1. WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2014
FUTURE JUNIOR NIGHT
WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2014

2. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
SUBJECT
Required
CREDITS
English
4 years 40
Health
1 semester 5
Mathematics (must include Algebra 1)
3 years 30
Physical Education
2 years 20
Phys. Science (Geosci or Chemistry)
1 year 10
Biology
World Hist/Geography
US History/Geography
United States Government
Economics
Visual/Perf. Arts OR Foreign Lang.
Electives 75
CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)
PASSING SCORE ON
ENGLISH AND MATH
230
Classes are worth 5 credits per semester.
You must earn a D or better to receive high school credits for a class.
You must earn a C or better for 4- year university admissions.

3. A-G SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) & UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC)
1 yr
a History-2 years
Two years of History/Social Science, including: one year of U.S. History or one semester of U.S. History and one semester of American Government, AND…for CSU, two semesters of History/Social Science from either “a” or “g” subject areas AND…for UC, two semesters of World History, Cultures and Geography from the “a” subject area.
b English-4 years
Four years English, which can include not more than one year of ESL/ELD courses
c Mathematics-3 years
Three (3) years Math (Algebra I and II, Geometry); four years recommended
d Laboratory Science-2 years
Two years laboratory Science including: For CSU, one year of Physical (e.g. Chemistry) and one year of Biological Science (one of which must be from the “d” subject area with the other from either “d” or “g”) and…for UC, at least two of the three core disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics (both from the “d” subject area and three years recommended).
e Foreign Language-2 years
Two years of language other than English. Must be the same language. Three years recommended.
f Visual or Performing Arts-1 year
One year Visual or Performing Arts. Students must complete a single year-long course selected from the disciplines of dance, drama/theater, music or visual arts.
g College Preparatory Elective-1 year
One year elective chosen from any of the areas on the approved “a-g” course list, excluding those designated as non-elective (lower-level mathematics, language other than English, and visual and performing arts).
A unit is equal to one year or two semesters. Freshman applicants must complete the same pattern of 15 units of required courses.

4. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
ENGLISH REQUIREMENT
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
A-G REQUIREMENT
Four years of English
Four years of college prep (CP) level or higher.
Must pass with a grade of “C” or better

5. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
MATH REQUIREMENT
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
A-G REQUIREMENT
Three years of CP level or higher
Must pass with a grade of “C” or better.
Required:
Algebra 1 CP/H
Geometry CP/H
Algebra 2 CP/H
Recommended:
Math Analysis CP/H
Statistics AP/CP
Functions, Stats, & Trig CP
AP Calculus
AP Computer Science
Must complete total of 30 credits on the high school site

6. SOCIAL SCIENCE REQUIREMENT
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
A-G REQUIREMENT
Any level of:
World History or AP European History
US History
U.S. Government & Politics
Economics
Must pass with a grade of “C” or better.
World History CP or AP European History
US History CP or AP
(US Government & Politics CP or AP)
(Economics CP or H)

7. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
SCIENCE REQUIREMENT
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
A-G REQUIREMENT
Two year laboratory science.
Must pass with a “C” or better.
2 Years Required
Biology CP/H
Chemistry CP/H
3rd Year Recommended
Marine Science CP
Physics CP/AP
Physiology/Anatomy CP/H
Forensic Science CP
Bio-technology & Research Development CP
Advanced Anatomy H (Teacher Approval Required)
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
Biological Science (1 year)
Physical Science (1 year)

8. PHYSCIAL EDUCATION & HEALTH REQUIREMENT
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
ONLY
Physical Education (2 years)
Health (1 semester)

9. VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS & WORLD LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
A-G REQUIREMENT
Must pass with a “C” or better.
1 year of Visual & Performing Art
AND
2 years of the same world language (3 years recommended)
1 year of Visual & Performing Art OR
1 year of World Language

10. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
A-G REQUIREMENT
Every class taken above and beyond the previously listed graduation requirements will count towards the 75 credit elective requirement.
Must pass with a “C” or better.
1 full year of CP/H/AP level elective is required (above and beyond previously mentioned requirements)

11. Must log in with student ID and password!
ZANGLE REGISTRATION
Online tonight!
Must log in with student ID and password!
After logging in, students will begin adding requests to their Zangle account. These requests will be discussed during the individual student meetings over the next two weeks.

12. JUNIOR YEAR TIMELINE
AND THINGS TO THINK ABOUT…

13. FALL Username = student email address Password = student ID PSAT
Sign up in September in the College Career
Naviance
Username = student address
Password = student ID
college research process
My planner- for organization
Careers tab to explore how college majors relate to various careers

14. WINTER Get ready for the SAT and/or ACT
Plan your spring testing schedule
Register online through
CollegeBoard.com (SAT)
AND
ACTstudent.org
Study for final exams in January

15. SPRING Start visiting local colleges
Use SuperMatch tool on Naviance to narrow your college list
Update your list of preferred schools using the “College I’m Thinking About” tool
Prepare for AP exams
Use the Enrichment Programs link in the Colleges tab in Naviance to explore various summer program
Think about volunteering, internships, or taking a summer class

16. SCHOOL TO CAREER Activities & Events: Job Shadow Program
Career Speakers Day
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
HOSA-Future Health Occupations
SkillsUSA
Junior Achievement Programs:
Careers for A Purpose (9th grade)
Finance Park (10th grade)
Connecting to Success (11th grade)
Money and Me (12th grade)
High School Heroes/Teach for a Day
Company Program
Community Partnerships:
Area Coordinating Team (ACT) for Career Education (teachers, parents, business partners, post-secondary representative organizing career themed events for high school students)
Chamber of Commerce Education Committee
Rotary Clubs
Junior Achievement of Southern CA

17. NAVIANCE

18. NAVIANCE HOW TO SIGN UP Link to Naviance from the WHS website:
User name = address
Registration/Password = student ID #
Don’t change password!!
Need an address?

19. THIS IS THE HOME PAGE

20. THIS IS THE COLLEGE TAB

21. THIS IS THE CAREER TAB

22. THIS IS THE ABOUT ME TAB

23. THE PLANNER PAGE

24. RESOURCES College and Career Center:
Mrs. Rebecca Mertel,
Naviance:
WHS Counseling:
High School Course Directory
High School/College Requirements
PowerPoint Presentations
Links to helpful resources
Counseling Documents and More
SAT/AP:
ACT:

25. FOR ATTENDING!