bio-E7 AP Physics-E 12 Wednesday, Feb. 4 AP Chemistry-E14 AP Psychology-Theatre Thursday, Feb. 5 AP Envir. Science-E13 AP Gov-D5 Friday, Feb. 6 AP Statistics-F5 Adv. Algebra II-Library

Students on this path will…  Take 60% AP/Honors and advanced courses with 5 being AP classes (equates to 15 courses)  Have a 3.8 weighted GPA  Have 95% attendance rate  No major disciplinary or attendance infractions  Complete 150 hours of Community Service  Complete at least one WHS Leadership course (Leadership, STARS, Senior Mentor, Peer Counseling, JROTC Officer, Journalism Production Mgt.)

Sophomore & Junior Parent Night February 4 th 6:30PM Advanced, Honors &AP Information NighT February 9 th 6:30PM

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