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Get t o K now Y our Counselor

Get t o K now Y our Counselor. Tustin Tillers are assigned to a counselor according to the alphabetical distribution of their last name: Mrs. Pysher A – Hid, Special Education Miss Repp Hig – Mel, AVID Mrs. Bledsoe Men – Z, NCAA Miss Gonzalez Intervention.

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Get t o K now Y our Counselor

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  1. Get to Know Your Counselor • Tustin Tillers are assigned to a counselor according to the alphabetical distribution of their last name: Mrs. Pysher A – Hid, Special Education Miss Repp Hig – Mel, AVID Mrs. Bledsoe Men – Z, NCAA Miss Gonzalez Intervention

  2. VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.tustin.k12.ca.us/tustinhs • Frequently asked questions • Required forms • Academic program and club information • College and career planning information • Phone and email contact information

  3. Graduation Requirements 1. Total credits required for graduation = 230 • Passing scores of 350+ on both sections of CAHSEE (Math & English Language Arts) First exam given March of Sophomore year

  4. Required Classes For Graduation

  5. “A-G” Requirements

  6. UC and CSU Requirements (A – G ) • ALL classes must be passed with a grade of C or better • UC minimumGPA for admission is 3.0 • GPA calculated from Sophomore and Junior year for approved courses only • The A – G list represents only the minimum requirements.

  7. College Entrance Exams • PSAT • Practice SAT recommended but not required for college acceptance • Taken during Junior year in order to compete for National Merit Scholarship • Given in October • Purchase exam at Student Store • ACT and/or SAT Reasoning Test • Taken during the spring of Junior year and no later than December of Senior year. • www.collegeboard.com • www.actstudent.org

  8. College Entrance Exams • SAT Subject Tests • UC’s no longer require Subject Exams, but is still strongly recommended for impacted majors. • Taken after completing accelerated courses in math, science, foreign language, world history, and literature • Some private university programs require specific SAT Subject Tests to be considered for admission. • TUSTIN High School Code: 053570

  9. GET INVOLVEDShow your Tiller pride! Organized Clubs International Club Surf Club American Sign Language Make A Wish Key Club Guitar Tiller Buddies National Art Honor Society Pacific Islander Don’t Forget to be Awesome Robotics Students Against Destructive Decisions Anime Military USMC • Athletics • Band & Orchestra • Cheerleading • Color Guard • Chorus • Drama • Dance Team • Leadership • Yearbook

  10. HONORS andADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES • What Honors courses are offered for Freshmen? • Geography H, Geometry H, Algebra 2 H, English 1 H, Biology H • Why take an honors or AP course? • Students receive an extra grade point (i.e. Bgrade is weighted as an A) • Students can receive college credit for taking the AP exam and passing with a score of 3 or higher • Students are academically challenged to meet their abilities for advanced learning

  11. CRITERIA FOR HONORS PLACEMENT • Teacher approval is required • Students need to complete an annual Honors Contract From signed by student and parent • Students need to score advanced or proficient on their California Subject Test • Completion of a summer assignment for certain honors courses • Summer assignments will be posted on THS website by grade level in May • Download an honors packet from the counseling website for more information

  12. “I’m Concerned About My Student’s Grades…What do I do?” • Access Aeries Parent Portal to view your student’s grades • Students should discuss grades with teacher on a one-on-one basis • Contact your student’s teachers via email or phone extension for a parent conference • Contact your student’s counselor or make an appointment for further assistance

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