WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL
2017-2018
Two-Time National Blue Ribbon School
Seven-Time California Distinguished School
Top 100 High Schools in America
REGISTRATION HANDBOOK
STUDENT CURRICULUM PATHS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
Walnut High School
Motto
To teach and learn every day
Mission Statement
At Walnut High School our mission is to graduate personally accountable
students who think critically, communicate, work cooperatively, and use technology effectively to become productive members of a global society.
Vision Statement
We envision the high school as an integrated learning center involving
the collaborative efforts of staff, students, and the community in the process of education.
This safe and secure environment will promote lifelong learning and critical thinking and decision making skills for our students. Respect for diversity in language and culture, an appreciation of the arts, and the use of technology will empower and prepare students for their futures.
Our graduates will leave with an increased awareness of their own value as well as the value of others, and will be prepared to participate effectively in and contribute to the diverse society of the 21st century.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CALENDAR...... 1
WALNUT VALLEY DISTRICT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS...... 2
PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES...... 3
CALIFORNIA HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES...... 4
U.C. FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS...... 5
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS...... 6
U.C./CAL STATE REQUIREMENTS…………………………...... 7
COURSES WHICH MEET U.C. & C.S.U ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS...... 8
ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM ...... 9
ACADEMIC DESIGN PROGRAM ……………………………………………………… 10
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW) PATHWAYS ………………………………….. 13
APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY - COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BUSINESS EDUCATION...... 15
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY...... 16
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY...... 17
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (ROP)...... 18
HUMANITIES AND HEALTH - COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION...... 22
SOCIAL SCIENCE...... 25
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS...... 30
LANGUAGE STUDIES - COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ENGLISH...... 37
WORLD LANGUAGES...... 42
MATH AND SCIENCE STUDIES - COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MATHEMATICS...... 48
SCIENCE...... 52
SCHOOL SERVICE AND HEALTH EDUCATION
PUBLICATIONS, LEADERSHIP, HEALTH…………………...... 57
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CALENDAR – SPRING 2017
March 20- 24 Grade Level Coordinators meet with students to discuss class selections and registration
March 7 So. Pointe Grade Level Coordinators meet with 8th grade at Suzanne and South Pointe
March 8 Suzanne
March 2 Parent Counseling Night-next year’s 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades at WHS at 6:30p.m. March 21 Grade Level Coordinators collect 8th grade registration cards at Suzanne
March 22 Grade Level Coordinators collect 8th grade registration cards at South Pointe
March 27 – March 31 Grade Level Coordinators meet with students and collect course selections (next year’s 10th – 12th grades)
FALL APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING DATES FOR 2017 - 2018 SCHOOL YEAR
Your summer lottery appointment will be computer generated and sent to you via the current e-mail you have on file with the school.
**Anticipated date that you will be receiving an e-mail is March 27th**
June 5 Summer School classes begin
July 5-July 31 Summer Registration Conferences
July 13 Summer School classes end
August 14 First Day of School
Monday
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS WALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT WALNUT HIGH SCHOOL
A total of 220 credits is required for graduation. The district guideline for satisfactory and expected academic progress toward graduation is:
9th grade - 25 credits end of 1st semester...... 50 credits end of 2nd semester
10th grade - 80 “ “ “ ...... 110 “ “ “
11th grade - 130 “ “ “ ...... 160 “ “ “
12th grade - 190 “ “ “ ...... 220 “ “ “
Specific subject credits required are:
ENGLISH - 40 CREDITS (4 years)
MATHEMATICS - 20 CREDITS (2 years)
- 10 credits in mathematics in the 9th or 10th grade and
- 10 credits in mathematics or computer programming in the 11th or 12th grade
or
- Successful completion of a year of geometry and 10 additional credits in mathematics or accounting or computer programming.
SOCIAL SCIENCE - 30 CREDITS (3 years)
- 10 credits in World History (9th or 10th grade)
- 10 credits in United States History (11th grade)
- 5 credits in American Government (12th grade)
- 5 credits in Economics (12th grade)
SCIENCE - 20 CREDITS (2 years)
- Requires courses in both Physical and Biological Science
PHYSICAL EDUCATION - 30 CREDITS (3 years)
- Required in grades 9, 10, and 11
- Waiver possible in grade 11 -- When waiver is in effect, credit in Student Assistant or work experience courses cannot be earned
FINE ARTS FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION - 10 CREDITS (1 year)
- 10 credits in Visual and Performing Arts / - 10 Credits in Career Technical Educationor / or / Computer Technology, Industrial Technology
- 10 credits in a Foreign Language / Business Education, ROP
APPLIED ARTS - 15 CREDITS (3 Courses)
- To be taken in at least one but not more than two of the following areas: Visual and Performing Arts, Computer Technology, Industrial Technology, Business Education, Health & Human Services, School Services (Pep, Color Guard, Leadership, Yearbook, Newspaper) and approved related ROP courses.
STATE REQUIREMENTS COURSE - 5 CREDITS (1 Semester)
- To include Health and Safety Education and a unit in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.
COMPUTER LITERACY
- Completion of an appropriate course which meets District guidelines or demonstrated competency in computer usage.
EXIT EXAM
- Beginning with the class of 2006, students must pass the (CAHSEE) High School Exit Exam in English Language Arts and
Mathematics.
ALGEBRA
- Students must complete the equivalent of Algebra 1 to meet graduation requirements. NOTE :
- Maximum acceptable credits toward graduation for Work Experience - 20.
- Maximum acceptable credits toward graduation for Student Assistant - 20.
- No course shall satisfy more than one requirement simultaneously.
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PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS IN THE UC SYSTEM:
Berkeley Riverside Davis San Diego Irvine San Francisco Los Angeles Santa Barbara Merced Santa Cruz
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES SCHOOLS IN THE CSU SYSTEM:
Bakersfield Monterey Bay Channel Islands Northridge Chico Pomona Dominguez Hills Sacramento Fresno San Bernardino Fullerton San Diego Hayward San Francisco Humboldt San Jose
Long Beach San Luis Obispo Los Angeles San Marcos Maritime Academy Sonoma
Stanislaus
MT. SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1. REQUIREMENTS
A. High school graduate
B. 18 years old
C. Placement testing
2. TYPES OF PROGRAMS
A. Vocational (1 and 2 year) B. Degree (2 years)
C. Transfer (2 years MSAC, 2 years at a four year college)
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NUMBER STATEWIDE
Local schools
in each system
COMMUNITY CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY OF PRIVATE COLLEGES UNIVERSITY (CSU) CALIFORNIA (UC) COLLEGES
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NATURE OF PROGRAMS AND
CURRICULUM
COSTS Fees
tuition (does not include room and board)
ENTRANCE
REQUIREMENTS
FOR FRESHMAN Subject and G.P.A.
Test
*Subject to change
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - A Look at the
Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Freshman
Admission at the University of California
· Subject Requirement
· To satisfy this requirement, you must complete the high school courses listed below with a grade point average defined by the Scholarship Requirement. This sequence of courses is also known as the “a-g” requirements.
· You must take 15 units of high school courses to fulfill the Subject Requirement, and at least 7 of
the 15 units must be taken in your last two years of
high school. (A unit is equal to an academic year, or two semesters, of study).
a. History/Social Science - 2 years required.
Two years if history/social science, including one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government; and one year of world history, cultures, and geography.
b. English - 4 years required
Four years of college preparatory English that includes frequent and regular writing, and reading
of classic and modern literature. Not more than two semesters of 9th grade English can be used to
meet this requirement.
c. Mathematics - 3 years required, 4
recommended.
Three years of college preparatory mathematics that includes the topics covered in elementary and
advanced algebra and two and three dimensional geometry. Math courses taken in the 7th and 8th
grades may be used to fulfill part of this requirement if your high school accepts them as equivalent to its own courses.
d. Laboratory Science - 2 years required, 3
recommended.
Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three areas: biology, chemistry, and physics. Laboratory courses in earth/space sciences are acceptable if they have as prerequisites or provide basic knowledge in biology, chemistry, or physics. Not more than one year of 9th grade laboratory science can be used to meet this requirement.
e. Language other than English - 2 years required, 3 recommended.
Two years of the same language other than English. Courses should emphasize speaking and understanding, and include instruction in grammar,
vocabulary, reading, and composition. Courses in language other than English taken in the 7th and
8th grades may be used to fulfill part of the requirement if your high school accepts them as
equivalent to its own courses. Bilingual students who certify competence in a language other than
English are considered to have met the “e”
requirement.
f. Visual and Performing Arts – 1 year required.
One unit (one year or two semesters) of coursework in visual and performing arts (dance, drama/theater, music or visual arts).
g. College Preparatory Electives - 1 year
required.
One unit (two semesters), in addition to those required in “a-e” above, chosen from the following areas; visual and performing arts, history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science, and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the “e” requirement or two years of another language). Scholarship Requirement
The Scholarship Requirement defines the grade point average (GPA) you must attain in the “a-g” subjects described above.
If your GPA is 3.3 or higher, you have met the minimum requirement for admission to the
University. If your GPA is below 3.3 but above
2.81, you have met the minimum requirement if you achieve the college entrance test score indicated
on the Eligibility Index.
Honors Courses: The University assigns extra points as follows for up to four units of certified
honors level work: A=5 points, B=4 points, C=3
points. D grades are not considered in these calculations. See your counselor for details.
D and F Grades: D and F grades in the “a-g”
courses must be repeated. Consult with your counselor to determine how these grades can be improved.
University of California
Campuses
Berkeley Riverside Davis San Diego Irvine San Francisco Los Angeles Santa Barbara Merced Santa Cruz
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Cal State University
SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
The California State University requires that first-time freshman applicants complete, with grades of C or better, 15 units in a comprehensive pattern of college preparatory courses. A “unit” is one year of study in high school.
English, 4 years
Mathematics, 3 years (2 years required previous to 1988): algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra
U.S. history or government, 2 years
Science, 2 years with laboratory: biology, chemistry, physics, or other acceptable laboratory science Foreign language, 2 years in the same language (subject to waiver for applicants demonstrating equivalent competence)
Visual and performing arts, 1 year: art, dance, drama/theatre, music or photography
Electives, 1 year: selected from English, advanced mathematics, social science, history, laboratory science, foreign language, and any other UC approved elective
Cal Maritime CSU Monterey Bay
Cal Poly Pomona CSU Northridge Cal Poly San Luis Obispo CSU Sacramento CSU Bakersfield CSU San Bernardino CSU Channel Islands CSU San Marcos CSU Chico CSU Stanislaus
CSU Dominguez Hills Humboldt State University CSU Fresno San Diego State University CSU Fullerton San Francisco State University
CSU Hayward San Jose State University
CSU Long Beach Sonoma State University
CSU Los Angeles
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UC/CAL STATE REQUIREMENTS
FOUR YEAR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
U.C. / C.S.U.2 Units / U.S. History/Government and World History / 2 Units
4 Units / English (ELD 1 and 2 and English 1A count towards high school graduation only) / 4 Units
3 or 4 Units / Math (Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry) / 3 Units
2 or 3 Units / Laboratory Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) / 2 Units
2 or 3 Units / Foreign Language / 2 Units
1 Unit / Visual and Performance Arts / 1 Unit
1 Unit / College Prep Electives (Advanced Math, Science, Foreign Language, History, English, Social Science, Fine Arts) / 1 Unit
Note: / One college unit equals ten (10) high school credits
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CERTIFIED COLLEGE ENTRANCE COURSES UC APPROVED COURSE LIST
Walnut High School certifies the following courses as meeting requirements for admission:
“A.” HISTORY
U.S. History, U.S. History (AP), U.S. History IB SL (H), U.S. History of the Americas IB HL 2
Civics (semester)
World History, World History (H)
European History (AP)
Human Geography (AP)
United States Government (AP)
“B.” ENGLISH
English 1, English 1 (H) English 2, English 2 (H)
English 3, English 3 (H) English (IB) HL 1, English 3 (AP)
ERWC, English 4 (H), English IB HL 2, English 4 (AP)
ELD 3 (maximum 1 unit)
“C.” MATHEMATICS (*MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THIS REQUIREMENT)
*Algebra 1
*Geometry, Geometry AB
*Algebra 2, Algebra 2 H Statistics (AP)
Math Analysis, Math Analysis H Calculus, Calculus AB and BC (AP)
Math Studies IB SL, Math IB SL, Math IB HL
Computer Science A (AP)
“D.” LABORATORY SCIENCE
Natural Science 2, Biology, Biology (H), Biology (AP), Biology IB SL, Biology IB HL
Chemistry, Chemistry (H), Chemistry (AP), Chemistry IB SL, Chemistry IB HL
Physics, Physics (H), Physics B (AP)
Anatomy and Physiology
Environmental Science, Environmental Science (AP)
Principles of Biomedical Science, Human Body Systems, Medical Interventions
Medical Pathologies (ROP), Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation (ROP)
“E.” FOREIGN LANGUAGE
French 1, French 2, French 3, French 3 H, French 4, French 4 AP, French IB SL
German 1, German 2, German 3, German 3 H, German 4, German 4 H, German 4 AP, German IB SL
Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish 3 H, Spanish 4, Spanish 4 AP, Spanish IB SL
Chinese 1, Chinese2, Chinese 3, Chinese 3 H, Chinese 4 H, Chinese 4 AP, Mandarin IB SL