Transcript Incoming 9th Grade Parent/Student Night

Incoming 9th Grade
Parent/Student Night
Tiffany Garcia (A – Fe)
Lianne Lau (Fi – K)
Yoko Druten (L – Ra)
Tania Barricklow (Re – Z)
Holli Heller – College & Career Coordinator
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The Counselor’s Role
S Academic
S College
S Career
S Personal/social
Online Resources
S www.whs.tusd.org
S www.parentconnect.tusd.org
S http://connection.naviance.com/westhigh
Aim For A Balanced Program
S Allow for a period of adjustment
S Manageable schedule
S Athletics and activities require extra hours
S Honors courses demand extra study hours
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Grade Required Courses
S English
S Math
S Science
S Health/ Intro to Bus OR Health/ Wld Geo
S Physical Education
S Elective
English
S English 1
S English 1H
S English 1(S) – ELL students only
Health
S Health / Introduction to Business
S Health / World Geography
S ONLINE Health
Mathematics
S In order to move on to the next math class, you must
pass your current math class with a C or better.
S The following is the order of progression for math:
Algebra 1
Geometry or Geometry H
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 H
Trigonometry, PreCalc or PreCalc H
Science
S The following is the order of progression for science:
Current Class
Next Year’s Class
8th Grade Science
Physical Science of Earth
or Biology*
Biology H
Chemistry**, Chemistry H**,
or PSE
* In order to enroll in Biology as a 9th grader, you must be concurrently
enrolled in Geometry.
** In order to enroll in Chemistry as a 9th grader, you must be
concurrently enrolled in Algebra 2.
Visual and Performing Arts
and World Language
S To receive a high school diploma, you must take 1 year of a Visual
and Performing Art (VPA) or 1 year of a World Language
S To fulfill A-G requirements for 4 year colleges, you must take 1 year of
a VPA and 2 years of the same World Language
S World Language courses offered:
Korean
Spanish
Japanese
French
S Visual & Performing Art courses offered:
Theatre Arts 1
Costume (Fashion)
Percussion
Art 1
Glee
Choir
Beg Instruments
Int Instruments
Advanced Band
Physical Education
S Options include:
S PE 9
S Beginning Dance
S PE Band
*Drill Team/Hip Hop
*Pep Squad
*Athletics
Note: Courses with an asterisk* require coaches
approval and/or tryout.
Electives
S Career Technology Education elective courses
include:
Food Science
Design & Architecture
Wood 1
S AP Human Geography
Zero Period
S Zero period classes offered include:
S PE Band
S Forensics Workshop/Debate
S Geometry H
S Biology H
SCHEDULING
S Bert Lynn Middle School
 Wednesday, April 15th
 Thursday, April 16th
S Jefferson Middle School
 Monday, April 20th
 Wednesday, April 22nd
Please have the following when you
meet with your counselor:
S A completed course selection sheet (blue) signed by a parent
S A signed and completed Honors/AP Commitment form
(if applicable)
S A signed and completed Assessing Strengths 2015 form
(if applicable)
Enrollment Procedures
for New TUSD Students
When:
Enrollment will begin on May 1, 2015
Where:
Family Welcome Enrollment Center
2336 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90509
www.tusd.org (Click the green Family Welcome Enrollment Center link)
Please Bring:
Student’s birth certificate or passport
Student’s immunization records
Student’s most recent report card or transcript
2 proofs of residency
- Utility bills (dated within the past 60 days)
- Mortgage statement (dated within the past 60 days)
- Property tax (current year)
- Rental / Lease agreement
What Next?
Contact Karen McKelvey, WHS Registrar, to make a counseling
appointment after enrollment is completed. (310) 533-4299 x7614
Sessions & Locations
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6:30 – 7:00
Session 1
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7:05 – 7:35
Session 2
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7:40 – 8:10
Session 3
Fall Athletics
Winter Athletics
Spring Athletics
Honors / AP
Counselors’ Q & A
Band / Color Guard
Drill Team / Hip Hop Team
Choir
Speech & Debate
iLead
College Planning 101
Dance
Academic Decathlon
AP Human Geography
Gym (Session 1)
Gym (Session 2)
Gym (Session 3)
Pavilion (Session 1&2)
Café 5
Café 4
Room 4100
Room 5103
Room 5107 (Session1&3)
Room 5107 (Session 2)
Room 5108
Room 5213
Room 5139
Room 5100