8th gr Parent Night - Westmont High School
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Transcript 8th gr Parent Night - Westmont High School
Welcome to Westmont
you will be the
Class of 2018
Becoming a Warrior
Introductions
Counselors
Aaron Duron (A-L)
Kim Witthaus (M- Z)
High School
Graduation Requirements
English
Social Science
Math
Science (2 years)
Physical Education
Fine Art *
Applied Art *
Foreign Language *
40
30
20
20
20
10
10
10
* 30 units using two categories
General Electives
Total (minimum requirements)
+ California High School Exit Exam
60
220
College Admission
Minimum Requirements:
UC and CSU
English
History
4 years
2 years
Math
Lab Science ( Bio. Chem/Phys)
Foreign Language
3 years
2 years
2 years
Visual & Performing Arts
1 year
College Prep Elective
1 year
Must earn a “C” or better in all classes
SAT or ACT Exams
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Typical 9th Grade Schedule
English
Math
PE
Science
Foreign Language\Elective
Elective
Clubs and Athletics
Over 30 Different Clubs
21 Different Athletic Teams
Cheerleading, Drama, Color Guard,
Link Crew, Peer Trainers, CSF, Robotics
Speech & Debate, Leadership
Block Schedule
A Day
0 Period
Period 1
Brunch
Period 2
Study Hall
Lunch
Period 3
TIME
7:15 – 8:05
8:15 – 9:50
9:50 - 10:00
10:05 -11:45
11:50 - 12:20
12:35 - 2:10
1:00 – 2:35
B Day
0 Period
Period 4
Brunch
Period 5
Study Hall
Lunch
Period 6
Homework
Expect homework EVERY DAY for Math, English,
Science, Foreign Language (core subjects)
Complete A-day homework on A-days and B-day
homework on B-days, this allows students to go
to study hall with questions BEFORE the
homework is due.
Use a daily planner, SchoolLoop to keep track of
daily assignments and projects and Aeries to
track grades and achievement in class.
Keep a Daily Planner
List all classes, assignments, due dates.
Check SchoolLoop for deadlines and
daily assignments
Plan ahead
and build
study time
into your day.
District Transfers
Intra-district transfer applications are
due March, to the District Office.
Applications are available in the Westmont
High School main office or CUHSD district
office.
Inter-district transfers: Students must be
released from their home district and
complete application process.
Students will not be enrolled in classes until
transfers are approved by the district office.
Thank You and
Welcome to
Westmont