welcome to future sophomore night!
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Welcome to Future Sophomore Night!. COUNSELING CORNER 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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
[email protected]@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,
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
RESOURCESRESOURCES
FOR ATTENDING!