Terra Nova High School Sophomore Information Night Class of 2018

1. Terra Nova High School Sophomore Information NightClass of 2018 January 28, 2016

2. Counseling Department Staff Dan Nemiroff, M.S., PPS Last Names A-G 650-550-7677 dnemiroff@juhsd.net Aliah Singh, M.A., PPS Last Names G-N 650-550-7675 aliah.singh@juhsd.net Elena Carnes, M.A., PPS Last Names O-Z 650-550-7676 ecarnes@juhsd.net Cielo Calpotura, M.A., PCCI Wellness Counselor 650-550-7678 ccalpotura@juhsd.net Chelsea Johnson College & Career Aide 650-550-7604 cjohnson@juhsd.net Ananda Shives Registrar 650-550-7680 ashives@juhsd.net

3. Agenda • Counseling Services • TNHS Graduation Requirements • Credit Recovery Options • UC/CSU/Private University Eligibility • PSAT Information • NCAA Student-Athletes • Community College Overview • Additional Postsecondary Options • College & Career Exploration

4. Counseling Services • Individual academic planning • Fall Classroom Presentations • Spring Course Selection • Conferences with parent/guardian and teachers • Referrals to Wellness Counselor and/or outside agencies (i.e. Daly City Youth Health Center)

5. TNHS Graduation Requirements • Earn a total of 225 credits • Pass specific subject requirements • English: 40 credits (4 years) • Math: 30 credits (3 years) • History/Social Science: 30 credits (3 years) • Laboratory Science: 20 credits (2 years) • Fine Art or Language Other Than English: 10 credits (1 year) • Career Technical Education (CTE): 10 credits (1 year) • Physical Education: 20 credits (2 years) • Health: 5 credits (1 semester) • Electives: 60 credits

6. Graduation Credit Check • Sophomores in good academic standing should have 90 credits to date • Minimum number of credits required for sophomore status is 75 • See your counselor for transcript review

7. Credit Recovery Options • Summer school • APEX • BYU Independent Study

8. College Systems • California Public Universities • University of California (UC) • California State Universities (CSU) • Private Colleges & Universities • Community Colleges

9. UC/CSU Eligibility Requirements (“a-g”) • History/Social Science – 2 years • English – 4 years • Math – 3 years* (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) • Lab Science – 2 years* (1 year life & 1 year physical) • Language Other Than English – 2 years* (same language) • Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year • College Prep Elective – 1 year *additional years of subject recommended Must earn a “C” grade or better both semesters

10. Am I Eligible for UC/CSU? • Minimum of 15 yearlong “a-g” courses in grades 9-12 • Seven of these courses must be taken in the last two years of high school • Minimum GPA of 3.0 in “a-g” coursework • SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing

11. Private Colleges & Universities • Check individual admission requirements • SAT or ACT with Writing usually required • SAT Subject Tests may be required • Most require essays, letters of recommendation, and transcript • May require supplemental information (i.e. portfolio) • Many accept the Common Application • www.commonapp.org • May require mid-year report submissions

12. Recommended Testing Timeline • 10th Grade • PSAT 10 (February) • 11th Grade • PSAT/NMSQT (October) • SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing • Take SAT Subject Tests if specifically required by University or intended major (May or June) • 12th Grade • Repeat SAT/ACT at least once

13. PSAT 10 • Great practice for the SAT • Provides detailed score reports • Helps identify potential AP courses • Connects to scholarship opportunities Offered to all sophomore students on February 25th

14. NCAA Student-Athletes • Must register if planning on competing at a Division I or Division II college: https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/student/index_student.html • Fee: $75 • Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program; please see Counselor • Contact prospective college to ensure you’re on track

15. Community College Overview • High school graduate or 18 years of age • Benefits: • Affordability (~$46/unit) • Flexible schedule • Transfer programs • Gain career skills & certificates

16. Additional Postsecondary Options

17. Military Visit • Date: Wednesday, April 20th • Time: 12:15-1pm • Location: College/Career Center (Room 209)

18. Naviance – Family Connection

19. College Visits & Career Fairs • Check College/Career Center for upcoming college visits and career fairs on-campus • Listen to announcements for listing of preview days for UC, CSU, Private Colleges, Technical Schools, and Community Colleges • Schedule campus visitsby contacting colleges directly

20. TN Career Fair • Date: Thursday, February 11th • Location: Gym • Opportunity to meet professionals from various career fields

21. NACAC College Fair • Date: Saturday, April 30th • Time: 1:30-4:30pm • Location: Cow Palace Arena • Meet admission representatives from a wide range of postsecondary institutions

22. Volunteer/Internship Opportunities • Explore various career fields • Gain work experience, skills, and confidence • Obtain letters of recommendation for college applications and job opportunities • Visit College & Career Center for more info!

23. Volunteer Resources • College & Career Center (Room 209) • City of Pacifica • www.cityofpacifica.org • Pacifica School Volunteers • www.pacificaschoolvolunteers.org • The Volunteer Center • www.thevolunteercenter.net