Westmoor High School Parent Night 9 th and 10 th Graders 1 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

Middle School vs. High School 3 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

 Check dates on the Westmoor website:   Ask students about Daily Bulletin announcements  Synergy –Parent Vue  Phone Messages  Attendance/Information 4 Staying connected

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (1) Earn a total of 225 credits (2) Pass specific subject requirements (3) Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

9 th and 10 th 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 9

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In the Library on 2:45 – 3:45 (drop-in, free, peer tutoring by CSF students.) CSF Students Monday and Wednesdays from 3pm- 4pm in room 811 (Mr. Harmon) National Honor Society Khan Academy enticate.asp Daly City Library

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LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL  College  Vocational Training  Military  Employment  Volunteer Programs 13 Make a plan!

 Statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics: 14

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

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COLLEGE SYSTEMS IN CALIFORNIA 4 College Systems  California Community Colleges (112)  California State University (23)  University of California (10)  Private Colleges (77) 18

COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Community College  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 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 19

CSU & UC “A-G” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS a. History/Social Science- 2 years b. English- 4 years c. Math- 3 years* (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) d. Lab Science- 2 years*(1 yr. Biological, 1 year Physical) e. LOTE- 2 years* (same language) f. Visual & Performing Arts- 1 year g. College Prep Elective- 1 year *additional years of subject recommended Must earn a “C” grade or better both semesters 20

UC College Prep Over 4 Years 21 9 th Grade Plan Out 4 Year Class Schedule Explore Extracurricular Involvement 10 th Grade Grades Matter! Continue Involvement Prepare for ACT and/or SAT Explore Campuses 11 th Grade Take on Academic Challenges Pursue Leadership Opportunities Take Exams Tour Campuses 12 th Grade Apply to UC! Continue to Succeed Meet Provisions of Admission File FAFSA Apply for Scholarships University of California

Career/College Center in Library Ms. Aguas Open Monday – Friday 11:30am – 3:30pm *Issuance of work permits for minors *Scholarship information *College information *Part-time job information *Volunteer and community service opportunities

Where to find Naviance and what is it? 24

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26 GET INVOLVED  SPORTS  VOLUNTEER  CLUBS AND  ASK FOR HELP BE THE BEST APPLICANT

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 27 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) 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) 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

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Time for your questions. 29