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Transcript of Class of 2017 - Poway Unified School District€¦ · Course History: GPA, Grades from past courses...
Westview
Course Request
Class of 2017
Reading your transcript:
Codes:
P = College Prep
Hh = Honors – Honors (Weighted)
H = Honors – Regular (Non-Weighted)
AH = AP
N = Non-Academic
R = Repeat Course
Credit Summary
Understanding the GPA
Academic GPA – All academic courses from the freshman through senior
year, except physical education, school services, and planning and
leadership. Add an additional point for AP courses and Honors American
Literature (for example: A = 5.00).
Unweighted GPA – All academic courses from the freshman through
senior year, except physical education, school services, and planning and
leadership. No additional points added to the GPA. Max = 4.0
Course History: GPA, Grades from past courses
Grade Book: Grades in current courses
Accessing your GPA & Grades
in MyPlan
Post High School Options
Workforce
Military
Community College – AA Degree or Transfer Program
GAP Year
4-year College
Trade School
Career Exploration
Search for Colleges
Subject Area RequirementsPUSD Graduation Requirements UC/CSU “A-G” Requirements
Social Science ~ 30 credits A. History/Social Science ~ 2 years
English ~ 40 credits B. English ~ 4 years
Math ~ 20 credits
All students must pass Algebra 1-2 OR
Integrated Math I & II
C. Mathematics ~ 3 years, 4 recommended
Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Algebra 3-4
OR Integrated Math I, II, III
Physical Science ~ 10 credits D. Laboratory Science ~ 2 years, 3 recommended
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Biological Science ~ 10 credits E. Language Other than English ~ 2 years, 3
recommended
Fine Art ~ 10 credits F. Visual and Performing Arts ~ 1 year
Exercise Nutritional Science(ENS) ~ 25 credits
(includes health)
G. College Prep Elective ~ 1 year
Elective ~ 85 credits UC/CSU- Grade of “C” or better required
Required courses for 12th grade
o English (choose one):
World Literature 1-2
Expository Reading & Writing 1-2
AP English Language
AP English Literature 1-2/British Literature 1-2
AP World History 1-2/World Literature 1-2
o Social Science (choose one):
Civics/Economics
AP US Gov 1-2/Civics-Economics
o Any Remaining Credits
Course Information
Documents available on the Westview website: www.westviewwolverines.com
Course Catalog:
Course Description, Graduation &
A-G Requirements
Course Profile:
Course Description & Content, Units
of Study, Workload Expectations, Etc.
Course Info on MyConnect
Westview 4 x 4 Plan
Fill out the courses you have completed with the grade received.
IP = In Progress 12 = 12th grade X = credits complete
Course Offerings are listed on the back of the 4 x 4 plan.
FALL TRIMESTER WINTER TRIMESTER SPRING TRIMESTERAug – Nov 2016 Nov 2016 – Mar 2017 March – June 2017
VIRTUAL CLASSESOFFERED
CivicsHealthWorld History 1
Automotive Tech 1*Chemistry 1*EconomicsUS History 1
Automotive Tech 2* Chemistry 2*HealthUS History 2World History 2
Poway Unified School District
Online Courses & Virtual School
2016 -17
Online courses other than those offered at Westview may be available. Sign up sheets are
available in the Counseling office. These courses have limited availability and are subject to
change.
*Course requires face-to-face meetings once per week (labs). Labs will be scheduled on Mondays between 4 and 6 PM.
FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER
Aug 2016- Jan 2017 Jan – June 2017
Algebra 3Honors Algebra 3
Algebra 4Honors Algebra 4
You must request required grade level courses (i.e. Eng, Hist) through MyPlan to
reserve a spot at Westview in the event that you are not enrolled in the Virtual School.
Virtual Course Time Commitment(ESTIMATE)
• US History 1-2 = 5-6 hours a week
• Civics = 5-6 hours a week
• Economics = 3-4 hours a week (self-paced)
• Algebra 3-4 = 3-4 hours a week (self-paced)
Times may vary based on personal skill set. These numbers are an
average estimation provided by the instructor of the course.
Find the Right BALANCE for yourself!!
o How many classes do you want to take?
o Do you need an Off Roll for sports, work, transportation, etc?
o What is the homework load for each class?
o Which classes are of interest to you?
o Do you want to try an AP class in 12th grade?
o Are you ready to take an AP class?
o How many AP classes can you realistically handle?
Choosing your courses
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
6:00 Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep
7:00 Wake Up Wake Up Wake Up Wake
Up
Wake Up Sleep Sleep
8:00 Period 1 Period 1 Chores Period 1 Period 1 Sleep Wake Up
9:00 HR WT Period 1 WT HR Sleep Family
10:00 Period 2 Period 2 HR Period 2 Period 2 Wake Up Time
11:00 Lunch Lunch Period 2 Lunch Lunch Chores Brunch
12:00 Period 3 Period 3 Lunch Period 3 Period 3 Exercise
1:00 Period 3 Piano
2:00 Period 4 Period 4 Period 4 Period 4 Period 4 Hw
3:00 Sports Sports Sports Sports Sports Hw Relax
4:00 Hw Relax
5:00 Hw Hw Hw Hw Hw Relax Relax
6:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
7:00 Hw Piano Hw Piano Hw Social Youth
8:00 Hw Hw TV Show Hw Hw Group
9:00 Social TV Show Social Social Social Hw
10:00 Hw Hw Hw Hw Social Hw
11:00 Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep
SAMPLE WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Tips for Course Selection
• Use your course offerings list and 4-year plan as a guide to select classes
prior to using the course request window in MyPlan.
• When choosing courses, enter COURSE ID NUMBER ONLY - Do not search
by department.
• Choose 16 course numbers under the area labeled "Selected Course
Requests" and choose 4 course numbers under the area labeled "Alternate
Elective Requests".
• Make sure to select all four sections of linked courses (i.e. AP European
History1-2/Honors W. History 1-2 or Honors Pre-Calc 1-2/AP Calc AB 1-2).
• Some courses require you to enter in the same course number multiple times.
They are identified on the Course Offering list with an ‘M’ next to the name.
You will enter the course number:
Two times for a term (2 Quarters) or
Four times for an entire year (4 Quarters).
Accessing MyPlan
www.westviewwolverines.com
Log on to MyPlan using your Novell username & password
Once you have logged in, select the
Course Request link
Use this link to access the 4-year
plan, Course Catalog, Course
Offerings, Worksheets, etc.
READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY
You will use the COURSE ID Number to select your classes.
Do NOT Lock Course Requests
until you have confirmed that all 16
sections are entered correctly!!!
Course requests are now being accepted for the 2016-2017 school year. Students may use this site from March 16-April 1, 2016.
After April 1, students will no longer have access to choose or view course requests.
To add or delete courses, select the button that says “Click here to
change course requests”.
Course requests are now being accepted for the 2016-2017 school year. Students may use this site from March 16-April 1, 2016.
After April 1, students will no longer have access to choose or view course requests.
DO NOT SEARCH BY DEPARTMENT OR SUBJECT!
Enter the Course ID number and click “Search Courses”.
Remember Course ID numbers are found on the back of the 4-year Plan.
Once the course appears, fill in the
Request or Alternate bubble.
Select the button “Click here to move
selected requests to Selected Course
Requests” to add the class.
Repeat this process until you have selected each of the 16 sections and 4 alternate sections.
Make sure to choose ALL sections of Linked or Year-Long courses!
Make sure to choose Off Roll periods too!
Once you have finished selecting all 16 sections plus 4 alternates, select the
“Click here to return to course request summary” button.
After you have verified that all sections are entered correctly, select the
“Lock Course Requests” button and print a copy or take a photo of the
screen for your records. Once the course request window closes, you
will no longer have access to view your course requests.
Locking Course Requests
Comparing
the
SAT/ACT
http://www.studypoint.com/ed/act-vs-sat/
June/July Decide on plans for after high school (College, Work, Trade, Military, etc.)
Start narrowing down list of colleges
Summer jobs/internships/volunteer work/etc.
August Narrow down list of colleges
Brainstorm ideas for College Essays
September Finalize list of colleges
Senior Workshop Series
Ask teachers/counselor/other recommenders for Letters of Rec
Work on college essays
Decide on any Early Apps
October Finalize list of colleges
October 1 – Financial Aid application opens
CSU application open Oct 1 – Nov 30
Private and Out of State apps
Senior Workshop Series
Senior Year Timeline
November UC application filing period Nov 1 – Nov 30
Last chance for SAT/ACT
December Complete Private and Out of State apps
January Request Mid-Year Transcripts & Reports
Feb/March Financial Aid application due March 2
Community College applications open
April Receive Acceptances & Financial Aid award letters. Compare offers!
Check housing dates/deadlines
May May 1st decision day
June Graduation!!!
Early Assessment Program
(Integrated within the new state-wide testing)
EAP Test Results: Ready, Conditionally Ready or Not Ready
High SAT/ACT Scores or AP exams
CSU Placement Tests: ELM and EPT
or
Early Start
or
or
If you receive Conditional status, you can clear this requirement by taking
Expository Reading & Writing 1-2 and/or math (earning a C or better) in 12th grade.
What’s Next• Take information home and
share with parents
• Look at the course catalog & course profiles on the website
• Talk to your teachers about the classes they recommend (especially in math and science)
• View the ‘Webinar’ on the Westview home page if you still have questions about how to use the course request system.
• Review requirements for college admissions
• Computer Access Wolverine Center
Library
• Parent Open House March 16 2-6pm WV Staff Lounge
March 17 1-4pm WV Staff Lounge
• Elective Fair Thursday, March 10th at Lunch
WINDOW OPEN: March 16 – April 1