Westview

Course Request

Class of 2017

Reading your transcript:

Codes:

P = College Prep

Hh = Honors – Honors (Weighted)

H = Honors – Regular (Non-Weighted)

AH = AP

N = Non-Academic

R = Repeat Course

Credit Summary

Understanding the GPA

Academic GPA – All academic courses from the freshman through senior

year, except physical education, school services, and planning and

leadership. Add an additional point for AP courses and Honors American

Literature (for example: A = 5.00).

Unweighted GPA – All academic courses from the freshman through

senior year, except physical education, school services, and planning and

leadership. No additional points added to the GPA. Max = 4.0

Course History: GPA, Grades from past courses

Grade Book: Grades in current courses

Accessing your GPA & Grades

in MyPlan

Post High School Options

Workforce

Military

Community College – AA Degree or Transfer Program

GAP Year

4-year College

Trade School

Career Exploration

Search for Colleges

Subject Area RequirementsPUSD Graduation Requirements UC/CSU “A-G” Requirements

Social Science ~ 30 credits A. History/Social Science ~ 2 years

English ~ 40 credits B. English ~ 4 years

Math ~ 20 credits

All students must pass Algebra 1-2 OR

Integrated Math I & II

C. Mathematics ~ 3 years, 4 recommended

Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4

OR Integrated Math I, II, III

Physical Science ~ 10 credits D. Laboratory Science ~ 2 years, 3 recommended

Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Biological Science ~ 10 credits E. Language Other than English ~ 2 years, 3

recommended

Fine Art ~ 10 credits F. Visual and Performing Arts ~ 1 year

Exercise Nutritional Science(ENS) ~ 25 credits

(includes health)

G. College Prep Elective ~ 1 year

Elective ~ 85 credits UC/CSU- Grade of “C” or better required

Required courses for 12th grade

o English (choose one):

World Literature 1-2

Expository Reading & Writing 1-2

AP English Language

AP English Literature 1-2/British Literature 1-2

AP World History 1-2/World Literature 1-2

o Social Science (choose one):

Civics/Economics

AP US Gov 1-2/Civics-Economics

o Any Remaining Credits

Course Information

Documents available on the Westview website: www.westviewwolverines.com

Course Catalog:

Course Description, Graduation &

A-G Requirements

Course Profile:

Course Description & Content, Units

of Study, Workload Expectations, Etc.

Course Info on MyConnect

Westview 4 x 4 Plan

Fill out the courses you have completed with the grade received.

IP = In Progress 12 = 12th grade X = credits complete

Course Offerings are listed on the back of the 4 x 4 plan.

FALL TRIMESTER WINTER TRIMESTER SPRING TRIMESTERAug – Nov 2016 Nov 2016 – Mar 2017 March – June 2017

VIRTUAL CLASSESOFFERED

CivicsHealthWorld History 1

Automotive Tech 1*Chemistry 1*EconomicsUS History 1

Automotive Tech 2* Chemistry 2*HealthUS History 2World History 2

Poway Unified School District

Online Courses & Virtual School

2016 -17

Online courses other than those offered at Westview may be available. Sign up sheets are

available in the Counseling office. These courses have limited availability and are subject to

change.

*Course requires face-to-face meetings once per week (labs). Labs will be scheduled on Mondays between 4 and 6 PM.

FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER

Aug 2016- Jan 2017 Jan – June 2017

Algebra 3Honors Algebra 3

Algebra 4Honors Algebra 4

You must request required grade level courses (i.e. Eng, Hist) through MyPlan to

reserve a spot at Westview in the event that you are not enrolled in the Virtual School.

Virtual Course Time Commitment(ESTIMATE)

• US History 1-2 = 5-6 hours a week

• Civics = 5-6 hours a week

• Economics = 3-4 hours a week (self-paced)

• Algebra 3-4 = 3-4 hours a week (self-paced)

Times may vary based on personal skill set. These numbers are an

average estimation provided by the instructor of the course.

Find the Right BALANCE for yourself!!

o How many classes do you want to take?

o Do you need an Off Roll for sports, work, transportation, etc?

o What is the homework load for each class?

o Which classes are of interest to you?

o Do you want to try an AP class in 12th grade?

o Are you ready to take an AP class?

o How many AP classes can you realistically handle?

Choosing your courses

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

6:00 Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep

7:00 Wake Up Wake Up Wake Up Wake

Up

Wake Up Sleep Sleep

8:00 Period 1 Period 1 Chores Period 1 Period 1 Sleep Wake Up

9:00 HR WT Period 1 WT HR Sleep Family

10:00 Period 2 Period 2 HR Period 2 Period 2 Wake Up Time

11:00 Lunch Lunch Period 2 Lunch Lunch Chores Brunch

12:00 Period 3 Period 3 Lunch Period 3 Period 3 Exercise

1:00 Period 3 Piano

2:00 Period 4 Period 4 Period 4 Period 4 Period 4 Hw

3:00 Sports Sports Sports Sports Sports Hw Relax

4:00 Hw Relax

5:00 Hw Hw Hw Hw Hw Relax Relax

6:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner

7:00 Hw Piano Hw Piano Hw Social Youth

8:00 Hw Hw TV Show Hw Hw Group

9:00 Social TV Show Social Social Social Hw

10:00 Hw Hw Hw Hw Social Hw

11:00 Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep

SAMPLE WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Tips for Course Selection

• Use your course offerings list and 4-year plan as a guide to select classes

prior to using the course request window in MyPlan.

• When choosing courses, enter COURSE ID NUMBER ONLY - Do not search

by department.

• Choose 16 course numbers under the area labeled "Selected Course

Requests" and choose 4 course numbers under the area labeled "Alternate

Elective Requests".

• Make sure to select all four sections of linked courses (i.e. AP European

History1-2/Honors W. History 1-2 or Honors Pre-Calc 1-2/AP Calc AB 1-2).

• Some courses require you to enter in the same course number multiple times.

They are identified on the Course Offering list with an ‘M’ next to the name.

You will enter the course number:

Two times for a term (2 Quarters) or

Four times for an entire year (4 Quarters).

Accessing MyPlan

www.westviewwolverines.com

Log on to MyPlan using your Novell username & password

Once you have logged in, select the

Course Request link

Use this link to access the 4-year

plan, Course Catalog, Course

Offerings, Worksheets, etc.

READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY

You will use the COURSE ID Number to select your classes.

Do NOT Lock Course Requests

until you have confirmed that all 16

sections are entered correctly!!!

Course requests are now being accepted for the 2016-2017 school year. Students may use this site from March 16-April 1, 2016.

After April 1, students will no longer have access to choose or view course requests.

To add or delete courses, select the button that says “Click here to

change course requests”.

Course requests are now being accepted for the 2016-2017 school year. Students may use this site from March 16-April 1, 2016.

After April 1, students will no longer have access to choose or view course requests.

DO NOT SEARCH BY DEPARTMENT OR SUBJECT!

Enter the Course ID number and click “Search Courses”.

Remember Course ID numbers are found on the back of the 4-year Plan.

Once the course appears, fill in the

Request or Alternate bubble.

Select the button “Click here to move

selected requests to Selected Course

Requests” to add the class.

Repeat this process until you have selected each of the 16 sections and 4 alternate sections.

Make sure to choose ALL sections of Linked or Year-Long courses!

Make sure to choose Off Roll periods too!

Once you have finished selecting all 16 sections plus 4 alternates, select the

“Click here to return to course request summary” button.

After you have verified that all sections are entered correctly, select the

“Lock Course Requests” button and print a copy or take a photo of the

screen for your records. Once the course request window closes, you

will no longer have access to view your course requests.

Locking Course Requests

Comparing

the

SAT/ACT

http://www.studypoint.com/ed/act-vs-sat/

June/July Decide on plans for after high school (College, Work, Trade, Military, etc.)

Start narrowing down list of colleges

Summer jobs/internships/volunteer work/etc.

August Narrow down list of colleges

Brainstorm ideas for College Essays

September Finalize list of colleges

Senior Workshop Series

Ask teachers/counselor/other recommenders for Letters of Rec

Work on college essays

Decide on any Early Apps

October Finalize list of colleges

October 1 – Financial Aid application opens

CSU application open Oct 1 – Nov 30

Private and Out of State apps

Senior Workshop Series

Senior Year Timeline

November UC application filing period Nov 1 – Nov 30

Last chance for SAT/ACT

December Complete Private and Out of State apps

January Request Mid-Year Transcripts & Reports

Feb/March Financial Aid application due March 2

Community College applications open

April Receive Acceptances & Financial Aid award letters. Compare offers!

Check housing dates/deadlines

May May 1st decision day

June Graduation!!!

Early Assessment Program

(Integrated within the new state-wide testing)

EAP Test Results: Ready, Conditionally Ready or Not Ready

High SAT/ACT Scores or AP exams

CSU Placement Tests: ELM and EPT

or

Early Start

or

or

If you receive Conditional status, you can clear this requirement by taking

Expository Reading & Writing 1-2 and/or math (earning a C or better) in 12th grade.

What’s Next• Take information home and

share with parents

• Look at the course catalog & course profiles on the website

• Talk to your teachers about the classes they recommend (especially in math and science)

• View the ‘Webinar’ on the Westview home page if you still have questions about how to use the course request system.

• Review requirements for college admissions

• Computer Access Wolverine Center

Library

• Parent Open House March 16 2-6pm WV Staff Lounge

March 17 1-4pm WV Staff Lounge

• Elective Fair Thursday, March 10th at Lunch

WINDOW OPEN: March 16 – April 1