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Welcome to Future Sophomore Night!. COUNSELING STAFF 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 & LEAP. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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COUNSELING STAFFCOUNSELING STAFF

Nicole 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 & LEAP

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

Website: www.conejousd.org/whs/counseling

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• Classes worth 5 credits per semester

• Must earn a D or better to receive credits

• Must earn C or better for university admissions

• Log-in to Zangle to view your transcript

SUBJECT Required CREDITS

English 4 years 40

Health 1 semester 5

Mathematics (must include Algebra 1)

3 years 30

Physical Education 2 years 20

Phys. Science (Geosciences or Chem)

1 year 10

Biology 1 year 10

World Hist/Geography 1 year 10

US History 1 year 10

United States Government

1 semester 5

Economics 1 semester 5

Visual Performing Art, World Lang or CTE

1 year 10

Electives 75 credits above and beyond required courses

75

CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)

PASSING SCORE ON

ENGLISH AND MATH 230230

High School Graduation High School Graduation RequirementsRequirements

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““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, 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, Chemistry and Physics (both from the “d” subject area and three years recommended).

e World 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).

Must take SAT or ACT with Writing

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Academic Petitions

Due by May 2, 2014

Placement exam required for Alg 2H, Math Anal H: April 1 during WISE and lunch

English will assess using an in-class essay

Spring Testing

All current 9th grade students will take the STAR Life Science exam on

May 10, 2014 from 8-10 a.m.

Final Exams

June 10-13

Summer School•D & F Repeats: Students sign up with counselor by May 15, 2014

•Get Ahead Summer School available for a fee through the Conejo Schools Foundation: www.conejoschools.org

Summer School dates are as follows

Session 1: June 18-Jul 3

Session 2: July 7-24

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High School Graduation

• Four years of English

College/University, a.k.a. “A-G” :

Four years of college prep (CP) level or

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

ENGLISH ENGLISH REQUIREMENTREQUIREMENT

Sophomore year: English 10CP or 10H

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High School GraduationHigh School Graduation•Three years of mathematics (equivalent of 30 credits)•One of the three years must meet or exceed Algebra 1.

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

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

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

4th year RECOMMENDED(placement depends on grades earned in

prior class)

Math Analysis CP / H orFunctions Stats and Trig CP

AP Statistics orAP Calculus or

Statistics CP

MATH REQUIREMENTMATH REQUIREMENT

Some students will complete Algebra in grade 8 and therefore

must go above and beyond to meet his/her 30 credits.

Sophomore year: Follow math

sequence above

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High School Graduation

Each of the following• 1 year World History (or AP Euro)• 1 year US History• 1 semester U.S. Government &

Politics• 1 semester Economics

A-G Requirement:Must pass the following with a “C” or

better

1 YEAR (gr. 10)•World History CP

or AP European History

1 YEAR (gr. 11)•US History CP

or AP US History

1 SEMESTER (gr. 12)•US Govt & Politics CP

or AP US Govt & Politics

1 SEMESTER (gr. 12)•Economics CP

or AP Macroeconomics

Social Science Social Science RequirementRequirement

Sophomore year:

World History CP or AP European History

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High School Graduation• 1 year of a Biological Science• 1 year of a Physical Science

(Geosciences or Chemistry)

A-G Reqt:Two years of laboratory science.

Must pass with “C” or better.

2 Years Required• Biology CP / H

• Chemistry CP / H

3rd Year Recommended

•AP Biology•AP Chemistry

•AP Environmental Science•AP Physics

•Anatomy & Physiology CP•Biotechnology CP

•Forensic Science CP•Marine Science CP

•Physics CP•Physiology H

•Advanced Anatomy H (Teacher approval required)

Science RequirementScience Requirement

Sophomore year: Geosciences CP or Chemistry CP or H

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2 Years Required:

•P.E.•WHS team sport•Marching band•Colorguard•ISPE (must apply)•Completed in grades 9 and 10

PHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTPHYSICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTFOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION ONLY

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High School Graduation• 1 year, chosen from ONE of

the following subject areas:• Visual & Performing

Artor• World Languageor• Career Technical

Education (CTE) course

Visual & Performing Art, World Language, & Career Technical

Education

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Elective RequirementElective Requirement

High 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:ChoirBand

World LanguagePhotography

TheaterJournalism and more!

See the back of the registration sheet for a full listing of available sophomore options

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• Open window for online registration is:

Tonight!• Students will meet individually with

counselors through English classes:

March 26-April 3• 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:

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Zangle RegistrationZangle Registration

Must log in with student id and

password!

After logging in, students add course requests to their Zangle account. Requests are discussed during the individual student meetings

Online tonight!

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Westlake Innovative Technology Westlake Innovative Technology Academy (WIT)Academy (WIT)

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

[email protected]@conejo.k12.ca.us• For students in grades 10-12• Focuses on college and career preparation in

specific occupational fields involving technology and innovation

• A “school within a school” program• Academy students take classes together as a

cohort• Academy classes connect technology to the

subject matter

Interest meeting: Wednesday, March 26, WHS Library, 6 p.m.

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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

Information Available Online!http://www.conejousd.org/whs/Departments/CareerEducation/CareerMajorsProgram.aspx

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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!

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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

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How to sign-in:How to sign-in:• Students were trained and

registered through their WISE class

• www.conejousd.org/whs/counseling.aspx

• User name = email address• Password = student ID #• Students should use his/her 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

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College and Career Center: Rebecca Mertel [email protected]

Naviance: http://connection.naviance.com/westlake

WHS Counseling: www.conejousd.org/whs/counseling.aspx

High School Course Directory

Handouts & Power Point Presentations

Links to helpful resources

SAT/AP: www.collegeboard.org

ACT: www.act.org

Get ahead summer: www.conejoschools.org

RESOURCESRESOURCES

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