West High School – College & Career Prep

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is designed to empower students to succeed in rigorous academic curriculum while preparing them to be college, career and citizen ready. Strategies will be shared in study skills, organizational skills, communication skills, oral interpretation skills, writing, test-taking strategies, personal development and team building. Students will maintain a portfolio and will be provided skills to maintain and continue it through high school. Students will design and create power point presentations and use audio-visual equipment and visual aids to enhance the delivery of presentations. Students will prepare for verbal and math portions of the PSAT, SAT and ACT by learning how to improve study skills, develop note-taking strategies, practice time management skills and utilizing current software and practice exercises. Students will have an opportunity to visit local colleges, businesses and participate in cultural field trips and explore career and college expectations through invited community guest speakers. Students will receive an elective credit and may sign up for this course through their school counselor.