Welcome to Westmont you are the

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Welcome to Westmontyou are the

• Class of 2017

Becoming a Warrior
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Introductions

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

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What You will Learn Today

• What are the high school graduation and college
  requirements?
• What classes do ninth graders take?
• How do students get involved at school?
• What do high school teachers expect?
• What are proven study skills for success?

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UC/Private
State College
Community College
Vocational
The path a student chooses in high school and the
good habits they establish open doors for the
future.
Military
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High School Graduation Requirements

• English 40
• Social Science 30
• Math (Algebra 1 and Geometry) 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 Requirements UC and CSU

• English 4 years
• History 2 years
• Math (Alg1, Geo Alg 2) 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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8th Grade Teachers Recommendation Required

• English 1 Honors
• Summer reading assignment
• Geometry or Algebra 2
• Biology
• Spanish 2

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Course Selection

• ELECTIVES
• First Choice Elective_____________
• Second Choice Elective___________
• Third Choice Elective____________

• REQUIRED CLASSES
• 1. English 1 or
• English 1 Honors
• 2. Alger 1 or Geometry or Algebra 2
• 3. PE
• 4. Integrated Sci, Agricultural Science or
  Biology

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Electives

• Students must select one elective from the list
  provided
• Parent Student signatures required
• All classes are year-long courses.

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Clubs and Athletics

• Over 30 Different Clubs
• Matt Kolda, Activities Director
• 21 Different Athletic Teams
• Brett Peterson, Athletic Director
• Cheerleading, Drama, Color Guard, Link Crew,
  Peer Trainers, CSF, Robotics
• Speech Debate, Leadership

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Block Schedule
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What Do High School Teachers Expect?

• That Students
• become more self-reliant over time.
• ask questions for clarification.
• know when they need help and learn to ask for it.
• come prepared and ready to learn.
• complete their homework.
• make up missing assignments when they are absent.

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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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You Should Try

• Study groups
• Quizzing yourself
• Taking notes in class
• Create exams from your notes
• Write down what you know
• Say out loud what you know
• Explain what you know to someone
• Use flashcards

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Academic Support

• Tutorial every morning 1150 1220 (regular
  schedule)
• Homework Center After School
• Monday Thursday, 225 330 PM
• In the Library Teacher Peer Tutors
• Support Programs Algebra Workshop, English
  Workshop

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District Transfers

• Intra-district transfer applications are due
  March 15th, 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.