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Sophomore
Parent College
Information
Night
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
6:30 PM
What Should I Be Doing Now!?
 Grade 10:
• Sophomore Guidance (Life After High School): December
• PLAN (Practice ACT) – November 19th, Spirito Hall, 8:00 am,
$15 payable to student store
• Use the summer to start doing college research, make college
visits, attend summer programs. Use your summer wisely!
What Happens Next Year!?
 Grade 11:
• Take PSAT in October (reserved for juniors)
• Attend Junior Parent College Night in February
• Take SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject tests in spring (for private
schools only)
• Continue college research, making college visits, and
solidifying top college choices throughout the year.
• Use summer wisely: attend college summer programs, take
advantage of opportunities to make yourself stand out on
college applications (community service, work, summer
camps, etc.)
What Should I Expect For Senior Year!?
 Grade 12:
• Take SAT, ACT, SAT Subject tests again in the fall if
necessary
• Attend Senior Parent Night in October
• Fill out applications and file by November 30th for UC and Cal
State Universities
• File private school applications usually by Jan. 1st
• Attend Financial Aid Night in January, file FAFSA by March 2nd
A-G Requirements
A.
B.
C.
D.
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F.
G.
History/Social Science: 2 years required
English: 4 years required
Mathematics: 3 years required/4 recommended
Laboratory Science: 2 years required/3 recommended
Language Other Than English: 2 years required/3
recommended
Visual & Performing Arts: 1 FULL year required
College Preparatory Electives: 1 year required
All Classes must be passed with an A, B,
or C for college eligibility! D = FAIL!!!
Breakout Sessions
Please follow the rotation on your ticket
A. Math/Science D-108
B. History/English Spirito Hall
C. Foreign Language/The Arts D104
D.Community Service/ Career Information
Media Center
Optional Extra Session
 Helping my student be more
successful
• 8:30-8:45 in Media Center
English &
Social
Studies
Course
Sequence
FTHS A-G Approved Courses for Social Science
Course Title
Transcript
Abbreviation(s)
Category
American Democracy
Amer Dem PSM
American Government /
Civics
U.S. History Geography P
US Hist/Geo P S1, US
Hist/Geo P S2
U.S. History
US Hist., & Geo Advanced US Hist., & Geo. AP, US
Placement
Hist/Geo AP
U.S. History
Honors
Type
AP
World Hist., Culture & Geo. W His/Cul/Geo HP S2, W World History / Geography
H
(H)
Hist/Cul/Geo HP S1
/ Cultures
World Hist., Culture &
Geography
W Hist/Cul/Geo P S1, W World History / Geography
Hist/Cul/Geo P S2
/ Cultures
American Democracy (AP)
Amer Dem AP SM,
American Democracy
American Government /
Civics
AP
FTHS A-G Approved Courses for English
Course Title
Transcript
Abbreviation(s)
Category
English 118 AP
English 118 AP S1,
English 118 APS2
English
AP
English (128) (AP)
English 128 AP S1,
English 128 AP S2
English
AP
English 106
English 106 P S1,
English 106 P S2
English
English 108 (H)
English 108 HP S1,
English 108 HP S2
English
English 116
ENGLISH 116 P S1,
ENGLISH 116 P S2
English
English 126
English 96
English 98 (H)
English
English
English
English
English
English
126 P S1,
126 P S2
96 P S1,
96 P S2
98 HP S1,
98 HP S2
English
English
English
English & Social Studies Grade 11
 English 11 College Prep
 US History College Prep
 American Experience- ( English AP & US History AP)
How does my child get into AP?
 Ideally we would like a student who is in
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College Prep classes as a 10th grader to have an
A in English and History
Teachers may also recommend your child for AP
Class size limitations: this year we have three
sections of American Experience, so AP classes
accommodated all students who met the grade
requirement or who were recommended
Senior Year!
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English 12 College Prep
English 12 AP (British Lit)
Government/Econ. College Prep
Government/Econ AP
• No concurrent enrollment for 12th grade-(British
Literature and US Government and Economics are
not easily integrated).
Sophomore
Parent
College
Information
Night
BREAKOUT SESSION:
Foreign Language Señor Perfecto
Foreign Language
 Sequence of Spanish courses at FTHS
 Options for other languages
 VUSD Multilingual Seal
Sequence of Spanish Courses
 Native Speaker of Spanish
• Spanish III (NS) meets A-G requirements
• Spanish IV (AP)
 Non-native Speaker of Spanish
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Spanish I (TPRS) A-G required
Spanish II (TPRS) A-G required
Spanish III (TPRS) A-G recommended
Spanish IV (AP)
Options for Other Languages
 Courses must be taken at an accredited institution in
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order to count towards graduation and also meet A-G
requirements
Ventura College
• Spanish, American Sign Language, Italian, French German
and Japanese
VUSD Multilingual Seal
• In order to receive a multilingual seal on a
diploma and transcript students must meet the
following criteria:
• Proficiency in English as demonstrated on CST
• Grade of B or higher in Spanish IV AP or passing
score on the AP Spanish Language Test
• For languages other than Spanish or if the Spanish
courses were taken at VC the district will administer
a standardized assessment of literacy and fluency
Visual and
Performing Arts
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Sequence of V and P Arts courses at FTHS
Options for Subject F
Options for Subject G
AP Art Course – Period Zero
FTHS A-G Approved Courses for Visual and Perf. Arts
Visual Arts Pathways
Introductory courses
Art 1 (9-12) – Fulfills F only
1. Hands on, drawing, art history, non digital
2. In class, individual work primarily
Film Making (Soph-Senior) – Fulfills F only
1. Using computers and technology
2. Outside class 40%, in class 60%
3. Group work primarily
Digital Photography – Fulfills F only
Intermediate courses
Art 2 (10-12) – Fulfills either F or G
1. Builds upon concepts in Art 1
2. Hands on, drawing, art history, non digital
3. In class, individual work primarily
Performing Arts Pathways
Performing Arts
Oral Interpretation of Literature (9-12) – Fulfills F only
Drama 2 – Fulfills either F or G
Music
Ventura and Buena High School courses – Fulfills F only
Welcome
Math & Science
Orientation
Foothill
Technology High
School
Mrs. Darcy Duffy– Science
Mr. Anthony Villa – Mathematics
Overview
 Possible Course Sequences
• Mathematics
• Science
 Science Prerequisites
 Rigorous Expectations and Open Door Policy
 Mastery and Matriculation
Science/Engineering/Math Major
Sequence
 Route 1: Students intending to major in a
mathematics based subject
Algebra 1
9th Grade
Geometry
10th Grade
Algebra 2
11th Grade
Trig/Precalc
12th Grade
Geometry H
10th Grade
Algebra 2 H
11th Grade
Trig/Calc A H
12th Grade
Trig/Precalc
11th Grade
Calculus AB AP
12th Grade
Trig/Calc A H
11th Grade
Calculus BC AP
12th Grade
Geometry
9th Grade
Algebra 2
10th Grade
Geometry H
9th Grade
Algebra 2 H
10th Grade
 To register for honors, must earn A in regular or A or
B in honors both semesters
Humanities/Art
Major Mathematics Sequence
 Route 1: Students intending to major in a nonmathematics or non-science based subject
Calculus AB AP
Trig/Precalc.
Algebra 2
Geometry
9th
11th
Grade
12th Grade
(OPTIONAL)
10th Grade
Grade
Algebra 1
9th Grade
Intermediate
Algebra
10th Grade
Algebra 2
Trig/Precalc.
11th Grade
12th Grade
(OPTIONAL)
 To register for honors, must earn A in regular or A or
B in honors both semesters
Minimum Math Requirement
Sequence
 Sequence meets both A-G and graduation
requirements
Trig/Precalc.
Algebra 2
Geometry
9th
11th Grade
10th Grade
Grade
Algebra 1
9th Grade
Intermediate
Algebra
10th Grade
Algebra 2
11th Grade
 Graduation Requirement: D- or higher in each
semester
 A-G Requirement: C or higher each semester
Science or Math Majors Science
Sequence
 Route 1: Students intending to major in a scientific
discipline or enter the most prestigious universities.
Physics AP
12th Grade
Biology
9th Grade
Chemistry
Honors
10th Grade
 Prerequisites are key.
Honors
Physiology
11th Grade
Physics
12th Grade
College Bound Science Sequence
 For students not necessarily preparing for a
science major, yet college bound.
Physics
11th Grade
Physiology H
Biology
Chemistry
9th Grade
10th Grade
Honors
Physiology
12th Grade
11th Grade
Physics
12th Grade
Conceptual
Physics
Chemistry
11th Grade
Honors
Physiology
 Also includes a pathway for students needing
10th Grade
12th Grade
more time to develop in math or science.
Bioscience Academy Route
 Only for students participating in the Bioscience
Academy
Biology
9th Grade
Bioscience
Survey
Medical
Technology
AND
AND
Chemistry
Honors
10th
Grade
Biotechnology
Lab
AND
Honors
Physiology
Physics AP
11th Grade
12th Grade
Bioethics
(Optional)
12th Grade
Key Prerequisites for Science Majors
Sequence
To
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To
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To
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register for Conceptual Physics:
Earn a D or better in Biology
register for Chemistry:
Earn an A or B in Biology
A or B in Algebra I or A – C in Geometry
register for Chemistry Honors:
Earn an A or B in Biology – both semesters
Earn an A or B in Geometry – both semesters
Only students with very high A’s in Algebra 1 and an A in Biology
register for CP Physics:
It is preferred that students be concurrently in Trig/Pre Calc or a higher
math course and they must have earned an A – C in Algebra 2.
If student is concurrently in Algebra 2, must have earned a B or higher in
Geometry.
To register for AP Physics:
 Students must be concurrently enrolled in Trig/PreCalc or higher course.
 Students should have earned A or B in Algebra 2 and have excellent logic
and analytic skills.
Rigorous Expectations and Open Door
Policy
 AP courses are open to all students
 Expectations are high and dictated by CollegeBoard
 Preparation for Math/Science major is a rigorous
decision and large time commitment
Mastery and Matriculation
 Mathematics course build on one another
 Science courses are more diverse and
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specialized
Both subjects require ability to deal with
abstract concepts and logic skills
Mastery means an A or B earned in the course
for each semester
Prerequisites should not be ignored – they are
there for the best interest of the student.
Sophomore
Parent
College
Information
Night
BREAKOUT SESSION:
Community Service/Career Information Mrs.
Kapala/Ms. Johnston
BONUS SESSION:
Helping my student be successful.
Tonight’s handouts
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Career Education Grade 10, 2011
Mini flyer for Teen Voice Project
Support FTHS flyer
Optional (purple flyer) Share your CAREER with us!
Get Ready for the CSU handout
Are you signed up for Constant Contact? See clip
board being passed around.
Career Media Specialist, Community
Service Coordinator
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Career and Community service information is updated daily at the following web site:
www.fthsmediacenter.wetpaint.com
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Your child should have begun community service. We recommend 20 hr/year. (Total required hours = 75)
Information and examples of completed forms are posted on the bulletin board outside the student store and
in the media center. We also have a binder of examples.
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Forms for community service are available in the Media center and online at
www.fthsmediacenter.wetpaint.com
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Some current opportunities that exist for your son or daughter include:
The Dudley House Museum, corner Ash wood and Loma Vista WHEN: Sunday, November 13th at a time to be arranged with
helpers; you can tell us what time you'd like to start. WHAT: Setting up for our holiday boutique: mostly moving chairs, boxes
and packing books. WE NEED A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE, 4 WOULD BE EVEN BETTER. If we get 2 people, it would probably take
3-4 hours; if we get 4 to 6 people, you should be done in 2 hours. CALL LYNN at 641-3563. If she doesn't answer please leave
your name and number.
DATA school club is looking for volunteers to participate in the Bike Path Mural project Date: Saturday, November 19th
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Hwy 33 exit Casitas Vista – go under freeway, go left on bike path.
Contact [email protected] for more info and/ or to sign up
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY is looking for help at their Pacific View Mall book sale. Date: Saturday, November 12th Time: 8-4
p.m.
Contact [email protected] or call 642-6084 for more info and/or to sign up
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Excellent career information including assessments and surveys are available on our Career web site www.bridges.com
Your student has already set up an account at this site. Each year I see your students for several periods to take them
through career exploration. Also the www.fthsmediacenter.wetpaint.com has a variety of links to career exploration.
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Current display in media center celebrates National Career Development Month and career factoids are appearing
throughout this month in the school bulletin.
Career Education Grade 10
Students will be shown new site features in our Bridges
program. They
 will expand their exploration of these sites.
 will review their grade nine portfolio.
 will look at other features on colleges and careers
During my presentation I will be addressing:
o Value of higher education, lifelong learning, global
education
o What do higher education institutions look for
o Examine one other career exploration tool such as
www.mycoolcareers.com
o If you have any questions, please contact me at
[email protected]
HELPING MY STUDENT BE SUCCESSFULL
 Hope you will come back for the bonus session at the
end of the rotations.
Tonight’Handouts
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Career Education Grade 10, 2011
Mini handout Teen Voice project
Support FTHS flyer
Get Ready for the CSU glossy postcard
FTHS Parents (purple) pick up if interested
Did you sign up for Constant Contact? See
clipboard being passed around