Transcript High School Graduation
COUNSELING CORNER
Nicole Judd, Assistant Principal of Instruction
COUNSELORS
Susan Wilson : A-Dd John Lisowski : De-Ja Melissa Kukta : Jb-Na Martha Aggazzotti : Nb-So Moira Fagan-Simpson : Sp-Z & ELL
Counseling Office Phone: (805) 497-6711 ext. 1020
Classes are worth 5 credits per semester.
You must earn a D or better to receive high school credits for a class.
You must earn a C or better for 4 year university admissions.
High School Graduation Requirements
English
SUBJECT
Health Mathematics (must include Algebra 1) Physical Education Phys. Science (Geosci or Chemistry) Biology World Hist/Geography US History United States Government Economics Visual/Perf. Arts OR Foreign Lang.
Electives CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)
SEMESTERS
8 (4 years) 1 (1/2 year) 6 (3 years) 4 (2 years) 2 (1 year) 2 (1 year) 2 (1 year) 2 (1 year) 1 (1/2 year) 1 (1/2 year) 2 (1 year) PASSING SCORE ON ENGLISH AND MATH
CREDITS
40 5 30 20 10 10 10 10 5 5 10 75
230
“A-G” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS California State University (CSU) University of California (UC) Subject a History-2 years
Two 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 years
Four years English, which can include not more than one year of ESL/ELD courses
c Mathematics-3 years
Three (3) years Math (
Algebra I and II, Geometry
); four years recommended
d Laboratory Science-2 years
Two years laboratory Science including: either “d” or “g”)
and…for UC 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 , at least two of the three core disciplines of
Biology, Chemistry
and Physics (both from the “d” subject area and three years recommended).
e Foreign Language-2 years
Two years of language other than English. Must be the same language. Three years recommended.
1 yr 1 yr 1 yr f Visual or Performing Arts-1 year
One 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 year
One 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).
A unit is equal to one year or two semesters. Freshman applicants must complete the same pattern of
15 units of required courses.
1 yr
ENGLISH REQUIREMENT
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High School Graduation
Four years of English
A-G Reqt:
Four years of college prep (CP) level or higher. Must pass with grade of “C” or better.
MATH REQUIREMENT
High School Graduation
Must complete total of 30 credits on the high school site,
A-G Reqt:
Three years of CP level or higher.
Must pass with a grade of “C” or better.
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REQUIRED
Algebra 1 CP / H Geometry CP / H Algebra 2 CP / H
RECOMMENDED
AP Calculus AP Computer Science Discrete Math Math Analysis CP/Honors Multimedia Information Technology AP Statistics
Social Science Requirement
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High School Graduation Any level of:
World History or AP European History US History U.S. Government & Politics Economics
Applying to 4 Year Colleges ( a.k.a “A-G” Reqt):
Must pass with “C” or better • • • • World History CP or AP European History US History CP or AP (U.S. Government & Politics CP or AP) (Economics CP or H)
Science Requirement
• •
High School Graduation
Biological Science (1 yr) Physical Science (1 yr)
A-G Reqt:
Two years of laboratory science.
Must pass with “C” or better.
2 Years Required
• Biology CP / H • Chemistry CP / H
3 rd
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Year Recommended
Advanced Anatomy H
( Teacher approval required )
AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science Marine Science CP Physics CP/AP Physiology/Anatomy CP/H Forensic Science CP
Physical Education and Health Requirements
• For High School Graduation Only: Physical Education (two years) • Health (one semester)
Visual & Performing Arts and World Language Requirements High School Graduation
1 year of Visual & Performing Art
OR
1 year of a World Language
A-G Reqt:
Must pass with “C” or better.
1 year of Visual & Performing Art
AND
2 years of the same world language (3 years recommended)
Elective Requirement
High School Graduation
Every class taken above and beyond the previously listed graduation requirements will count towards the 75 credit elective requirement
A-G Reqt:
Must pass with “C” or better.
1 full year of a CP/H/AP level elective is required (above and beyond previously mentioned requirements)
Sample elective classes include: Choir Band Foods Photography Theater Journalism and more!
See the back of the registration sheet for a full listing of available sophomore options
Online tonight!
Zangle Registration
Must log in with student id and password!
After logging in, students will begin adding requests to their Zangle account. These requests will be discussed during the individual student meetings
Zangle Registration Dates:
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Open window for online registration is:
March 2
nd
Students will meet individually with counselors through English classes:
March 2
nd
through 16
th
During this meeting, students may pre register for summer school for classes in which they earned a D or F.
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Westlake Information Technology Academy (WIT)
Coordinator: Dr. Laurie Looker, ext.1036
For students in grades 10-12 Focuses on college and career preparation in specific occupational fields involving technology A “school within a school” program Academy students take classes together as a cohort Academy classes connect technology to the subject matter
MAJORS PROGRAM
Coordinator: 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
Testing Get Help When You Need It Participate in College Rep Meetings & College Fairs Look For Ways To Be Involved Develop A Resume
Read, Read, Read Become familiar w/ Naviance Research and Visit Colleges Summer Activities Choose Your Classes Carefully Study, Study, Study!
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SAT
Reasoning exam Required by: • UC • • CSU Most private colleges 3 sections Each section worth 800 points Community College • • •
ACT w Writing
the SAT Content based: • English • • • Writing Mathematics Science reasoning ACT and the SAT, higher !
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PSAT/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
Naviance
What is it?
A web-based resource that supports career and college planning
Linked with Counselor’s Office, a service that we use in the counseling office
What can you do on Family Connection?
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Resume builder
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Career Inventories
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Compare colleges
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Track Deadlines
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View schedule of college visits
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Search for Scholarships
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Receive email communications from Counseling Department
NAVIANCE
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How to sign-in:
Students were trained and registered through their Biology classes www.conejo.k12.ca.us/whs/counseling.aspx
– Click on Naviance User name = email address Password = student ID # Don’t change password!
Students should use their own email address See your counselor or go to the CCC if you have log-in problems • •
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.
RESOURCES
College and Career Center: Mrs. Sandra Dewitt, Sub for Mrs. Cassie Sandifer, [email protected]
Naviance: http://connection.naviance.com/westlake WHS Counseling: www.conejo.k12.ca.us/whs/counseling.aspx
High School Course Directory High School/College Requirements Power Point Presentations Links to helpful resources Counseling Documents and more SAT/AP: www.collegeboard.org
ACT : www.act.org