Welcome to Westmont you will be the

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Welcome to Westmontyou will be the

• Class of 2018

Becoming a Warrior
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Introductions

• Counselors
• Aaron Duron (A-L)
• Kim Witthaus (M- Z)

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High School Graduation Requirements

• English 40
• Social Science 30
• Math 20
• Science (2 years) 20
• Physical Education 20
• Fine Art 10
• Applied Art 10
• Foreign Language 10
• 30 units using two categories
• General Electives 60
• Total (minimum requirements) 220
• California High School Exit Exam

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College Admission Minimum Requirements UC and
CSU

• English 4 years
• History 2 years
• Math 3 years
• Lab Science ( Bio. Chem/Phys) 2 years
• Foreign Language 2 years
• Visual Performing Arts 1 year
• College Prep Elective 1 year
• Must earn a C or better in all classes
• SAT or ACT Exams
• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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Typical 9th Grade Schedule

• English
• Math
• PE
• Science
• Foreign Language\Elective
• Elective

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Clubs and Athletics

• Over 30 Different Clubs
• 21 Different Athletic Teams
• Cheerleading, Drama, Color Guard, Link Crew,
  Peer Trainers, CSF, Robotics
• Speech Debate, Leadership

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Block Schedule
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Homework

• Expect homework EVERY DAY for Math, English,
  Science, Foreign Language (core subjects)
• Complete A-day homework on A-days and B-day
  homework on B-days, this allows students to go to
  study hall with questions BEFORE the homework is
  due.
• Use a daily planner, SchoolLoop to keep track of
  daily assignments and projects and Aeries to
  track grades and achievement in class.

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Keep a Daily Planner

• List all classes, assignments, due dates.
• Check SchoolLoop for deadlines and daily
  assignments
• Plan ahead and build study time into your day.

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District Transfers

• Intra-district transfer applications are due
  March, to the District Office.
• Applications are available in the Westmont High
  School main office or CUHSD district office.
• Inter-district transfers Students must be
  released from their home district and complete
  application process.
• Students will not be enrolled in classes until
  transfers are approved by the district office.

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• Thank You and Welcome to Westmont ?