Sophomore parent college information night final 2012

Sophomore Parent College Information Night

Wednesday, November 9, 20116:30 PM

What Should I Be Doing Now!?

Grade 10: • Sophomore Guidance (Life After High School):

December• PLAN (Practice ACT) – November 19th, Spirito Hall,

8:00 am, $15 payable to student store• Use the summer to start doing college research, make

college visits, attend summer programs. Use your summer wisely!

What Happens Next Year!?

Grade 11: • Take PSAT in October (reserved for juniors) • Attend Junior Parent College Night in February• Take SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject tests in spring (for

private schools only)• Continue college research, making college visits, and

solidifying top college choices throughout the year. • Use summer wisely: attend college summer programs,

take advantage of opportunities to make yourself stand out on college applications (community service, work, summer camps, etc.)

What Should I Expect For Senior Year!?

Grade 12: • Take SAT, ACT, SAT Subject tests again in the fall if

necessary• Attend Senior Parent Night in October• Fill out applications and file by November 30th for UC

and Cal State Universities• File private school applications usually by Jan. 1st

• Attend Financial Aid Night in January, file FAFSA by March 2nd

A-G RequirementsA. History/Social Science: 2 years requiredB. English: 4 years required C. Mathematics: 3 years required/4 recommendedD. Laboratory Science: 2 years required/3

recommendedE. Language Other Than English: 2 years

required/3 recommendedF. Visual & Performing Arts: 1 FULL year requiredG. College Preparatory Electives: 1 year required

All Classes must be passed with an A, B, or C for college eligibility! D =

FAIL!!!

Breakout Sessions

Please follow the rotation on your ticket

A.Math/Science D-108B.History/English Spirito HallC.Foreign Language/The Arts D104D.Community Service/ Career

Information Media Center

Optional Extra Session

Helping my student be more successful• 8:30-8:45 in Media Center

English & Social Studies Course Sequence

Course Title Transcript Abbreviation(s) Category Honors

Type

American Democracy Amer Dem PSM American Government / Civics

U.S. History Geography P

US Hist/Geo P S1, US Hist/Geo P S2 U.S. History

US Hist., & Geo Advanced Placement

US Hist., & Geo. AP, US Hist/Geo AP U.S. History AP

World Hist., Culture & Geo. (H)

W His/Cul/Geo HP S2, W Hist/Cul/Geo HP S1

World History / Geography / Cultures H

World Hist., Culture & Geography

W Hist/Cul/Geo P S1, W Hist/Cul/Geo P S2

World History / Geography / Cultures

American Democracy (AP)

Amer Dem AP SM, American Democracy

American Government / Civics AP

FTHS A-G Approved Courses for Social Science

Course Title Transcript Abbreviation(s) Category

English 118 AP English 118 AP S1, English 118 APS2 English AP

English (128) (AP) English 128 AP S1, English 128 AP S2 English AP

English 106 English 106 P S1, English 106 P S2 English

English 108 (H) English 108 HP S1, English 108 HP S2 English

English 116 ENGLISH 116 P S1, ENGLISH 116 P S2 English



English 98 (H) English 98 HP S1, English 98 HP S2 English

FTHS A-G Approved Courses for English

English & Social Studies Grade 11

English 11 College Prep US History College Prep American Experience- ( English AP & US History

AP)

How does my child get into AP?

Ideally we would like a student who is in College Prep classes as a 10th grader to have an A in English and History

Teachers may also recommend your child for AP

Class size limitations: this year we have three sections of American Experience, so AP classes accommodated all students who met the grade requirement or who were recommended

Senior Year!

English 12 College Prep English 12 AP (British Lit) Government/Econ. College Prep Government/Econ AP

• No concurrent enrollment for 12th grade-(British Literature and US Government and Economics are not easily integrated).


BREAKOUT SESSION: Foreign Language Señor Perfecto

Foreign Language

Sequence of Spanish courses at FTHS Options for other languages VUSD Multilingual Seal

Native Speaker of Spanish• Spanish III (NS) meets A-G requirements• Spanish IV (AP)

Non-native Speaker of Spanish• Spanish I (TPRS) A-G required• Spanish II (TPRS) A-G required• Spanish III (TPRS) A-G recommended• Spanish IV (AP)

Sequence of Spanish Courses

Options for Other Languages

Courses must be taken at an accredited institution in order to count towards graduation and also meet A-G requirements

Ventura College• Spanish, American Sign Language, Italian, French

German and Japanese

VUSD Multilingual Seal

• In order to receive a multilingual seal on a diploma and transcript students must meet the following criteria:• Proficiency in English as demonstrated on

CST• Grade of B or higher in Spanish IV AP or

passing score on the AP Spanish Language Test

• For languages other than Spanish or if the Spanish courses were taken at VC the district will administer a standardized assessment of literacy and fluency

Visual and Performing Arts

• Sequence of V and P Arts courses at FTHS

• Options for Subject F• Options for Subject G• AP Art Course – Period Zero

FTHS A-G Approved Courses for Visual and Perf. Arts

Visual Arts PathwaysIntroductory coursesArt 1 (9-12) – Fulfills F only 1. Hands on, drawing, art history, non digital2. In class, individual work primarily

Film Making (Soph-Senior) – Fulfills F only 3. Using computers and technology4. Outside class 40%, in class 60%5. Group work primarily

Digital Photography – Fulfills F only

Intermediate coursesArt 2 (10-12) – Fulfills either F or G6. Builds upon concepts in Art 17. Hands on, drawing, art history, non digital8. In class, individual work primarily

Art 4 AP (10-12) – Fulfills either F or G

Performing Arts Pathways

Performing Arts

Oral Interpretation of Literature (9-12) – Fulfills F only

Drama 2 – Fulfills either F or G

Music

Ventura and Buena High School courses – Fulfills F only

Welcome Math & Science OrientationFoothill Technology High School

Mrs. Darcy Duffy– ScienceMr. Anthony Villa – Mathematics

Overview

Possible Course Sequences• Mathematics• Science

Science Prerequisites Rigorous Expectations and Open Door Policy Mastery and Matriculation

Science/Engineering/Math Major Sequence

Route 1: Students intending to major in a mathematics based subject

To register for honors, must earn A in regular or A or B in honors both semesters

Algebra 19th Grade

Geometry9th Grade

Algebra 2 H10th Grade

Algebra 210th Grade

Algebra 211th Grade

Geometry10th Grade

Trig/Calc A H11th Grade

Trig/Precalc11th Grade

Trig/Precalc12th Grade

Calculus BC AP12th Grade

Calculus AB AP12th Grade

Geometry H10th Grade

Geometry H9th Grade

Algebra 2 H11th Grade

Trig/Calc A H12th Grade

Humanities/ArtMajor Mathematics Sequence

Route 1: Students intending to major in a non-mathematics or non-science based subject

To register for honors, must earn A in regular or A or B in honors both semesters

Geometry9th Grade

Algebra 210th Grade

Algebra 211th Grade

Algebra 19th Grade

Intermediate Algebra10th Grade

Trig/Precalc.11th Grade

Trig/Precalc.12th Grade(OPTIONAL)

Calculus AB AP 12th Grade(OPTIONAL)

Minimum Math Requirement Sequence

Sequence meets both A-G and graduation requirements

Graduation Requirement: D- or higher in each semester

A-G Requirement: C or higher each semester

Geometry9th Grade

Algebra 210th Grade

Algebra 211th Grade

Algebra 19th Grade

Intermediate Algebra10th Grade

Trig/Precalc.11th Grade

Science or Math Majors Science Sequence Route 1: Students intending to major in a

scientific discipline or enter the most prestigious universities.

Prerequisites are key.

Biology9th Grade

Chemistry Honors 10th Grade

HonorsPhysiology11th Grade

Physics AP12th Grade

Physics12th Grade

College Bound Science Sequence

For students not necessarily preparing for a science major, yet college bound.

Also includes a pathway for students needing more time to develop in math or science.

Biology9th Grade

Conceptual Physics10th Grade

Chemistry11th Grade

Physics 12th Grade

Honors Physiology12th Grade

Chemistry 10th Grade

HonorsPhysiology11th Grade

Physics11th Grade

Physiology H12th Grade

Bioscience Academy Route

Only for students participating in the Bioscience Academy

Bioethics(Optional)12th Grade

Biotechnology Lab

AND

Physics AP12th Grade

MedicalTechnology

AND

HonorsPhysiology 11th Grade

Bioscience Survey

AND

Chemistry Honors10th Grade

Biology9th Grade

Key Prerequisites for Science Majors Sequence

To register for Conceptual Physics: Earn a D or better in Biology

To register for Chemistry: Earn an A or B in Biology A or B in Algebra I or A – C in Geometry

To register for Chemistry Honors: Earn an A or B in Biology – both semesters Earn an A or B in Geometry – both semesters Only students with very high A’s in Algebra 1 and an A in

Biology

To register for CP Physics: It is preferred that students be concurrently in Trig/Pre Calc or a

higher math course and they must have earned an A – C in Algebra 2.

If student is concurrently in Algebra 2, must have earned a B or higher in Geometry.

To register for AP Physics: Students must be concurrently enrolled in Trig/PreCalc or higher

course. Students should have earned A or B in Algebra 2 and have

excellent logic and analytic skills.

Rigorous Expectations and Open Door Policy

AP courses are open to all students Expectations are high and dictated by

CollegeBoard Preparation for Math/Science major is a rigorous

decision and large time commitment

Mastery and Matriculation

Mathematics course build on one another Science courses are more diverse and

specialized Both subjects require ability to deal with

abstract concepts and logic skills Mastery means an A or B earned in the

course for each semester Prerequisites should not be ignored – they

are there for the best interest of the student.


BREAKOUT SESSION: Community Service/Career Information Mrs. Kapala/Ms. Johnston

BONUS SESSION: Helping my student be successful.

Tonight’s handouts

Career Education Grade 10, 2011 Mini flyer for Teen Voice Project Support FTHS flyer Optional (purple flyer) Share your CAREER with

us! Get Ready for the CSU handout Are you signed up for Constant Contact? See

clip board being passed around.

Career Media Specialist, Community Service Coordinator

Career and Community service information is updated daily at the following web site: www.fthsmediacenter.wetpaint.com

Your child should have begun community service. We recommend 20 hr/year. (Total required hours = 75) Information and examples of completed forms are posted on the bulletin board outside the student store and in the media center. We also have a binder of examples.

Forms for community service are available in the Media center and online at www.fthsmediacenter.wetpaint.com

Some current opportunities that exist for your son or daughter include:

The Dudley House Museum, corner Ash wood and Loma Vista WHEN: Sunday, November 13th at a time to be arranged with helpers; you can tell us what time you'd like to start. WHAT: Setting up for our holiday boutique: mostly moving chairs, boxes and packing books. WE NEED A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE, 4 WOULD BE EVEN BETTER. If we get 2 people, it would probably take 3-4 hours; if we get 4 to 6 people, you should be done in 2 hours. CALL LYNN at 641-3563. If she doesn't answer please leave your name and number.

DATA school club is looking for volunteers to participate in the Bike Path Mural project Date: Saturday, November 19th Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Where: Hwy 33 exit Casitas Vista – go under freeway, go left on bike path.Contact [email protected] for more info and/ or to sign up

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY is looking for help at their Pacific View Mall book sale. Date: Saturday, November 12 th Time: 8-4 p.m.Contact [email protected] or call 642-6084 for more info and/or to sign up

Excellent career information including assessments and surveys are available on our Career web site www.bridges.com Your student has already set up an account at this site. Each year I see your students for several periods to take them through career exploration. Also the www.fthsmediacenter.wetpaint.com has a variety of links to career exploration.

Current display in media center celebrates National Career Development Month and career factoids are appearing

throughout this month in the school bulletin.

http://www.fthsmediacenter.wetpaint.com/


mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.bridges.com/


Career Education Grade 10

Students will be shown new site features in our Bridges program. They

will expand their exploration of these sites. will review their grade nine portfolio. will look at other features on colleges and careers

During my presentation I will be addressing:o Value of higher education, lifelong learning, global

educationo What do higher education institutions look for o Examine one other career exploration tool such as

www.mycoolcareers.como If you have any questions, please contact me at

[email protected]

http://www.mycoolcareers.com/

HELPING MY STUDENT BE SUCCESSFULL

Hope you will come back for the bonus session at the end of the rotations.

Tonight’Handouts

Career Education Grade 10, 2011 Mini handout Teen Voice project Support FTHS flyer Get Ready for the CSU glossy postcard

FTHS Parents (purple) pick up if interested

Did you sign up for Constant Contact? See clipboard being passed around