COUNSELING CORNERCOUNSELING CORNERNicole Judd, Assistant Principal of InstructionNicole Judd, Assistant Principal of Instruction

COUNSELORSCOUNSELORSSusan Wilson: A-DdJohn Lisowski: De-JaMelissa Kukta: Jb-Na

Martha Aggazzotti: Nb-SoMoira Fagan-Simpson: Sp-Z & ELL

Counseling Office Phone: (805) 497-6711 ext. 1020

High School Graduation High School Graduation RequirementsRequirements

SUBJECT SEMESTERS CREDITS

English 8 (4 years) 40

Health 1 (1/2 year) 5

Mathematics (must include Algebra 1)

6 (3 years) 30

Physical Education 4 (2 years) 20

Phys. Science (Geosci or Chemistry)

2 (1 year) 10

Biology 2 (1 year) 10

World Hist/Geography 2 (1 year) 10

US History 2 (1 year) 10

United States Government

1 (1/2 year) 5

Economics 1 (1/2 year) 5

Visual/Perf. Arts OR Foreign Lang.

2 (1 year) 10

Electives 75

CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)

PASSING SCORE ON

ENGLISH AND MATH 230230

Classes are Classes are worth 5 credits worth 5 credits per semester.per semester.

You must earn a You must earn a D or better to D or better to receive high receive high

school credits school credits for a class.for a class.

You must earn a You must earn a C or better for 4-C or better for 4-year university year university

admissions.admissions.

““A-G” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTSA-G” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTSCalifornia State University (CSU)California State University (CSU) University of California (UC)University of California (UC)

Subject 1 yr 1 yr 1 yr 1 yr

a History-2 yearsTwo 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 yearsFour years English, which can include not more than one year of ESL/ELD courses

c Mathematics-3 yearsThree (3) years Math (Algebra I and II, GeometryAlgebra I and II, Geometry); four years recommended

d Laboratory Science-2 yearsTwo years laboratory Science including: 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 either “d” or “g”) and…for UC, at least two of the three core disciplines of Biology, ChemistryBiology, Chemistry and Physics (both from the “d” subject area and three years recommended).

e Foreign Language-2 yearsTwo years of language other than English. Must be the same language. Three years recommended.

f Visual or Performing Arts-1 yearOne 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 yearOne 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.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTENGLISH REQUIREMENTHigh School High School

GraduationGraduation• Four years of

English

A-G Reqt:A-G Reqt:Four years of college

prep (CP) level or higher. Must pass

with grade of “C” or better.

MATH REQUIREMENTMATH REQUIREMENTHigh School GraduationHigh School GraduationMust complete total of 30

credits on the high school site, including Algebra 1

A-G Reqt:A-G Reqt:Three years of CP level or higher.

Must pass with a grade of “C” or better.

REQUIREDREQUIRED• Algebra 1 CP / H• Geometry CP / H• Algebra 2 CP / H

RECOMMENDEDRECOMMENDEDAP Calculus

AP Computer ScienceDiscrete Math

Math Analysis CP/HonorsMultimedia Information Technology

AP Statistics

High School GraduationHigh School GraduationAny level of:• World History or

AP European History• US History• U.S. Government & Politics• Economics

Applying to 4 Year Applying to 4 Year CollegesColleges

( a.k.a “A-G” ( a.k.a “A-G” Reqt):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)

Social Science RequirementSocial Science Requirement

Science RequirementScience RequirementHigh School High School

GraduationGraduation• Biological Science (1 yr)• Physical Science (1 yr)

A-G Reqt:A-G Reqt:Two years of laboratory science.

Must pass with “C” or better.

2 Years Required• Biology CP / H

• Chemistry CP / H

33rdrd Year Year RecommendedRecommended

• 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 Physical Education and Health RequirementsRequirements

For High School For High School Graduation Only:Graduation Only:

• Physical Education (two years)

• Health (one semester)

High School Graduation1 year of Visual & Performing Art

OROR1 year of a World Language

A-G Reqt:A-G Reqt:Must pass with “C” or better.

1 year of Visual & Performing Art

AND AND 2 years of the same world

language(3 years recommended)

Visual & Performing Arts and World Language Visual & Performing Arts and World Language RequirementsRequirements

Elective RequirementElective RequirementHigh School GraduationHigh School Graduation

Every class taken above and beyond the previously listed graduation requirements will count towards the 75 credit elective requirement

A-G Reqt:A-G Reqt:Must pass with “C” or better.

1 full year of a CP/H/AP levelelective is required (above

and beyond previously mentioned requirements)

Sample elective classes include:ChoirBandFoods

PhotographyTheater

Journalism and more!See the back of the registration sheet for a full

listing of available sophomore options

Zangle RegistrationZangle Registration

Must log in with Must log in with student id and student id and

password!password!

After logging in, students will begin adding After logging in, students will begin adding requests to their Zangle account. These requests requests to their Zangle account. These requests will be discussed during the individual student will be discussed during the individual student meetingsmeetings

Online tonight!

• Open window for online registration is:

March 2nd

• Students will meet individually with counselors through English classes:

March 2nd through 16th

• During this meeting, students may pre-register for summer school for classes in which they earned a D or F.

Zangle Registration Dates:Zangle Registration Dates:

Westlake Information Technology Westlake Information Technology Academy (WIT)Academy (WIT)

Coordinator: Dr. Laurie Looker, Coordinator: Dr. Laurie Looker, ext.1036ext.1036

llooker@conejo.k12.ca.usllooker@conejo.k12.ca.us• 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 PROGRAMMAJORS PROGRAMCoordinator: Dr. Laurie LookerCoordinator: 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

TestingGet Help When You Need ItParticipate in College Rep Meetings & College FairsLook For Ways To Be InvolvedDevelop A Resume

Read, Read, Read

Become familiar w/ Naviance

Research and Visit Colleges

Summer Activities

Choose Your Classes Carefully

Study, Study, Study!

SAT SAT • Reasoning exam• Required by:

• UC• CSU• Most private colleges

• 3 sections• Each section worth

800 points• NOT required for

Community College

ACT w ACT w WritingWriting

• Accepted by colleges in place of the SAT

• Content based:• English• Writing• Mathematics• Science reasoning

• If you take both the ACT and the SAT, colleges will use whichever score is higher!

PSAT/NMSQTPSAT/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

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?

•Resume builder

•Career Inventories

•Compare colleges

•Track Deadlines

•View schedule of college visits

•Search for Scholarships

•Receive email communications from Counseling Department

NavianceNaviance

How to sign-in: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…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.

NAVIANCENAVIANCE

College and Career Center:Mrs. Sandra Dewitt, Sub for Mrs. Cassie Sandifer,

csandifer@conejo.k12.ca.us

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

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