1. High School is a Plan
To reach your dreams!

2. Welcome to High School!!
THREE SIMPLE STEPS: KNOW High School Graduation Requirements College Entrance Requirements PLAN College acceptance is a PLAN, not a DREAM ENGAGE Be involved! Be an active member of your school

3. At the end of the year you should have:
High School Credits
Each class per semester = 5 credits
Each class per year = 10 credits
If there are 6 periods in a day, how many credits should your student earn every year?
Answer: 60 credits
At the end of the year you should have:
9th grade
55 credits
10th grade
110 credits
11th grade
165 credits
12th grade
220 credits to graduate 

4. B. English- 4 years A-G A. History- 2 years A-G
University of California/ California State University A-G requirements …To prepare every student to meet the A-G College Entrance requirement
A. History- 2 years A-G
World History: 1 year for high school graduation
U.S. History: 1 year for high school graduation
B. English- 4 years A-G
English 1-4: 4 years for high school graduation

5. A-G requirements (cont’d)
C. Mathematics- 3 years A-G (with minimum of Algebra II)
3 years for high school graduation
D. Laboratory Science- 2 years A-G
1 year of biological science for high school graduation
1 year of physical science for high school graduation
_ 1 year additional science for high school graduation
_ 3 YEARS TOTAL TO GRADUATE

6. A-G requirements (cont’d)
E. World Language- 2 years A-G (same language)
_ No World Language requirement for high school graduation, but…
_ 50 credits of ELECTIVES required for high school graduation
F. Visual & Perf. Arts- 1 year A-G
_ 1 year required for high school graduation
G. College Prep Elective- 1 year A-G
_ credits of ELECTIVES required for high school graduation
*MUST RECEIVE “C” OR BETTER IN ALL A-G COURSES*

7. Programs and Courses AVID Puente Seal of Biliteracy
Advancement Via Individual Determination
Puente
Cardinal Advanced Placement Program
March 18, 3:15-5:15 (register wuhsd.org/whs)
Seal of Biliteracy
Academic Competition (Mock Trial, Model UN, Decathlon, Speech and Debate)
Cardinal Computer Academy

8. Advanced Placement Courses
College-level courses taught in high school
Highest level courses offered in WUHSD (higher than honors)
Receive +1 grade point into GPA calculations
Students can take AP Exams and earn college credit with passing scores
WHS offers 18 different AP courses
40% of WHS students are in at least 1 AP/Honors course

9. 9th Grade Course Selection
4 Mandatory courses:
English
Math
Science
Physical Education
(PE for 9th Grade is State Law)
2 Elective courses
Honors English may pair with AP Human Geography or Ancient Civilizations-Honors
Placement exam is administered at middle schools in April/May

10. Citizenship, Leadership, Achievement, Self-Respect, Service
School Climate
Associated Student Body (ASB)
Class Council
Athletics- Grades Matter!
Academic Mentors/Senators
Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
Cardinals with CLASS
Citizenship, Leadership, Achievement, Self-Respect, Service

11. Dates to Remember Future Frosh Night- March 12, 6:00 pm
Parent Power WHS: 6/23, 24, 27
Fall Enrollment (Program Pick-Up) WHS:7/30
Freshman First Day August 11
First Day of School August 12
Semester 1 ends before Winter Break!