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Welcome to Future Welcome to Future Sophomore Night!Sophomore Night!
COUNSELING STAFFCOUNSELING STAFF
Nicole Judd, Assistant Principal of InstructionNicole Judd, Assistant Principal of Instruction
COUNSELORSCOUNSELORSSusan Wilson: A-DdJohn Lisowski: De-JaMelissa Kukta: Jb-Na
Martha Aggazzotti: Nb-SoMoira Fagan-Simpson: Sp-Z & ELL & LEAP
Counseling Office Phone: (805) 497-6711 ext. 1020
Website: www.conejousd.org/whs/counseling
• 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
SUBJECT Required CREDITS
English 4 years 40
Health 1 semester 5
Mathematics (must include Algebra 1)
3 years 30
Physical Education 2 years 20
Phys. Science (Geosciences or Chem)
1 year 10
Biology 1 year 10
World Hist/Geography 1 year 10
US History 1 year 10
United States Government
1 semester 5
Economics 1 semester 5
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 MATH 230230
High School Graduation High School Graduation RequirementsRequirements
““A-G” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTSA-G” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTSCalifornia State University (CSU)California State University (CSU) University of California (UC)University of California (UC)
Subject 1 yr 1 yr 1 yr 1 yr
a History-2 yearsTwo 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 yearsFour years English, which can include not more than one year of ESL/ELD courses
c Mathematics-3 yearsThree (3) years Math (Algebra I and II, Geometry); four years recommended
d Laboratory Science-2 yearsTwo 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 yearsTwo years of language other than English. Must be the same language. Three years recommended.
f Visual or Performing Arts-1 yearOne 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 yearOne 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
Academic Petitions
Due by May 2, 2014
Placement exam required for Alg 2H, Math Anal H: April 1 during WISE and lunch
English will assess using an in-class essay
Spring Testing
All current 9th grade students will take the STAR Life Science exam on
May 10, 2014 from 8-10 a.m.
Final Exams
June 10-13
Summer School•D & F Repeats: Students sign up with counselor by May 15, 2014
•Get Ahead Summer School available for a fee through the Conejo Schools Foundation: www.conejoschools.org
Summer School dates are as follows
Session 1: June 18-Jul 3
Session 2: July 7-24
High School Graduation
• Four years of English
College/University, a.k.a. “A-G” :
Four years of college prep (CP) level or
higher. Must pass with grade of “C” or better.
ENGLISH ENGLISH REQUIREMENTREQUIREMENT
Sophomore year: English 10CP or 10H
High School GraduationHigh School Graduation•Three years of mathematics (equivalent of 30 credits)•One of the three years must meet or exceed Algebra 1.
A-G Reqt: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(placement depends on grades earned in
prior class)
Math Analysis CP / H orFunctions Stats and Trig CP
AP Statistics orAP Calculus or
Statistics CP
MATH REQUIREMENTMATH REQUIREMENT
Some students will complete Algebra in grade 8 and therefore
must go above and beyond to meet his/her 30 credits.
Sophomore year: Follow math
sequence above
High School Graduation
Each of the following• 1 year World History (or AP Euro)• 1 year US History• 1 semester U.S. Government &
Politics• 1 semester Economics
A-G Requirement:Must pass the following with a “C” or
better
1 YEAR (gr. 10)•World History CP
or AP European History
1 YEAR (gr. 11)•US History CP
or AP US History
1 SEMESTER (gr. 12)•US Govt & Politics CP
or AP US Govt & Politics
1 SEMESTER (gr. 12)•Economics CP
or AP Macroeconomics
Social Science Social Science RequirementRequirement
Sophomore year:
World History CP or AP European History
High School Graduation• 1 year of a Biological Science• 1 year of a Physical Science
(Geosciences or Chemistry)
A-G Reqt:Two years of laboratory science.
Must pass with “C” or better.
2 Years Required• Biology CP / H
• Chemistry CP / H
3rd Year Recommended
•AP Biology•AP Chemistry
•AP Environmental Science•AP Physics
•Anatomy & Physiology CP•Biotechnology CP
•Forensic Science CP•Marine Science CP
•Physics CP•Physiology H
•Advanced Anatomy H (Teacher approval required)
Science RequirementScience Requirement
Sophomore year: Geosciences CP or Chemistry CP or H
2 Years Required:
•P.E.•WHS team sport•Marching band•Colorguard•ISPE (must apply)•Completed in grades 9 and 10
PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTPHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTFOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION ONLY
High School Graduation• 1 year, chosen from ONE of
the following subject areas:• Visual & Performing
Artor• World Languageor• Career Technical
Education (CTE) course
Visual & Performing Art, World Language, & Career Technical
Education
Elective RequirementElective Requirement
High School GraduationHigh School Graduation
Every class taken above and beyond the previously listed graduation requirements will count towards the 75 credit elective requirement
A-G Reqt:A-G Reqt:Must pass with “C” or better.
1 full year of a CP/H/AP levelelective is required (above
and beyond previously mentioned requirements)
Sample elective classes include:ChoirBand
World LanguagePhotography
TheaterJournalism and more!
See the back of the registration sheet for a full listing of available sophomore options
• Open window for online registration is:
Tonight!• Students will meet individually with
counselors through English classes:
March 26-April 3• During this meeting, students may pre-
register for summer school for classes in which they earned a D or F.
Zangle Registration Dates:Zangle Registration Dates:
Zangle RegistrationZangle Registration
Must log in with student id and
password!
After logging in, students add course requests to their Zangle account. Requests are discussed during the individual student meetings
Online tonight!
Westlake Innovative Technology Westlake Innovative Technology Academy (WIT)Academy (WIT)
Coordinator: Dr. Laurie Looker, Coordinator: Dr. Laurie Looker, ext.1036ext.1036
llooker@conejo.k12.ca.usllooker@conejo.k12.ca.us• For students in grades 10-12• Focuses on college and career preparation in
specific occupational fields involving technology and innovation
• A “school within a school” program• Academy students take classes together as a
cohort• Academy classes connect technology to the
subject matter
Interest meeting: Wednesday, March 26, WHS Library, 6 p.m.
MAJORS PROGRAMMAJORS PROGRAMCoordinator: Dr. Laurie LookerCoordinator: Dr. Laurie Looker
• For students in grades 10-12• 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!http://www.conejousd.org/whs/Departments/CareerEducation/CareerMajorsProgram.aspx
TestingGet Help When You Need ItParticipate in College Rep Meetings & College FairsLook For Ways To Be InvolvedDevelop A Resume
Read, Read, Read
Become familiar w/ Naviance
Research and Visit Colleges
Summer Activities
Choose Your Classes Carefully
Study, Study, Study!
SAT SAT • Reasoning exam• Required by:
• UC• CSU• Most private colleges
• 3 sections• Each section worth
800 points• NOT required for
Community College
ACT w ACT w WritingWriting
• Accepted by colleges in place of the SAT
• Content based:• English• Writing• Mathematics• Science reasoning
• If you take both the ACT and the SAT, colleges will use whichever score is higher!
PSAT/NMSQTPSAT/NMSQT• Preview of the types of questions found on the SAT• Can be taken by sophomores or juniors• Junior year scores are used to determine candidates
for the National Merit Scholarships• Given in October at Westlake High School
How to sign-in:How to sign-in:• Students were trained and
registered through their WISE class
• www.conejousd.org/whs/counseling.aspx
• User name = email address• Password = student ID #• Students should use his/her own
email address• See your counselor or go to the
CCC if you have log-in problems
Once you’re logged in…Once you’re logged in…• Explore the various tabs:
Colleges Careers About Me My Planner
• Make sure to refer back to the Naviance homepage for bulletins, updates, document library, links & more.
NAVIANCENAVIANCE
College and Career Center: Rebecca Mertel rmertel@conejousd.org
Naviance: http://connection.naviance.com/westlake
WHS Counseling: www.conejousd.org/whs/counseling.aspx
High School Course Directory
Handouts & Power Point Presentations
Links to helpful resources
SAT/AP: www.collegeboard.org
ACT: www.act.org
Get ahead summer: www.conejoschools.org
RESOURCESRESOURCES
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