High School is a Plan

To reach your dreams!

Welcome to High School!!

THREE SIMPLE STEPS:KNOW

High School Graduation RequirementsCollege Entrance Requirements

PLANCollege acceptance is a PLAN, not a DREAM

ENGAGEBe involved! Be an active member of your school

High School Credits

Each class per semester = 5 creditsEach class per year = 10 credits

If there are 6 periods in a day, how many credits should your student earn every year?

Answer: 60 credits

At the end of the year you should have:9th grade55 credits

10th grade110 credits

11th grade165 credits

12th grade220 credits to graduate

University of California/ California State University

A-G requirements

…To prepare every student to meet the A-G College Entrance requirement

A. History- 2 years A-GWorld History: 1 year for high school graduationU.S. History: 1 year for high school graduation

B. English- 4 years A-GEnglish 1-4: 4 years for high school graduation

A-G requirements (cont’d)

C. Mathematics- 3 years A-G (with minimum of Algebra II)

3 years for high school graduation

D. Laboratory Science- 2 years A-G

1 year of biological science for high school graduation 1 year of physical science for high school graduation

_ 1 year additional science for high school graduation_ 3 YEARS TOTAL TO GRADUATE

A-G requirements (cont’d)

E. World Language- 2 years A-G (same language)

_ No World Language requirement for high school graduation, but…_ 50 credits of ELECTIVES required for high school graduation

F. Visual & Perf. Arts- 1 year A-G_ 1 year required for high school graduation

G. College Prep Elective- 1 year A-G

_ 50 credits of ELECTIVES required for high school graduation

*MUST RECEIVE “C” OR BETTER IN ALL A-G COURSES*

Programs and Courses

AVID Advancement Via Individual Determination

Puente Cardinal Advanced Placement Program

March 18, 3:15-5:15 (register online @ wuhsd.org/whs)

Seal of Biliteracy Academic Competition (Mock Trial, Model

UN, Decathlon, Speech and Debate)Cardinal Computer Academy

Advanced Placement Courses

College-level courses taught in high schoolHighest level courses offered in WUHSD (higher

than honors)Receive +1 grade point into GPA calculations

Students can take AP Exams and earn college credit with passing scores

WHS offers 18 different AP courses40% of WHS students are in at least 1 AP/Honors

course

9th Grade Course Selection

4 Mandatory courses: English Math Science Physical Education

(PE for 9th Grade is State Law)2 Elective courses

Honors English may pair with AP Human Geography or Ancient Civilizations-Honors

Placement exam is administered at middle schools in April/May

School Climate

Associated Student Body (ASB)Class CouncilAthletics- Grades Matter!Academic Mentors/SenatorsPositive Behavior Interventions and Support

Cardinals with CLASS Citizenship, Leadership, Achievement, Self-Respect,

Service

Dates to Remember

Future Frosh Night- March 12, 6:00 pmParent Power WHS: 6/23, 24, 27Fall Enrollment (Program Pick-Up)

WHS:7/30Freshman First Day August 11First Day of School August 12Semester 1 ends before Winter Break!