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PATHWAY TO COLLEGE
Heather Kimball, Guidance Advisor (A – G)
Erika Flores, Guidance Advisor (H - O)
Rani Kang, Guidance Advisor (P – Z)
Rene Klaus, College/Career Center Specialist [email protected]
Sandy Cotton, Guidance Secretary/Registrar
NEW Graduation requirements for class of 2020
and following graduation classes:
4 years English
3 years Math
2 years Science
1 year Biological
1 year Physical
3 years Social Science (History)
2 years PE (on campus - state requirement)
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 complete 2 years of VAPA, this requirement is waived.
TOTAL UNITS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION = 220
Westmont Graduation Requirements
Some of the Electives students can take at
WHS
Visual/Performing Arts •Art
•3-D Design (Ceramics)
•Theatre
•Concert Choir
•Digital Photography
•Symphonic Band
For more info visit our website! Click
on “Academic Offerings”
westmont.cuhsd.org
Applied Arts/CTE Courses •Work Experience
•Digital & Graphic Tools
•Intro to Engineering (PLTW)
•Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
•Web Design
•Computer Programming
•Manufacturing Tech (Metals)
•Production Tech (Woodshop)
•Graphic Publications (Yearbook)
Registration Rodeo: Happens in January, in QUAD, learn
about all of the elective classes/programs on campus
Understanding
your transcript
• What does the “P”
mean? College Prep vs.
Graduation Only
• The different GPA’s
Colleges: Academic 10-12
weighted
• Grading System No extra points for Honors @
Westmont,
additional point for AP ONLY
• Credit Summary Box
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 is for graduation purposes. Please disregard this section for now! The District is working to update this to reflect new graduation requirements.
1. Acad GPA(9-12): private colleges
Westmont
Transcript
4 Year COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS: What is A-G?!
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 2 years 2 years, 3 recommended - Must be lab science (does not include Ag.
Science/Earth Science)
LOTE: Language other than English
2 years 2 years /3 recommended
Visual and Performing Arts
1 year 1 year
Electives Any additional class above the graduation requirement is counted as elective credits
1 year of college prep elective Visit website for a list of classes: https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist#/list/details/2200/
Graduation vs. “A-G” College
Requirements
Validation: Only applies to Math and World
Language
Validation by grade improvement:If you earned a ‘D’ the first semester, and earned an ‘A, B, or C’ in the second semester you still meet the requirement. Validation of higher level coursework (example) A grade of C or higher in Integrated Math 2 validates a D or F grade in Integrated Math 1.You will have met the two year math requirement. NOTE: If you validate, the “D or F” will still be calculated in your GPA.
What if I received a ‘D’ or ‘F’ in any
other A-G subject?
Courses used to satisfy the “A-G” requirements in which
the student earns D or F grades must be repeated with
grades of C or higher.
Options for credit recovery or grade improvement?
• Odysseyware Academy: online, FREE
• CACE - night school, 2 days a week. (English and Social Science
Only), FOR GRADUATION ONLY
• Community College-must be approved by Counselor, low cost!
*** IMPORTANT: All courses outside of Westmont must be approved
by a Counselor PRIOR to a student enrolling. If not, we will NOT
accept the course or credits.
UC (A-G) REQUIREMENTS
• Complete any 11 UC-approved “a-g” courses prior to senior year
• Complete all 15-course “a-g” subject pattern by the end of senior year
• Must be completed with a grade of C or better
Which means, the minimum GPA
to apply is a 3.0 GPA, however…
ELIGIBILITY
VS.
SELECTION
UC: Comprehensive Review
Freshmen will be selected on the basis of academic and personal achievement, as assessed through a comprehensive review of all information provided on the application.
Campuses Look For Strong grades, test scores & course preparation A robust educational experience
Assess Students Within Context Educational environment Available resources and opportunities
The Full Application Not just the personal insight questions Not just grades and test scores
California State University
Admission offices at the 23 campuses use four factors to determine eligibility.
1. Complete at least 11 of 15 A-G courses by end of Junior year
2. Must receive “C” or better in all "a-g" courses
3. Graduation from high school
4. Meet or exceed the minimum eligibility index
GPA – minimum 2.0 with qualifying ACT or SAT scores
Test Requirements
• 4 year campuses (UC, CSU, Private)
• Take SAT and/or ACT with writing
NOTE: Writing portion not calculated for CSU eligibility
• Subject tests are NOT REQUIRED but are
recommended for certain schools and majors(UC/CSU)
http://tinyurl.com/exam-requirements
• Private Schools/Out of State: Check individual school for
subject test requirements
Testing Dates
• ALL 10th graders WILL BE TAKING THE PSAT ON OCTOBER 11Th
during the school day for free!
• Plan to take the SAT/ACT in the Spring of Junior year.
Free Test Prep Resources:
KHAN academy www.khanacademy.org –Official Test Prep for SAT/PSAT
You will receive a detailed PSAT score report around December
Programming in January
Notice that it is set up
to follow the A-G
requirements, that was
intentional ☺
You will have all of 2nd
semester to finalize
your class selections.
Be sure to research the
classes that you are
signing up for! Speak
with your peers,
parents, and teachers.
Need more information...
Please visit our website for more information throughout the year!
Westmont.cuhsd.org > Student Services > Guidance Email us via schoolloop/ gmail or come speak with any Guidance
Counselor outside of class time. One counselor is available during
Lunch every day.
If we are not available please fill out an appointment request form to let us
know what you need help with.
College and Career Center
•Mrs. Rene Klaus: [email protected] •Located in the Library! •Available to speak with students and parents •Assist with Naviance, college applications, college rep-presentations at Westmont, career planning and any other questions you may have about college •Want to get involved? Email [email protected]
Naviance Tasks 5*****@my.cuhsd.org
Career/Major Exploration
• You should have completed the StrengthsExplorer assessment in 9th grade. If you have not done this
yet, do this first! Located under the “ABOUT ME” tab.
• Career Exploration: The themes you received from your results will help guide your career exploration.
• Grade Level Tasks: Each year you will be assigned tasks by Guidance/CCC. You can find these in the
“MY PLANNER TAB” under the purple tab labeled “TASKS ASSIGNED TO ME”
• You will come to the Library to get started on these tasks during PE class. These include:
watching some videos in the Road Trip Nation library and completing a survey about them
researching careers and completing a survey about what you’ve learned
thinking about your plan for the future and writing a game plan
• The goal in doing these tasks is that you will become familiar with the resources available to you within
Naviance. By the time you are a Senior you’ll have some idea of what you are interested in pursuing after
high school. If that career requires college you will be more familiar with Naviance and the college
application process will be much easier.
Tasks Assigned to Me
Click on “My PLanner” and then the tab “tasks assigned to me”. You can click
a specific task to get started.
Reminders!
❖ Prepare for PSAT! You will receive your student guide in your History
class.
❖ Stay focused in your classes, remember the best way to do well on the
SAT/ACT is to do well in your classes.
❖ Homework Center: Monday-Thursday in Library @2:45-3:45pm,
teachers are available to help with homework!
❖ Use your Naviance Account!
Login: 5*****@my.cuhsd.org ; if you forgot your password, click forgot password
❖ Naviance “About Me Tab”- Strengths Explorer/Tasks Assigned to you
❖ Start or Continue Extracurricular activities
