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1. Class of 2016

   The Journey Begins here………

2. Clovis West High School

   Registration Orientation for…. Freshmen 2012
3. Home of the Golden Eagles
4. Introducing your Support Team at CWHS Welcome to CWHS Freshman Academy Your counselor: Mrs. Janet Duke Your Freshman Academy is located: CWHS Delphi Cluster (C Bldg) Mrs. Rosie Reed, Secretary Your Support Team: Link Crew with Mr. Danny Munster Peer Counseling with Mrs. Kris Hawkins SRL with Mr. Schwa Yang
5. Mission Statement We want to ensure your academic and co-curricular success by: Helping you get connected to high school Providing support systems that help you stay connected academically and socially Getting you on the right track for post-secondary or college goals
6. Expectations It is our primary goal that every child earns a CWHS diploma It is our goal that every child is four year college eligible Student Athletes need to carefully examine the NCAA Clearinghouse Rules and Regulations to ensure eligibility for athletic scholarship
7. How will we accomplish our Goals? We have a PLC system at CWHS: Common planning and assessments We promote research-based instructional strategies We communicate with our parents We foster student ownership in learning We strongly encourage students to challenge themselves with rigorous coursework We prepare you for the competitive world of college when you graduate We provide you with intervention opportunities
8. Important Dates…. March 12 & 13: Counselor explains registration process to students via AB teacher in KIT MPR March 19- March 23: Collect registration contract via students’ AB teacher English H Placement Test: April 11 @KIT MPR 2:45 pm *Auto Qualify if STAR Advanced with AB Teacher recommendation and GPA 3.5 or higher
9. The Infamous Registration Form We need accurate accounting of student requests We will build Master Schedule based on this Changes are difficult to manage Select options carefully as you may not be able to change Elective courses: Select alternates also Complete entire form – front and back Ensure 6 classes minimum plus elective alternates Remember prerequisites as appropriate Follow directions in Course Description Booklet

10. 8 Steps to Register at CWHS

    Please follow these carefully
11. Step 1:Emergency Information Make sure you list all contact information carefully so that we have every opportunity to contact you in the case of an emergency List both parents/guardians and as many phone numbers as possible List Parent Email Address
12. Step 2: Parent & Student Signatures Signatures approve course requests and emergency information: Parent/Guardian Signature:_____________ Student Signature:_____________
13. Step 3: Summer School Be very sure of your summer school plans before making course selections SS is primarily for remediation or making up deficiencies for graduation SS can also be taken for core/original credit– this year is Independent Study only, and must have “impacted” schedule as defined by AVID, Band/Colorguard, Orchestra, Choir, Leadership, Peer Counseling, Folklorico MOST IMPORTANT: When you register, plan on successfully completing the coursework, or you will risk not being able to do that course in the fall
14. Step 4: Required Courses First, a note or two….. “P” indicates a course that will prepare you for college “HP” indicates same but at HONORS level “AP” indicates “Advanced Placement” and is essentially a college level course
15. Understanding Grades and Credits You must earn a minimum of C grade in all academic courses to be eligible for college You will earn 5 credits per semester for each course, totaling 10 per course, per year That means each year potentially earns your child 60 credits Multiply by 4 = 240 credits The requirement is 230 credits to graduate from CW.
16. REQUIRED COURSES Circle ONE in each Dept: English Dept. Physical Education Dept. 22515 English 9-P 11031 PE Core A 22515.A English 9-P w/Link* 11005 PE Band (must enroll in band) 22516 English 9-Honors (Pre) 11031.0 PE Core B Zero Period Mathematics Dept. Health/Geography 44605 Foundations of Algebra 55007/66940 44602 Algebra 1-P (Pre) 44602.0 Algebra 1-P w Link* 44612 Geometry-P (Pre) 44603 Algebra 2-P (Pre) Math Teacher Initials: ______
17. Step 5: Academic Electives Circle at least ONE from Science and/or ONE from Foreign Language. Science Dept.Foreign Language 55040 Science 1 98817 Chinese IAB-P 55709 Biology-P (Pre) 98803 French IAB-P 55710 Chemistry-P (Pre) 98811 Spanish IAB-P 98812 Spanish 2AB-P *Please indicate an alternate for languages
18. Step 6: ELECTIVES Art Dept.Performing Arts 78020 Animation 88306 Band-P 78302 Art IAB-P 88307 Orchestra-P 78306 Ceramics-P 88326 Choir-P 88306 Band Colorguard-P 88323 Drama English Learner Program 88202 Folklorico Dance 1-P 22044 ELD 1 (Pre) Business Dept. 39013 Computer Applications
19. Step 6: Electives cont. Support Classes: 4014.0 *Math Lab w/Algebra 1 designated Link 22021.A *English Lab w/ English 9 designated Link ***Student is likely to be placed into a Support Class based on CST ELA/Math scores of Below Basic and Far Below Basic Non-Departmental: 00075 AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) (Pre)
20. Step 7: Alternate Courses List Specific alternate course numbers to replace specific elective classes: Alternate#1________ To replace_________ Alternate #2__________ To replace___________
21. Step 8: Assessment Scores7th Grade STAR Performance Bands Circle appropriate performance band: Gr 7 ELA: Adv Pro Bas BB FBB Gr 7 Math: Adv Pro Bas BB FBB
22. To be completed by Gr 8 AB Teacher Teacher: Please circle all that apply below: RSP 504 GATE SST
23. CWHS Academic Journey Required Courses for Freshmen: English 2. Mathematics 3. Geography/Health 4. PE
24. Math Pathway 8th to 9th Grade
25. Math Pathway 8th to 9th Grade continued
26. More on Math… Students will be placed into Clovis West Math courses based on: MULTIPLE MEASURES, including: 7th Grade CST Math Scores 7thGrade Math Course Grades 8th Grade Math Course Grades 8th Grade Teacher Recommendations 8thGr CST Math Scores Formative Assessments 8th Grade
27. Honors Algebra 2? Students must be academically strong in Geometry Students will be invited to take Honors Algebra 2 exam in May Students will be enrolled in Honors Algebra 2 based upon exam results
28. Philosophy of Honors English Why should my child pursue HONORS English 9? CW preparing students for tough competitive college entrance requirements Colleges are now looking deep into transcripts and acknowledging rigorous coursework Focus on writing and critical thinking skills which are precursors to AP coursework and college classes
29. Another Reason to go the HONORS route… CW has documented better work habits and ability to sustain rigor during high school when students start with English 9 Honors Freshman students taking English 9 Honors develop these important skills which transfer to other higher level subjects later on. AP is the “Varsity” team in academics – Our freshmen develop the foundational “freshman” and “JV” skills in Eng 9 Honors and Eng 10 Honors
30. How do I get into English 9 Honors? Students scoring at Advanced in bothwriting and multiple choice on CST 7th Grade and who carry a GPA of 3.5 or higher, will automatically advance to English 9 Honors Students scoring at Proficient in writing or multiple choice or both on CST 7th Grade are highly recommended to take the English Placement Test for English 9 Honors Any Kastner student or new incoming student who wishes to try out for English 9 Honors can take the test if they want to pursue a competitive academic route at CWHS The Honors English 9 Placement Test is slated for Friday, April 11 in the Kastner MPR after-school.
31. About the Test Test is only 1 hour and 15 minutes in length. Test will be administered at KIT on April 11 after-school. Make up date will occur on May 11 @ KIT after lunch and during school hours for those who missed the test. Test measures reading, vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and writing skills. Students notified about acceptance into program in late May.
32. What is entailed? One short novel to read this summer – Of Mice and Men and a short selection of expository works. Students will be required to complete a self-exploratory writing assignment over the summer. Students will demonstrate they’ve read the summer material by completing HW/tests/quizzes upon their return to school in the fall. We strongly encourage high achieving English students to pursue a more challenging academic route to prepare for the more competitive college requirements.
33. Science Pathway 8th to 9th Grade
34. Foreign Language Students are required to take a minimum of two years of the same foreign language and earn a “C” or higher for eligibility into a four year college. Spanish 1 Spanish 2 French 1 Chinese 1 Incoming 9th Graders with a GPA of 2.5 or higher may enroll in one of the above college prep courses. Please list an alternate foreign language in case your choice is full. Students who are native Spanish speakers Incoming 9th Graders determined to be Fluent Spanish Speakers may be enrolled in a higher level Spanish course
35. ELECTIVES Fine Arts/Performing Arts Science and/or Foreign Language Business AVID Support Classes All Electives are based upon space availability
36. REMINDERS Please select your courses carefully and with much thought The classes you pick are yours – for the WHOLE school year, as all courses are year long commitments Choose alternate courses as we can not guarantee Elective choices
37. Course Description Booklet CUSD Graduation Requirements 4 Year College Requirements Please read this booklet carefully and update yourself on these requirements
38. 4 Year College Eligibility Requirements History/Social Science – 2 years English – 4 years Mathematics – 3 years through Algebra 2 Lab Science – 2 years (one in Life/one in Physical) Foreign Language – 2 years Visual or Performing Art – 1 year College Prep Electives – 1 year
39. Summer School Location: Clovis North High School Independent Study May take up to 10 credits – 5 credits Health/5 credits Geography Students must have an “impacted” schedule! 6/12/12 to 7/26/12 Seven weeks Student is required to meet once a week with teacher Office hours T/W from 8 am to 5 pm Caution: Failure to take signed up class may affect schedule next year!
40. Please Calendar ! First week in August – pick up registration packet in CW Main Office (fill out paperwork) August 14 – Link Crew Frosh. Orientation in CW West Gym at 7:45 am Registration at noon in CW cafeteria on same date to turn in registration packet (activities, school tour, and receive class schedule)
41. Welcome to CWHS CWHS Administration and Staff welcome our future CLASS OF 2016 to CWHS, Home of the Eagles and the Freshman Academy where you will always find a friendly face and warm support