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Future Junior Night
Westlake High School
Class of 2014
JUNIORS!!!
WHS GRADUATING CLASS OF 2014!
COLLEGE
GRADUATING CLASS OF
2018!
High School Graduation Requirements
Classes are
worth 5 credits
per semester.
You must earn a
D or better to
receive high
school credits
for a class.
You must earn a
C or better for 4year university
admissions.
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
2 (1 year)
10
Visual/Perf. Arts OR
Foreign Lang.
Electives
CAHSEE (California
High School Exit Exam)
75
PASSING SCORE ON
ENGLISH AND MATH
230
“A-G” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
California State University (CSU) University of California (UC)
Subject
1 yr
1 yr
1 yr
a History-2 years
Two 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 years
Four years English, which can include not more than one year of ESL/ELD courses
c Mathematics-3 years
Three (3) years Math (Algebra I and II, Geometry); four years recommended
d Laboratory Science-2 years
Two 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 Foreign Language-2 years
Two years of language other than English. Must be the same language. Three years recommended.
f Visual or Performing Arts-1 year
One 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 year
One 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.
1 yr
WHS SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
ENGLISH REQUIREMENT
High School
Graduation
• Four years of English
A-G Reqt:
Four years of college
prep (CP) level or
higher. Must pass
with grade of “C” or
better.
Math Requirement
High School Graduation
Must complete total of 30
credits on the high
school site, including
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
RECOMMENDED
AP Calculus
AP Computer Science
Discrete Math
Math Analysis CP/Honors
Multimedia Information Technology
AP Statistics
Social Science Requirement
High School Graduation
Any level of:
• World History or
AP European History
• US History
• U.S. Government & Politics
• Economics
Applying to 4 Year
Colleges
( a.k.a “A-G” 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)
Science Requirement
High School Graduation
• Biological Science (1 yr)
• Physical Science (1 yr)
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
• 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 Requirement
For High School
Graduation Only:
• Physical Education (two years)
• Health (one semester)
Visual and Performing Arts and World Language
Requirement
High School Graduation
1 year of Visual & Performing Art
OR
A-G Reqt:
Must pass with “C” or better.
1 year of Visual & Performing Art
1 year of a World Language
AND
2 years of the same world language
(3 years recommended)
Examples: Ceramics, Art Media, Theater, Architectural Design,
American Sign Language, French and so forth…
Elective Requirement
High School Graduation
Every class taken above and beyond
the previously listed graduation
requirements will count towards
the 75 credit elective requirement
A-G Reqt:
Must pass with “C” or better.
1 full year of a CP/H/AP level
elective is required (above
and beyond previously mentioned
requirements)
 Electives include courses such as Wood Shop, Foods, Journalism and so forth…
 Remember: electives may also be additional science courses, social sciences, art
classes, extra year of a language, etc.
Zangle Registration
Online tonight!
Must log in with
student id and
password!
After logging in, students will begin adding requests to
their Zangle account. These requests will be discussed
during the individual student meetings over the next
two weeks.
JUNIOR YEAR TIMELINE
Fall
 Sign up in September in the CCC to take the PSAT
 Log-in to Naviance and reacquaint yourself with this useful
tool (link to Naviance from the WHS website):
• Username= student email address
• Password= student id
 Use the College Tab to begin the college research process
 Use the “My Planner” tool in Naviance to get organized
 Use the Careers tab in Naviance to explore how college
majors relate to various career
Winter
Get Ready for the SAT and/or ACT
Plan your spring testing schedule
Register online through
CollegeBoard.com (SAT) and
ACTstudent.org
Study for final exams in January
Spring
 Start visiting local colleges
 Use SuperMatch tool on Naviance to narrow your college list
 Update your list of preferred schools using the “College I’m Thinking
About” tool
 Prepare for AP exams
 Use the Enrichment Programs link in the Colleges tab in Naviance to
explore various summer program
 Think about volunteering, traveling abroad and internships, or think
about taking a summer class
School to Career Programs
NAVIANCE
Naviance
How to sign up
Link to Naviance from the WHS website:
www.conejo.k12.ca.us/whs/counseling.aspx
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User name = email address
Registration/Password = student ID #
Don’t change password!
Need an email address?
 www.yahoo.com
 www.hotmail.com
 www.gmail.com
RESOURCES
College and Career Center:
Mrs. Sandra Dewitt, Sub for Mrs. Cassie Sandifer, [email protected]
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
The End!
For Attending!