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10th Grade Parent Night

10th Grade Parent Night. Counseling Department. CHALLENGES OF 10 TH GRADE ROLE OF COUNSELOR COMMUNICATION Ms. Sapienza. Counselors are here to help students……. Appointments are available daily. Facilitate student/parent/teacher conferences. Assist with the college application process

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10th Grade Parent Night

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  1. 10th Grade Parent Night Counseling Department

  2. CHALLENGES OF 10TH GRADE ROLE OF COUNSELOR COMMUNICATION Ms. Sapienza

  3. Counselors are here to help students…… • Appointments are available daily. • Facilitate student/parent/teacher conferences. • Assist with the college application process • Provide progress reports for parents upon request. • Continually update student’s status towards meeting graduation requirements.

  4. Alexandra Purchase • A-F • apurchase@tusd.org • 533-4299 ext. 7610

  5. Tiffany Sapienza • G - Ld • tsapienza@tusd.org • 533-4299 ext. 7609

  6. Sara Ackelson • Le-Q • sackelson@tusd.org • 533-4299 ext. 7611

  7. Tania Barricklow • R-Z • tbarricklow@tusd.org • 533-4299 ext. 7612

  8. Philip Drasner Student Support Counselor pdrasner@tusd.org 533-4299 ext. 7702

  9. Communications • Website: www.whs.tusd.org • Daily Bulletin • Counseling Office Bulletin (COB)…also available on website • Parent Nights • Progress Reports • Parent Connect • Contact teachers by e-mail or phone

  10. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS Miss Purchase

  11. High School Graduation • Total credits required = 220 (60 per year) • 6 semesters of excellent or satisfactory citizenship • Pass California High School Exit Exam

  12. Subject Requirements • English – 40 credits • Social Science – 30 credits including: World History 10; US History 10; Govt/Econ 10 • Mathematics – 20 credits (Algebra minimum) • Science – 20 credits (physical and biological) • Health – 5 credits • Physical Education – 20 credits • Foreign Language or VP Arts – 10 credits

  13. COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSTESTING Mrs. Barricklow

  14. Admission requirements: HS Diploma or 18 years old English and Math placement exams upon registration. Honors Transfer Program HTP Guarantees priority university transfer admissions to those students completing required coursework with a 3.0 GPA or better. See your counselor for details. Community Colleges

  15. University of California 9 campuses www.universityofcalifornia.edu California State University 23 campuses www.csumentor.edu Public Universities in California

  16. A-G requirements A. History and Social Studies – 2 years including 1 year US History or Gov’t/Econ and 1 year World History B. English – 4 years C. Mathematics – 3 years Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (4 years recommended) D. Science – 2 years lab science (3 years recommended)

  17. A-G requirements (cont.) E. Foreign Language – 2 years same foreign language (3 years recommended) F. Visual/Performing Arts – 1 year in same area G. College Prep Elective – 1 year UC-approved course list is available online: www.doorways.ucop.edu/list

  18. UC SAT Reasoning Test or ACT (with writing) SAT Subject Tests in two different subject areas: history/social science, English literature, math (Level 2c), science or foreign language CSU SAT Reasoning Test or ACT (with writing) NO SAT Subject Tests required Admissions Tests Required

  19. Private Colleges • Close to 80 schools in California alone • Can be more expensive • Personal statement and letters of recommendation required • Check with each campus for specific subject and admission testing requirements

  20. GPA Progression in grades Community Service Become involved/ Stay involved Leadership Things You Should Be Thinking About Now…

  21. PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES Ms. Ackelson

  22. Honors Classes • More rigorous • Available in most subjects • Sign up in late spring for the 2008-09 school year • Students should attend informational meetings held during lunch • TUSD commitment form required

  23. Summer Opportunities • SoCal ROC…10 elective credits • TUSD… no fees students who have failed a course students needing to pass CAHSEE • Marymount… students who want to advance tuition-based • El Camino…need approval from counselor

  24. College Admission Resources • College Night • College rep visits from September – November • College Fair…100+ colleges represented at WHS on February 23rd (11am – 2pm) • El Camino College rep in Career Center

  25. Other Resources • College & Career Center • Military recruiters • Teens & Police Program • Business For A Day • Green Team

  26. West High Tutorial Center • Tuesday - Thursday • Lunch – Rm 4107 • After school – Library from 3 – 4pm • Peer tutoring, free • Make an appointment 24 hours in advance

  27. Thank you for coming…

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