Incoming 9th Grade Parent/Student Night

Tiffany Garcia (A – Fe)Tiffany Garcia (A – Fe)Lianne Lau (Fi – K)Lianne Lau (Fi – K)

Yoko Druten (L – Ra)Yoko Druten (L – Ra)Tania Barricklow (Re – Z)Tania Barricklow (Re – Z)

Holli Heller – College & Career CoordinatorHolli Heller – College & Career Coordinator

The Counselor’s Role

Academic

College

Career

Personal/social

Online Resources

www.whs.tusd.org

www.parentconnect.tusd.org

http://connection.naviance.com/westhigh

Aim For A Balanced Program

Allow for a period of adjustment

Manageable schedule

Athletics and activities require extra hours

Honors courses demand extra study hours

9th Grade Required Courses

English

Math

Science

Health/ Intro to Bus OR Health/ Wld Geo

Physical Education

Elective

English

English 1

English 1H

English 1(S) – ELL students only

Health

Health / Introduction to Business

Health / World Geography

ONLINE Health

Mathematics

In order to move on to the next math class, you must pass your current math class with a C or better.

The following is the order of progression for math:

Algebra 1

Geometry or Geometry H

Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 H

Trigonometry, PreCalc or PreCalc H

Science

The following is the order of progression for science:

Current Class Next Year’s Class

8th Grade Science Physical Science of Earth or Biology*

Biology H Chemistry**, Chemistry H**,or PSE

* In order to enroll in Biology as a 9th grader, you must be concurrently enrolled in Geometry.

** In order to enroll in Chemistry as a 9th grader, you must be concurrently enrolled in Algebra 2.

Visual and Performing Artsand World Language

To receive a high school diploma, you must take 1 year of a Visual and Performing Art (VPA) or 1 year of a World Language

To fulfill A-G requirements for 4 year colleges, you must take 1 year of a VPA and 2 years of the same World Language

World Language courses offered:Korean JapaneseSpanish French

Visual & Performing Art courses offered:Theatre Arts 1 Art 1 Beg InstrumentsCostume (Fashion) Glee Int InstrumentsPercussion Choir Advanced Band

Physical Education

Options include: PE 9 *Drill Team/Hip Hop Beginning Dance *Pep Squad PE Band *Athletics

Note: Courses with an asterisk* require coaches approval and/or tryout.

Electives

Career Technology Education elective courses include:

Food ScienceDesign & ArchitectureWood 1

AP Human Geography

Zero Period

Zero period classes offered include:

PE Band Forensics Workshop/Debate Geometry H Biology H

SCHEDULING

Bert Lynn Middle School Wednesday, April 15th Thursday, April 16th

Jefferson Middle School Monday, April 20th

Wednesday, April 22nd

Please have the following when you meet with your counselor:

A completed course selection sheet (blue) signed by a parent

A signed and completed Honors/AP Commitment form(if applicable)

A signed and completed Assessing Strengths 2015 form(if applicable)

Enrollment Procedures for New TUSD Students

When:Enrollment will begin on May 1, 2015

Where:Family Welcome Enrollment Center2336 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance CA 90509www.tusd.org (Click the green Family Welcome Enrollment Center link)

Please Bring:Student’s birth certificate or passportStudent’s immunization recordsStudent’s most recent report card or transcript2 proofs of residency- Utility bills (dated within the past 60 days)- Mortgage statement (dated within the past 60 days)- Property tax (current year)- Rental / Lease agreement

What Next?Contact Karen McKelvey, WHS Registrar, to make a counseling appointment after enrollment is completed. (310) 533-4299 x7614

Sessions & Locations 6:30 – 7:00 Session 1

7:05 – 7:35 Session 2

7:40 – 8:10 Session 3

Fall Athletics Gym (Session 1)Winter Athletics Gym (Session 2)Spring Athletics Gym (Session 3)Honors / AP Pavilion (Session 1&2)Counselors’ Q & A Café 5Band / Color Guard Café 4Drill Team / Hip Hop Team Room 4100Choir Room 5103Speech & Debate Room 5107 (Session1&3)

iLead Room 5107 (Session 2)College Planning 101 Room 5108Dance Room 5213Academic Decathlon Room 5139AP Human Geography Room 5100