T U S T I N H I G H S C H O O L High School Planning For SENIORS

1. TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOLHigh School Planning ForSENIORS

2. Get to know your counselor: • Tustin Tillers are assigned to a counselor according to the alphabetical distribution of their last name: • A- Fa &SDC = Mr. Wiedemann • Fe- Mc = Ms. Pyle • Me- Q &AVID = Ms. Repp • R- Z &Early College = Mrs. Bledsoe

3. Additional Support Staff • Career Center Coordinator & ROP: • Sherri Friend • Data and Records/Transcripts • Lucy Garcia(habla espanol) • Community Liaison • Irene Thomas (habla espanol)

4. Graduation Requirements • Total credits required for graduation = 230 • Successful completion of the Competency in Technology requirement(AKA Research and Tech OR by passing a technology course, Media Arts, etc. or passing a technology proficiency exam & completing 5 credits of an Applied Art class.) • Passing scores on both sections of the CAHSEE • All students must meet California state standards in Language Arts and Mathematics by passing the California High School Exit Exam.

5. CAHSEE • English • Multiple Choice and writing sections • Mathematics • Multiple Choice • Must pass both sections with a score of: 350+ to meet graduation requirement. • Must only retake the subject that you did not pass the first time. • Test Dates for 2008/2009: • November 4-5, February 3-4, May 12-13

6. Required Classes for Graduation 5 credits = 1 semester • English 40 credits • Math 20 credits • Algebra & Geometry • Science 30 credits • Life Science (Biology) • Physical Science (Chemistry) • Other (Earth Science) • Social Sciences 35 credits • Geography • World History • US History • American Government & Economics

7. Required Classes for Graduation • Foreign Language &/or a Visual or Performing Art 25 Credits 1 year: Foreign Language or VPA 10 Credits 1 year: Foreign Language, VPA, or Applied Art 10 Credits 1 semester Applied Art (Research and Technology) 5 Credits • Physical Education 20 Credits • Electives 60 Credits

8. Alternative Options for Credit Make-up/Completion • Adult School • See your counselor for mandatory paperwork • Make an appointment with Adult School to register • Plato • See your counselor to register and to be put on the wait list • Currently offered zero period • College Courses • TUSD Partnership with Irvine Valley College • Santiago Canyon College, Santa Ana College, UCI, etc. • Must have school approval prior to enrollment

9. UC and CSU Requirements (A-G) • Social Science 2 years • English 4 years • Math (through Algebra 2) 3 years (4 years recommended) • Science (with lab) 2 years (3 years recommended) • Foreign Language 2 years (3 years recommended) • Visual/Performing Art 1 year • Elective 1 year (College preparatory elective) • 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 UC approved courses only • The list above represents only the minimum requirements. Some colleges request more. Check with the college of your choice. • If you are an athlete, ask you counselor about NCAA Eligibility • You must register online at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net • Fill out a Student Release Form. Cost is $50.

10. College Entrance Exams www.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.org TUSTIN SAT Test Center and CEEB/ACT Code: 05 3570 • ACT and/or SAT Reasoning Test(Late Registration Oct 10th for SATs) • Taken during the spring of Junior year or no later than November of Senior year. • For UC schools, 2 subject tests are required along with the ACT writing test • SAT Subject Tests • Taken after completing accelerated courses in math, science, foreign language, world history, and literature • Some university programs require specific SAT Subject Tests to be considered for admission.

11. Deadlines to know: • CSU: Applications need to be submitted November 1- November 30 www.csumentor.edu (don’t wait until the last day) • UC: Applications need to be submitted November 1-November 30 • www.ucop.edu(don’t wait until the last day) • Private Colleges: Consult Individual college website for deadlines.

12. Recommendation Letters • Thesemust be requested;they are notassumed. • For each teacher or counselor writing a letter of recommendation, a stamped and addressed envelope as well as your Brag Sheet must be provided. • Must submit your requestat least three working weeks before your expected postage date. • Thank you letters are suggested

13. Official Transcripts • First 2 official transcripts are free • Every additional transcript is $2 payable to Mrs. Garcia in the records and data office within counseling. • You are responsible for requesting mid-year reports before the end of the first semester. Official transcript request forms are available. See Mrs. Garcia. • You are responsible between now and graduation to submit your own transcripts.

14. UC’s and CSU’s The following is true of all UC and CSU campuses: • No transcript is required as part of the application process (unless notified by the school); all information is self-reported. • Transcripts are not sent until after graduation. • No letters of recommendation are required or accepted for admission.

15. Financial Aid • Go to : www.fafsa.ed.gov today (It’s free) • Get password and pin # • Can officially submit information after January 1st, 2009 • Requires parent information, documentation and parent signature • Apply for financial aid if you need it. Don’t let the cost of college get in your way of an education.

16. Career CenterMake Mrs. Friend your friend • Provides information and resources about: • Scholarships and Grants for college: www.scholarship.com www.Fastweb.com, www.wierdscholar.com, www.freschinfo.com • Careers • College (community, 4-year, private, out-of-state) • SAT/ACT Testing • The Military • Certificate programs/specialty schools • ROP courses • Workshops • College visitations from college admissions staff • Financial aid • Computers allow students internet access for research as well as personality and interest inventories • Students can access the career center as often as they want during non-class time

17. CommunityService Remember: Students can and should volunteer for many reasons: • To feel good about themselves • To help other people • To keep active • To gain job experience • To discover interests that they did not know they had • To make a difference in their community & the world • To enhance college applications and resumes for employment(If you are applying to UC schools, make 150-200 hours over a 2 year period your goal. This will make you a more competitive applicant.)

18. Personal Learning Plan • Under Grade 12 Post Secondary Goals: Write what you want to do after you graduate • Under Senior Schedule: Write in the classes you are currently registered • Sign and date under 12 grade signature