Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 1

Verdugo Hills High School WASC/CDE Self-Study ReportIHSGP/ CounselingIn December 2006, LAUSD implemented the “Individualized High SchoolGraduation Plan” (IHSGP) for student, parent/guardian, and counselorreference and use regarding minimum UC/CSU “A-G” college admissionsrequirements and the four-year planning recommendations in order to meetthem. As of January 2007, counselors have presented the IHSGP to juniors,seniors, and their parents. Incoming new students receive this planningsheet as part of the enrollment proves. Students also receive a copy of LifeAfter High School, an LAUSD publication designed to provide informationabout high school, college, and career success. Guidance counselors meetregularly with all grade level students to review their academic progress,plan academic choices, set goals, and being a dialogue about college andcareer. Counselors also schedule student and parent appointments, specialmeetings, assemblies, and workshops.Counselors schedule students into classes for both fall and spring of eachacademic year, using both the planning sheet, completed by students, andinformation available from the School Information System database. At thebeginning of each new term, students can request a change of class bysubmitting a written request to their counselor, which is usually processed inthe first week of the term. Teachers can also submit an “Ineligible for Class”request to the counselor if the student has already passed the course ordoes not meet its prerequisites.Honors, AP, Advanced StudiesVHHS encourages access and equity for all students who wish to takeHonors, Advanced Placement, and/or accelerated coursework. All studentshave access to a comprehensive academic program that addresses statestandards in the content core curriculum and differentiated instruction thatprovides academic rigor and challenging learning opportunities in Honors,AP, and/or advanced studies. Students may self-select Honors and AP, berecommended by faculty, counselor, continue in enrollment in Honors andAP from previous schools, qualify as AP Potential based on PSAT/NMSQT, ormeet other guidelines recommended by the College Board AP Program.VHHS currently offers thirteen AP subjects as wells as Honors English9,10,11, Honors inter-coordinated Science 1AB, Honors biology, Chemistry,Verdugo Hills High School WASC Self-Study Page 92