Class of 2016
The Journey Begins here………
Clovis West High School
Registration Orientation for….
Freshmen 2012
Home of the Golden Eagles
Introducing your Support Team at
CWHS
• Welcome to CWHS Freshman Academy
– Your counselor:
• Mrs. Janet Duke
– Your Freshman Academy is located:
• CWHS Delphi Cluster (C Bldg)
• Mrs. Rosie Reed, Secretary
– Your Support Team:
• Link Crew with Mr. Danny Munster
• Peer Counseling with Mrs. Kris
Hawkins
• SRL with Mr. Schwa Yang
Mission Statement
• We want to ensure your academic and cocurricular success by:
1. Helping you get connected to high school
2. Providing support systems that help you
stay connected academically and socially
3. Getting you on the right track for postsecondary or college goals
Expectations
• It is our primary goal that every child
earns a CWHS diploma
• It is our goal that every child is four
year college eligible
• Student Athletes need to carefully
examine the NCAA Clearinghouse
Rules and Regulations to ensure
eligibility for athletic scholarship
How will we accomplish our
Goals?
• We have a PLC system at CWHS:
– Common planning and assessments
• We promote research-based instructional strategies
• We communicate with our parents
• We foster student ownership in learning
• We strongly encourage students to challenge
themselves with rigorous coursework
• We prepare you for the competitive world of college
when you graduate
• We provide you with intervention opportunities
Important Dates….
• March 12 & 13: Counselor explains
registration process to students via AB
teacher in KIT MPR
• March 19- March 23: Collect registration
contract via students’ AB teacher
• English H Placement Test: April 11 @KIT
MPR 2:45 pm
*Auto Qualify if STAR Advanced with AB Teacher
recommendation and GPA 3.5 or higher
The Infamous Registration Form
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We need accurate accounting of student requests
We will build Master Schedule based on this
Changes are difficult to manage
Select options carefully as you may not be able to change
Elective courses: Select alternates also
Complete entire form – front and back
Ensure 6 classes minimum plus elective alternates
Remember prerequisites as appropriate
Follow directions in Course Description Booklet
8 Steps to Register at
Please follow these carefully
CWHS
Step 1:Emergency Information
Make sure you list all contact information
carefully so that we have every
opportunity to contact you in the case of
an emergency
• List both parents/guardians and as many
phone numbers as possible
• List Parent Email Address
Step 2: Parent & Student Signatures
Signatures approve course requests and
emergency information:
Parent/Guardian Signature:_____________
Student Signature:_____________
Step 3: Summer School
• Be very sure of your summer school plans before making
course selections
• SS is primarily for remediation or making up deficiencies
for graduation
• SS can also be taken for core/original credit – this year is
Independent Study only, and must have “impacted”
schedule as defined by
• AVID, Band/Colorguard, Orchestra, Choir, Leadership,
Peer Counseling, Folklorico
• MOST IMPORTANT:
– When you register, plan on successfully completing the
coursework, or you will risk not being able to do that
course in the fall
Step 4: Required Courses
• First, a note or two…..
– “P” indicates a course that will prepare you for
college
– “HP” indicates same but at HONORS level
– “AP” indicates “Advanced Placement” and is
essentially a college level course
Understanding Grades and
Credits
 You must earn a minimum of C grade in all
academic courses to be eligible for college
 You will earn 5 credits per semester for each
course, totaling 10 per course, per year
 That means each year potentially earns your
child 60 credits
 Multiply by 4 = 240 credits
 The requirement is 230 credits to graduate
from CW.
REQUIRED COURSES
Circle ONE in each Dept:
English Dept.
Physical Education Dept.
22515 English 9-P
22515.A English 9-P w/Link*
22516 English 9-Honors (Pre)
11031 PE Core A
11005 PE Band (must enroll in band)
11031.0 PE Core B Zero Period
Mathematics Dept.
Health/Geography
44605 Foundations of Algebra
44602 Algebra 1-P (Pre)
44602.0 Algebra 1-P w Link*
44612 Geometry-P (Pre)
44603 Algebra 2-P (Pre)
Math Teacher Initials: ______
55007/66940
Step 5: Academic Electives
Circle at least ONE from Science and/or ONE from
Foreign Language.
Science Dept.
Foreign Language
55040 Science 1
98817 Chinese IAB-P
55709 Biology-P (Pre)
98803 French IAB-P
55710 Chemistry-P (Pre)
98811 Spanish IAB-P
98812 Spanish 2AB-P
*Please indicate an
alternate for languages
Step 6: ELECTIVES
Art Dept.
Performing Arts
78020 Animation
78302 Art IAB-P
78306 Ceramics-P
88306 Band-P
88307 Orchestra-P
88326 Choir-P
88306 Band Colorguard-P
88323 Drama
English Learner Program
88202 Folklorico Dance 1-P
22044 ELD 1 (Pre)
Business Dept.
39013 Computer Applications
Step 6: Electives cont.
Support Classes:
4014.0 *Math Lab w/Algebra 1 designated Link
22021.A *English Lab w/ English 9 designated Link
***Student is likely to be placed into a Support Class based on CST
ELA/Math scores of Below Basic and Far Below Basic
Non-Departmental:
00075 AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) (Pre)
Step 7: Alternate Courses
List Specific alternate course numbers to
replace specific elective classes:
Alternate#1________
To replace_________
Alternate #2__________
To replace___________
Step 8: Assessment Scores
7th Grade STAR Performance Bands
Circle appropriate performance band:
Gr 7 ELA:
Adv
Pro
Bas
BB
FBB
Gr 7 Math:
Adv
Pro
FBB
Bas
BB
To be completed by Gr 8 AB
Teacher
Teacher:
Please circle all that apply below:
RSP
504
GATE
SST
CWHS Academic Journey
Required Courses for Freshmen:
1. English
2. Mathematics
3. Geography/Health
4. PE
Math Pathway
8th to 9th Grade
8th Grade Math at Kastner
Geometry
Algebra 1
1st and 2nd Semester Grade
A or B
9th Gr. Math at CWHS
Algebra 2
C or Below
Repeat Geometry
Or
advance to Algebra 2 based
on advanced scores from
other multiple measures *
A or B
Geometry
C or Below
Repeat Algebra 1
Or
advance to Geometry based
on advanced scores from
other multiple measures *
*Multiple Measures will include 8th Grade STAR CST Math Scores, Algebra
Readiness Test, Formative 8th Grade assessments
Math Pathway 8th to 9th Grade
continued
Eighth Grade Math Class
at Kastner
First and Second
Semester Grade
Ninth Grade Math Class
at Clovis West
Foundations
A or B
Algebra 1
C
Algebra 1 w/Link*
D or F
Repeat Foundations
More on Math…
Students will be placed into Clovis West Math
courses based on:
MULTIPLE MEASURES, including:
• 7th Grade CST Math Scores
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7th Grade Math Course Grades
8th Grade Math Course Grades
8th Grade Teacher Recommendations
8th Gr CST Math Scores
Formative Assessments 8th Grade
Honors Algebra 2?
• Students must be academically strong
in Geometry
• Students will be invited to take Honors
Algebra 2 exam in May
• Students will be enrolled in Honors
Algebra 2 based upon exam results
Philosophy of Honors English
Why should my child pursue HONORS English 9?
1. CW preparing students for tough competitive
college entrance requirements
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Colleges are now looking deep into transcripts and
acknowledging rigorous coursework
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Focus on writing and critical thinking skills which are
precursors to AP coursework and college classes
Another Reason to go the
HONORS route…
3. CW has documented better work habits and
ability to sustain rigor during high school when
students start with English 9 Honors
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Freshman students taking English 9 Honors develop
these important skills which transfer to other higher
level subjects later on.
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AP is the “Varsity” team in academics – Our freshmen
develop the foundational “freshman” and “JV” skills in
Eng 9 Honors and Eng 10 Honors
How do I get into English 9
Honors?
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Students scoring at Advanced in both writing and multiple choice on
CST 7th Grade and who carry a GPA of 3.5 or higher, will
automatically advance to English 9 Honors
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Students scoring at Proficient in writing or multiple choice or both on
CST 7th Grade are highly recommended to take the English
Placement Test for English 9 Honors
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Any Kastner student or new incoming student who wishes to try out
for English 9 Honors can take the test if they want to pursue a
competitive academic route at CWHS
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The Honors English 9 Placement Test is slated for Friday, April 11
in the Kastner MPR after-school.
About the Test
 Test is only 1 hour and 15 minutes in length.
 Test will be administered at KIT on April 11 after-school.
 Make up date will occur on May 11 @ KIT after lunch and
during school hours for those who missed the test.
 Test measures reading, vocabulary, grammar, sentence
structure, and writing skills.
 Students notified about acceptance into program in late May.
What is entailed?
 One short novel to read this summer – Of Mice and
Men and a short selection of expository works.
 Students will be required to complete a selfexploratory writing assignment over the summer.
 Students will demonstrate they’ve read the
summer material by completing HW/tests/quizzes
upon their return to school in the fall.
 We strongly encourage high achieving English
students to pursue a more challenging academic
route to prepare for the more competitive college
requirements.
Science Pathway 8th to 9th Grade
Eighth Grade
Math and GPA
Appropriate Science
Class at CW
Student earned an “A”
in Geometry and is
slated for Algebra 2 in
grade 9
Chemistry or Biology
Student earned a
strong “B” or higher in
Algebra 1 and slated
for Geometry in grade
9
Biology
Student earned at least Science 1
a “C” in Foundations
and slated for Algebra
1 in grade 9
Foreign Language
• Students are required to take a minimum of two years of the same foreign
language and earn a “C” or higher for eligibility into a four year college.
• Spanish 1
• Spanish 2
• French 1
• Chinese 1
• Incoming 9th Graders with a GPA of 2.5 or higher may enroll in one of
the above college prep courses.
• Please list an alternate foreign language in case your choice is full.
• Students who are native Spanish speakers
– Incoming 9th Graders determined to be Fluent Spanish Speakers may be
enrolled in a higher level Spanish course
ELECTIVES
o Fine Arts/Performing Arts
o Science and/or Foreign Language
o Business
o AVID
o Support Classes
All Electives are based upon space
availability
REMINDERS
• Please select your courses carefully and with
much thought
• The classes you pick are yours – for the
WHOLE school year, as all courses are year
long commitments
• Choose alternate courses as we can not
guarantee Elective choices
Course Description Booklet
• CUSD Graduation Requirements
• 4 Year College Requirements
Please read this booklet carefully and update
yourself on these requirements
4 Year College Eligibility
Requirements
History/Social Science – 2 years
English – 4 years
Mathematics – 3 years through Algebra 2
Lab Science – 2 years (one in Life/one in
Physical)
 Foreign Language – 2 years
 Visual or Performing Art – 1 year
 College Prep Electives – 1 year
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Summer School
• Location: Clovis North High School
• Independent Study
• May take up to 10 credits – 5 credits Health/5 credits Geography
• Students must have an “impacted” schedule!
– 6/12/12 to 7/26/12 Seven weeks
– Student is required to meet once a week with teacher
– Office hours T/W from 8 am to 5 pm
• Caution: Failure to take signed up class may affect schedule next
year!
Please Calendar !
• First week in August – pick up registration
packet in CW Main Office (fill out paperwork)
• August 14 – Link Crew Frosh. Orientation in
CW West Gym at 7:45 am
• Registration at noon in CW cafeteria on
same date to turn in registration packet
(activities, school tour, and receive class
schedule)
Welcome to CWHS
CWHS Administration and Staff welcome our
future
CLASS OF 2016
to
CWHS, Home of the Eagles
and the
Freshman Academy
where you will always find a friendly face and
warm support