picking your classes for next yearyay! aka...subject graduation a-g (uc and csu’s) social science...

Programming 2018-2019

akaPicking your classes for next year...yay!

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM INTRODUCTIONS

PrincipalMr. Jason Miller

Vice Principal Mrs. Emily Hanson

Matt de Cesare(A-L) Daron LaFranchi(M-Z)

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS(Discipline / Attendance / Testing)

Heather Kimball(last names A-G)hkimball@cuhsd.org

Erika Flores(last names H-O)eflores@cuhsd.org

Rani Kang(last names P-Z)rkang@cuhsd.org

SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Marla Hammond:Health Clerk

Vicki Falkner:Attendance Clerk

Call Before Absences! (408) 558-3066

Sandy Cotton:Registrar/Guidance

Secretary

STUDENT SERVICES CENTER

Sick Students Come To The Office!

Contact Info Changes/ Transcripts

Questions About Activities? Laura Saldana

Activities DirectorEnd of K Wing

Questions About College?Rene Klaus

College & Career Center - Library

Questions About Sports?Mike ScialabbaAthletic Director - J8

Roma Martwick, School Secretary

Gail Arenberg,Book Room/Testing Clerk

Sally Rodrigues, Secretary

MAIN OFFICE STAFF

Maria ParrishLibrary Clerk

Norma SanchezCommunity Liaison

Agenda

1. Review Graduation

Requirements and

Transcripts

2. Overview of Courses

for next year

3. Naviance Tasks- 4

Year Plan

4. Individual Meetings

You should have:1. Your Transcript2. Programming Form3. A-G Planning Chart

College/Graduation Review

Review Transcript for accuracy

2.Acad GPA(10-12): used by CSU/UC system for GPA eligibility

NOTE: Summary does not include courses student is currently enrolled in. * this does not reflect new graduation requirements.

1. Acad GPA(9-12): private colleges

WestmontTranscript

● 4 years English● 3 years Math ● 3 years Science

○ 1 year Biological○ 1 year Physical

● 3 years Social Science● 2 years PE ● 2 years World Language (Spanish, French, Mandarin)● 1 year of Visual or Performing Arts● 1 year of Applied Arts or Career Technical Education (CTE)

○ NOTE: If 2 years of VAPA are completed, this requirement is waived

TOTAL CREDITS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION = 220

Westmont Graduation Requirements(Class of 2021)

CTE Courses- What counts?

Career and Technical Education: hands-on learning experience with real world application.

-Agriculture

-PLTW-Engineering

-Digital Photography

-Manufacturing Tech/Production Tech

-Theatre Arts/Musical Theatre/Technical Theater

-Video Production

- Digital Tools, Digital Design for the Web, & Computer Programming

-All SVCTE Courses- can be taken in 11th/12th grade

UC/CSU “A-G” RequirementsSubject Area Number of Years

(A) History/Social Studies 2

(B) English 4

(C) Mathematics (up to Int Math 3) 3

(D) Lab Sciences (1 Physical; 1 Biological) 2

(E) Language Other Than English 2

(F) Visual & Performing Arts 1

(G) College Preparatory Elective 1

Minimum Requirements: Grades of “C” or Better!

University of California / California State University

The WHS College and Career Center (Library) provides resources for students and parents in their explorations of post-high school opportunities. Please see Mrs. Klaus in the Library or make an appointment with her: rklaus@cuhsd.org

Subject Graduation A-G (UC and CSU’s)

Social Science (History) 3 years 2 years

English 4 years 4 years

Math 3 years 3 years/4 recommended

Science 3 years 2 years, 3 recommended - Must be lab science (does not include Ag. Science)

LOTE:Language other than English

2 years 2 years /3 recommended

Visual and Performing Arts

1 year 1 year

CTE or VAPA 1 year of CTE Course unless 2 years of VAPA completed

1 year of college prep electiveVisit website for a list of classes:https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist#/list/details/2200/

Graduation vs. “A-G” College Requirements

What if I receive a ‘D’ of ‘F’ in Math or Language Other Than English

•Validation: You will still meet the subject requirement for Math or LOTE (Chemistry for CSUs only)– If you earned a ‘D’ the first semester, and earned an ‘A, B, or C’ in the second semester.

•If you repeat a class that you received a “D” in you will not receive credit for it twice, however your chances of succeeding in a higher level course are slim.

WARNING: If you validate, the “D or F” will still be calculated in your GPA.

What if I receive a ‘D’ or ‘F’?• D grades must be repeated for A-G requirements( 4 year college)• F grades must be repeated for A-G and graduation

•What are my options for credit recovery or grade improvement?

–Summer School (priority to rising Seniors, Juniors & then Sophomores)

–Odysseyware Academy: online, FREE

–CACE-night school, 2 days a week. (English and Social Science Only- Non A-G)

–Community College-must be approved by Counselor, low cost( 20$ HEALTH FEE)

–NOTE: UCs and CSUs DO NOT accept ONLINE lab science

IMPORTANT: ANY COURSE TAKEN OUTSIDE OF WESTMONT MUST BE APPROVED. PICK UP APPROVAL FORM FROM YOUR COUNSELOR.

Naviance

Grade Level Review

Naviance to help prepare for College and Career

You will complete activities every year in Naviance to help prepare for the college application process and career exploration

• Grade 9 – Four year course plan, Strengths Explorer & Roadtrip Nation Survey

• Grade 10 – Update course plan, Career Cluster Finder, adding career interests to your profile & Roadtrip Nation Survey

• Grade 11 – SuperMatch college search, Colleges I Am Thinking About list, Roadtrip Nation Survey & Career Interest Profiler

• Grade 12 – Apply to colleges and scholarships

Every year you will update your Brag Sheet

Choosing Your Courses

Choose six classesOption for seven

A. Social Science PathwaysFreshman Sophomore Junior Senior

None World HistoryUS History

US American ExAP US History

American Gov /EconAP American Gov/

Econ

World History AP World History AP US HistoryAP American Government /

Economics

B. English PathwaysFreshman Sophomore Junior Senior

English 1 English 2English 3

US American ExEnglish 4

English 1 H English 2HAP English

Language and Composition

AP English Literature &

Composition

C. Math PathwaysFreshman Sophomore Junior Senior

IM 1 IM 2IM 3

IM 3 STEM

Pre-CalculusAP Statistics

AP Calculus AB

IM 2IM 3

IM 3 STEM

Pre-CalcAP Statistics

AP Calculus AB

AP StatisticsAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

“ CAP”

“ CAP”

“ CAP”

D. Science PathwaysFreshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Ag ScienceBiologyAg Bio

ChemistryPhysics

(pre req IM2 +)

Ag Chemistry(pre req IM1)

AP Chemistry

BiologyAg Biology

ChemistryAg Chemistry(pre req IM1)

Physics(pre req IM2 +)

AP Biology(prereq Bio & Chem)

AP Chemistry(pre req Bio & Chem)

AP Environmental Science

(pre req Bio & Chem)

AP BiologyAP Chemistry

AP Environmental Science

AP Physics 1

AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2

Biology/AG Bio

Chemistry/AG Chem

Prereq: Int Math 1

Physics(Prereq :Int Math 2 or

higher)

Ag Science

AP Chem AP Bio APES AP Physics 2

AP Physics 1

AP Physics 2

E. World Language/LOTE PathwaysFreshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 AP Spanish Language

Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1

Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2

AP Spanish Language

AP SpanishLiterature

French 1 French 2 French 3AP French Language

Mandarin 1 Mandarin 2 Mandarin 3 AP Chinese

If you are currently not enrolled in a World Language, then choose the first level of one

Physical Education RequirementFreshman Sophomore Junior Senior

9TH P.E. P.E.

9th P.E. + *2 Sports (2 different seasons)

9th P.E. + Marching BAnd

*Sports P.E.*Marching Band P.E.

defer 2nd yr P.E. if in AVID/PLTW/Theatre

PE if deferred from 10th grade

PE if deferred from 10th grade

* Contract Required: Sports/Marching Band P.E.

F. VAPA PathwaysFreshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Art 13D Design 1

Art 23D Design 2

Digital Photo 1

Art 33D Design 3

Digital Photo 1/2

Art 4AP Studio Art

Digital Photo 2

Concert Band

Concert BandSymphonic Band*Wind Ensemble*Jazz Ensemble*

* By Audition Only

Symphonic Band*Wind Ensemble*Jazz Ensemble*

By Audition Only*

Symphonic Band*Wind Ensemble*Jazz Ensemble*

By Audition Only*

Concert Choir Concert Choir Concert Choir Concert Choir

Theater 1Musical Theater 1

Technical Theater 1

Theater 2Musical Theater 2

Technical Theater 2

Theater 3Musical Theater 3

Technical Theater 3

Theater 4HMusical Theater 4H

If you are currently not enrolled in a VAPA, then choose the first level of one

The Marching Band program will hold an informational meeting in May.

G. College Prep Pathways/ElectivesFreshman Sophomore Junior Senior

PLTWIntroduction to

Engineering

PLTWPrinciples of Engineering

PLTWDigital Electronics

PLTWEngineering Design and Development

AVID 1 AVID 2 AVID 3 AVID Seminar*

Journalism*Computer

Programming

Journalism*Computer Programming

AP Computer Science

Journalism*Computer Programming

AP Computer Science

Journalism*Computer Programming

AP Computer Science

Public Speaking Public SpeakingPublic Speaking

Digital Photography 1Public Speaking

Digital Photography 1/2

Street LawPsychology

AP Psychology

Street LawPsychology

AP Psychology

*Requires Application

Graduation Only ElectivesFreshman Sophomore Junior Senior

Leadership* Leadership* Leadership* Leadership*

Graphic Publications

( aka Yearbook)*

Graphic Publications*

Graphic Publications*

Graphic Publications*

Prod. Tech 1 Prod. 1/2 Prod. Tech 1/2/3 Prod. Tech 1/2/3

Manufacturing Tech 1

Manufacturing Tech 1/2

Manufacturing Tech 1/2/3

Manufacturing Tech 1/2/3

Video Production Video Production Video Production Video Production

Digital Tools Digital Tools Work Experience* Work Experience*

Web Design Web DesignDigital ToolsWeb Design

Digital Tools Web Design

*Requires Application

SVCTE Courses• Available for Juniors & Seniors

○ some courses available for 10th grade• Most courses are A-G approved • 3rd & 6th period or 1st & 4th in your schedule• Earn 15 credits per semester vs. 5 credits• Transportation is provided

Field Trip for current Sophomores/Juniors: February 15th

Permission Slips Due: February 12th - in Student Services

Information Dates

AP Study Hall Meetings: February 5-9th

AP Lunch Meetings (get your contract): To

Be Announced Soon!

Last Day to turn in AP Contracts: March 1st

2018

Other Considerations

● Choose classes that continue your pathway to your goals

● You must be enrolled in six courses, no more than 7

● Keep in mind activities and/or sports time commitments!

● You may request a 7th class but space is limited and not guaranteed. It may be in the morning (Period 0) or afternoon (Period 7)

AP/Honors Contract

● You must complete an AP/Honors Contract to enroll in an AP/Honors Course

● Receive teacher and parent signatures

● Due March 1st, 2018 in the Student Services Center

● Remember ALL classes are YEAR LONG

For descriptions of classes and more detailed information visit our webpage!

www.westmont.cuhsd.org→ student services→ guidance