Welcome to Westmontyou are the

Class of 2017

Becoming a Warrior

Introductions Counselors

Aaron Duron (A-L) Kim Witthaus (M- Z)

What You will Learn Today

What are the high school graduation and college requirements?

What classes do ninth graders take? How do students get involved at school? What do high school teachers expect? What are proven study skills for success?

State College

Vocational

UC/Private

Community College

The path a student chooses in high school and the good habits they establish open doors for the future.

Military

High School Graduation Requirements English 40 Social Science 30 Math (Algebra 1 and Geometry) 20 Science (2 years) 20 Physical Education 20 Fine Art * 10 Applied Art * 10 Foreign Language * 10

* 30 units using two categories General Electives 60 Total (minimum requirements) 220

+ California High School Exit Exam

College Admission Requirements: UC and CSU

English 4 years History 2 years Math (Alg1, Geo & Alg 2) 3 years Lab Science ( Bio. Chem/Phys) 2

years Foreign Language 2 years Visual & Performing Arts 1 year College Prep Elective 1 year

Must earn a “C” or better in all classes SAT or ACT Exams

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Typical 9th Grade Schedule

English Math PE Science Foreign Language\Elective Elective

8th Grade Teacher’s Recommendation

Required

English 1 Honors* Summer reading assignment

Geometry or Algebra 2 Biology Spanish 2

Course SelectionELECTIVES:

First Choice Elective_____________

Second Choice Elective___________

Third Choice Elective____________

REQUIRED CLASSES

1. English 1 orEnglish 1 Honors

2. Alger 1 or Geometry or Algebra 2

3. PE

4. Integrated Sci, Agricultural Science or Biology

Electives Students must select one elective

from the list provided Parent & Student signatures

required All classes are year-long courses.

Clubs and Athletics

Over 30 Different ClubsMatt Kolda, Activities Director21 Different Athletic TeamsBrett Peterson, Athletic DirectorCheerleading, Drama, Color Guard, Link Crew, Peer Trainers, CSF, RoboticsSpeech & Debate, Leadership

Block Schedule

A Day TIME B Day 0 Period 7:15 – 8:05 0 Period Period 1 8:15 – 9:50 Period 4 Brunch 9:50 - 10:00 Brunch Period 2 10:05 -11:45 Period 5 Study Hall 11:50 - 12:20 Study Hall Lunch 12:35 - 2:10 Lunch Period 3 1:00 – 2:35 Period 6

What Do High School Teachers Expect?

That Students… become more self-reliant over time. ask questions for clarification. know when they need help and learn

to ask for it. come prepared and ready to learn. complete their homework. make up missing assignments when

they are absent.

Homework Expect homework EVERY DAY for Math,

English, Science, Foreign Language (core subjects)

Complete A-day homework on A-days and B-day homework on B-days, this allows students to go to study hall with questions BEFORE the homework is due.

Use a daily planner, SchoolLoop to keep track of daily assignments and projects and Aeries to track grades and achievement in class.

Keep a Daily Planner List all classes, assignments, due

dates. Check SchoolLoop for deadlines

and daily assignments Plan ahead

and build study time into your day.

You Should Try Study groups Quizzing yourself Taking notes in class Create exams from your notes Write down what you know Say out loud what you know Explain what you know to someone Use flashcards

Academic Support Tutorial every morning: 11:50 –

12:20 (regular schedule) Homework Center After School:

Monday – Thursday, 2:25 – 3:30 PMIn the Library: Teacher + Peer Tutors

Support Programs: Algebra Workshop, English Workshop

District Transfers Intra-district transfer applications are

due March 15th, to the District Office. Applications are available in the

Westmont High School main office or CUHSD district office.

Inter-district transfers: Students must be released from their home district and complete application process.

Students will not be enrolled in classes until transfers are approved by the district office.