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Westmoor High School Parent Night 9 th and 10 th Graders

Westmoor High School Parent Night 9 th and 10 th Graders. September 26, 2013 It is not where you start, it is where you finish that counts. A big warm welcome to Westmoor High School’s Class of 2016 and Class of 2017. Middle School vs. High School. Middle School Smaller Setting

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Westmoor High School Parent Night 9 th and 10 th Graders

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  1. Westmoor High School Parent Night 9th and 10th Graders September 26, 2013 It is not where you start, it is where you finish that counts.

  2. A big warm welcome to Westmoor High School’s Class of 2016 and Class of 2017

  3. Middle School vs. High School Middle School • Smaller Setting • 1-2 Teachers • Shared Responsibility • Effort Awarded • Challenging Coursework • Closer Parent/Teacher Communication High School • Larger Setting • 6 Teachers • Student Responsibility • Performance Awarded • Demanding/College Preparatory Coursework • Student/Parent Initiated Communication

  4. Staying connected • Check dates on the Westmoor website: • http://whs.juhsd.net/ • Ask students about Daily Bulletin announcements • Synergy –Parent Vue • Phone Messages 650-550-7400 • Attendance/Information

  5. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS • Earn a total of 225 credits • Pass specific subject requirements • Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

  6. CREDIT REQUIREMENTS • 225 credits are needed for graduation • Students earn 5 credits for each class per semester, for a total of 30 credits a semester or 60 credits a year • Classes must be passed with a D or higher to get credit for graduation but a C or higher for college

  7. WESTMOOR HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS ENGLISH- 4 years MATH- 3 years-including 1 Year of Algebra 1 SCIENCE- 2 years SOCIAL STUDIES- 3 years FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR FINE ARTS- 1 year CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION- 1 year PHYSICAL EDUCATION- 2 years HEALTH- 1 semester ELECTIVES- x number of units needed for graduation

  8. CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE) • 2 Sections 1) English Language Arts (2) Math • Students must pass each section with a score of 350 or higher • Students will take the exam for the first time in February of sophomore year www.cde.ca/gov/statetests/cahsee

  9. 9th and 10th GRADES GRADES COUNT!! • Eligibility for college acceptance • Classes for the following year • GPA for honors/high honors at graduation is cumulative • Allows for qualification for honor societies, such as the California Scholarship Federation • Used for nominations to special programs and scholarships

  10. Sample of transcript

  11. Have an Action Plan

  12. LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL • College • Vocational Training • Military • Employment • Volunteer Programs Make a plan!

  13. Statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

  14. What does this mean? • It means over a lifetime you can earn more money.

  15. Where did the Class of 2013 go?

  16. COLLEGE SYSTEMS IN CALIFORNIA 4 College Systems • California Community Colleges (112) www.cccco.edu • California State University (23) www.csumentor.edu • University of California (10) www.unversityofcalifornia.edu • Private Colleges (77) www.aiccumentor.org

  17. COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Community College CSU/UC/Private “a-g” Subject Requirements Testing Requirements- SAT and ACT tests GPA Requirement-2.0 CSU and 3.0 UC Personal statement/essay Letters of Recommendation • High school diploma or equivalent • 18 years of age or older • Reasons to consider: • Excellent value $46 a unit • Transfer agreements • Job skills for a career • Convenient

  18. CSU & UC “A-G” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS • History/Social Science- 2 years • English- 4 years • Math- 3 years* (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) • Lab Science- 2 years*(1 yr. Biological, 1 year Physical) • LOTE- 2 years* (same language) • Visual & Performing Arts- 1 year • College Prep Elective- 1 year *additional years of subject recommended Must earn a “C” grade or better both semesters

  19. UC College Prep Over 4 Years

  20. Career/College Center in Library Ms. AguasOpen Monday – Friday11:30am – 3:30pm *Issuance of work permits for minors *Scholarship information *College information *Part-time job information *Volunteer and community service opportunities

  21. Where to find Naviance and what is it?

  22. Click on Family Connection and put your WHS log in. .

  23. GET INVOLVED • SPORTS • VOLUNTEER • CLUBS AND • ASK FOR HELP BE THE BEST APPLICANT

  24. Clubs and Organizations Associated Student Body (ASB) Anime Club Astronomy Club Auto Safety Club Black Student Union Block W Burmese Club California Scholarship Federation Ceramics Team Chess Club Chinese Club Comic Book Club Creative Writing Drama Club Drumline FHA-Hero Fil-am Barkada French Club Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) GSA Interact Club International Club Key Club Korean Club Leo's Club Mock Trial National Honor Society Recycling Club Red Cross Club Service Commission Son Shine Club Swim Club Tennis Club WHAT Club Wood Wright Club Youth Alive Christian Youth Elderly Service (YES) 36 CLUBS AT WESTMOOR Creative Writing Drama Club Drumline FHA-Hero Fil-am Barkada French Club Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Interact Club International Club Key Club Korean Club Leo's Club Associated Student Body (ASB) Anime Club Astronomy Club Auto Safety Club Black Student Union Block W Burmese Club California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Ceramics Team Chess Club Chinese Club Comic Book Club Mock Trial National Honor Society (NHS) Recycling Club Red Cross Club Service Commission Son Shine Club Swim Club Tennis Club WHAT Club Youth Alive Christian Fellowship Youth Elderly Service (YES)

  25. Time for your questions.

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