2. WHS Eighth Grade Parent Night Tiffany Garcia (A - He) tgarcia@tusd.org Ext. 7609 Tiffany Garcia (A - He) tgarcia@tusd.org Ext. 7609tgarcia@tusd.org Philip Drasner ( Hi-Ne) pdrasner@tusd.org Ext. 7702 Philip Drasner ( Hi-Ne) pdrasner@tusd.org Ext. 7702pdrasner@tusd.org Tania Barricklow (Ng-Z) tbarricklow@tusd.org Ext. 7612 Tania Barricklow (Ng-Z) tbarricklow@tusd.org Ext. 7612tbarricklow@tusd.org

3. Important Dates: West High Website : WHS.TUSD.ORG 8 th Grade Assembly: Thursday, March 3 rd – 9:15-10:30 - West High Gym Fine Arts Performing Night: Thursday, March 3 rd, 7pm – West High Gym Drill Team Tryout Workshops: May 9 th and May 11 th - 6:30pm-8:30pm – Pavilion Tryouts: May 16 th 6:30pm-9pm in the Gym Ms. Eriksen 310-533-4299 ext 7640 Pep Squad/Cheer Tryout Workshops : May 9 th – 13 th - 4:00pm – 5:30pm – Pavilion Tryouts: May 13 th 5:00pm – 7:00pm –West High Gym Athletic Parent Night Wednesday May 11 th - 6:00pm - West High Gym Intermediate Dance tryouts Wednesday, May 25 th, 3:00pm – 7:00pm-West High Gym Ms. Vorhis 310-533-4299 ext 7731

4. The Counselor’s Role Academic College Career Personal/social

5. How do I contact my counselor? Your student can sign up for an appointment in the Counseling Office or drop by at lunch (except Thursdays) or after school Call to schedule an appointment or a phone conference: 310-533-4299 x 7684

6. High School Graduation Requirements 220 total credits in the required subjects. An average of 60 credits per year. Six semesters of excellent or satisfactory citizenship marks Students also need to pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).

7. Graduation Requirements English 40 credits Social Science 30 credits including: World History 10; US History 10; Govt/Econ 10 Mathematics 20 credits: Algebra 1 minimum Science 20 credits (physical and biological) Health 5 credits Foreign Language/ V P Arts 10 credits Physical Education 20 credits

9. Honors Courses Open enrollment policy  current grades and teacher recommendations should be considered Number of Honors courses to take Application and Commitment Forms required

10. Aim For A Balanced Program Allow for a period of adjustment Manageable schedule Athletics and activities require extra hours Honors courses demand extra study hours

13. SCHEDULING Bert Lynn Middle School  March 16 th, 17 th and 18 th Jefferson Middle School  March 23 rd, 24 th and 25 th Private and non-feeder schools  Enrollment packets available starting March 28 th. Turn in completed packets before April 22 nd in order to meet with a Counselor in May.

14. Enrollment Procedures for New TUSD Students TWO CURRENT original utility bills Birth Certificate/Passport Parent Picture ID Transcripts or report cards from 8 th Grade Immunization Records Student/Parent will be scheduled to meet with a Counselor in May to select courses

15. New Law For the 2011-12 school year only, all students entering 7th through 12th grades will need proof of having received one dose of Tdap vaccine (an adolescent whooping cough booster shot) on or after the 10th birthday before starting school. (A Tdap vaccine that has been given on or after the 7th birthday will also be accepted.) By law, students who do not have proof of receiving a Tdap booster shot will not be able to start school in the fall until proof is provided to the school. It is recommended that proof of Tdap booster be brought to the Health Office as soon as possible, but no later than May 1st, 2011 to prevent a delay in your student starting school in the fall.

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