WELCOMECLASS OF 2017

AGENDA

Graduation Requirements Future plans Preparing for College Admissions Selecting Courses for Junior Year Honors and AP Courses Distinguished Scholar

WHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English/Lang/Com: 4 years Algebra 1/Integrated I: 1 year Geometry/Integrated II: 1 year Math Elective: 1 year Science: 2 years (not including Biology) Biology: 1 year Geography: ½ year (must be 2nd semester) World History: 1 year US History: 1 year Government/Econ: 1 year Visual & Performing Art: 1 year Foreign Language: 1 year Technology: 1 year Health: ½ year PE: 3 years and must complete PE 1 Electives: 50 credits

Total: 250 credits

25 Hours of Community Service—Turn in hours to the College & Career Center

Pass CAHSEE

“NO CREDIT” MAKE-UP

Summer School Registration forms available in April Applications can be picked up and returned to the

Counseling Center Summer School Dates are To Be Determined

Night School Registration takes place the first few weeks of each

semester Applications can be picked up and returned to the

Counseling Center Courses DO NOT meet UC/CSU college entrance

requirements Priority is given to seniors

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Community College California State University (CSU) University of California (UC) Private or Independent College Technical or Vocational School Apprenticeship Military

CSU/UC MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. History/Social Science: 2 yearsB. English: 4 yearsC. Math: 3 years (passing Algebra II) (4 years recommended)D. Lab Science: 2 years (physical & life) 3 years

recommendedE. Language Other Than English: 2 years of same foreign languageF. Visual & Performing Arts: 1 yearG. College-Prep Elective: 1 year (chosen from

subjects above)

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTING

Take SAT and/or ACT with Writing spring of junior year SAT Subject Test may be recommended by some UC or private

colleges If MATH SAT Subject test is recommended—take MATH Level II

Register Online: SAT: collegeboard.org ACT: actstudent.org (choose Writing option) WHS school code: 053937

Last test date accepted by colleges is December of senior year (December 2016)

UC’s accept either SAT or ACT with Writing CSU’s accept SAT or ACT (they do not require Writing portion) Private colleges accept either SAT or ACT

TESTING CONTINUED…

PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is offered at WHS in October Free full length practice tests on both College Board

and ACT’s websites KHAN Academy offers free SAT prep online

You are responsible for sending your scores CSU campuses use code 3594 Send scores to only one UC campus, and all UC

campuses can access scores Athletes send scores to NCAA use code 9999

GRADUATION VS. COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY

Satisfying Whitney High School’s graduation requirements does not mean you have met 4 year college eligibility

requirements

“Being eligible” to apply does not mean you will be admitted by the college. Highly selective campuses look for

students who go above the minimum.

CHOOSE YOUR COURSES CAREFULLY

Use Naviance to search for colleges and careers Make up NC grades to remain on track for

graduation Review your course selection with your parents Review your transcript

Course Selection forms DUE FEBRUARY 12th You will each get 15 minutes to meet with a

counselor March 10-13 during your English class

JUNIOR COURSE OPTIONS

LA/Com III or Honors LA/Com III US History or AP US History Math Elective Science Elective PE Elective

Athletes--write in your sport and we will place you in appropriate class Speak with PE teacher for recommendation

College/Career Electives (choose 3) Take Foreign Language Junior Year if you haven’t taken it yet

Other classes you can take junior year Psychology (UC/CSU approved “G”) Energy Power & Business (WHS Science or Technology) STARS Peer Counseling ROP-limited options for juniors, priority given to seniors. 49errop.com Aerobic Walking Office/Teacher Assistant YOU MUST WRITE IN AN ALTERNATE CLASS IF APPLICATION IS REQUIRED

HONORS & AP CLASSES

Complete Application Attend MANDATORY Lunch Meetings

Attend meeting before deciding whether or not you will sign up for Honors/AP class

Carefully consider the amount of time and homework that is required before selecting course(s)

HONORS & AP LUNCH PRESENTATIONS  Tuesday, Jan. 27LA/Com III Honors-LibraryAP English-TheatreLA/Com II Advanced-D9

Wednesday, Jan. 28Pre Cal/Trig-TheatreAP Calc AB and BC-Library

Thursday, Jan 29AP World History-TheatreAP US History-Library

Friday, Jan. 30Honors/AP Spanish & French-

Room F8AP Microeconomics-E2

Tuesday, Feb. 3AP Bio-E7AP Physics-E 12

Wednesday, Feb. 4AP Chemistry-E14AP Psychology-Theatre

Thursday, Feb. 5AP Envir. Science-E13AP Gov-D5

Friday, Feb. 6AP Statistics-F5Adv. Algebra II-Library

DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR PATHWAY

Students on this path will… Take 60% AP/Honors and advanced

courses with 5 being AP classes (equates to 15 courses)

Have a 3.8 weighted GPA Have 95% attendance rate No major disciplinary or attendance

infractions Complete 150 hours of Community

Service Complete at least one WHS Leadership

course (Leadership, STARS, Senior Mentor, Peer Counseling, JROTC Officer, Journalism Production Mgt.)

Sophomore & Junior Parent NightFebruary 4th

6:30PM

Advanced, Honors &AP Information NighT

February 9th

6:30PM

QUESTIONS?