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Welcome to 9th Grade Scheduling

• Mrs. Garcia (A – Fe)
• Ms. Lau (Fi – La)
• Mrs. Druten (Le – Ra)
• Mrs. Barricklow (Re – Z)
• Ms. Torres – College & Career Counseling Coordinator

Counselor’s Role

➢ Same counselor for 4 years ➢ Academic counseling ➢ Personal, social and emotional counseling ➢ Career counseling ➢ College counseling

2nd Visit

➢ Jefferson Middle School

• Tuesday, April 14
• Thursday, April 16

➢ Bert Lynn Middle School

• Monday, April 20
• Tuesday, April 21

Incoming 9th Grade Warrior Open House

Wednesday, March 18th at 5:00pm Learn about classes and activities at West High: Athletics College Planning Honors/ AP Academic Decathlon WHS Counselors Science Olympiad Band/ Color Guard Speech & Debate Choir Yearbook Drama Dance Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Robotics

How do students earn credits?

➢ Students will earn 5 credits per class (per

semester)

➢ Semester grades are permanent marks, which

go on your West High transcript

➢ Q1 + Q2 = Semester 1 (cumulative grade) ➢ Q3 + Q4 = Semester 2 (cumulative grade)

Graduation Requirements

➢ 220 credits ➢ 6 semesters of satisfactory citizenship ➢ English – 40 credits ➢ History/Social Studies – 30 credits ➢ Math – 20 credits ➢ Science – 20 credits ➢ Health – 5 credits ➢ PE – 20 credits ➢ World Language or VPA – 10 credits

UC/CSU “a-g” Requirements

• a - History/Social Studies – 2 years (US History/World History)
• b - English – 4 years
• c - Mathematics – 3 years (Alg 1, Geometry, Alg 2)

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4 years recommended

• d - Science – 2 years lab science

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3 years recommended

• e - World Language – 2 years of the same language

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3 years recommended

• f - Visual Performing Art – 1 year
• g – College Prep Elective – 1 year
• All of the above must be completed with a C grade or better to be eligible

Link to WHS UC "a-g" approved list

Find the Best Fit: There’s a College for Everyone

• There are over 5,000 colleges and universities in the U. S.
• Selectivity or name brand doesn’t make a college a good choice for

you

• Students that attend colleges

that match their academic, social and financial needs, while still providing an academically challenging environment, are more likely to thrive and graduate on time.

Are You Ready For Honors?

➢ You should have an A in your current class ➢ Highly interested in subject ➢ Always complete work on time ➢ Good study habits ➢ Motivated ➢ Responsible ➢ Able to seek help ➢ Successful in all classes

Honors Classes

➢ Honors Commitment Form ➢ Assessing Strengths Form (required for students

currently taking an Honors class at WHS)

All Honors/AP classes are a yearlong commitment. Choose wisely!

Balance between Course Selection, Activities, Homework and Family

• Choose your freshmen classes thoughtfully
• Everything takes time: clubs, sports, homework, etc.
• Don’t pick a schedule that you can only accomplish in a “perfect world” – the

world is not perfect

• Schedule time for yourself, your family, time to relax, time to unplug, time for

what if…

• Before finalizing your course selections, make sure you utilize the Homework

Times Estimates /Time Management form. Determine if you have the time you need to meet your academic, extra curricular and family commitments

Homework Time Estimates

9th Grade Required Courses

➢ English ➢ Math ➢ Science ➢ PE ➢ Health/Intro to Business, Health/Teen Living OR Health/World Geography ➢ Elective (World Language, Visual & Performing Art,

• r Career Tech Ed)

Click here for WHS Course Description Handbook

English

➢ English 1

○ 15-30 min per night, 4-5 nights per week

➢ English 1H

○ 30 min per night, 5 nights per week

➢ English 1(S) – ELL students only

English Elective

➢ Forensics Workshop – Debate (Zero Period Only)

Health

• Health / Introduction to Business
• Health / World Geography
• Health / Teen Living
• ONLINE Health (at West HS)

Planning on taking Health over the summer?

Question: Should I take Health over the summer? Answer: Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. Question: Where can I take the course? Answer: South Bay Enrichment Academy or through an Online Provider (Mission Academy, Opportunities for Learning, Method). Question: How can I sign up? Answer: Prior to enrolling, you must submit to your counselor a completed Correspondence Course PreApproval Form. Once submitted, you can enroll with your summer program via their website.

Science

The following is the order of progression for science: Current Class Next Year’s Class 8th Grade Science Biology (30 min/night, 2-3 nights) Biology H (30-60 min/night, 5 nights) Biology H (30-60 min/night, 5 nights) Chemistry (30 min/night, 3 nights) Chemistry H (60 min/night, 4-5 nights) Earth & Space Science

(20-30 min/night, 3-5 nights)

➢ In order to move on to the next math class, you must

pass your current math class with a C or better.

➢ The following is the order of progression for math:

Algebra 1 (20-30 min/night, 5 nights) Trigonometry (30 min/night, 5 nights) Geometry (30 min/night, 5 nights) PreCalc (30 min/night, 5 nights) Geometry H (30-45 min/night, 5 nights) PreCalc H (30-60 min/night, 5 nights) Algebra 2 (30 min/night, 5 nights) Algebra 2 H (30 min/night, 5 nights)

Mathematics

Physical Education

➢ Options include:

• PE 9

*Drill Team / Hip Hop

• Beginning Dance

*Pep Squad

• PE Band

*Athletics

Note: Courses with an asterisk* require coaches approval and/or tryout.

Visual & Performing Arts and World Language

➢ To receive a high school diploma, you must take

1 year of a Visual and Performing Art (VPA) OR 1 year of a World Language

➢ To fulfill A-G requirements for 4 year colleges,

you must take 1 year of a VPA AND 2 years of a World Language

Refer to Homework Time Management sheet for homework estimates per course

Electives

➢ Visual and Performing Arts Electives:

• Adv Band/Percussion Ensemble
• *Advanced Choir
• Art 1
• Beginning Instruments
• Choir A/B
• Costume and Wearable Art
• *Glee Ensemble
• Stage Tech (7th period)
• Theatre Arts 1
• Wood 1

Electives

➢ World Language:

• French
• Japanese
• Korean
• Spanish

In order to move on to the next language level class, you must pass your current class with a C or better

Electives

➢ Career Technology Education Electives:

• Design & Architecture
• PLTW: Intro to Engineering & Design

➢ Social Studies Elective:

• *AP Human Geography

Additional Electives:

• *Yearbook (Chieftain)
• *Journalism (Smoke Signals)

Career Technical Education: Pathways that Lead to Future Success

Business Finance

• Introduction to Business
• Accounting 1
• Accounting 2

Fashion and Interior Design

• Costume and Wearable Art
• Fashion Design & Merchandising 2
• Fashion Design & Merchandising 3

Architectural Design

• Design and Architecture
• Advanced Design and Architecture

Engineering Design

• PLTW: Intro to Engineering Design
• PLTW: Principles of Engineering
• PLTW: Engineering Design &

Development

• PLTW: AP Computer Science Principles

Career Technical Education: Pathways that Lead to Future Success

Art, Media & Entertainment

• Theatre 1
• Theatre 2
• Theatre 3
• Theatre 4

Building & Construction Trades

• Wood 1
• Wood 2
• Voc Cabinetry/Millwork

Education, Child Development & Family Services

• Teen Living
• Personal/Family Management

Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation

• Teen Living
• Foods 1

Alternatives for Electives

➢ On the back of your course request sheet

where it says “Please write 3 Alternatives for Electives”, please make sure it is completed.

➢ It is VERY important to complete this part. If

this section is left blank, your Counselor will select an elective for you. ☺

➢ The more alternatives you select, the more

likely you are to get a class you will enjoy.

Zero Period

➢ Zero period classes offered include:

• PE Band
• Forensics Workshop/Debate
• Biology H

Please have the following when you meet with your counselor:

➢ A completed course selection sheet signed by a

parent

➢ A signed and completed Honors/AP Commitment

Form

➢ A signed and completed Assessing Strengths Form

(if currently enrolled in a Honor’s course @ WHS) ➢ A completed Correspondence Course Form if you plan on taking a class over the summer

Online Class Registration

➢ Once you have decided on your courses and have circled your selections on the pink scheduling form, complete the online registration steps on the half sheet by logging into your PowerSchool account ➢ The online class registration window will be open until Tuesday, April 14th @ 7:30 am. ➢ Your counselor will review your selections at your meeting in April.

Warrior Welcome

➢ Orientation for all incoming Freshmen ➢ Usually held in mid-August ➢ All are encouraged to attend

College & Career Center

➢ College Rep Visits ➢ Career Speaker Presentations ➢ College Workshops ➢ Financial Aid Resources ➢ Military Resources

➢ Scholarships

Getting Involved

➢ There are many clubs on campus ➢ Students are encouraged to find a club they

would like to join and become active members

➢ Clubs usually meet during lunch

Thank You for Your Time and Attention

Happy Scheduling!