1. Welcome to 9th Grade Scheduling
Mrs. Garcia (A – Fe) Ms. Lau (Fi – La)
Mrs. Druten (Le – Ra) Mrs. Barricklow (Re – Z)
Ms. Torres – College & Career Counseling Coordinator

2. Counselor’s Role Same counselor for 4 years Academic counseling
Personal, social and emotional counseling
Career counseling
College counseling

3. 2nd Visit Bert Lynn Middle School Jefferson Middle School
Monday, May 6
Tuesday, May 7
Jefferson Middle School
Tuesday, April 30
Thursday, May 2

4. Incoming 9th Grade Night
Wednesday, March 27th at 6:00pm in WHS Pavilion
Learn about classes and activities at West High:
Athletics Honors/ AP WHS Counselors
Band/ Color Guard
Choir Drama
Project Lead the Way (PLTW)
College Planning Academic Decathlon
Science Olympiad
Speech & Debate Yearbook
Dance Robotics

5. How do students earn credits?
Students will earn 5 credits per class (per semester)
Semester grades are permanent marks, which go on your West High transcript
Q1 + Q2 = Semester 1 (cumulative grade)
Q3 + Q4 = Semester 2 (cumulative grade)

6. Graduation Requirements
220 credits
6 semesters of satisfactory citizenship
English – 40 credits
History/Social Studies – 30 credits
Math – 20 credits
Science – 20 credits
Health – 5 credits
PE – 20 credits
World Language or VPA – 10 credits

7. Are You Ready For Honors?
You should have an A in your current class
Highly interested in subject
Always complete work on time
Good study habits
Motivated
Responsible
Able to seek help
Successful in all classes

8. All Honors/AP classes are a
Honors Classes
Honors Commitment Form
Assessing Strengths Form (required for students currently taking an Honors class at WHS)
All Honors/AP classes are a
yearlong commitment.
Choose wisely!

9. 9th Grade Required Courses
English
Math
Science PE
Health/Intro to Business, Health/Teen Living OR Health/World Geography
Elective (World Language, Visual & Performing Art, or Career Tech Ed)
Link to WHS Course Description Handbook

10. English English Elective English 1 English 1H
English 1(S) – ELL students only
English Elective
Forensics Workshop – Debate (Zero Period Only)

11. Health Health / Introduction to Business Health / World Geography
Health / Teen Living
ONLINE Health

12. Planning on taking Health over the summer?
Question: Should I take Health over the summer?
Answer: Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
Question: Where can I take the course?
Answer: South Bay Enrichment Academy or through an Online Provider (Mission Academy, Opportunities for Learning, Method).
Question: How can I sign up?
Answer: Prior to enrolling, you must submit to your counselor a completed Correspondence Course PreApproval Form. Once submitted, you can enroll with your summer program via their website.

13. Science The following is the order of progression for science:
Current Class
8th Grade Science
Biology H
Next Year’s Class Biology or Biology H
Chemistry or Chemistry H

14. Mathematics In order to move on to the next math class, you must
pass your current math 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 2 H
Trigonometry, PreCalc or PreCalc H

15. Physical Education Options include:
PE 9
Beginning Dance
PE Band
*Drill Team / Hip Hop
*Pep Squad
*Athletics
Note: Courses with an asterisk* require coaches approval and/or tryout.

16. Visual & Performing Arts and World Language
To receive a high school diploma, you must take 1 year of a Visual and Performing Art (VPA) OR 1 year of a World Language
To fulfill A-G requirements for 4 year colleges, you must take 1 year of a VPA AND 2 years of a World Language

17. Electives Visual and Performing Arts Electives: Theatre Arts 1
Stage Tech (7th period)
Art 1
Costume and Wearable Art
Beginning Choir
Girl’s Glee
*Advanced Choir
Beginning Instruments (Piano)
Adv Band/Percussion Ensemble

18. Electives World Language: French Japanese Korean Spanish
In order to move on to the next language level class, you must pass your current class with a C or better

19. Electives Career Technology Education Electives: Design & Architecture
Wood 1
PLTW: Intro to Engineering & Design
Social Studies Elective:
*AP Human Geography
Additional Electives:
*Yearbook (Chieftain)
*Journalism (Smoke Signals)

20. Alternatives for Electives
On the back of your course request sheet where it says “Please write 3 Alternatives for Electives”, please make sure it is completed.
It is VERY important to complete 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.

21. Zero Period Zero period classes offered include: PE Band
Forensics Workshop/Debate
Geometry H
Biology H

22. Please have the following when you meet with your counselor:
A completed course selection sheet signed by a parent
A signed and completed Honors/AP Commitment
Form
A signed and completed Assessing Strengths Form (if currently enrolled in a Honor’s WHS)
A completed Correspondence Course Form if you plan on taking a class over the summer

23. Online Class Registration
Once you have decided on your courses and have circled your selections on the pink scheduling form, complete the online registration steps on the half sheet by logging into your PowerSchool account
The online class registration window will be open until Tuesday, April 7:30 am.
Your counselor will review your selections at your meeting in April/May.

24. Warrior Welcome Orientation for all incoming Freshmen
Usually held in mid-August
All are encouraged to attend

25. College & Career Center
College Rep Visits
Career Speaker Presentations
College Workshops
Financial Aid Resources
Military Resources
Scholarships

26. Getting Involved There are many clubs on campus
Students are encouraged to find a club they would like to join and become active members
Clubs usually meet during lunch

27. Thank You for Your Time and Attention
Happy Scheduling!

28. 9
West High School –
9th Grade Course Offerings for Grade Students
SPED ⃝ EL ⃝
Zero ⃝ Online ⃝
Student ID # Student Name
College Plans: 2 YR: 4 YR: VOC: Career Goal:
ALL COURSES ARE A 1 YEAR COMMITMENT - Students will not be allowed to drop a year-long class at the semester.
The courses listed here are requests only, classes may be limited based upon size and availability.
Zero Period
These courses meet Zero Period from 7-7:55.
0712 Biology 1 H ᵈ ⁺
0703 Geometry H ᶜ ⁺
0185 Forensics Workshop (Debate) ᶢ ℗
0376 PE Band ℠¹
Zero Period Choir?
Online
These online courses are being offered to those students who wish to add a class outside the regular 6 period day.
Coursework is completed online during the year, however, students will meet with the teacher every couple of weeks.
C235 Health ℠
ELD
This section is for English Language Development students only.
0789 Beginning English Workshop Intermediate English Workshop ᶢ
0787 Advanced English Workshop ᶢ EL Intervention
English
4 years of English is a graduation and a UC/CSU requirement.
0092 English 1 ᵇ
0095 English 1 H ᵇ ⁺
1092 English 1 (Spec. Ed.)
0099 English 1 (ELD) ᵇ
Science
2 years (20 credits) of Science is a graduation and UC/CSU requirement.
10 credits Physical Science, 10 credits Biological Science.
0409 Biology 1 ᵈ
0411 Biology 1 H ᵈ ⁺
1409 Biology 1 (Spec. Ed.)
0424 Biology (ELD)
0417 Chemistry 1 ᵈ
0418 Chemistry 1 H ᵈ ⁺
Mathematics
2 years (20 credits) of Mathematics is a graduation requirement.
UC/CSU requirement is 3 years (30 credits), with a recommendation of 4 years (40 credits).
0302 Algebra 1 ᶜ
0315 Geometry ᶜ Geometry H ᶜ ⁺ Algebra 2 ᶜ
0307 Algebra 2 H ᶜ ⁺
0300 Trigonometry ᶜ
0319 Pre-Calculus ᶜ Pre-Calculus H ᶜ ⁺
Health
1 Semester of Health is a graduation requirement
0296 Teen Living℠/Health ℠ Intro to Business℠/Health ℠
0483 World Geography ᵃ ℠/Health ℠
PE/Athletics
Students who wish to take a fall sport will make their choice from the list, subject to tryouts. If you’re in multiple sports, please choose the sport that starts earliest. 2 years (20 credits) of PE is a graduation requirement.
0373 Beg. Dance Drill Team ℗ Inter. Dance ℗ PE Band ° ℠¹ PE Pep Squad ℗ PE 9
Fall Sports
0368 Cross Country ℗ Football ℗
0399 Golf (Girls) ℗ Tennis (Girls) ℗
0391 Volleyball (Girls) ℗ Water Polo (Boys) ℗
Winter Sports
0367 Basketball (Boys) ℗
0367 Basketball (Girls) ℗ Soccer (Boys) ℗ Soccer (Girls) ℗ Wrestling (Boys) ℗ Wrestling (Girls) ℗ Water Polo (Girls)℗
Spring Sports
0366 Baseball ℗
0388 Softball ℗
0390 Track ℗
0391 Volleyball (Boys) ℗ Golf (Boys) ℗
0389 Tennis (Boys) ℗ Swimming ℗
UC/CSU A-G & Honors Codes & Credit Types:
⁺ Honors/AP, ᵃ Social Science, ᵇ English, ᶜ Mathematics, ᵈ Science, ᵉ World Language, ᶠ Vis/Perf Arts, ᶢ Elective
Special Offering Codes:
℠ Semester Course, ℗ Tryout/Permission Req,
⁷ Offered Period 7, ꭛ Off Campus
Rev. 3/20/2019

29. (Occasionally 1st Period)
World Languages
1 year (10 credits) of World Language or Visual/Performing Arts is a graduation requirement.
UC/CSU requirement is 2 years (20 credits) of the same language, with a recommendation of 3 years (30 credits).
0195 French 1 ᵉ
0197 French 2 ᵉ
0228 Korean 1 ᵉ
0229 Korean 2 ᵉ
0209 Japanese 1 ᵉ
0210 Japanese 2 ᵉ
0218 Spanish 1 ᵉ
0219 Spanish 1 H ᵉ ⁺
0220 Spanish 2 ᵉ
0221 Spanish 2 H ᵉ ⁺
75 elective credits are a graduation requirement. UC/CSU requires 1 year of Visual/Performing Arts.
Visual & Performing Arts
Drama
0112 Theatre Arts 1 ᶠ
0113 Theatre Arts 2 ᶠ
0114 Theatre Arts 3 ᶠ
0115 Theatre Arts 4 ᶠ Stage Tech ⁷
0666 Theater Mgmt ⁷
(Occasionally 1st Period)
0263 Costume &
Wearable Art ᶠ
Art
0007 Art 1 ᶠ
Choir
0338 Choir A/B ᶠ
Music
0352 AP Music
Theory ᶠ ⁺ ℗
Band
0334 Band (Tall Flags) Beg Instruments Int Instruments ᶠ Percussion Ens ᶠ Adv Band ᶠ
75 elective credits are a graduation requirement. UC/CSU requires 1 year of College Prep Electives.
Career/Technology Education
Industrial Tech
0288 Wood 1
0272 Design & Architecture ᶢ
Engineering
0447 PLTW: Intro to Engineering Design ᶢ
Special Options
These courses are offered for elective credit but may require special permission.
0771 Yearbook (Chieftain) ℗
0459 Academic Decath (Acadec) ᶢ ℗
Social Science
0503 AP Human Geog ᵃ ⁺
Alternate Electives
List 3 alternative electives. Unfortunately, you cannot choose a preferred order.
Summer School
I am taking a summer course to replace/fulfill a WHS course & understand the requirements as explained by my counselor. I
understand that incomplete/failed courses or failure to provide official transcripts means that my schedule may be adjusted. If taking a course for advancement, a Correspondence Course (Summer School/Outside of WHS) Pre-approval form is required.
Course Name:
Course Provider (School):
Honors/AP
I am requesting the following Honors/AP courses in order of preference, option 1, 2, etc. I also understand that failure to
complete a prerequisite course or required assessment/commitment paperwork means that my schedule may be adjusted. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Counselor Notes
Student/Parent Acknowledgements
Student Signature:
Parent Signature:
Rev. 3/20/2019