1. Westview Wolverines Class of 2014

2. Sample 9 th grade Schedule (Traditional HS) PeriodSemester 1Semester 2 1HS English 1HS English 2 2Algebra 1Algebra 2 3Freshman PE 1Freshman PE 2 4Health Computer Info Systems 5Spanish 1Spanish 2 6Drawing 1Drawing 2 5 credits per passing class semester X 12 class semesters = 60 possible credits

3. Sample 9 th grade Schedule (Westview 4 x 4) PeriodTerm 1Term 2 1HS English 1HS English 2Biology 1Biology 2 2Spanish 1Spanish 2Spanish 3Spanish 4 3ENS 3ENS 4ENS 1ENS 2 4Algebra 1Algebra 2Off Roll or Class 5 credits per passing class semester X 12 class semesters w/off roll = 60 possible credits 5 credits per passing class semester X 16 class semesters w/out off roll = 80 possible credits

4. Graduation & College Requirements PUSD Graduation RequirementsCSU/UC “A-G” Requirements English – 40 creditsEnglish – 4 years Social Science – 30 creditsHistory/Social Science – 2 years Math – 20 credits All students must pass Algebra 1-2 Math – 3 years, 4 recommended Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4 Physical Science – 10 credits Biological Science – 10 credits Lab Science – 2 years, 3 recommended Biology, Chemistry, Physics Fine Art – 10 creditsVisual & Performing Art – 1 year Practical Art – 5 creditsLanguage other than English – 2 years, 3 recommended Exercise & Nutritional Science (ENS) – 25 credits (includes Health) College Prep Elective – 1 year Total Credits = 230UC/CSU Requirement- Grade of “C” or better

5. Course Catalog: Course Descriptions and “A-G” Areas

6. English Courses English PrepEnglish 1-2Honors English 1-2 Gives students the skills in English needed to be successful in English 1-2 Preparation for English 1-2. English Prep is the best support for students with comprehension issues. Low or Far Below on Maps/SAT 9 test scores Low or Average grades One Term (2 quarters) Elective credit only Common Assessments Freshman Reading Curriculum College Prep A – G Requirement Along with the common assessments, students have more essays/literary analysis pieces. Along with the freshman reading curriculum, students have more outside reading assignments from a college prep reading list. Fast pace College Prep A – G Requirement

7. World Language Courses Spanish 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and Honors and /AP Spanish French 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, and Honors French Filipino 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8

8. Math Advising Flowchart Introduction to High School Algebra Algebra 1-2 A, B, or C Geometry Algebra 3-4 (1-term course) or Algebra 3-4 Extended (2 term course) A, B, or C in Geometry with an A or a strong B in Algebra 1-2 is recommended to the one-term class - Algebra 3-4 A, B, or C in Geometry with a passing grade in Algebra 1-2 is recommended to the two-term Algebra 3-4 Extended A, B, or C in EITHER Algebra 3-4 or Algebra 3-4 Extended. A Strong A in Algebra 3-4 Extended or a Strong A or B in Algebra 3-4 Trig/Stats - AP Statistics – 2 terms Honors Pre-Calculus/ AP Calculus AB 2 terms Advanced Functions Analysis Calculus BC 1 Term Palomar Calculus Semester 2 Engineering Geometry

9. What Science Should I Take as a Freshman? Enrolled in English Prep at Westview Do not enroll in science yet Enrolled in Algebra 3-4 Physics**, Physics** - AP Physics B** or Chemistry** If student intends to take AP Biology**, then Chemistry** is recommended If student intends to take AP Chemistry**, then Physics** is recommended Enrolled in Intro to HS Algebra, Algebra 1-2 or Geometry Fund. Of Chem/Phys.* Biology** Fulfills Life (Biological) Science H.S. Graduation Requirement Fulfills Physical Science H.S. Graduation Requirement We do not recommend this group of freshmen to take an AP science course this year Legend: * = Satisfies UC Elective Credit (g) ** = Satisfies UC Laboratory Science Credit (d)

10. Course Request Worksheet  Do not turn in  Use to get Teacher Recommendations  Take home and use when registering for classes

12. Consider PUSD Graduation Requirement & College Prep classes when choosing courses

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25. Important Information and Dates to Remember March 16 th Parent Information Night Westview Gym6:00 – 8:00 p.m. May 18 th “Freshman Success Day” Westview Campus1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Students & Parents Welcome) Athletic Seasons Go to the Westview website www.westviewwolverines.com for updates onwww.westviewwolverines.com Summer clinics or to contact coaches. Fall SportsWinter SportsSpring Sports (Mid-August) (Mid November) (Mid February) Cross CountryBasketball (Men)Baseball Tennis (Men) Field HockeyBasketball (Women)Dive Track and Field FootballRoller HockeyGymnastics Volleyball Tennis (Women)Soccer (Men)Lacrosse (Men) Volleyball (Women)Soccer (Women)Lacrosse (Women) Water Polo (Men)Water Polo (WomenSoftball

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