South High School Counseling Department Freshman Workshop Student

South High School Counseling Department Freshman Workshop

Student Services Department n Counselors Alpha Name Ext: Email A-E Mr. Polun 7360 Polun. brian@tusd. org F-La Mrs. Carroll 7361 Carroll. nicole@tusd. org Le-Ra Mrs. Mc. Garry 7363 Mcgarry. tanna@tusd. org Re-Z Mrs. Iacono 7362 Iacono. christine@tusd. org College/ Career TBD 7367 TBD Dean of Students – Mr. Klemm School Psychologist – Dr. Myatt

The Counselor’s Role n. Academic n. College n. Career n. Personal/Social/Emotional

Procedure to see your Counselor n Drop-in times for students n Before school n Lunch n After school n Request to see a counselor n Students can sign up to see their counselor in the counseling office n The counselor will send a “Call Slip” to the student’s class to meet with the student regarding his/her request n Parent requests by appointment n Parents need to call your individual counselor to set up an appointment

Guidance Throughout High School n 9 th Grade n n n September- Freshman Parent Night Presentation October- Freshman Workshop February/March- Freshman Scheduling n 10 th Grade n n 11 th Grade n n n October-PSAT November- Junior Workshop March- Junior Scheduling n 12 th Grade October- PACT- 10 th graders do not pay November- Sophomore Workshop March/April- Sophomore Scheduling n n September- Senior Workshop September/October- College Workshops October- Senior Conferences November- Local Scholarship Workshop

Guidance Throughout High School Continued… n All Grades n All Year- College/Career Visits/Trips n September- Road Map to College n October- District Financial Aid Night n January- Testing Interpretation Night n February- TUSD College Fair n February- Honors/AP Information Meetings

Transitioning to High School: Things to Know n n n Graduation Requirements A-G college prep requirements Every year of High School counts Sports eligibly at South High Clubs and Activities n Find a niche- get involved

Graduation Requirements n Academic Accountability n Must pass classes with a D or higher to earn graduation credit n Should try to earn 30 credits each semester/60 credits each year to stay on track n Students who fail classes should discuss options for make-up with counselor n Must pass Math and Foreign Language classes with a C or higher to move onto the next level n Pass classes with a C or better to meet the A-G college entrance requirements

High School Graduation Requirements n 220 total credits n Math- 20 credits n 6 semesters of n Science- 20 credits composite satisfactory or excellent citizenship n English- 40 credits n Social Sci. - 30 credits n Physical Ed. - 20 credits n Fine Arts or Foreign Language- 10 credits n Health- 5 credits n Electives- 75 credits n Includes classes you take over the required graduation credits

Knowing the A-G List • UC/CSU College Prep Requirements – With Grade of C or Higher Letter Area Years Required Years Recommended A History/Social Sciences 2 years B English 4 years C Mathematics 3 years 4 years D Laboratory Sciences 2 years 3 years E Language Other Than English 2 years 3 years F Visual and Performing Arts 1 year G College-Preparatory Electives 1 year

Main Differences Between H. S. Grad & A-G Requirements High School Grad A-G D is passing grade * Must have a C or better to move on in math/foreign language C is passing grade 2 years any math Alg 1, Geom, Alg. 2 (min. ) 1 yr. Foreign Language OR 1 Fine Arts 2 yrs. For. Language (min. ) AND 1 year of Visual and Performing Art 1 yr. PSE/Chemistry & 1 yr. Biology 2 years of LAB Science taken from at least two of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Options After Graduation n Four-year College- last year approximately 50% n Community College- last year approximately 40% n Vocational Schools that teach students skills needed to perform a particular job n On-the-job training (workforce) n Military n

Community College § 113 campuses § Transfer programs available § CSU and UC give priority to transfer students § Certificates and Associate (AA) Degrees available § Placement Tests in English/Math § Open Admission- just graduate! § www. cccco. edu

California State University n 23 Campuses n Minimum GPA is 2. 0 n ACT or SAT required n Applications are during senior year.

University of California n 10 campuses n (only 9 open for undergraduates) n Minimum GPA is 3. 0 n ACT or SAT required n Applications are due senior year

Private/Out of State Colleges n Requirements vary at every college and in every state, so you must research! n Most will require ACT or SAT n Minimum GPA will vary

Academic Resources and Support n Email teachers and counselors- see South High Website- shs. tusd. org m n n n Many teachers offer additional support- see individual teachers Power schools e. TUSD- https: //www. etusd. org Use a planner/agenda book Tutoring n n n CSF tutoring n Monday – Thursday n 3: 00 -4: 00 Library Private Tutors- best way to find tutors is word of mouth Torrance Public Library

Helpful Hints n Work at your own level n Balance your life n Discover and develop your strengths and interests n Commit to what you are interested in (Sports, Scouts, Music, Art, etc. ) n Give back: volunteer opportunities n Go beyond the minimum: commit to 3 -4 years of the same class/club/etc. n Plan your own course; do not adopt your friend’s courses

ZERO TOLERANCE n We expect you to treat your classmates as you would like to be treated at all times n Consequences for bullying can be severe, including suspension, expulsion, and charges filed with the police. That’s not going to help you get a good rec letter and be successful! n Watch what you say on social media-severe consequences. n Cheating/ plagiarism- possible suspension, 0/F, etc.

High School Procedures n Grading Periods n Attendance n Truancies n Activities n Athletics

Grading Periods n n Quarter 1 - Friday, November 3 rd Semester 1 - Friday, January 26 th Quarter 3 - Friday, April 6 th Semester 2 - Thursday, June 21 st n Quarters are 10 weeks n n PE and Athletics are the only grades that are posted at the quarter Semesters are 20 weeks n Semester grades (January and June) are posted on the transcript

Student Attendance/Policies n Make sure to bring a note to the attendance office when absent. If a note is not turned in, the absence will turn into a Truancy (2 days after student returns) n Communication regarding attendance n n TUSD sends automated phone calls home when students are absent Check parent connect for attendance Attendance contract Attendance office will not call students out of class to pick up items from the office n Off Campus Passes n Requests need to be given to attendance office in the morning n Health Office n Students need to get a pass from the teacher to go to the health office n Health office notifies attendance office

Extracurricular Activities/Athletics Basics n Activities Office- K-1 n Activities Director – Mrs. Hildreth n Eligibility – 2. 0 GPA and no more than one U n Student Council/Clubs/Organizations n Athletic Office- F-1 n Athletic Director – Mr. Van. Waardenburg n Eligibility – 2. 0 GPA and no more than one U n eligibility is looked at every 10 weeks- quarter (November, January/February, April, June) n Athletic Questions n Coach approval n Concerns/Issues n Clearance procedures