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Westmoor High School Junior Parent Night

Westmoor High School Junior Parent Night. Class of 2015. English- 4 years Math- 3 years Science- 2 years 1 year biological, 1 year physical Social Science- 3 years 1 year World History, 1 year U.S. History, 1 semester Government, 1 semester Economics

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Westmoor High School Junior Parent Night

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  1. Westmoor High SchoolJunior Parent Night Class of 2015

  2. English- 4 years Math- 3 years Science- 2 years 1 year biological, 1 year physical Social Science- 3 years 1 year World History, 1 year U.S. History, 1 semester Government, 1 semester Economics Language Other than English or Visual Performing Arts- 1 year Career Technical Education- 1 year Business, Home Economics, Industrial Technology Physical Education- 2 years Health- 1 semester Electives- 60 credits needed for graduation

  3. Sample of a Transcript 105-120 credits=Junior Status Less than 105= credit deficient

  4. CREDIT/SUBJECT DEFICIENT OPPORTUNITIES

  5. CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CASHEE) • 2 sections • English Language Arts • Math • Students must pass each section with a score of 350 or higher www.cde.ca/gov/ta/tg/hs/resources.asp

  6. College Systems in California

  7. High School diploma or equivalent • 18 years of age or older Reasons to Consider • An excellent value- 1 unit = $46/unit (average full time student 12-15 units) • Transfer Agreements • Job skills for a career • Apply in Spring of Senior Year (March & April) • Concurrent Enrollment

  8. A-G Subject Requirements & GPA • History/Social Science- 2 years • English- 4 years • Math- 3 years* (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II) • Lab Science- 2 years*(1 yr. Biological, 1 yr. Physical) • LOTE- 2 years* (same language) • Visual & Performing Arts- 1 year • College Prep Elective- 1 year * additional years of subject recommended Must earn a grade of “C” or better both semesters WHS course list: https://doorways.ucop.edu/list

  9. GPA Summary Weighted 10-12 UC GPA

  10. Admission criteria varies (research individual school) • Course pattern for admission is similar to CSU & UC • Most require SAT & ACT scores • Personal statement/essay • Letters of Recommendation • Students must submit application via www.commonapp.org

  11. Guiding Students Through the College Preparation Process

  12. 11th Grade • 11th Grade • Take on academic challenges • Pursue leadership opportunities • Take exams • Tour campuses • Test taking tips: • Read! • Take practice tests early to know where you may need help • UC accepts both ACT with Writing and the SAT Reasoning Test and will take your highest test score from a single test date • Academic Challenges: • Rigor of course schedule • College courses

  13. 12th Grade • 12th Grade • Apply to UC! • Continue to succeed • Meet provisions of admission • File FAFSA • Apply for scholarships www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

  14. Financial Aid Night Thursday. January 16th, 2014 6:30pm in WHS Schultz Theatre

  15. 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

  16. If students are planning on competing at a Division I or Division II college, they must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse ASAP www.eligibilitycenter.org FEE: $70 Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program, please see VPG Make contact with coach at college campus to make sure you are on track Student Athletes

  17. Options After High School

  18. Time for your questions.

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