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Welcome to Future Sophomore Night!

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.

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Welcome to Future Sophomore Night!

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  1. Welcome to Future Sophomore Night!

  2. COUNSELING CORNERNicole 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 Counseling Office Phone: (805) 497-6711 ext. 1020

  3. 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 4-year university admissions.

  4. “A-G” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS California State University (CSU) University of California (UC)

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. Social Science Requirement 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) High School Graduation Any level of: • World History or AP European History • US History • U.S. Government & Politics • Economics

  8. 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 3rdYear 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

  9. Physical Education and Health Requirements For High School Graduation Only: • Physical Education (two years) • Health (one semester)

  10. Visual & Performing Arts and World Language Requirements A-G Reqt: Must pass with “C” or better. 1 year of Visual & Performing Art AND 2 years of the same world language (3 years recommended) High School Graduation 1 year of Visual & Performing Art OR 1 year of a World Language

  11. 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) Sample elective classes include: Choir Band Foods Photography Theater Journalism and more! See the back of the registration sheet for a full listing of available sophomore options

  12. 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

  13. Zangle Registration Dates: • 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.

  14. Westlake Information Technology Academy (WIT)Coordinator: Dr. Laurie Looker, ext.1036llooker@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

  15. MAJORS PROGRAMCoordinator: 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

  16. Sophomore Checklist • Testing • Get Help When You Need It • Participate in College Rep Meetings & College Fairs • Look For Ways To Be Involved • Develop A Resume • Read, Read, Read • Become familiar w/ Naviance • Research and Visit Colleges • Summer Activities • Choose Your Classes Carefully • Study, Study, Study!

  17. T E S T I N G SAT • Reasoning exam • Required by: • UC • CSU • Most private colleges • 3 sections • Each section worth 800 points • NOT required for Community College ACT w Writing • 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/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

  18. Naviance • 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

  19. NAVIANCE 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. 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

  20. College and Career Center: Mrs. Sandra Dewitt, Sub for Mrs. Cassie Sandifer, csandifer@conejo.k12.ca.us 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 RESOURCES

  21. FOR ATTENDING!

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