1. Sophomore
Parent College
Information
Night
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
6:30 PM

2. What Should I Be Doing Now!?
 Grade 10:
• Sophomore Guidance (Life After High School): December
• PLAN (Practice ACT) – November 19th, Spirito Hall, 8:00 am,
$15 payable to student store
• Use the summer to start doing college research, make college
visits, attend summer programs. Use your summer wisely!

3. What Happens Next Year!?
 Grade 11:
• Take PSAT in October (reserved for juniors)
• Attend Junior Parent College Night in February
• Take SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject tests in spring (for private
schools only)
• Continue college research, making college visits, and
solidifying top college choices throughout the year.
• Use summer wisely: attend college summer programs, take
advantage of opportunities to make yourself stand out on
college applications (community service, work, summer
camps, etc.)

4. What Should I Expect For Senior Year!?
 Grade 12:
• Take SAT, ACT, SAT Subject tests again in the fall if
necessary
• Attend Senior Parent Night in October
• Fill out applications and file by November 30th for UC and Cal
State Universities
• File private school applications usually by Jan. 1st
• Attend Financial Aid Night in January, file FAFSA by March 2nd

5. A-G Requirements
A. History/Social Science: 2 years required
B. English: 4 years required
C. Mathematics: 3 years required/4 recommended
D. Laboratory Science: 2 years required/3 recommended
E. Language Other Than English: 2 years required/3
recommended
F. Visual & Performing Arts: 1 FULL year required
G. College Preparatory Electives: 1 year required
All Classes must be passed with an A, B,
or C for college eligibility! D = FAIL!!!

6. Breakout Sessions
Please follow the rotation on your ticket
A. Math/Science D-108
B. History/English Spirito Hall
C. Foreign Language/The Arts D104
D.Community Service/ Career Information
Media Center

7. Optional Extra Session
 Helping my student be more
successful
• 8:30-8:45 in Media Center

8. English &
Social
Studies
Course
Sequence

9. FTHS A-G Approved Courses for Social Science
Transcript Honors
Course Title Category
Abbreviation(s) Type
American Government /
American Democracy Amer Dem PSM
Civics
US Hist/Geo P S1, US
U.S. History Geography P U.S. History
Hist/Geo P S2
US Hist., & Geo Advanced US Hist., & Geo. AP, US
U.S. History AP
Placement Hist/Geo AP
World Hist., Culture & Geo. W His/Cul/Geo HP S2, W World History / Geography
H
(H) Hist/Cul/Geo HP S1 / Cultures
World Hist., Culture & W Hist/Cul/Geo P S1, W World History / Geography
Geography Hist/Cul/Geo P S2 / Cultures
Amer Dem AP SM, American Government /
American Democracy (AP) AP
American Democracy Civics

10. FTHS A-G Approved Courses for English
Transcript
Course Title Category
Abbreviation(s)
English 118 AP S1,
English 118 AP English AP
English 118 APS2
English 128 AP S1,
English (128) (AP) English AP
English 128 AP S2
English 106 P S1,
English 106 English
English 106 P S2
English 108 HP S1,
English 108 (H) English
English 108 HP S2
ENGLISH 116 P S1,
English 116 English
ENGLISH 116 P S2
English 126 P S1,
English 126 English
English 126 P S2
English 96 P S1,
English 96 English
English 96 P S2
English 98 HP S1,
English 98 (H) English
English 98 HP S2

11. English & Social Studies Grade 11
 English 11 College Prep
 US History College Prep
 American Experience- ( English AP & US History AP)

12. How does my child get into AP?
 Ideally we would like a student who is in
College Prep classes as a 10th grader to have an
A in English and History
 Teachers may also recommend your child for AP
 Class size limitations: this year we have three
sections of American Experience, so AP classes
accommodated all students who met the grade
requirement or who were recommended

13. Senior Year!
 English 12 College Prep
 English 12 AP (British Lit)
 Government/Econ. College Prep
 Government/Econ AP
• No concurrent enrollment for 12th grade-(British
Literature and US Government and Economics are
not easily integrated).

14. Sophomore
Parent
College
Information
Night
BREAKOUT SESSION:
Foreign Language Señor Perfecto

15. Foreign Language
 Sequence of Spanish courses at FTHS
 Options for other languages
 VUSD Multilingual Seal

16. Sequence of Spanish Courses
 Native Speaker of Spanish
• Spanish III (NS) meets A-G requirements
• Spanish IV (AP)
 Non-native Speaker of Spanish
• Spanish I (TPRS) A-G required
• Spanish II (TPRS) A-G required
• Spanish III (TPRS) A-G recommended
• Spanish IV (AP)

17. Options for Other Languages
 Courses must be taken at an accredited institution in
order to count towards graduation and also meet A-G
requirements
 Ventura College
• Spanish, American Sign Language, Italian, French German
and Japanese

18. VUSD Multilingual Seal
• In order to receive a multilingual seal on a
diploma and transcript students must meet the
following criteria:
• Proficiency in English as demonstrated on CST
• Grade of B or higher in Spanish IV AP or passing
score on the AP Spanish Language Test
• For languages other than Spanish or if the Spanish
courses were taken at VC the district will administer
a standardized assessment of literacy and fluency

19. Visual and
Performing Arts
• Sequence of V and P Arts courses at FTHS
• Options for Subject F
• Options for Subject G
• AP Art Course – Period Zero

20. FTHS A-G Approved Courses for Visual and Perf. Arts

21. Visual Arts Pathways
Introductory courses
Art 1 (9-12) – Fulfills F only
1. Hands on, drawing, art history, non digital
2. In class, individual work primarily
Film Making (Soph-Senior) – Fulfills F only
1. Using computers and technology
2. Outside class 40%, in class 60%
3. Group work primarily
Digital Photography – Fulfills F only
Intermediate courses
Art 2 (10-12) – Fulfills either F or G
1. Builds upon concepts in Art 1
2. Hands on, drawing, art history, non digital
3. In class, individual work primarily

22. Performing Arts Pathways
Performing Arts
Oral Interpretation of Literature (9-12) – Fulfills F only
Drama 2 – Fulfills either F or G
Music
Ventura and Buena High School courses – Fulfills F only

23. Welcome
Math & Science
Orientation
Foothill
Technology High
School
Mrs. Darcy Duffy– Science
Mr. Anthony Villa – Mathematics

24. Overview
 Possible Course Sequences
• Mathematics
• Science
 Science Prerequisites
 Rigorous Expectations and Open Door Policy
 Mastery and Matriculation

25. Science/Engineering/Math Major
Sequence
 Route 1: Students intending to major in a
mathematics based subject
Geometry Algebra 2 Trig/Precalc
10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Algebra 1
9th Grade
Geometry H Algebra 2 H Trig/Calc A H
10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Geometry Calculus AB AP
9th Grade Trig/Precalc
11th Grade 12th Grade
Algebra 2
10th Grade
Trig/Calc A H Calculus BC AP
Geometry H 11th Grade 12th Grade
Algebra 2 H
9th Grade 10th Grade
 To register for honors, must earn A in regular or A or
B in honors both semesters

26. Humanities/Art
Major Mathematics Sequence
 Route 1: Students intending to major in a non-
mathematics or non-science based subject
Calculus AB AP
Trig/Precalc. 12th Grade
11th Grade (OPTIONAL)
Algebra 2
Geometry 10th Grade
9th Grade
Algebra 1
9th Grade
Intermediate Algebra 2 Trig/Precalc.
Algebra 11th Grade 12th Grade
10th Grade (OPTIONAL)
 To register for honors, must earn A in regular or A or
B in honors both semesters

27. Minimum Math Requirement
Sequence
 Sequence meets both A-G and graduation
requirements
Trig/Precalc.
11th Grade
Algebra 2
Geometry 10th Grade
9th Grade
Algebra 1
9th Grade
Intermediate Algebra 2
Algebra 11th Grade
10th Grade
 Graduation Requirement: D- or higher in each
semester
 A-G Requirement: C or higher each semester

28. Science or Math Majors Science
Sequence
 Route 1: Students intending to major in a scientific
discipline or enter the most prestigious universities.
Physics AP
12th Grade
Biology Chemistry Honors
9th Grade Honors Physiology
10th Grade 11th Grade
Physics
12th Grade
 Prerequisites are key.

29. College Bound Science Sequence
 For students not necessarily preparing for a
science major, yet college bound.
Physics
11th Grade
Physiology H
Honors 12th Grade
Biology Chemistry
9th Grade
Physiology
10th Grade
11th Grade Physics
12th Grade
Conceptual Chemistry
Physics 11th Grade Honors
 Also includes a pathway for students needing
10th Grade Physiology
12th Grade
more time to develop in math or science.

30. Bioscience Academy Route
 Only for students participating in the Bioscience
Academy
Bioscience Medical Biotechnology
Survey Technology Lab
AND AND
Biology AND
9th Grade
Chemistry Honors
Honors Physiology Physics AP
10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Bioethics
(Optional)
12th Grade

31. Key Prerequisites for Science Majors
Sequence
To register for Conceptual Physics:
 Earn a D or better in Biology
To register for Chemistry:
 Earn an A or B in Biology
 A or B in Algebra I or A – C in Geometry
To register for Chemistry Honors:
 Earn an A or B in Biology – both semesters
 Earn an A or B in Geometry – both semesters
 Only students with very high A’s in Algebra 1 and an A in Biology
To register for CP Physics:
 It is preferred that students be concurrently in Trig/Pre Calc or a higher
math course and they must have earned an A – C in Algebra 2.
 If student is concurrently in Algebra 2, must have earned a B or higher in
Geometry.
To register for AP Physics:
 Students must be concurrently enrolled in Trig/PreCalc or higher course.
 Students should have earned A or B in Algebra 2 and have excellent logic
and analytic skills.

32. Rigorous Expectations and Open Door
Policy
 AP courses are open to all students
 Expectations are high and dictated by CollegeBoard
 Preparation for Math/Science major is a rigorous
decision and large time commitment

33. Mastery and Matriculation
 Mathematics course build on one another
 Science courses are more diverse and
specialized
 Both subjects require ability to deal with
abstract concepts and logic skills
 Mastery means an A or B earned in the course
for each semester
 Prerequisites should not be ignored – they are
there for the best interest of the student.

34. Sophomore
Parent
College
Information
Night
BREAKOUT SESSION: Community Service/Career Information Mrs.
Kapala/Ms. Johnston
BONUS SESSION: Helping my student be successful.

35. Tonight’s handouts
 Career Education Grade 10, 2011
 Mini flyer for Teen Voice Project
 Support FTHS flyer
 Optional (purple flyer) Share your CAREER with us!
 Get Ready for the CSU handout
 Are you signed up for Constant Contact? See clip
board being passed around.

36. Career Media Specialist, Community
Service Coordinator
 Career and Community service information is updated daily at the following web site:
www.fthsmediacenter.wetpaint.com
 Your child should have begun community service. We recommend 20 hr/year. (Total required hours = 75)
Information and examples of completed forms are posted on the bulletin board outside the student store and
in the media center. We also have a binder of examples.
 Forms for community service are available in the Media center and online at
www.fthsmediacenter.wetpaint.com
 Some current opportunities that exist for your son or daughter include:
The Dudley House Museum, corner Ash wood and Loma Vista WHEN: Sunday, November 13th at a time to be arranged with
helpers; you can tell us what time you'd like to start. WHAT: Setting up for our holiday boutique: mostly moving chairs, boxes
and packing books. WE NEED A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE, 4 WOULD BE EVEN BETTER. If we get 2 people, it would probably take
3-4 hours; if we get 4 to 6 people, you should be done in 2 hours. CALL LYNN at 641-3563. If she doesn't answer please leave
your name and number.
DATA school club is looking for volunteers to participate in the Bike Path Mural project Date: Saturday, November 19th
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Hwy 33 exit Casitas Vista – go under freeway, go left on bike path.
Contact Cindy.vanwagner@venturausd.org for more info and/ or to sign up
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY is looking for help at their Pacific View Mall book sale. Date: Saturday, November 12th Time: 8-4
p.m.
Contact chucknsherrie@att.net or call 642-6084 for more info and/or to sign up
 Excellent career information including assessments and surveys are available on our Career web site www.bridges.com
Your student has already set up an account at this site. Each year I see your students for several periods to take them
through career exploration. Also the www.fthsmediacenter.wetpaint.com has a variety of links to career exploration.
 Current display in media center celebrates National Career Development Month and career factoids are appearing
throughout this month in the school bulletin.

37. Career Education Grade 10
Students will be shown new site features in our Bridges
program. They
 will expand their exploration of these sites.
 will review their grade nine portfolio.
 will look at other features on colleges and careers
During my presentation I will be addressing:
o Value of higher education, lifelong learning, global
education
o What do higher education institutions look for
o Examine one other career exploration tool such as
www.mycoolcareers.com
o If you have any questions, please contact me at
linda.kapala@venturausd.org

38. HELPING MY STUDENT BE SUCCESSFULL
 Hope you will come back for the bonus session at the
end of the rotations.

39. Tonight’Handouts
 Career Education Grade 10, 2011
 Mini handout Teen Voice project
 Support FTHS flyer
 Get Ready for the CSU glossy postcard
 FTHS Parents (purple) pick up if interested
Did you sign up for Constant Contact? See
clipboard being passed around