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What You Need

Transcript Graduation checklist A-G requirements/ Junior Calendar Course selection sheet Online scheduling guide Student Connect username and password

For information on classes, course descriptions can be found at www.whs.tusd.org under Counselor’s Corner. Click “Course Description Handbook.”

Check Your CreditsCheck the Transcript on the right

hand side for credit total

• Sophomores- 90

• If you don’t have the recommended number of credits, you may need to sign up for summer school.

Other Transcript Concerns

A-G Requirements You must have a C or better in classes to fulfill A-

G requirements. If you have any D grades in A-G courses and plan

on going to a 4 year college, please see your counselor.

IF YOU FEEL YOUR TRANSCRIPT IS INCORRECT,

PLEASE SEE YOUR COUNSELOR.

Honors and AP Classes

You should have an A or high B in your current class to take an Honors/AP class next year

Be sure to fill out an Honors/AP Commitment Form AND Teacher Recommendation Form

Honors/AP classes are a YEARLONG commitment and cannot be changed in September so choose wisely!

Are you ready?Are you ready?

Time to choose classes… Time to choose classes…

COURSE SELECTION SHEET

PLEASE FILL IN:

Your Last Name, First Name Student ID number Date of Birth Phone Number where you can be

reached Your Counselor’s Name-

Mrs. Garcia (A-He) Ms. Kobayashi (Hi-Ne)Mrs. Barricklow (Ng-Z)Mr. Drasner (Student Support)

College Plans (2 yr, 4 yr or Voc) Career Goal

English

Sophomores Select an English pair or English 3

Honors

• Note: Unless you are taking English 3 Honors, American Dream is a graduation requirement.

• Please be sure to list an alternative pair.

Health

All students must have 5 Health credits for graduation.

Circle Health if you failed it or haven’t taken it.

Social Science

Sophomores Select one:

• US History A/B• US History AP• US History (S) – ELL students

only

Elective Social Science and

English Classes

Students who are interested in English and/or Social Science may also sign up for:

Forensics Workshop - Debate (Zero period only)

Psychology AP(11th and 12th grade only)

Special Programs

Special Programs

o Note: A maximum of 10 credits can be earned for Class Aide and/or Office Aide

•Class Aide

•Office Aide

•RSP Study Skills

•Library Practice

•Leadership

•Academic Decathlon

•General Work Experience

Mathematics

Mathematics In order to move on to the next math class,

you must pass the class with a C or better.

The following is the order of progression for math:

•Algebra 1

•Geometry or Geometry H

•Algebra 2 or Algebra H

•PreCalc or PreCalc H

•Calc AP - AB

•Calc AP - BC

You may take Stats, Stats AP or Trig after Algebra 2

Science

Science

Note: Must be enrolled in or completed Algebra 2 to take Chemistry.

The following is the order of progression for science:

Current Class Next Year’s Class

PSE Biology or Biology H

Biology or Biology H Chemistry or Chemistry H

Chemistry or Chemistry H Multiple options

Please Turn Course Selection Please Turn Course Selection Sheet OverSheet Over

Visual and Performing Arts/

Foreign Language

Visual and Performing Arts and Foreign Language

To receive a diploma, you must take 1 year of a Visual and Performing Art (VPA) OR 1 year of a Foreign Language

To fulfill A-G requirements, you must take 1 year of a VPA and 2 years of a foreign language (3 years recommended)

In order to progress to the next level, you must earn a C or better 2nd semester.

Physical Education

Physical Education

Will you have 20 PE credits by the end of the year? If not, select a PE class.

See course selection sheet for options.

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

Career Technology Education

Career Technology Education

All Career Technology Education classes fall under elective courses.

Web Design, Business Office Occupations, Fashion 1, and Theatre Management are SoCal Roc classes offered on campus.

All other SoCal Roc classes are off campus and require completion of a supplemental application. If you wish to take a SoCal Roc class off campus, please circle the time you are taking the course.

Other Related Scheduling Information

Alternatives for Electives

Please look at the bottom of your sheet where it says “Please write 3 Alternatives for Electives”.

It is VERY important to complete out 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 PeriodZero Period

If you want to take a zero period, If you want to take a zero period, circle the Zero Period request in the circle the Zero Period request in the last box of the second side. Zero last box of the second side. Zero period is not a guarantee and is period is not a guarantee and is based on classes offered at that based on classes offered at that timetime..

Online Scheduling

Please discuss your selections with your parents and teachers before you log on.

Log on to the website as explained in your online scheduling guide.

You may log on at home or at school beginning today through March 21.

To assist you, the computers in the College and Career Center will be available for your use during lunch and after school March 15-19.

After March 21, only your counselor will be able to add and change course selections.

Online Scheduling Instructions Log on to Student Connect and follow

instructions Following online scheduling, students will

meet individually with their counselors to verify course selections. Entering a course on line and circling it on your sheet, DOES NOT mean it is approved.

When you meet with your counselor, you

must have the following:• A completed course selection sheet signed by a

parent• A signed and completed Honors/AP Commitment

Form• A teacher recommendation form for Honors/AP

courses

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