Westmoor High School Parent Night

9th and 10th Graders1September 26, 2013

It is not where you start, it is where you finish that counts.

A big warm welcome to Westmoor High School’s

Class of 2016 and

Class of 2017

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Middle School vs. High School

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Middle School• Smaller Setting• 1-2 Teachers• Shared Responsibility • Effort Awarded• Challenging

Coursework• Closer

Parent/Teacher Communication

High School• Larger Setting• 6 Teachers• Student Responsibility • Performance Awarded• Demanding/College

Preparatory Coursework• Student/Parent Initiated

Communication

Check dates on the Westmoor website:http://whs.juhsd.net/

Ask students about Daily Bulletin announcements

Synergy –Parent VuePhone Messages 650-550-7400

Attendance/Information

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Staying connected

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS

(1)Earn a total of 225 credits(2)Pass specific subject

requirements(3)Pass the California High

School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

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CREDIT REQUIREMENTS225 credits are needed for

graduationStudents earn 5 credits for

each class per semester, for a total of 30 credits a semester or 60 credits a year

Classes must be passed with a D or higher to get credit for graduation but a C or higher for college

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WESTMOOR HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

ENGLISH- 4 yearsMATH- 3 years-including 1 Year of Algebra 1SCIENCE- 2 yearsSOCIAL STUDIES- 3 yearsFOREIGN LANGUAGE OR FINE ARTS- 1 yearCAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION- 1 yearPHYSICAL EDUCATION- 2 yearsHEALTH- 1 semesterELECTIVES- x number of units needed for

graduation

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CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE)

2 Sections 1) English Language Arts(2) Math

Students must pass each section with a score of 350 or higher

Students will take the exam for the first time in February of sophomore year

www.cde.ca/gov/statetests/cahsee

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9th and 10th GRADES

GRADES COUNT!!Eligibility for college acceptanceClasses for the following year GPA for honors/high honors at

graduation is cumulativeAllows for qualification for honor

societies, such as the California Scholarship Federation

Used for nominations to special programs and scholarships

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Sample of transcript

•In the Library on Thursdays @ 2:45 – 3:45 (drop-in, free, peer tutoring by CSF students.)

CSF Students

•Monday and Wednesdays from 3pm-4pm in room 811 (Mr. Harmon)

National Honor Society

•www.khanacademy.org

Khan Academy

• http://main.daly.ca.brainfuse.com/authenticate.asp

Daly City Library

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LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

CollegeVocational TrainingMilitaryEmploymentVolunteer Programs

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Make a plan!

Statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

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It means over a lifetime you can earn more money.

What does this mean?

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Community Col-lege59%

Em-ployed

3%

Private Uni-

versity7%

Mil-itary

2%

Califonia State Univ19%

University of Cali-fornia10%

Class of 2013 - Life after High School

Community College

Employed

Private University

Military

Califonia State Univ

Univeristy of California

Where did the Class of 2013 go?

COLLEGE SYSTEMS IN CALIFORNIA

4 College Systems California Community Colleges

(112)www.cccco.edu

California State University (23)www.csumentor.edu

University of California (10)www.unversityofcalifornia.edu

Private Colleges (77)www.aiccumentor.org

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COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Community College High school diploma or

equivalent 18 years of age or older Reasons to consider:

Excellent value $46 a unit

Transfer agreements Job skills for a career Convenient

CSU/UC/Private “a-g” Subject

Requirements Testing Requirements-

SAT and ACT tests GPA Requirement-2.0

CSU and 3.0 UC Personal statement/essay Letters of

Recommendation

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CSU & UC “A-G” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTSa. History/Social Science- 2 yearsb. English- 4 yearsc. Math- 3 years* (Algebra I, Geometry,

Algebra II)d. Lab Science- 2 years*(1 yr. Biological, 1

year Physical)e. LOTE- 2 years* (same language)f. Visual & Performing Arts- 1 yearg. College Prep Elective- 1 year

*additional years of subject recommendedMust earn a “C” grade or better both

semesters

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UC College Prep Over 4 Years

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9th Grade• Plan Out 4

Year Class Schedule

• Explore Extracurricular Involvement

10th Grade• Grades

Matter!• Continue

Involvement• Prepare for

ACT and/or SAT

• Explore Campuses

11th Grade• Take on

Academic Challenges

• Pursue Leadership Opportunities

• Take Exams• Tour

Campuses

12th Grade• Apply to UC!• Continue to

Succeed• Meet

Provisions of Admission

• File FAFSA• Apply for

Scholarships

University of

California

Career/College Center in Library Ms. Aguas

Open Monday – Friday11:30am – 3:30pm

*Issuance of work permits for minors *Scholarship information

*College information*Part-time job information

*Volunteer and community service opportunities

Where to find Naviance and what is it?

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Click on Family Connection and put your WHS log in.

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GET INVOLVED SPORTS VOLUNTEER CLUBS

AND ASK FOR HELP

BE THE BEST APPLICANT

Associated Student Body (ASB)

Anime Club Astronomy Club Auto Safety Club Black Student Union Block W

Burmese Club CaliforniaScholarship Federation

(CSF) Ceramics Team Chess Club Chinese Club Comic Book Club

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Mock Trial

National Honor Society (NHS) Recycling Club

Red Cross Club

Service Commission

Son Shine Club

Swim Club

Tennis Club

WHAT Club

Youth Alive Christian Fellowship

Youth Elderly Service (YES)

Creative Writing

Drama Club Drumline

FHA-Hero Fil-am Barkada French Club Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)

Interact Club International Club Key Club Korean Club Leo's Club

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WESTMOOR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING ASSIGNMENTS

2013-2014

Aaron – Deauna, Jon Ms. Mezzera 550-7475 Deauna, Justin – Hui, Caesar Ms. Nereu 550-7538 Hui, Liza – Mabana Ms. English 550-7468 Macababbad – Remigo Ms. Carew 550-7467 Revilleza – Zuniga Ms. Tham 550-7474

Counseling assignments include all grade levels and ELL students

Counselor(s) are available on a drop- in basis during lunch & after school

To make an appointment, please sign- up in the appointment binder located at the Counseling Offi ce Window

Monday Tuesday Thursday

Time for your questions.

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